If you're studying for the Series 24, then you may be interested in taking a Series 24 course from Varsity Tutors. You can easily sign up for a Series 24 class when you reach out to us today. Or, you can continue reading for more information on how Series 24 courses can help you get more out of your study sessions.
This exam is also commonly called the General Securities Principal Qualification Examination. The goal of the test is to assess the competency of candidates who are preparing for a job as a general securities principal. Brokers and financial advisors are some of the most common groups of professionals who take the Series 24. The exam consists of 150 scored questions and 10 unscored questions. You'll have three hours and forty-five minutes to complete your test and must get at least 70% of the questions correct in order to pass. Series 24 classes can help you prepare for this challenging exam.
Before diving into how a Series 24 prep course could help you get ready for your upcoming test, here's some information on the exam's eligibility requirements:
Series 24 Exam Eligibility Requirements
- Sponsorship from a FINRA member firm or other applicable self-regulatory organization (SRO) member firm.
- Passing of the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam AND one other representative-level qualification exam:
- Series 7 (General Securities Partner)
- Series 57 (Trader Principal)
- Series 79 (Investment Banking Principal)
- Series 82 (Private Securities Offerings Principal)
- Series 86/87 (Research Principal)
- -OR-
- Passing of the Series 16 exam
Signing up for a Series 24 course is a unique way to prepare for your exam because it gives you the chance to work directly with your educator through a series of one-on-one Series 24 prep classes. This setting means that you can get a customized lesson plan from your instructor that reflects your specific academic needs. When you sign up for a Series 24 class, you won't need to worry about wasting time on topics that you already understand. Series 24 prep courses are a streamlined experience that may help you progress at a quicker rate than other test preparation options. Additionally, your Series 24 prep class will be flexible to ensure that you don't have to make too many scheduling sacrifices when you sign up. Thus, this is a realistic option for even the busiest working professionals.
Below, you'll see a breakdown of the question types you'll encounter while taking the Series 24 examination:
| Series 24 Section | Focus | # Questions |
| Section 1 | Supervision of Registration of Broker-Dealer and Personnel Management Activities | 9 |
| Section 2 | Supervision of General Broker-Dealer Activities | 45 |
| Section 3 | Supervision of Retail and Institutional Customer-Related Activities | 32 |
| Section 4 | Supervision of Trading and Market Making Activities | 32 |
| Section 5 | Supervision of Investment Banking and Research | 32 |
Your Series 24 class instructor can also help you deal with any test-taking issues you may have encountered in the past. For example, if you're someone who's previously dealt with test anxiety, your educator can show you exercises you can do to remain calm while taking your exam. They can also provide you with tips for managing your time better if you need assistance with that. Taking a Series 24 course is truly a well-rounded learning experience.
Getting started as a general securities principal may involve taking the Series 24 exam. If you've decided to take this test and would like some help preparing for it, then consider taking a Series 24 class with Varsity Tutors. You can get started with the study supplement of your choice quickly when you contact us today. This can be a difficult exam to study for on your own. Why not let us help you get more out of your study sessions? We hope to hear from you soon and would love to help you pursue your test goals.
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