How many hours should you study for the Series 63 ?

Question

Most people spend at least 40 hours studying for the 63. The best practice is to spread out those hours over at least 10 days. Companies usually give about 2 months to study and take the exam. Most companies also allow a retake with the 30 day break between tests. Fidelity Investments uses Pass Perfect which some students find very challenging.

Answer 1

You should plan on 40 hours. Take a structured approach and study a couple of hours every day including weekends (no breaks will keep the material fresh for you and keep you in the 63 study mode). Take all of the practice exams you can. Make sure you consistently score 75% or more before you attempt the exam. After each practice exam focus only on the questions you did not get right - review them, make notes and really learn the correct answers.

Answer 2

You want to give yourself time to read the book from cover to cover at least once, and then reread the chapters with the most questions propionate to the exam. Pay special emphasis on the difference between State and Federal regulations. Take as many practice exams as possible and understand why you got something wrong if not correct.