
Bloom Prep
Formerly Bloomberg CFA Prep. Adaptive micro-lessons, practice questions, and tutor access, with a 7-day trial and Pass Insurance subject to its terms.
Provider Snapshot
At a Glance
Good Fit If You Want
- You want to know who is teaching the material before you buy.
- You want to test the platform before committing to a full package.
- You learn best from guided video walkthroughs instead of only reading notes
- You want a practice-heavy study plan built around question volume
Things to Consider
- This sits in the premium tier, so compare package depth and support carefully against cheaper alternatives.
- Mobile or offline study access is not a clear strength here, so confirm how well it fits your routine.
- No native mobile app is documented in our current data, so check directly if you rely on phone-first study.
Features & Details
- Curriculum Year Support
- CFA 2027 curriculum. Bloom Prep is a CFA Institute Prep Provider, with materials updated and validated annually.
- Question Bank
- Yes. Up to 10,000 proprietary practice questions per single-level access. Described as 'double the competition.'
- Video Lectures
- Yes. Micro-lesson video format covering the entire curriculum. Video-based instruction is the core delivery method.
- 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.'
- Mock Exams
- Yes. Up to 10 full simulation/mock exams per single-level access.
- Live Classes
- No live classes or cohort-based instruction. Bloom Prep is an asynchronous self-study platform. One-on-one tutoring is offered separately.
- Tutoring
- Ask-a-Tutor access is included in Premium and Ultimate tiers only; the Essential tier includes no Ask-a-Tutor questions. Premium includes 20 questions and Ultimate includes 100. One-on-one tutoring with CFA charterholders is available separately.
- 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.
- 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.
- Analytics & Tracking
- 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.
- 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.
- Free Trial
- Bloom Prep advertises a 7-day free trial on the current CFA landing page.
- 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.
- Support Channels
- Email: support@bprep.co. Phone: (303) 800-5755. Support page linked in navigation. No live chat found on public site.
- Pass Rate Claims
- Satisfaction claim: 'More than 98.2% of our graduates are either satisfied or extremely satisfied with Bloom Prep.' Efficiency claim: average 179 study hours vs. 320-hour industry average. No specific CFA pass rate % claimed.
- Instructor Info
- Bloom Prep names CFA tutors on the public site, including Scott Van Bolhuis, CFA, with tutor biographies and credentials.
Reviews
Passed L1 and L2 on first attempts with traditional prep. Switched to Bloom Prep for L3 based on colleagues' experience. The adaptive micro-lesson format is a departure from textbook-heavy methods — works best if you trust the algorithm to surface weak areas. The ask-a-tutor feature (all CFA charterholders) was genuinely useful for AM session concepts. Up to 10 mock exams for L3 is solid. Pricing page is oddly gated so discovery is frustrating, but the pass insurance guarantee adds confidence. Strong choice for experienced candidates.
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