Comments on: Series 65 and Series 66 Passing Grade Increased http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com/series-65-and-series-66-passing-grade-increased.html Blogging on hedge fund laws, starting a hedge fund, news and events... Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:32:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: EllaBella http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com/series-65-and-series-66-passing-grade-increased.html/comment-page-1#comment-5995 EllaBella Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:21:52 +0000 http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com/?p=2954#comment-5995 Used STC online flashcards, Kaplan Reading Material, and Pass Perfect practice examinations to study for the series 66. It is amazing the differences you can find in the material. Slight differences, but many. This is what I did for both the 7 and 66 and passed with an 86% on S7 and 90%on S66. It's the way to go if you ask me. Used STC online flashcards, Kaplan Reading Material, and Pass Perfect practice examinations to study for the series 66. It is amazing the differences you can find in the material. Slight differences, but many. This is what I did for both the 7 and 66 and passed with an 86% on S7 and 90%on S66. It’s the way to go if you ask me.

]]> By: Megan http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com/series-65-and-series-66-passing-grade-increased.html/comment-page-1#comment-5918 Megan Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:23:16 +0000 http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com/?p=2954#comment-5918 I used STC to prepare for the 66. I was scoring 90% on all the practice exams and felt like I was very prepared. I took the S66 yesterday and got a 71%-did not pass. I felt like STC did not prepare me for the exam at all. Many of the questions I had never seen before. I felt like I was guessing on most of them. I used STC for the 7 and got an 81% on that test. I think STC really needs to improve their 66 material. I am very dissapointed. Megan I used STC to prepare for the 66. I was scoring 90% on all the practice exams and felt like I was very prepared. I took the S66 yesterday and got a 71%-did not pass. I felt like STC did not prepare me for the exam at all. Many of the questions I had never seen before. I felt like I was guessing on most of them. I used STC for the 7 and got an 81% on that test. I think STC really needs to improve their 66 material. I am very dissapointed.
Megan

]]> By: Baris http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com/series-65-and-series-66-passing-grade-increased.html/comment-page-1#comment-5892 Baris Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:27:58 +0000 http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com/?p=2954#comment-5892 I bought the study material to prepare myself for the series 66 test from STC . I DID memorize every single line in the book! Period... And I scored a 63! The STC book DOES NOT cover many subjects, go to finra website, read the outline, and look at STC's study material...There were so many questions (esp "options" ) that is not covered in STC's book. Make sure that you do not do the same mistake, first read finra's website w/ outline of the series 66 test, then buy a book that DOES COVER all the topics. Good luck all Baris I bought the study material to prepare myself for the series 66 test from STC .
I DID memorize every single line in the book! Period…
And I scored a 63!
The STC book DOES NOT cover many subjects, go to finra website, read the outline, and look at STC’s study material…There were so many questions (esp “options” ) that is not covered in STC’s book.
Make sure that you do not do the same mistake, first read finra’s website w/ outline of the series 66 test, then buy a book that DOES COVER all the topics.
Good luck all
Baris

]]> By: Jeff Presley http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com/series-65-and-series-66-passing-grade-increased.html/comment-page-1#comment-5775 Jeff Presley Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:53:43 +0000 http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com/?p=2954#comment-5775 For all taking FINRA exams, I highly recommend Kaplan. I have taken 4 FINRA exams now, and passed all on the first try (Series 6, 63, 65, and 7). Pay the money for the live classroom instruction (which I did every time), and you will be able to recall the rationales behind the rules and relationships, not just the actual rule or concept by rote memory. It makes a huge difference. My average passing score on FINRA exams is 84%, and I'm not "gifted" or anything. For all taking FINRA exams, I highly recommend Kaplan. I have taken 4 FINRA exams now, and passed all on the first try (Series 6, 63, 65, and 7). Pay the money for the live classroom instruction (which I did every time), and you will be able to recall the rationales behind the rules and relationships, not just the actual rule or concept by rote memory. It makes a huge difference. My average passing score on FINRA exams is 84%, and I’m not “gifted” or anything.

]]> By: Heidi Burkemper http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com/series-65-and-series-66-passing-grade-increased.html/comment-page-1#comment-5659 Heidi Burkemper Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:17:10 +0000 http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com/?p=2954#comment-5659 I used STC and thought I had all concepts down pat...scoring 90% and above on the practice exams. About 10 questions into the real exam I realized the material did not prepare me adequately. there were words and concepts I had never even seen before. I am using testeachers and will take the exam for the second time next week. I'll let you know how it goes. So far, I'm loving the on line lectures and feel like things are explainged much more clearly. I used STC and thought I had all concepts down pat…scoring 90% and above on the practice exams. About 10 questions into the real exam I realized the material did not prepare me adequately. there were words and concepts I had never even seen before. I am using testeachers and will take the exam for the second time next week. I’ll let you know how it goes. So far, I’m loving the on line lectures and feel like things are explainged much more clearly.

]]> By: guy http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com/series-65-and-series-66-passing-grade-increased.html/comment-page-1#comment-5559 guy Sun, 10 Oct 2010 09:50:20 +0000 http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com/?p=2954#comment-5559 Used empire stockbroker software + investopedia = 95. Actual score =71.IE I prepared very well for the wrong test. I'm going to try 63 & 65 software. I agree with previous comment that software helped on aboutt 20 questions. Will update. Used empire stockbroker software + investopedia = 95. Actual score =71.IE I prepared very well for the wrong test. I’m going to try 63 & 65 software. I agree with previous comment that software helped on aboutt 20 questions. Will update.

]]> By: testtaker http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com/series-65-and-series-66-passing-grade-increased.html/comment-page-1#comment-5497 testtaker Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:04:10 +0000 http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com/?p=2954#comment-5497 Bruce, I used STC for the 66 and was scoring 90's on the practice exams and I failed the exam with a 71%. Very frustrating. I am using Kaplan now and I beleive their manual is way more detailed and their test bank contains a lot more questions. The STC exams were off in my opinion versus the actual test, way too easy. STC was great for the Series 7, and its was O.K .for the 24. But for the 66, I think they have a lot of room for improvement. I wouldn't say ALL STC materials are "second to none." Bruce,

I used STC for the 66 and was scoring 90′s on the practice exams and I failed the exam with a 71%. Very frustrating. I am using Kaplan now and I beleive their manual is way more detailed and their test bank contains a lot more questions. The STC exams were off in my opinion versus the actual test, way too easy. STC was great for the Series 7, and its was O.K .for the 24. But for the 66, I think they have a lot of room for improvement. I wouldn’t say ALL STC materials are “second to none.”

]]> By: Hedge Fund Lawyer http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com/series-65-and-series-66-passing-grade-increased.html/comment-page-1#comment-5226 Hedge Fund Lawyer Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:46:15 +0000 http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com/?p=2954#comment-5226 Hi Bruce, Thanks for your comments. In addition to the comments here, I have heard many groups who have been very happy with the STC materials. I also agree that the Series 66 seems to be getting more difficult and that test-takers seem to be having a harder time with these issues. Regards, Bart Hi Bruce,

Thanks for your comments.

In addition to the comments here, I have heard many groups who have been very happy with the STC materials. I also agree that the Series 66 seems to be getting more difficult and that test-takers seem to be having a harder time with these issues.

Regards,
Bart

]]> By: bruce walker http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com/series-65-and-series-66-passing-grade-increased.html/comment-page-1#comment-5225 bruce walker Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:10:05 +0000 http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com/?p=2954#comment-5225 Since it's revision in Jan,'10, the series 66 exam has vastly increased in difficulty and an increase in the national fail rate ( some 50% ). Since most training vendors have access to the same information that is tested, the real key to success is preperation. This is not the series 7 ! The actual test questions are extremly tricky and often confusing with 2 or 3 of the 4 answer choices appearing correct. In fact, some topics are not even on the test outline as prepared by NASAA.This is an applications and situational based exam wherein candidates must be able to apply the laws, rules and concepts in given situations. Memorization of practice questions will not cut it ! In defense of STC, I believe we offer study materials that are second to none, with practice exams that are current to the test. I know hundreds of students who have passed the exam , many scoring in the 80% range as a result of using our materials and following our instruction. As I advise my students, the best practices for the 66 is to know the study manual inside and out, take the practice exams until scoring in the 90's, do not memorize answers but focus on the concepts, take your time on the test, read questions carefully and...think ! Since it’s revision in Jan,’10, the series 66 exam has vastly increased in difficulty and an increase in the national fail rate ( some 50% ). Since most training vendors have access to the same information that is tested, the real key to success is preperation. This is not the series 7 !

The actual test questions are extremly tricky and often confusing with 2 or 3 of the 4 answer choices appearing correct. In fact, some topics are not even on the test outline as prepared by NASAA.This is an applications and situational based exam wherein candidates must be able to apply the laws, rules and concepts in given situations. Memorization of practice questions will not cut it !

In defense of STC, I believe we offer study materials that are second to none, with practice exams that are current to the test. I know hundreds of students who have passed the exam , many scoring in the 80% range as a result of using our materials and following our instruction. As I advise my students, the best practices for the 66 is to know the study manual inside and out, take the practice exams until scoring in the 90′s, do not memorize answers but focus on the concepts, take your time on the test, read questions carefully and…think !

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