Frequently asked questions

Straight answers on how Solurana works, what is included, how it compares with the legacy courses, and why it costs a fraction of the price.

Does Solurana have video lectures?

No, and that is deliberate. The research on how people actually learn points one way: you remember what you retrieve and apply, not what you watch passively. Solurana spends your time on exam-style practice, explanations that teach the reason behind every answer, and interactive charts you manipulate yourself.

Is a question bank really enough to pass?

Solurana is more than a question bank — it is a complete, personalized course. You get 3,000+ exam-realistic questions, each with a detailed explanation for every choice, plus a lesson for every Learning Outcome Statement, interactive demos for the hard math, six full mock exams, and a study plan that adapts to you. The questions move your score; the lessons and explanations make sure they teach.

How is Solurana different from Schweser or a free question bank?

Solurana is a personalized course that adapts to you, rather than a one-size-fits-all library. It identifies your knowledge gaps and focuses your practice there, every question carries a detailed explanation for each choice, the hard math comes as interactive charts you adjust yourself, and a readiness score tells you when you are exam-ready. You get everything the legacy courses offer, in one app on every device, for $199 against the $1,500 or more they charge.

Are the practice questions and mocks like the real exam?

They are built to be. Every question matches the exam's three-choice format and difficulty, with an explanation for each choice; the six full mock exams replicate the Prometric screen and timing, so the score they give behaves like exam day. All of it is written from the official CFA Institute curriculum and signed off by a charterholder.

Is the content current?

Yes. The lessons, questions, and mocks track the current Level I curriculum and are kept in step each cycle, with material for upcoming changes — such as the 2027 Financial Data Science additions — authored as clearly labeled extensions, so you always know whether what you are reading is on your exam.

How much is in it?

3,000+ original practice questions, six computer-based mock exams (one of them free), 61 lessons covering every Learning Outcome Statement, 421 flashcards, and a full formula sheet — on web, iPad, Android, and phone.

Is there a free version?

Yes, and it is a real study tool: a full timed mock exam, a daily practice question, the complete formula sheet, a sample of the practice bank, and the Insights library — enough to see exactly how Solurana works before you pay anything. Full Access unlocks the full bank, every mock, and the personalized study plan for $199 one-time, or $49.99 a month, against the $1,500 or more the legacy courses charge.

Is it the same on web and mobile?

Yes — the same questions, mocks, and lessons across web, iPad, Android, and phone. The web app runs in any modern browser, which also makes it the closest match to the real computer-based exam screen.

How long should I study?

CFA Institute suggests around 300 hours, but most candidates who pass log more — commonly 350 to 400, and more without a finance background. What matters more than the total is the pattern: learn a topic, drill it immediately with realistic questions, and take full timed mocks in the final four to six weeks. The learning path sequences exactly that, so fewer of your hours are wasted.

Everything you need to pass, free to try: a full timed mock exam, a daily practice question, the complete formula sheet, and the Insights library. See exactly how Solurana works before you pay anything.

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