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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L1, L2, L3 — Mark Meldrum offers CFA prep content for all three levels.
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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 curriculum supported for L1, L2, and L3. L1 and L3 2027 curriculum also available (L2 2027 not yet listed on the subscriptions page as of 2026-07-03).
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Content Types
Question Bank
SchweserPro™ QBank: 2,600+ foundational and exam-like questions for Level I (L2/L3 QBanks also contain thousands of questions; exact per-level counts not published) with custom quiz builder, tutorial videos, detailed answer explanations, and performance metrics. Accessible via web and Kaplan Schweser app.
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Question bank available with thousands of exam-style practice questions.
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Video Lectures
Masterclass (Live Online or OnDemand) led by expert instructors, level-specific OnDemand hours: L1 80+, L2 65+, L3 45+ (Live Online covers the same content across 15 weekly sessions). Separately, CFA Institute Question Review Videos walk through end-of-reading questions: L1 over 4 hours, L2 10+ hours, L3 5+ hours. All accessible via the Kaplan Schweser app.
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Video lectures delivered LOS-by-LOS following the CFAI curriculum. Includes reading videos, EOC question videos, and seminar videos for difficult concepts.
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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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PDF lecture notes and PDF formula sheet included in all packages.
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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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Mock exams included (AM and PM versions). Online delivery with automatic grading and benchmark comparisons against other subscribers.
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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 classes are offered only for L1 and L2 (Instructor-Led Online packages: 32 hours of interactive live sessions with expert CFA faculty, archived for on-demand viewing). L3 packages are Self-Study only — there is currently no Instructor-Led or live-class option for Level III.
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Tutoring
No dedicated 1-on-1 / private tutoring product. Full rendered schweser.com/cfa catalog offers only self-study Study Packages (Basic/Essential/Premium/Ultimate), group live and recorded webinars, async instructor support, an AI Tutor, and a sales 'Make an Appointment' advising call — none of which is a bookable individual-tutoring service.
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Tutoring/counselling hours available as a standalone paid add-on ($75/hour) at any level. L1 and L2 Instructor-Led Online packages additionally bundle 6 mentor hours ($450 value) plus unlimited instructor comments. L3 has no Instructor-Led package option, so L3 candidates access tutoring only via the $75/hour add-on, with standard (non-unlimited) instructor comments included in Self-Study.
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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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Mark Meldrum offers an app for offline video viewing on Android and iOS.
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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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Mark Meldrum includes a customizable study planner that builds a schedule around exam date, study start date, and weekly hours.
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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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Performance stats and benchmark comparisons against other subscribers are documented on the public site.
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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 Mark Meldrum app supports offline video viewing on Android and iOS for all levels. For L1 and L2, the Archive (an in-app reading-video library) remains accessible for up to three years after a package expires, per the Terms & Conditions. L3 is more restricted: candidates only retain Archive access while awaiting results for the current exam window — once results are released, ALL Archive access is removed unless the package is extended.
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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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Free content is available with sign-up, and the homepage advertises a free preview 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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No cash refunds — all content becomes available immediately upon purchase per the Terms & Conditions. Level 1 and Level 2 Instructor-Led packages include a “One Fee to Pass” guarantee (continue at no additional charge until you pass). All other packages require a one-time $100 USD extension fee to move to a different exam period.
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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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