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AnalystPrep
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Salt Solutions
Mid
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Levels Covered

Which CFA levels are supported

Level I, II, and III CFA prep packages available.
Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
L1, L2, L3
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 Its public CFA pages reference 2026–2027 exam windows, but do not publish one exact current curriculum-version statement.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 — updated annually as CFA Institute Prep Provider (validation required by CFA Institute)
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
Yes — custom quiz builder drawing from a question bank covering all topics and readings; exact count not publicly stated. Salt Solutions also offers a Flashcards study tool for active recall and spaced-repetition-style review.
Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Video Lectures
Video lessons included in Learn + Practice packages.
Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Yes — bite-sized 10–15 min video lectures for all topics; taught by Mike Carmody (CFA charterholder, 20+ years experience)
Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Study Notes
Study notes included in Learn + Practice packages.
Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Yes — study manuals written by instructors covering all topics; formula sheets included; concise summaries for each reading
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
Yes — 3 mock exams (Complete & Focus Express tiers); 1 in free trial; Prometric-like interface; includes video and written solutions
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
No — self-paced platform only; no live classes, webinars, or synchronous instruction offered
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 — no 1-on-1 tutoring; instructor Q&A available via discussion forums (response within 2 business days)
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
No dedicated native iOS/Android app — web-based platform only. App Store search for 'Salt Solutions CFA' returns 0 results; no App Store/Play Store links found anywhere on saltsolutions.com. Mobile-responsive web (PWA-style); works on phones and tablets.
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
Yes — CheckPoints dashboard with adaptive weekly goals, task prioritization (high-value tasks worth more points), and Monday recalibration
Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Performance Analytics
Performance tracking tools are included with paid packages.
Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Yes — Focus Analysis tool with topic-level performance statistics, infographics, and comparison to other candidates
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
No — web-based platform; no offline access or downloadable content mentioned
Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Policies
Free Trial
Free trial available with no credit card required.
Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Yes — 14-day free trial; includes 1 full topic (Quant Methods for L1/L2; Economics for L3) with 10+ hours of content + 1 mock exam; no credit card required
Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
Refund Policy
No refunds. Sales of educational materials are final after purchase.
Verified Jul 2026HIGH confidence
No money-back guarantee; Terms of Use states discontinued use is the sole remedy for dissatisfaction; no refund terms stated
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
Discussion forums (instructor response within 2 business days); help center at support.saltsolutions.com; contact form; no phone or live chat
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
$749 — lifetime access until you pass (includes annual curriculum updates)
Complete
L3
lifetime one-time

As of Apr 15, 2026

$259 — 45-day access to review materials, quiz builder, 3 mock exams, analytics
Focus Express
L3
45-day one-time

As of Apr 15, 2026

Free — 1 topic (Economics) + 1 mock exam; no credit card
14-Day Trial
L3
14-day trial

As of Apr 15, 2026

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