Hello Joy, I found the Dalton exams to be extremely difficult because of the multiple parts to every answer. On the Dalton exams, you could know two of the three correct pieces and miss the whole question. The real CFP exam is not structured that way. To put in perspective, I scored 64% on the Dalton exam readiness quiz which gave me a 75% chance of passing the exam. Also, I scored 57% and 59%, respectively on Dalton's simulated exams.
I can totally understand the fear and you considering postponing, but I knew that I was knowledgeable on the material and was just barely missing Dalton's questions. I only got through about 1/2 of Dalton's QBank, but I also scored average of 80% on the Qbank questions I was able to complete. I took two CFP Board Practice exams to get a feel for the actual style and format of the exam and scored in the 80s on both of those, so I felt confident with keeping my original exam date. I passed the exam on the first try in July 2021. I am a CPA who is seeking a career change to be a CFP.
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Felicia Williams
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Bedford TX
(816)305-8068
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-19-2021 13:19
From: Joy Dow
Subject: Dalton Exam Readiness outcome
Hi All, has anyone here not done well on the Dalton review exam and gone on to pass the CFP? Likely going to have to postpone my exam date based on my outcome :/
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Joy Dow
Financial Advisor
Northwestern Mutual
San Diego CA
(575)652-1941
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