Circumstances differ for everyone, but students beginning the third year of their undergraduate degree may already be
enrolled in finance courses that complement their study of the CFA curriculum. Students planning to apply for a summer
internship might benefit from sitting for their Level I exam in August, to allow final studying over the summer and to avoid
conflict with academic exams. This will allow focused study time and to use your results during critical fall internship and
job application periods.
Is there a best time to take the CFA exam?
Circumstances differ for everyone, but students beginning the third year of their undergraduate degree may already be
enrolled in finance courses that complement their study of the CFA curriculum. Students planning to apply for a summer
internship might benefit from sitting for their Level I exam in August, to allow final studying over the summer and to avoid
conflict with academic exams. This will allow focused study time and to use your results during critical fall internship and
job application periods.