Series 7 and 63 exam prep classes and study materials. Heres my experience studying for, taking and passing the series 65 exam to. I scored an 85% on the 7, and around 87% i think on the 66. I think the stc practice exams are a little harder and more closely related to the test. I followed the program to a t and did not take any shortcuts at all. I like the training videos on stc better than kaplan. You can take the exam 30 days after your first attempt, and you can take the exam three times before a 180day. Kaplan last week i failed my first attempt on the series 7.
Passed the real deal with an 82 and finished in 3 hours. Kaplan series 66 license exam manual, uniform combined state law exam kaplan inc on. I was getting between 8085 on the pass perfect exams. There honestly wasnt that big of a difference between the two. Taking the series 7 in a couple days originally posted. I studied and took the series 7 using only stc exam prep. Jan 11, 2017 stc was very good for the series 7, but the 66 was terrible, and considering the 65 is also legalese, id still stay away from stc for the 65.
My work provided kaplan so i studied from both test prep courses. Kaplan university has been acquired by purdue university, creating purdue university global, a new public university with more than 180 online programs. No doubt our kaplan series 7 material covers the issue well. If you can pass their practice exams, you will pass the real exams. Kaplan series 7 general securities representative exam. If you are studying for the series 7, your employer has likely provided you with. If you do not pass, your score report indicates fail, and additional details about your exam are provided, including your overall exam score and performance in each function area.
The series 9 and 10 exams are designed to assess the competency of general. Your nononsense guide to acing the series 7 exam in order to become a. Kaplan is pleased to announce that the latest edition of our series 7 study material is arriving for the new year. The series 7 is the general securities registered representative license administered by the financial industry regulatory authority finra that entitles the holder to sell all types of. New series 7, 10th edition revised study material arriving. Weve helped hundreds of thousands of professionals prepare f. Kaplan series 66 license exam manual, uniform combined state. But the sie and series 7 topoff were filled with typos several per chapter and some of the prep test questions were incomplete or had the wrong answer tied to the question.
Series 7 examkaplan posted by roguetiger15 on 53 at 1. The series 7 is a mammoth of an exam, it boasts 250 multiple choice questions, with an additional 10 test questions that are not scored and lasts 360 minutes or 6 hours, if my math is correct. I dont think i scored above a 73 on the average tests and was actually doing slightly better on the difficult tests. So, i went out and purchased kaplan series 7 qbank practice tests. I took the series 7 last week 1232015 using the stc 4 week study calendar and scored an 80%. I used kaplan, but found your website and materials a very big help. Check out wsos comprehensive series 7 exam prep course which provides everything. But for the 66, i think they have a lot of room for improvement. I used securities training corp for all of my test prep.
Series 9 and 10 general securities sales supervisor. Kaplan 2015 vs kaplan 20182019 student doctor network. If youre using kaplan, i wouldnt spend too much time on the cars book. Although kaplan and ad banker can provide you a classroom setting, which might be some peoples cup of tea.
The stc exams were off in my opinion versus the actual test, way too easy. Sep 04, 2009 i studied from the stc book and took their chapter tests, but i took the grieco practice final exams. Series 7 exam kaplan posted by roguetiger15 on 53 at 1. Acing series 7 options questions the series 7 exam, also known as the general securities representative exam gsre, is a test all stockbrokers must pass, in order to acquire a. Individuals who pass the series 7 examination are eligible to register to trade all securities products, including corporate securities, municipal fund securities, options, direct participation programs, investment company products, and variable contracts. Securities licensing school securities training corporation. Securities training corporation securities and insurance. Stc was very good for the series 7, but the 66 was terrible, and considering the 65 is also legalese, id still stay away from stc for the 65. Of course, the score differences could be attributed to endurance issues, as the kaplan was fl and the ns diagnostic was 12 length. You only need about 6 weeks to prepare for the series 7.
The series 7 is the general securities registered representative license administered by the financial industry regulatory authority. Kaplan financial education is a leading provider of financial education and exam prep products. So if you have series 7, opt for the 66, its a little shorter. Series 9 and 10 general securities sales supervisor exams. There is no chart simple or otherwise to point a student to the correct answer in these. Not as much of a jump as you, but still dubious considering that i really didnt do much studying in those 2 weeks. I passed the series 7 and 66 on my first try using the kaplan training materials, so that speaks positively to their product. Series 7 virtual classes are conducted for 30 hours over four days.
I like kaplans q bank and their tests and practice is set up so see what specific areas you are lacking in. The series 66 satisfies series 65 and series 63 exam requirements, but series 7 registration is a corequisite for the series 66. It consists of 22 chapters that cover the topical areas tested on the series 7 examination. Jan 09, 2020 acing series 7 options questions the series 7 exam, also known as the general securities representative exam gsre, is a test all stockbrokers must pass, in order to acquire a license to trade. I studied from the stc book and took their chapter tests, but i took the grieco practice final exams. I am using kaplan now and i beleive their manual is way more detailed and their test bank contains a lot more questions. Kaplans test prep books are a great place to start on your journey toward medical school. Kaplan series 7 unit 7 issuing securities at kaplan college. Do you recommend passperfect or stc for the series 7 exam. Stc tests will definitey help you pass if you take note of the explanatory answers. Choose from 500 different sets of series 7 kaplan flashcards on quizlet.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. But translating the content into the skill required to choose the correct answer on test day is. These were difficult and not as clear cut as on stc practice exams. Kaplan series 7 unit 3 municipal securities at kaplan. Candidates must pass the sie and series 7 exams to hold the general securities sales supervisor registration. Im good with studying on the computer at my own pace. I scored a 499 on kaplan and then after 2 weeks of not much studying a 503 on the ns diagnostic. We all know from our series 7 studies that suitability and recommendation issues crop up on finras punch list regarding your preparation to become licensed registered representatives. Series 7 stc scores vs actual one wall street oasis. Mar 26, 2008 individuals who pass the series 7 examination are eligible to register to trade all securities products, including corporate securities, municipal fund securities, options, direct participation programs, investment company products, and variable contracts.
Kaplan financial educations securities licensing exam prep packages provide all the necessary tools to help you prepare, practice, and perform on the general securities representative qualification series 7 and uniform combined state law series 66 exams. Honestlymaybe it isnt my learning style or maybe this isnt for me. Learn series 7 kaplan with free interactive flashcards. The series 7 does not warrant a forum to discuss strategies, tough questions, topics, etc. I have been using stc, studying for five weeks and have taken the practice exams from stc twice, scoring in the high 80s 90s.
Securities training corporations series 7 training program is designed to assist students in passing the series 7 examination. I am trying to decide which materials to purchase for the series 7 and the series 66. I do want to let you know that i did pass the series 7 exam this past friday on my first. But translating the content into the skill required to choose the correct answer on test day is the issue at hand for all of you. Paperback kaplan series 7 topoff general securities representitive exam 1st edition with class notes book by. I read series 7 exam for dummies in preparation for the study materials provided from stc. We offer a variety of instruction options and exam prep study tools to best suit. My experience of working with hundreds of successful clients and many of the top study programs i. Kaplan series 7 securities license exam manual, general securities representative exam 10th edition. The financial industry regulatory authority finra administers the series 7 examination. The general consensus is that the series 7 is less comprehensive, and therefore slightly easier to pass, than the cfa exams, but only 65% successfully make it.
Kaplan financial educations securities licensing exam prep packages provide all the necessary tools to help you prepare, practice, and perform on the finra series 7 exam, general securities representative examination gs. Reviewed in the united states on september 28, 2015. Their product, examfx, is better than the online course kaplan or ad banker provide. I used kaplans study materials and i think those practice exams were. Kaplan series 7 general securities representative exam license exam manual book. Suitability and recommendation questions series 7 style. This class is designed to help you through some of the most challenging subjects within the series 7. The tests ended up accounting for about 95% of my preparation, if i were in your shoes id spend a week taking 3 practice tests a day and using the individual chapter quizes to hammer home the info that youre missing consistently on the test. Study 27 kaplan series 7 unit 7 issuing securities flashcards from garrett b.
I was actually a bit disappointed they didnt add more ps terms in the newer versions. For more information on the registration process, see register a new candidate. I got a 90 but thats much more thanks to the stc tests than the kaplan material. Kaplan financial educations securities licensing exam prep packages provide all the necessary tools to help you prepare, practice, and perform on the general securities representative series 7 and uniform securities agent state law series 63 exams. Its been fifteen years since i used them, but back then, at least, many of the practice exam questions appeared on the actual exam. Our customers expressed interest in virtual test prep to reach learners in remote areas, provide a consistent learning experience, and save travel time and money, said andrea mainelli, kaplan financials president and ceo. I scored an 81% on the series 7 first time and and can attain it to the folowing. Purdue global makes it possible for adult students to achieve a highquality education from the respected purdue university system. Securities training corporation stc, the market leader in securities training, today announced a series of actions and adjustments initiated to provide students and professionals the flexibility they need to remain focused and performance driven during this time of change and uncertainty. Kaplan series 7 unit 7 issuing securities at kaplan. We offer a variety of instruction options and exam prep study tools to best suit your learning style and schedule. Join our 3 hour course, built to help you pass your licensing exam.
I spent about a month reading the chapters and the last week taking the practice tests provided. It is a very easy exam at least compared to cfa material that can be passed in two weeks if you are diligent. I then spent about 810 days on examfx for ny life, accident, and health. Study 118 kaplan series 7 unit 3 municipal securities flashcards from garrett b. Kaplan financial launches first virtual class for series 7.
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