Still waiting for 2013 FRM Part 2 core readings from GARP

[NewComer]

Summing up:
Core reading: early January --> mid February --> not available as promised;
Working exp verification: 4 weeks --> 6 weeks now --> not available as promised;
Printing $100 fee coming in and out;
Shipping costs for 4 books (outside US) $190 !!! (normally ~ 30)
....
Is everything OK with GARP?

 

[Suzanne Evans]

Hi NewComer,

Did you already submit your work experience verification? Has it been beyond the 4 weeks and you haven't heard back yet? If so, please see this thread: http://forum.bionicturtle.com/threads/work-verification-assistance.6726/

Thanks,
Suzanne

 

[RiskNoob]

By the way (continuing the original topic), FRM Part 2 books have arrived (after near-two-months delay) today, it's time to catch up... The material is indeed broad compared to Part 1 (although I see some repetitions from Part 1), and I see that a quite a bit of topics are changed for 2013. No wonder it takes some more time to prepare BT contents for 2013.

RiskNoob

 

[sandeep2013]

Hi RiskNoob,
Where were the FRM Part2 books shipped to in your case?
Thanks.

 

[RiskNoob]

Hello sandeep2013,

I set the delivery to my home address (although I did indicate my company for the title). The location is in Canada.

RiskNoob

 

[LineOfBestFit]

It blows my mind how short the window is that candidates are expected to study, particularly given that the level of difficulty for Part 2 does not seem any easier than for Part 1 so far. If you took Part 1 in November, basically you had twice as long to study (at least with completed materials in hand). I agree, the timing of the materials release makes it nearly impossible for third-party prep providers to produce a finished product within a reasonable time. Kudos to David and Suzanne for keeping a VERY competitive release timeline compared to *ahem* "the other guys."

 

[David Harper CFA FRM]

LineOfBestFit Thanks for the support ... I'm used to some time pressure but this year's Part 2, I agree with you, is on a "nearly impossible" schedule. I am not sure what they were thinking, thanks,