r/Series24

Taking my exam next week! Getting nervous! I passed on my second attempt for both my SIE and 7 so I am admittedly struggling with test taking confidence for my 24, but I would really like to knock this out on my first try. I am studying with Kaplan and have been passing the stimulated exams with low 70s. Any last minute tips besides rereading my weak units and going through practice questions? Were there any topics that surprised you on your exam?

Edit- studies for SIE and 7 with STC (added Kaplan qbank after I failed 7 first attempt). Switched to Kaplan only for 24.

First try, used KM and STC. I think I could have gotten away with just STC, but I started with KM and switched to STC later. Took my series 7 top off 3 years ago and work in admin role far from what any of the test covers... so had to re-learn a few things like order types and underwriting basics.

Spent 8-9 weeks studying, 1-2 hours per day after work then the last 8 days doing at least one full practice exam per day (each took 1-2 hours). I was scoring 70%-79% on STC tests. Got a 70% on the first STC Greenlight, did not have time to do the second one. I think I got through over 80% of the STC material (videos, tests, reading...) and about 65% of the KM material. I did not like that I had to download so many pdfs for KM... mainly the textbook and textbook addendum and eventually gave up on the KM textbook after feeling like some things were missing... could have just been me - but I felt like STC textbook was more "complete" with an abundance of information. I did like the updates that KM sends you the week of your test and I really liked their "Key Concepts" and "Exam Supplements" those were helpful, I read those and the STC "Crunch Time Facts" the day of the exam and bits of all 3 were on the test. The KM program felt way more supportive and encouraging, just a little scattered. STC was more like "Here's everything you need to know, follow these steps and you'll pass." Both programs had stellar customer service teams.

Really enjoyed taking the exams that told you if you were right or wrong right away and gave you an explanation, those helped the most! And I think both programs had this, but there were diagnostic/final exams that told you your strongest chapters and weakest. It saved me so much time since I could then create custom exams of the areas I struggled with the most. Across both programs, I think I answered about 900 practice questions. Actual test did not feel hard compared to the practice exams I took and finished in about two hours. Super happy it all paid off and wanted to share, thanks for reading this rant.

This group has been very helpful, any recent test takers with last minute review tips? Should I squeeze in a last practice test?

On my 1st attempt did STC. Failed with 65, then added Kaplan Qbank. 65 again! Since I don't have the full Kaplan I'm not 100% sure which unit lines up with which part of the test.

Does anyone have that breakdown of Kaplan Units vs Actual Sections? I've been going and taking 20-30 test of each unit.

I need to figure out where I need to focus on the most.

1st >2nd

Section 1 Borderline > very low

Section 2 Low>Borderline

Section 3 Borderline >Adequate

Section 4 Low>Borderline

Section 5 Low>Low

Hi All,

I passed my SIE and Series7 using achievable last year. Fast forward a year and I would like to take my Series24.

Achievable doesn't offer study materials for the 24, so I was wondering what everyone here has used or is using and what the pros and cons of each are!

I'm pretty big on user interface and chapters including bold and highlighted sentences and words that really drill in the important points. Rather than it just being a wall of text which makes it hard to stay engaged.

Thank you!

Has anyone who has taken the test recently and had questions regarding the new gifting rule, did you notice if they updated the question from $100 to $300 per year? My Q bank questions still reflect $100 so curious if this has been updated on the actual test.

Hi all, an amazing community

my test is Weds, today Sunday. i started taking final exams last Thursday, 1 per day. Knopman Marks exams I have scored a 71 and a 73. on Kaplan exams, a 79 and an 82. which are likely more accurate to the test difficulty?

my plan is another 2 or 3 practice exams before the test date, going in depth over missed questions and re-listening to Dean and KM’s 60 minute reviews. any other advice?

thank you!

Hi everyone! So I'm at it again. 4th attempt at the Series 10. Using passperfect this time. I've done 6 exams so far and here are my results in order: 70, 69, 63, 77, 78, 62. Just got done with the last one. Has me really disappointed. I don't want to fail again so I'm really nervous. Thanks for any advice