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Prepare to your CFA exam with Stalla ®

Effective. Efficient. Proven. We even offer a guarantee.

Congratulations It’s clear you’re serious about achieving your Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation. If you succeed, you’ll have earned the most respected—and sought-after—credential in the global financial community, and set yourself on the road to a rewarding career. Success is not easy. In just the past few years, the number of candidates enrolling to take the CFA exams has increased significantly. rates have not. Only 35 percent of candidates who took the June 2008 Level I exam ed.

I can emphatically say that without your program I would not have ed the exam. —Don Madrid

Failure?

Or success?

CFA Institute says—and Stalla experience confirms—that the primary reason for such low rates is inadequate preparation. It seems to us that most students try to study on their own, using a piecemeal approach consisting of arbitrarily-selected books, notes, and other disparate resources. Most students also fail.

Instead, take an approach that’s proven effective in helping candidates the exam. An approach that’s grounded in the CFA Program curriculum and supplements it with effective review resources. An approach that makes the most efficient use of your limited study time, delivers the greatest return on your investment, and backs up its promises with a guarantee.

Our advice: Avoid homemade approaches, shortcuts, and quick fixes. They only waste your time and money.

That approach is Stalla.

Get maximum efficiency and effectiveness from every minute you study for your exam. Every element of the Stalla program has been specifically designed by CFA® charterholders and subject matter experts to not only complement the CFA Program curriculum, but also align directly with one of the four essential elements of effective preparation: Understand. Apply. Practice. Review.

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Understand

Apply

Understand the theory and concepts to broaden and deepen your knowledge and comprehension.

Apply what you’ve learned to problems and questions similar to those you’ll find on the exam.

Stalla Study Guides Designed to supplement the CFA® Program curriculum and developed by charterholders and subject matter experts, Study Guides explain each Learning Outcome Statement and clarify complex financial theory in plain, easyto-grasp language. They also include formula sheets, equations to commit to memory, practice problems to enhance comprehension and retention, and key point summaries for focused learning.

Expert-led Lectures Stalla’s faculty make learning engaging. Their lectures cover every CFA Program curriculum study session, with a heavy emphasis on practical, intuitive problem solving. The result? A deeper understanding of the core concepts and how to apply them on the exam. The accompanying Lecture Notes, which you can annotate, serve as a key resource for independent study and final review.

Unlimited academic Got a question or concern? Our team of CFA charterholders and subject matter experts will respond promptly and personally. Or, you can search our extensive online curriculum and exam information warehouse anytime you choose.

Practice

Review

Practice your problem-solving and test-taking skills to gain speed and endurance for exam day.

Review constantly to keep your knowledge fresh, to identify weaknesses, and to focus your study time most efficiently.

Master™ Our proprietary homework and drilling software provides a constantly expanding databank of thousands of exam-like questions with links back to explanations. Timed problem-solving exercises and customized exams give you virtually unlimited options for real-time, test-taking practice.

Mock Exam and Review Seminar Designed for the final few critical weeks of study, this intensive seminar and final core content review features a simulated exam experience, expert , and exam-taking tips to help you approach exam day with complete confidence. Choose two-day live seminar or self-study CD. The live seminar also includes the CD.

Practice Exams Three complete exams offer a vast collection of exam-like questions covering the most current curriculum. Combined with Master, they help improve test-taking efficiency and the speed at which you get to the right answer.

Flashcards A convenient and effective way to review and drill on every CFA Program Learning Outcome Statement. Use flashcards anytime, anywhere to improve the pace at which you can answer questions.

Expert guidance Experienced Stalla faculty and subject matter experts offer their knowledge and guidance on how to the exam through weekly e-mails that cover all aspects of your preparation program.

Our learning strategy and integrated approach set us apart from all other exam preparation providers.

Choose the course format that fits your learning style and schedule. Stalla offers our comprehensive programs—The System and The Enhanced System courses—in formats specifically designed to fit different learning styles and the most demanding schedules. All formats include the same full array of course resources and Stalla advantages.

Live, instructor-led classes With scheduled sessions and live interaction with faculty and peers, weekly classes offer highly personalized guidance and stimulating discussions. The lectures on CD are included at no extra charge.

Online classes This course option combines the convenience of online study with the discipline of regularly scheduled classes, guided problem solving by a dedicated instructor, and lively interaction with peers. Online courses include the lectures on CD for offline study and review.

Self-study CD Self-paced and totally portable with no pre-set schedule, the self-study CD allows maximum flexibility for when and where you study. This media-rich, interactive format creates an incredibly engaging and effective learning experience.

Stalla is more than a course. We’re your partner in achieving your CFA charter. ®

Comprehensive course programs. The proven approach. Regardless of the course format you choose, you enjoy the same combination of resources, guidance, and —all focused on helping you your exam.

The Enhanced System course

The System course

The Enhanced System course includes Stalla’s complete complement of time-tested resources and program benefits:

This comprehensive course features a selected array of program elements, along with unlimited and guidance, as well as our guarantee.

• Expert-led lectures • Study Guides • Master™ • Practice Exams • Lecture Notes • Flashcards • Mock Exam and Review Seminar • Expert guidance • Unlimited academic • Tuition waiver guarantee*

• Expert-led lectures • Study Guides • Master™ • Practice Exams • Lecture Notes • Expert guidance • Unlimited academic • Tuition waiver guarantee*

Mock Exam and Review Seminar Live in selected cities. Or choose self-study CD. Stalla students have said that this final core content review and simulated exam experience made the difference between success and failure on the exam. It could do the same for you. Both formats include the same number and type of questions as the actual CFA® exams and feature all-new questions not found in any other Stalla resources. But there’s much more than new questions. As part of the seminar, you’ll also: • Get a real sense of the pressure, feel, and rigor of the exam • Receive expert on how to approach the most difficult exam questions • Pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses • Gauge your readiness against your peers • Discover how to focus your study time where it’s most needed • Enjoy unlimited academic through exam day The Mock Exam and Review Seminar is included with The Enhanced System and is also available for separate purchase (see below). Live seminar includes the self-study CD for additional review at your convenience.

Individual program elements Choose what works for you. Stalla also makes the following resources available for individual purchase: A. Mock Exam and Review Seminar Live or self-study CD available B. Study Guides

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C. Master™ and Practice Exams (set) D. Flashcards

Purchasers of individual elements do not qualify for Stalla’s Tuition Waiver Program.

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* See complete eligibility requirements for the Tuition Waiver Program at Stalla.com/TuitionWaiver.

Our commitment. Your guarantee. We’re so confident that the Stalla approach to preparation can help you your exam that we offer all course program students an unprecedented tuition waiver guarantee. If you answer all of your Master homework questions correctly (on as many attempts as you need) and attend or view all of the Stalla course lectures, you can repeat your entire course tuition-free if needed. This includes all course materials, resources, and , except for updated Study Guides if the curriculum has changed. We offer this winning proposition not just because we believe so strongly in our approach, but more importantly, because we truly want you to succeed.

Prepare to with Stalla.

Start early. Finish strong.

Visit stalla.com today for a wealth of information and expert guidance on how to design a CFA® exam preparation program that meets all your needs.

Visit Stalla.com or call 877-727-7232 today. Outside North America, call +1-630-472-2213.

• Complete details on Stalla courses, products, and special offers. • CFA Program, enrollment, and exam registration information. • Free Stalla samples, online problem solving, and planning resources. • Special offerings through Stalla partnerships worldwide.

Thank you for the Stalla program. It is an invaluable tool for effective preparation. —Mukund M.

Prepare to . See how at Stalla.com. Free online problem-solving sessions, product samples, planning tools, and more. Solutions with Stalla Free problem solving with insights and exam tips from Stalla’s expert faculty. Visit Stalla.com/Solutions Stalla’s CFA® Exam PrepPlan A complete compendium of free information, guidance, and s for planning your prep program. Visit Stalla.com/PrepPlan

Complimentary resource samples See how they work. free samples of Stalla Study Guides, Master™ software, Lecture Notes, and Flashcards. Visit Stalla.com/Samples Free multimedia orientation Learn from Stalla’s national faculty how our integrated program resources work together and how you can use them to maximum advantage. Visit Stalla.com/Student and click on New Student Orientation.

Visit Stalla.com or call 877-727-7232 today. Outside North America, call +1-630-472-2213.

Follows CFA Institute Prep Provider Guidelines. Required Disclaimer: CFA Institute does not endorse, promote, or warrant the accuracy or quality of the products or services offered by Stalla. CFA Institute, CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute. ©2008 DeVry Becker Educational Development Corp. All rights reserved. Stalla is a division of Becker Professional Review.

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