Exam Feedback November 2017 Part 2 Exam Feedback

[fabio.verachi@libero.it]

Yes I agree, too long now but do not think related to any kind of further fee. Previously discussions about CPD, not the same

 

[David Harper CFA FRM]

fwiw I just wrote our contact at GARP with the following suggestion:

"Hi Kristina,

Some of our members and visitors are frustrated by the work experience review timeline. Apparently, a lot of candidates submit their work experience on Jan 3rd or thereabouts. Have you considered accepting evidence of work experience (for review) at anytime subsequent to exam registration, but including PRIOR to receipt of pass results. Obviously, a candidate's work experience cannot deteriorate (ie, cannot decrease) such that pre-qualification seems logical. In fact, GARP might consider going even further; e.g., CFA allows for soft self-prequalification https://www.cfainstitute.org/community/membership/process/Pages/work_experience.aspx"

 

[sparkmeister]

Thank you, David. That is an excellent idea. It works well with the CFA Institute. I loaded my four years' experience and references in straight after I sat my Level 3 paper and I had been granted full membership before results days. When the results were published, I got a further email confirming award of the Charter within a few hours.

 

[AliAl]

Hello guys!

Any news regarding the work experience? nothing on my side, I submitted on the 3th January.

Thank you,

Ali

 

[frankdc11]

Hello guys!

Any news regarding the work experience? nothing on my side, I submitted on the 3th January.

Thank you,

Ali

No news yet.

 

[sparkmeister]

No. Another week and no change.

 

[zforce]

Nothing special, too.
I wonder if I am able to update my business card in January.

 

[Nicole Seaman]

I did contact GARP on January 24th to see if they could give me an estimated turnaround time for certification. I told them that many of our members were concerned that they have not received their certification email yet. They responded saying that they expect everything to be caught up by the end of this week. It is definitely not a guarantee, but I wanted to share this with all of you. I know it is very difficult having to wait!!

 

[David Harper CFA FRM]

Thank you @Nicole Seaman I'm sure that's nice for some of our members (and visitors) to know.

 

[Walex]

I did contact GARP on January 24th to see if they could give me an estimated turnaround time for certification. I told them that many of our members were concerned that they have not received their certification email yet. They responded saying that they expect everything to be caught up by the end of this week. It is definitely not a guarantee, but I wanted to share this with all of you. I know it is very difficult having to wait!!

Thanks a lot! Let's see if GARP manages to review most or all of the application until the end of the week.

PS: I submitted my work experience as soon as 5.30 am CET on 3rd Jan.

 

[olgenue]

Thank you Nicole. Appreciate the help.

 

[sparkmeister]

So has anyone who is currently waiting been certified this week yet?

 

[Walex]

Still waiting...

 

[lamlamlam]

Submitted on 3rd and still nothing.

 

[dlrm]

+1
Submitted on 3rd and still under review.

 

[sparkmeister]

+1

 

[frankdc11]

Since we are all still waiting... Here is a question for anyone that has been certified in the past or just might happen to know the answer through searching the Garp site...

What size is the certificate when it comes in the mail? What size frame would someone need if they want to frame it?

I mean, I'm not one to be in a hurry to frame anything. My masters degree stayed in it's UPS envelope in my closet for over a year before my wife decided to buy a frame and hang it.

 

[berrymucho]

Since we are all still waiting... Here is a question for anyone that has been certified in the past or just might happen to know the answer through searching the Garp site...

What size is the certificate when it comes in the mail? What size frame would someone need if they want to frame it?

I mean, I'm not one to be in a hurry to frame anything. My masters degree stayed in it's UPS envelope in my closet for over a year before my wife decided to buy a frame and hang it.

The certificate itself is standard US Letter size, 11 in x 8.5 in. It comes in a folding cover that is 12 in x 9.5 in. Get ready...

 

[Damil4real]

Since we are all still waiting... Here is a question for anyone that has been certified in the past or just might happen to know the answer through searching the Garp site...

What size is the certificate when it comes in the mail? What size frame would someone need if they want to frame it?

I mean, I'm not one to be in a hurry to frame anything. My masters degree stayed in it's UPS envelope in my closet for over a year before my wife decided to buy a frame and hang it.

 

[sparkmeister]

Can we expect a flurry of certifications today? GARP said they will be up-to-date by the end of this week, so I'm assuming that the happy posts will start appearing very soon......