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Bloom Prep
Premium
UWorld CFA
Mid
Coverage
Levels Covered

Which CFA levels are supported

Covers all three CFA levels (Level I, Level II, Level III). 2027 curriculum available for all levels.
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
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.
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
Curriculum Year Support
CFA 2027 curriculum. Bloom Prep is a CFA Institute Prep Provider, with materials updated and validated annually.
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
2026 CFA curriculum. All content is 100% aligned with CFA Institute LOS blueprints for the 2026 exam cycle across L1, L2, and L3.
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
Content Types
Question Bank
Yes. Up to 10,000 proprietary practice questions per single-level access. Described as 'double the competition.'
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
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.
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
Video Lectures
Yes. Micro-lesson video format covering the entire curriculum. Video-based instruction is the core delivery method.
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
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.
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
Study Notes
No traditional standalone study notes product. Micro-text summaries are embedded alongside video micro-lessons. Student testimonials reference a downloadable 'All Lessons Summary' and 'Cheat Sheet.'
Verified May 2026MED confidence
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.
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
Mock Exams
Yes. Up to 10 full simulation/mock exams per single-level access.
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
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.
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
Live Classes
No live classes or cohort-based instruction. Bloom Prep is an asynchronous self-study platform. One-on-one tutoring is offered separately.
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
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.
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
Tutoring
Yes. One-on-one tutoring with CFA charterholders. Ask-a-Tutor messaging system for concept questions. Tutors include Scott Van Bolhuis, CFA (13+ years IB/VC/corporate strategy).
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
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.
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
Mobile App
No current mobile app. Bloom Prep does not publish a native iOS or Android app. The legacy Mindojo CFA app (package com.mindojo.cfatutor / iOS id 6448746003, formerly "Bloomberg CFA Prep") was delisted from both stores after Nov 2023 and no replacement exists on bprep.co.
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
UWorld provides a dedicated UWorld Finance mobile app for CFA prep, with official iOS and Android availability.
Verified Apr 2026HIGH confidence
Study Tools
Study Planner
No dedicated study planner or calendar scheduling tool. Adaptive AI adjusts content focus based on performance but does not generate a study schedule.
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
UWorld includes a dynamic study planner that adapts to exam date, progress, and performance.
Verified Apr 2026HIGH confidence
Performance Analytics
Adaptive learning engine tracks performance and adjusts content focus automatically. No explicit user-facing analytics dashboard or progress-tracking UI found on the public site.
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
Detailed performance tracking and analytics are part of the current UWorld CFA offering.
Verified Apr 2026HIGH confidence
Offline Access
No dedicated offline mode or downloadable app. Terms of Service permits course participants to download a single copy of permitted materials; no offline study workflow or offline app feature listed on the public site.
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
The UWorld Finance app supports offline lecture viewing and cross-device syncing.
Verified Apr 2026HIGH confidence
Policies
Free Trial
Bloom Prep advertises a 7-day free trial on the current CFA landing page.
Verified Apr 2026HIGH confidence
UWorld offers a 7-day free trial with no credit card required.
Verified Apr 2026HIGH confidence
Refund Policy
Pass Insurance: 100% money back if student completes ≥95% of the course and fails their exam (no questions asked). Also offers free account renewal if student does not complete prep before their exam date.
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
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.
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
Support Channels
Email: support@bprep.co. Phone: (303) 800-5755. Support page linked in navigation. No live chat found on public site.
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
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.
Verified May 2026HIGH confidence
Pricing
Latest Pricing
$699
Essentialsingle-level access

As of Apr 29, 2026

$1,199
Premiumsingle-level access

As of Apr 29, 2026

$1,999
Ultimatesingle-level access

As of Apr 29, 2026

Pricing & Plans (on CFA landing page)
$850 sale / $999 MSRP
Elite
L3
2026 Level 3 access

As of May 27, 2026

$399
Core
L2
2026 Level 2 access

As of May 27, 2026

$595 sale / $699 MSRP
Advanced
L2
2026 Level 2 access

As of May 27, 2026

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