- Plan 80–120 hours over 4–8 weeks.
- Master options early. They’re the most feared topic, and they’re mostly formulas.
- Drill bond math: current yield, tax-equivalent yield, discount/premium yield relationships.
- Use practice tests daily. Our Series 7 practice test lets you focus on options, debt, packaged products, accounts or rules.
- Aim for 80%+ on full practice exams before test day.
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USA Series 7 Exam: Quick Facts
- Administered by
- FINRA (Prometric)
- Questions
- 125 scored + 5 pretest
- Time
- 3 hours 45 minutes
- Passing score
- 72
- Fee (2026)
- About $395 (check FINRA)
- Prerequisite
- SIE + firm sponsorship
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