Can you share a specific CFA horror story about failing an exam?
A particular horror story involves a candidate who had a family emergency right before the exam. They were already stressed from studying, and this added more pressure. They still tried to take the exam but couldn't focus properly. As a result, they failed. After that, they had to deal with both the disappointment of failing and the family situation, which was really tough.
Can you share a specific CFA exam day horror story?
Sure. A friend of mine had his calculator die in the middle of the quantitative section. He panicked at first but then had to quickly borrow one from a proctor. It threw him off his rhythm and he ended up spending more time on that section than he planned.
Share some CFA exam day horror stories.
One horror story is arriving late. A friend of mine had a flat tire on the way to the exam center. By the time he got there, he was already flustered and behind time. He then realized he left his calculator in the car in the rush. It really messed up his start to the exam.
Share some CFA exam success stories.
One success story is of John. He was working full - time while preparing for the CFA. He dedicated every weekend and evenings after work to study. He made a strict study plan and followed it religiously. He used flashcards to memorize formulas and practiced with past papers a lot. Eventually, he passed all three levels on his first attempt.
What are the common CFA exam day horror stories?
Technical glitches can be a real horror. Like the power going out in the exam center. This happened to a group of candidates once. They had to wait for the power to come back on and then try to resume the exam. But the interruption really threw them off their rhythm, and they were worried about time management for the rest of the exam.
What are some CFA exam day horror stories?
One horror story could be arriving late. Maybe there was a traffic jam or a problem with public transport. Missing even a few minutes can be really stressful as you're trying to calm down and start the exam. Another could be having technical issues with the calculator. Suddenly it stops working properly during the exam and you have to figure out what to do quickly.
Can you share a specific law school exam miracle story in detail?
There was a law student who was always an average performer. He didn't expect much from himself in the final exams. However, on the day of the exam, he had a moment of clarity. He suddenly saw connections between different legal concepts that he had never noticed before. He applied these new insights in the exam and his answers were so outstanding that he got one of the highest scores in the class. It was a real miracle for him as he had never achieved such a high level of performance before.
Can you share a specific mta horror story about overcrowding?
I know of a story where on a holiday, the mta was running a reduced service but there were still a lot of people out. A particular train was so overcrowded that passengers couldn't move their arms or legs properly. Some people had their bags squashed, and there was a lot of jostling. There were kids crying because they were so uncomfortable. It was a nightmare for everyone on board. And the train had to make extra stops because of some technical issues, which just added to the chaos.
Can you share a specific Carousell horror story about selling?
Sure. There was a seller who sold a used laptop on Carousell. The buyer seemed very nice at first and asked a lot of questions. After the seller shipped the laptop, the buyer claimed it was damaged and demanded a refund. However, the seller knew the laptop was in perfect condition when shipped. The buyer then threatened to leave bad reviews if the refund wasn't given. It was a really difficult situation for the seller.
Can you share a specific Sturgis horror story about accommodation?
I heard about a biker who booked an Airbnb near Sturgis. The listing showed a clean and cozy place. But when he arrived, the place was a mess. There was garbage in the kitchen, and the bathroom was filthy. The host was unreachable, and he had to spend the first day of his Sturgis trip trying to clean up the place just so he could stay there.
Can you share a specific wwi horror story about a soldier?
There was a soldier who was caught in a gas attack. He watched as his friends started coughing up blood and choking. He managed to put on his gas mask in time but was then separated from his unit. As he wandered through the trenches, he came across a dying comrade who was begging for help but he couldn't do much. He was haunted by that moment for the rest of his life.