L1, L2, L3 — Kaplan Schweser offers separate study packages and materials for all three CFA levels (L1 August/November exams, L2/L3 May exam).
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Covers L1, L2, and L3. UWorld CFA provides dedicated QBank, expert-led video lectures, study guides, and mock exams for all three levels. All content is 100% aligned with the 2026 CFA Institute LOS blueprints.
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Curriculum Year Support
2026-2027 curriculum supported. Materials updated annually and validated by CFA Institute as an official Prep Provider.
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2026 CFA curriculum. All content is 100% aligned with CFA Institute LOS blueprints for the 2026 exam cycle across L1, L2, and L3.
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Content Types
Question Bank
SchweserPro™ QBank: thousands of foundational and exam-like questions with custom quiz builder, tutorial videos, detailed answer explanations, and performance metrics. Accessible via web and Kaplan Schweser app.
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UWorld QBank features 2,800+ practice questions for L1 (1,900+ QBank + mock exam questions) and 1,350+ for L2 (1,150+ vignette-based), written by CFA charterholders at exam-level difficulty with detailed visual explanations.
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Video Lectures
80+ hours of Masterclass (Live Online or OnDemand) led by expert instructors per level; 80+ hours of Review Workshop sessions; 80+ hours of CFA Institute Question Review Videos (2026 curriculum only). All accessible via app.
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Expert-led video lectures taught by named CFA charterholders including Peter Olinto (JD, CFA, CPA), Ryan O'Connell (CFA, FRM), Darren Degraaf (CFA, CPA), and others. Bite-sized, LOS-focused format. Available for L1, L2, and L3.
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Study Notes
SchweserNotes™: 4-volume print set plus digital eBook and audio (MP3) versions. Covers full CFA curriculum with examples and practice quizzes. Downloadable offline via Kaplan Schweser app.
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Concise study guides (digital eBook) included in all tiers; printed book set available in Elite Full Course. LOS-aligned, exam-critical material only. Available for L1, L2, and L3.
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Mock Exams
2–6 full-length mock exams per package (Basic: 2, Essential: 4, Premium/Ultimate: 6). Exclusive in-person mock at actual Prometric CFA test centers (included in Ultimate; add-on for others). Exams simulate real exam interface and difficulty.
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Full-length mock exams: up to 5 for L1 (2 in Advanced Prep, 5 in Elite Full Course; 180 questions each), 1–3 for L2 (1 in Advanced, 3 in Elite; 88 questions each). Exam-realistic format, separate from QBank questions.
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Live Classes
Live Online Masterclasses via Zoom (scheduled sessions; recordings available for replay). In-Person classes available in select locations worldwide. Review Workshops also available Live Online or OnDemand. Premium packages can upgrade to Live Online for $299.
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Live expert support available in Elite Full Course tier: ExpertConnect Live Q&A sessions (real-time expert answers), Expert MasterClass (on-demand topic sessions), and Accelerate BootCamp (intensive 2-day final review). All formats available for L1, L2, and L3.
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Tutoring
No dedicated 1-on-1 tutoring product listed on the official website. Instructor Q&A is available via the Kaplan Schweser Community forum included in all packages.
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UWorld does not offer 1-on-1 human tutoring. UAsk AI is an AI-powered tutor assistant (not a human instructor). No human tutoring product found on the site.
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Mobile App
Kaplan Schweser app available on iOS (App Store, HTTP 200: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kaplan-schweser/id1365731917) and Android (Google Play, HTTP 200: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kaplan.lms). Features: QBank, SchweserNotes eBook, Masterclass videos (offline), Flashcards, Secret Sauce, Performance Tracker, Calendar view, dark theme.
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UWorld provides a dedicated UWorld Finance mobile app for CFA prep, with official iOS and Android availability.
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Study Tools
Study Planner
Activity Feed provides strategically placed weekly study tasks. Adjusts study times and topic order based on progress and performance. Includes Calendar View for scheduling.
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UWorld includes a dynamic study planner that adapts to exam date, progress, and performance.
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Performance Analytics
Performance Tracker: detailed insights into exam readiness, progress tracking over time, benchmarking against peer CFA candidates, topic-level analysis to identify strengths and weaknesses.
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Detailed performance tracking and analytics are part of the current UWorld CFA offering.
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Offline Access
SchweserNotes eBook downloadable for offline reading via app. Instructional videos and OnDemand Masterclass sessions also available offline via the Kaplan Schweser app.
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The UWorld Finance app supports offline lecture viewing and cross-device syncing.
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Policies
Free Trial
7-day free trial available (1 per user). Must initiate within 300 days of initial access. Includes: sample QBank questions, SchweserNotes online modules, topic quizzes, and Kaplan Schweser Community forum access.
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UWorld offers a 7-day free trial with no credit card required.
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Refund Policy
14-day return policy from date online access is granted; refund less 10% administrative fee, prorated by usage of online resources. No refund after 14 days. PassProtection™ guarantee (Essential/Premium/Ultimate only): if you fail, receive same study package free for next exam sitting. Valid up to 36 months from purchase. Basic package excluded.
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Case-by-case evaluation. Course/QBank refunds available within 1 week of activating, provided no more than 10% of course content used, minus 10% cancellation fee (minimum $10). Printed books refundable within 1 week of receipt. StudyPass provides access extension at no additional cost if exam not passed.
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Support Channels
Phone: 877-311-9770 (US) or +1 608-779-8327 (international). Contact form: schweser.com/contact-us. Technical support: schweser.com/help/tech-support. Comprehensive FAQ. Kaplan Schweser Community forum with expert instructor access (included in all packages).
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Customer support via email (support@uworld.com) and online contact form at uworld.com/contact_us.aspx. Business hours: Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM EST. Support categories: Technical, Billing/Sales, Media Relations, Content.
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