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	AnalystPrep Budget Website	Kaplan Schweser Premium Website
Coverage
Levels Covered Which CFA levels are supported	Level I, II, and III CFA prep packages available. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence	L1, L2, L3 — Kaplan Schweser offers separate study packages and materials for all three CFA levels (L1 August/November exams, L2/L3 May exam). Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Curriculum Year Support	AnalystPrep says package access includes curriculum updates when the exam curriculum changes. Its public CFA pages reference 2026–2027 exam windows, but do not publish one exact current curriculum-version statement. Verified Sep 2026HIGH confidence	2026-2027 curriculum supported. Materials updated annually and validated by CFA Institute as an official Prep Provider. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Content Types
Question Bank	Level I: 3,000+ CFA-style questions. Level II: 1,000+ exam-style questions and 200+ vignette-style item sets. Level III: 120+ item sets and 700+ questions. The Live Online package describes 4,000 curriculum-aligned questions, so totals vary by package. Detailed explanations and analytics are included. Verified Sep 2026HIGH confidence	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. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Video Lectures	Video lessons included in Learn + Practice packages. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence	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. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Study Notes	Study notes included in Learn + Practice packages. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence	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. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Mock Exams	Level I and Level II each list 5 full-length mock exams. Level III lists mock exams, but its public page does not state a full-length count. Verified Sep 2026HIGH confidence	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. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Live Classes	AnalystPrep now offers a Level I Live Online package with weekly live sessions and moderated Q&A. Verified Aug 2026HIGH confidence	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. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Tutoring	One-on-one CFA tutoring is available for $119 per 60-minute session via Zoom, Google Meet, or Skype. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence	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. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Mobile App	No native iOS or Android app listing was found; access appears to be web-based. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence	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. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Study Tools
Study Planner	No currently available dedicated study planner was documented on the public CFA pages; the Live Online page says an AI Study Planner is upcoming. Verified Jul 2026MED confidence	Activity Feed provides strategically placed weekly study tasks. Adjusts study times and topic order based on progress and performance. Includes Calendar View for scheduling. Kaplan lists CFA AI Tutor as included in Essential, Premium and Ultimate packages across all three levels, excluding Basic. Usability has not been independently tested. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Performance Analytics	Performance tracking tools are included with paid packages. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence	Performance Tracker: detailed insights into exam readiness, progress tracking over time, benchmarking against peer CFA candidates, topic-level analysis to identify strengths and weaknesses. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Offline Access	Full offline-platform access is not documented on AnalystPrep’s public CFA pages. Downloadable formula sheets and sample PDFs are not evidence of a full offline study mode. Verified Sep 2026HIGH confidence	SchweserNotes eBook downloadable for offline reading via app. Instructional videos and OnDemand Masterclass sessions also available offline via the Kaplan Schweser app. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Policies
Free Trial	Free trial available with no credit card required. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence	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. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Refund Policy	No refunds. Sales of educational materials are final after purchase. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence	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. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Support Channels	24/7 technical support via chat and email (support@analystprep.com), plus Ask-A-Tutor support on paid packages. AnalystPrep also lists an AI tutor, an automated chat that is separate from human tutoring, on its Level I page. The Level II, Level III and pricing pages do not mention it. The Level I comparison table gives 50 monthly questions for the Practice and Learn + Practice packages, 100 monthly for Unlimited, and 1,000 in total for Unlimited+. The package cards on the same page describe AI tutor access on Unlimited and Unlimited+ as unlimited, and the footnote for the table row is not shown, so confirm the allowance with AnalystPrep before relying on a limit. Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence	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). Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Pricing
Latest Pricing	$1,299 / lifetime access Lifetime+ Package (all levels, live sessions)lifetime access As of Jul 7, 2026 $649 sale / $799 MSRP Level II & III Complete Course (Lifetime)lifetime access As of Jul 6, 2026 $499 / 12-month access Learn + Practice Package L3 12-month access As of Jun 3, 2026 Pricing	$1,149 one-time purchase Premium L2 2026 and 2027 exam windows As of Oct 30, 2026 $1,199 one-time purchase Premium L3 2027 exam windows; per pathway As of Oct 30, 2026 $1,599 one-time purchase Ultimate L3 one-time As of Jun 29, 2026 CFA Level 1 Study Packages

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