r/CFPExam

I've scored on average about 55% on 3 Krakens so far. When you go to take these quizzes, it says 55% is a passing grade on this. Are these really that much more difficult? From what I see online, passing CFP is mid 60's.

Also how do you guys respond to these? Once you do the Kraken's, do you just review the answers and then move on? What's the most effective process if only 10 days left?

I've posted a few times in this subreddit while I was preparing. Now that I've successfully completed the requirements back in march. I want to offer a few sincere words of encouragement to everyone.

Yes, exam is hard, it will probably be the hardest exam you will likely take in your life. But you're prepared for this. Dalton, Danko, Kaplan, whatever prep provider you used leading up to next week. They've done everything they can to give you the knowledge necessary to go into your testing center and prove that you have what it takes.

Yes, this exam is hard. But it is doable. The time you will spend in the testing center is nothing compared to the countless hours you've spent studying. Believe in yourself, trust in that you can do what you set out to do when you started your education for this exam. And you will do fine.

Believe in yourself, like those around you believe in you. They know you can do this, you know you can do this. So take a quick breather, focus and center yourself. Make these last few days count. And you'll do fine.

I look forward to seeing a lot of good prelim results.

I test on July 14th. I've used Kaplan and have been hitting the QBank hard, but am concerned that the questions are not difficult enough to prepare me. Wanted to see y'alls thoughts on how to prepare best for the next 9 days.

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Hello everyone, I’m planning to take the test on November 2026, I have completed a masters degree in Finance, and was graduated on December, I am familiar with all the topics except for Ethics and FSA.
Now my question is, is 3.5-4 months enough time for preparation or am I overestimating my knowledge?
Would appreciate if you had any tips regarding the matter, thanks.

Does anybody know where can i get a internship, i did cleared all the coursework of CFP exam only the charter remains and also in my last sem of graduation right now

Trying to watch the July 2026 Fast Track recordings, and none of them are working… had no problem with them earlier today or yesterday. Anyone else having the same issues?

Hi everyone!

I'm passing on July 17th and am working through the Plus material before starting the Krakens. I know that for the krakens the range is 55%-70% but I'm not sure if that extends to the plus quizzes as well.

Scores:

• General Principles: 74%
• Insurance: 58%
• Investments: 80%
• Income Tax: 72%
• Retirement: 73%
• Estate: 67%

My plan is to create wrong answer flashcards and spend extra time on insurance and estate before moving on to the Krakens (based on schedule the 7th).

For those who used Danko and passed:

• Were your Signature Plus quiz scores similar?
• Any suggestions on how to make the most of the next 2 weeks?

Thanks in advance!

Passing July 21st here. I've been rereading the Live Review book and catching up on the pre-study that I wasn't able to finish before the review. So far, I've watched the Signature Calls for General Principles and Insurance.

My plan was to watch both the Saturday Review sessions and the Signature Calls for each topic, but I'm starting to think I won't have time to get through both. So far, the Saturday Reviews seem to be higher quality.

For those who purchased the Signature Plus package, would you say one is more valuable than the other? If you were short on time, which would you prioritize?

I have been studying every single day for 4 months straight. I cannot fathom how it is possible to still be score so low on something like this after the work I have put into this exam AND being a CFA. I have taken this exam just as seriously as the CFA and the study process with Danko has been an absolute nightmare. I scored about 67% on the CFP mock. I am so burnt out at this point and every question I do makes me even more angry that I chose Danko as a prep provider.

Deciding between Brett Danko and BIF (Boston Institute of Finance) for the November exam. My situation: recent finance grad, employer’s paying, finished my CFP coursework about a year ago.

I’m genuinely weak on some areas (bad professors, never solidly learned them).

Danko users — how much of the actual learning comes from reading the Money Education textbooks vs. video or live instruction? If you’re someone who doesn’t learn from reading, did Danko still work for you?

Does Danko’s pre-study actually teach domains you’re weak in, or does it assume you already know the material and just tie it together?

For November: when’s the live review, and is virtual as good as in-person? Anyone do Danko virtually from out west and regret 

Danko users — the one thing you’d warn me about, or wish you’d known before enrolling?

Anyone used BIF, or both? I rarely see BIF discussed here — is that because it’s worse, or just newer and less known? How was it, especially if you were weak on a domain?