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Two Key Exam Prep Resources

If you’re planning to sit for the CFP® exam soon, make sure you incorporate these two free resources from CFP Board into your preparation.

  1. The CFP Board Practice Exam.

    When you register for the CFP® exam, you’ll receive a complimentary Practice Exam. You’ll be able to access it by logging into your CFP Board account. This is a full-length, 170-question mock exam that replicates the format and timing of the actual CFP® exam. It will help you assess your strengths and weaknesses, as well as giving you experience with the exam software and retired CFP® exam questions.

    Over and over, candidates who use the CFP Board Practice Exam have been more likely to pass the CFP® exam than those who skipped this tool. In July 2024, the pass rate for candidates who used the Practice Exam in their preparation was 71%, compared to a pass rate of only 45% for those who did not. Don’t miss out on this free opportunity to hone your skills and get a feel for the exam day experience!

    If you’re not ready to take the full Practice Exam quite yet, you can take a free 10-question Sample Exam right now so you can start getting familiar with the features of the exam software (like striking out text, highlighting, marking questions for review, and accessing the tax tables and formulas). No keycode needed, just hit “OK” on the screen to get started. Give it a try!

  2. The CFP® Exam Candidate Handbook.

    If you have questions about your exam preparation, exam day requirements, or what will happen after you take the CFP® exam, you can find answers in this comprehensive guide.

    Explore topics like:

    • How to schedule your testing appointment with Prometric
    • What to bring to the exam (including which calculators are permitted)
    • What formulas and tables will be provided for you during the exam
    • When you’ll get exam results
    • Contact information for CFP Board and Prometric
    • And much more!

    The Exam Candidate Handbook consolidates all the details you might need about the CFP® exam in one helpful guide. Dig into the handbook today!

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