Series 7 Cheat Sheet - 7 Tried and True Tips to Help You Pass - Exam Study Guide

Oct 13, 2026

Series 7 Cheat Sheet compiles concise, experience-driven study guidance to build confidence and improve exam performance. It emphasizes planning ahead with a review buffer, starting memorization early using key acronyms and rules, and treating options as essential by understanding option structures and dedicating daily practice time. The guide adds a math-first strategy with formula memorization and careful question reading, recommends structured question practice, and reinforces spaced review over cramming.

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A Note from Jim

Tip 1: Plan Ahead

Tip 2: Start Memorizing Early

Tip 3: Options Are Not an Option

Tip 4: Math is the Path

Tip 5: Practice, Practice, Practice Questions

Tip 6: Always Be Reviewing

Tip 7: Keep Going

SERIES 7 CHEAT SHEET GAIN CONFIDENCE AND PASS YOUR EXAMS! 7 TRIED AND TRUE TIPS TO HELP YOU PASS TIPS AND TRICKS FROM YEARS OF TUTORING By: Professional Exam Tutoring © Professional Exam Tutoring TABLE OF CONTENTS A NOTE FROM JIM………………...……………1 TIP 1: PLAN AHEAD……………………………..2 TIP 2: START MEMORIZING EARLY......………..3 TIP 3: OPTIONS ARE NOT AN OPTION……….4 TIP 4: MATH IS THE PATH……………………….5 TIP 5: PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE Q’s..6 TIP 6: ALWAYS BE REVIEWING………………...7 TIP 7: KEEP GOING!..........................................8 © Professional Exam Tutoring A NOTE FROM JIM: I have been tutoring candidates for the Series 7 for years . In that time, I have compiled some key ideas about what it takes to pass . Whether you expect to study for two weeks or two months, this cheat sheet lays out some of the fundamental principles needed to succeed. Follow these tips and you’ll be on your way!! © Professional Exam Tutoring TIP 1: PLAN AHEAD The Benefits of a Study Schedule: • Get clear on your“study time” • Tracks subjects covered • More effective memorization • Avoids cramming • Less anxiety on exam day PRO TIP: Leave at least 20 min per day for review on what you’ve already studied. Unpredictable Schedule!? You’re not the only one! Instead of a schedule set in stone keep track of hours studied (and subjects) . Aim for 16 hours per week on average for 2 months . © Professional Exam Tutoring TIP 2: START MEMORIZING EARLY Learn The Acronyms: 1. BLiSS 2. SLoBS 3. LEAPS 4. CBOE 5. JTWROS 6. Etc… © Professional Exam Tutoring Know the Rules and Regs: 1. Reg T 2. Act of 1933 3. Act of 1934 4. Rule 144 5. Rule 144A 6. Etc… Memory Work is a MUST!! Keep a list of terms you can’t remember REVIEW DAILY! TIP 3: OPTIONS…NOT OPTIONAL Know this table! Not knowing options puts a passing grade in major jeopardy! Long (Buyer) Short (Seller) CALL PUT | Right
to Buy | Right
to Sell | | --- | --- | | Obligation
to Sell | Obligation
to Buy | Option can be tough. Tackle it first. Chip away at them for at least 30 min per day! PRO TIP: 1. Exact numbers are hard to come by, but it’s estimated that the Options Section makes up about 20% of the exam. 2. In recent years there has been less emphasis on calculations, and more on theoretical. © Professional Exam Tutoring TIP 4: MATH QUESTIONS CAN BE“GIMMES” If you know the formula you can get the answer! Memorize formulas! You don’t need to know E = mc2 to pass! Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division Math Topics That Trip Up Most People: Conversion Ratios (Convertible Bonds/Preferred Stock) Margin Call Price SMA (Margin Section) Option Strategy Profit/Loss Math Tips For Exam Day! • Read, and re-read exactly what formula the question is asking for before you answer • As SOON as you start taking the test (not before!), write down formulas you might forget • *IMPORTANT* Don’t write anything down before the test starts or it counts as cheating and you could automatically fail • Do your best to understand the formulas – don’t just memorize unless you absolutely have to © Professional Exam Tutoring TIP 5: PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE…QUESTIONS! Reading the textbook is a must but practice questions are a necessity! Follow These Steps: 1. Read text 2. Do practice questions from the text 3. Review text learned 4. Do more practice questions! The more familiar you become with the types of questions they’ll ask the more comfortable you will be at exam time! PRO TIP: 2 weeks before the exam, practice, practice, practice questions! 3 hours per day x 14 days! © Professional Exam Tutoring Challenge: Isn’t 80% good enough? Response: From what I’ve seen, not always! And why risk it? Aim for 85% or above on your practice exams and you’re all but assured to pass! TIP 6: ALWAYS BE REVIEWING ***MOST IMPORTANT*** • Incorporate review sess

FAQs

How should you plan your study schedule for the Series 7 exam?

Use a study schedule to clarify study time, track subjects, improve memorization, and avoid cramming. Leave at least 20 minutes per day for reviewing what you already studied and aim for about 16 hours per week for around two months.

What should you memorize first when starting your preparation?

Start memorizing early by learning key acronyms and the Rules and Regs listed in the guide. Keep a list of terms you can’t remember and review daily to reinforce retention.

What is the recommended approach to options and math questions?

Treat options as essential and tackle them first, working on them in small daily chunks. For math, memorize needed formulas, read and reread exactly what the question asks, and start writing down formulas only after the test begins.

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