»Step 1 – Registration
To access CMFAS Academy’s content, you need to sign up for a free account.
Our free content includes bite-sized
explainer videos. You can log in directly
using your Facebook or Google account, or create an account using your e-mail
address.
Step 2 – Subscribe to a
learning package!
Head over to the Subscribe section and pick a suitable package for
each exam you need to pass.
We have four packages to suit different needs,
namely Basic, Success, Elite, and Biz.
The Basic package gives you access to all the practice questions for
the specific exam. You can do them unlimited times during the subscription
period, and they come with answers. Most
come with a reference back to the official study guide as the explanation.
Practice questions help you discover weak pockets of understanding
so you can cover the learning gaps.
On top of what the Basic package offers, the success package gives
you access to E-Learning tutorials. Learners can go through the tutorials at
their own pace. The success package also offers
the Pass Guarantee.
What does Pass Guarantee mean? If you fail the exam for the first
time, we will reimburse your re-test fee
in full. If you miraculously fail again, which happens to only 1 out of 100
candidates, we will refund you your
money!
Next, we have the Elite package. The Elite package gives you
access to an additional product, called “Mathathon”. Mathathon generates
infinite unique practice questions for Math-related topics to provide you with ample math practices.
Mathathon is a
patent-pending cutting-edge innovation and
is only available for exams that contain Math topics. The elite
package is the most popular package and is of the most value.
Lastly, we have the Biz package. The Biz package offers everything
plus an online coach. You can consult
the coach regarding the exam, such as seeking clarification
or a walk-through of a calculation.
You can subscribe to multiple packages at the same time to enjoy a
discount.
Apart from the 1-month
access for the basic package, all other packages give you access for two months. The 2-month period is for each package
and is activated only upon the date of first use.
For example, if you have subscribed for two packages for M5 and
M9, you can start preparing for M5, and
the subscription for M9 would not begin until you begin accessing content for
M9.
Step 3 - Start Learning!
First, go through the E-Learning
tutorials at your own pace. Then, do the practice questions that are grouped by
chapters to test your understanding. If you notice weak spots, refer to the
study guide provided by IBF/SCI for a detailed explanation. We recommend using
the PDF format of the study guide because you can press the Control plus F key
to use the “Search” function.
If there are practice question sets
marked as “Premium,” do them only when
you are ready to take the exam. Time yourself and use the “Exam Mode” so you do
not get marked instantly as in the “Learning
Mode”.
If your package is Success and above, you are eligible for Pass
Guarantee. There are three conditions for
Pass Guarantee. You must use the E-Learning, clear 90% of the practice
questions for that exam, and be punctual for the exam, taken while your package is still valid.
To clear a question means you have answered it correctly at least once.
For example, if there are 500 practice questions for your package, there must
not be more than 50 questions that you had never answered correctly before.
Step 4 – Exam Day
If the exam requires you to bring a calculator, make sure yours is
in working condition and it is the
allowed type and model. Plan to arrive early for the exam because the exam centre will deny entry to latecomers! The pass
guarantee eligibility will be void if you are late for the exam.
After you pass your exam, do drop us a thank-you note! We’ll
greatly appreciate it!
In the unlikely event that you fail the exam, please e-mail us the
result slip. Schedule your re-test, then send us a copy of the receipt. We will
reimburse your re-test fee by doing a partial refund of your payment.
In the very unlikely event
that you fail a second time, we will refund you the balance. We don’t deserve
to earn a single cent for the package you signed up for.
For example, Adam subscribed to the Elite package at $350. He has
used the E-Learning, cleared at least 90% of the practice questions, and turned
up punctually for the exam. However, he failed the exam and the re-test fee was
$150.
Adam received a partial refund of $150 as a reimbursement for the
re-test fee.
Somehow, Adam failed again for the re-test. Such an occasion is very rare. Adam will receive a refund of $200,
because he had paid $350, minus $150 that was
already refunded.
Pitfalls to avoid
We strongly discourage candidates from starting on more than one
exam package simultaneously. Instead of overloading your brain, focus on one
exam and pass it before moving on to the next.
Do not try to memorize the
question or answers to practice
questions. You should learn and understand the topic.
Lastly, do not use un-dated materials
downloaded from the Internet. Exams update regularly, so you must use the most
current materials.