Pass the 63: A Training Guide for the Nasaa Series 63 Exam

I used this book almost exclusively in my preparation for the series 63 exam and I easily passed after only 5 days of studying. This book, combined with some of the free guides you can easily find online are more than adequate. The book was always concise and informative, and was often times amusing. Trust me, this stuff isn't the most exciting material, and Robert's writing made it possible to make it through the book in an afternoon without being completely bored out of my mind. Also, the practice tests in the back are a great help and are absolutely necesarry to pass the real thing.

I couldn't be happier with this material. I knew nothing about the Series 63 course material, and this is the only book I used to prepare for the exam. I read through it and took all four practice exams, and by the time I had finished doing that the actual 63 exam was a breeze. Great book, highly recommended!

This book breaks down the law into everyday terms for all of us who aren't up in our legal terminology. The practice exams included are accurate representations of the actual test questions, the rationales are easy to understand. It helped me pass the 63 the first time!

The Series 63 is a notoriously difficult test. So you need this book. When you look at it closely, you will see that it has many perspectives that turn a complex subject into manageable areas of study. While at times Mr. Walker's writing style makes the reading light, and even fun, it is a serious and accurate tool. Use all of it. First, read it to learn the material as you would a text book written in English. When you have mastered this, return to the sections that describe the vocabulary and language that is actually used in the law itself, and be sure you understand how to translate what you have learned back into the oddities of "legal language" (i.e. go back to the hard parts). Remember, Mr. Walker writes nice; the test designers don't. Use all the exercises, translate the words and don't overuse the tests provided. Early on, they will help you know where you stand; later they continue to reinforce your studies. Read the explanations for the answers you got right as well as the ones you got wrong because they all provide more insight. The book also directs you to sites with additional information, tests and simulations. Follow these links. Use it fully, and you will pass the test. I did.

If you are preparing to take the NASD Series 63 exam, BUY THIS BOOK!!! I cannot state that strongly enough. I faild my first attempt at the 63 because my test prep materials were abismal. For my second attempt, I bought every book and CD available (practially), but ended up using "Pass the 63" almost exclusively. Not only did I pass the second time around, I improved my score by leaps and bounds. This book is THE only book you need, period. Everythings else out there (to date) is junk in comparison. Do not waste your money on other books like I did. Buy this book, actually read it, do the exercises, and follow the plan, and you will pass the test. It is a very difficult test with very poorly written questions, and even more poorly written answers (done purposefully, by the way). This book will help you cut through the jargon and purposefully vague language of the test.