How to Pass the Series 6 Exam
To sell mutual funds and other securities you must have a Series 6 License. Passing the exam is difficult, it takes a huge commitment of time and energy to learn all the information included in the test. Follow these tips to prepare for the Series 6 exam and improve your chance of success.
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Purchase a Series 6 study book and software kit. The software includes practice tests so you can get a feel for what the testing experience will be like. This is an invaluable tool when it comes to exam preparation.
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Study, study, study. Spend at least one to two hours a day studying the material for four weeks before taking the exam.
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Review the most heavily tested areas.
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Get a good night's sleep before the test. You will be more coherent and better able to relax if you're well rested.
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Use your time wisely while taking the test. You only get 135 minutes (or two hours and 15 minutes) to finish 100 questions on the Series 6 exam. Don't spend too much time on the questions you don't know; keep moving and come back to those questions at the end if you have time.
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Read each question thoroughly and look for the words "not" or "except." These have a way of confusing test takers.
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Stick to your first answer. Don't change your answer once you've selected a choice; go with your gut and stick with it.
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Tips & Warnings
You must get a 70% to pass the Series 6 Exam.
If you don't know the correct answer, eliminate as many wrong answers as possible.
After passing the Series 6 Exam, you will be licensed to sell mutual funds, unit investment trusts, variable life and variable annuities. The license is issued by the National Association of Securities Dealers, NASD.
At the testing site you will be asked to put away all personal items. The center will provide paper, pencil and a calculator.
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I just barely passed the series 6 after studying for just under 2 weeks. I studied quite a bit and although I have virtually no background in any of the subject areas I felt solid when taking the practice exams by test day. When I started the test it all seemed very different however. Thankfully, with the time allowed I was able to review most questions and was able to just barely guess right on enough of them to pass. To me, I think the test is extremely tough. Series 7 I know is worse so God Bless anyone out there studying for that.
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what kind of exam in cook....
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It's really tough. Study atleast three hours a day and do the practice tests. There are no sure ways.
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Best of luck to you Kenny... I'm sure you are as prepared as you can be!!! I think you can do just about anything you put your mind to..it seems your life has been one big test after another. Love, hope and determination are on your side. XXOO your cuz Tee
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you will do great.
