To pass the Series 7 exam, you need high-quality study materials. Don't be afraid to use more than one company's practice questions if you can afford it. Our full package, at www.passthe7.com/fullpackage.htm provides you with a Plain English, readable textbook, a DVD set that you can play on your home entertainment system, and an excellent batch of practice questions.
If you have questions, email me at walker@passthe7.com
Showing posts with label series 7 study materials. Show all posts
Showing posts with label series 7 study materials. Show all posts
Monday, August 1, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Series 7 Study Materials
Some of the large, long-established test prep companies have done a great job of creating the illusion that they are somehow plugged directly into FINRA and put out "official" FINRA-approved series 7 study materials. Truth is, FINRA approves of no materials and provides no company with any access not provided to other companies. So, how does anyone know what you'll see on your Series 7? They don't. Not really. We all see the FINRA Series 7 outline. We all get feedback from customers as to the kinds of things showing up on the test. And maybe some of the instructors on board have taken the exam in the not-so distant past.
That's it. To illustrate the point, understand that FINRA actually has exams that people take for which no materials have been written. Seriously. FINRA doesn't think you necessarily need a test-prep company in the first place. In their mind, that's just one option available. The other options? Not FINRA's problem to come up with them.
The other day a customer asked how my book compares to the "FINRA/NASD manual" that he currently had. See what I mean? One of the big firms had convinced him that their stuff was the "official, FINRA/NASD-approved license exam manual." Nice marketing campaign that happens to be based on pure BS. My book is as "official" as any other book out there. It's just that my book is written in English. Kind of funny that Series 7 candidates reward the big companies for writing pedantic, elitist, opaque materials not only by continuing to buy them but also by interpreting that approach as a seal of approval from the regulators.
Oh well. The other license exam manuals out there are helpful, but, please, don't assume that some companies put out "official FINRA" materials and others are just winging it. We're all winging it, some more sucessfully than others.
That's it. To illustrate the point, understand that FINRA actually has exams that people take for which no materials have been written. Seriously. FINRA doesn't think you necessarily need a test-prep company in the first place. In their mind, that's just one option available. The other options? Not FINRA's problem to come up with them.
The other day a customer asked how my book compares to the "FINRA/NASD manual" that he currently had. See what I mean? One of the big firms had convinced him that their stuff was the "official, FINRA/NASD-approved license exam manual." Nice marketing campaign that happens to be based on pure BS. My book is as "official" as any other book out there. It's just that my book is written in English. Kind of funny that Series 7 candidates reward the big companies for writing pedantic, elitist, opaque materials not only by continuing to buy them but also by interpreting that approach as a seal of approval from the regulators.
Oh well. The other license exam manuals out there are helpful, but, please, don't assume that some companies put out "official FINRA" materials and others are just winging it. We're all winging it, some more sucessfully than others.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Series 7 Study Materials
There are all kinds of Series 7 study materials out there. Of course, I'm somewhat partial to the ones I write and produce. But, other companies have good questions, too, and if you have them, use them.
If you are on a budget, I recommend getting the Pass the 7 textbook and the Pass the 7 ExamCram Online at www.passthe7.com/exams.htm (hit continue shopping, etc.).
If you're not on quite as tight a budget, get the full package at www.passthe7.com/fullpackage.htm. This includes the audio lectures on CD and the DVD set that you can watch on your TV, with the ability to pause, review, fast-forward, etc.
Either way, make sure you learn as many vocabulary terms as possible, and focus on understanding concepts/how things work. You don't get to memorize a bunch of bullet points and merely spit them back at the testing center--the exam forces you to prove you can apply the information you've learned in some pretty creative ways.
So, study hard, everybody. The Series 7 doesn't play.
If you are on a budget, I recommend getting the Pass the 7 textbook and the Pass the 7 ExamCram Online at www.passthe7.com/exams.htm (hit continue shopping, etc.).
If you're not on quite as tight a budget, get the full package at www.passthe7.com/fullpackage.htm. This includes the audio lectures on CD and the DVD set that you can watch on your TV, with the ability to pause, review, fast-forward, etc.
Either way, make sure you learn as many vocabulary terms as possible, and focus on understanding concepts/how things work. You don't get to memorize a bunch of bullet points and merely spit them back at the testing center--the exam forces you to prove you can apply the information you've learned in some pretty creative ways.
So, study hard, everybody. The Series 7 doesn't play.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Series 7 Study Materials
When you're studying for your series 7 exam, you need an abundance of high-quality series 7 study materials. Many of you work for a large firm that provides you with materials. That's great, but you can quickly become way too familiar with any set of practice questions, no matter how large the question bank might be. That's why we have the Pass the 7 ExamCram Online Test Prep at http://www.passthe7.com/exams.htm. For just $90, you can provide yourself with another batch of challenging questions with clear, concise answers.
Also, most books that the big firms provide their exam candidates are tough to read and understand. If that describes the one you're working from, you might want to take a look at the Series 7 in Plain English at http://www.passthe7.com/fullbook.htm. For just $65, you can begin to understand the important concepts much faster and get through the information 50-100 pages at a time.
Since this is a blog, I probably shouldn't only promote my own products. So, for some good free information go to the home page http://www.passthe7.com/ and look under "Get Free Stuff."
Also, most books that the big firms provide their exam candidates are tough to read and understand. If that describes the one you're working from, you might want to take a look at the Series 7 in Plain English at http://www.passthe7.com/fullbook.htm. For just $65, you can begin to understand the important concepts much faster and get through the information 50-100 pages at a time.
Since this is a blog, I probably shouldn't only promote my own products. So, for some good free information go to the home page http://www.passthe7.com/ and look under "Get Free Stuff."
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