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Jun 2016
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Episode 9 - Everything You Should Know a...

NATHAN LIAO, CMA / ANCHOR
About this episode

Are you sweating buckets just thinking about the essay portion of the CMA exam? Well don’t be.

In this episode I am going to be giving you all the information you need to know about the essay question to remove the guesswork and help you prepare for success.

Not only will you learn what to expect and how to get top marks, but I’m sharing some of my hottest tips, essay strategies and study hacks so you dominate this portion of the exam.

Listen in to find out how to familiarize yourself with the CMA exam essays and pass on your very first try.

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