CFP Board Candidate Open Forum

  • 1.  Zahn Test bank- worth the cost?

    Posted 06-15-2019 12:50
    Hello, 

    I am looking for some input on the value and effectiveness of the Zahn test bank if anyone has purchased it before. 

    I am taking the exam in November and have completed Kaplan's material in the past. I have the review books for Kaplan but do not have access to the Qbank any longer so i wanted a supplemental large bank of questions. 

    It looks like the current cost is $189.00 which includes 2100 questions. 

    Any thoughts would be appreciated!!

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    Andrew Bucksner
    wealth management relationship consultant
    Lincoln Investment
    Warrington PA
    (267)694-4290
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  • 2.  RE: Zahn Test bank- worth the cost?

    Posted 06-16-2019 20:33
    HI Andrew - I purchased the Zahn test bank questions and was fortunate enough to pass the exam on my first try. I went through the questions 4 times in their entirety before I went to the Zahn live review class. The questions are hard but their intention is make sure you fully understand and comprehend the material. If you haven't signed up for a review class I would strongly recommend Zahn. You have to commit to their process, and if you do, you will have a strong likelihood of passing.

    Best Regards,
    Keith

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    Keith Prince
    Wealth Strategy Associate
    UBS Financial Services
    Cincinnati OH
    (513)290-9825
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  • 3.  RE: Zahn Test bank- worth the cost?

    Posted 06-17-2019 10:17
    Thanks for the info here guys. I'm all set for the October 2019 Zahn class in KC and was debating whether I should buy the test bank. I'm going to buy it...in the past I absorb material better leaning on the repetition of of practice questions. 2100 ought to be enough!





  • 4.  RE: Zahn Test bank- worth the cost?

    Posted 06-17-2019 11:43
    Andrew
    I purchased the QBank in March and passed the exam. I took the class education twice and looked the pre and after class questions by March 10. But I felt I was not prepared enough. A friend of mine recommend me do more questions banks. I only had 10 days to the test with 2100 Questions. It was hard. I could not solve all 2100 due to the time limit. Maybe I done 1800. ​I found that there are lots of information that I could miss. I think without the QBank study, I would not pass the exam.

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    Young Hoon Jung
    Financial Advisor
    Morgan Stanley
    Annandale VA
    (703)861-2926
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  • 5.  RE: Zahn Test bank- worth the cost?

    Posted 06-18-2019 10:07
    Edited by TAYLOR KOTEVSKI 06-18-2019 10:08
    Hi Young,

    Did you feel that taking the live class twice was a huge help ​or do you think that putting more of a focus on getting through the QBank questions would have a better choice based on your experience? I am currently going back and forth on the decision to attend the class for the second time (same cycle). I found the Chicago class with Carla to be very helpful, but a bit faster pace than I typically study. This is my first go at the board exam, so I am interested to hear your thoughts!

    Thanks,

    Taylor

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    TAYLOR KOTEVSKI
    FINANCIAL ADVISOR
    Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated
    Columbus OH
    614-880-4813
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  • 6.  RE: Zahn Test bank- worth the cost?

    Posted 06-18-2019 14:27

    Taylor – good afternoon

    Yes – taking the live class twice was a huge help. You could catch things that you missed or did not understand at the first time. It gave the clear picture of the charts such as : Estate, College Saving, Retirements, etc.

    I did it twice because I rescheduled the national exam. I retook the Zahn. The instructor was the same.

     






  • 7.  RE: Zahn Test bank- worth the cost?

    Posted 06-17-2019 13:19
    Edited by Constantine Tsantes 06-17-2019 16:54

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    Constantine Tsantes
    Financial Planning Analyst
    Edelman Financial Engines
    Centreville VA
    703-965-0512
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