Prepare for the Series 7 Exam with City Test Prep

Passing the Series 7 exam, also known as the General Securities Representative Exam (GSRE), is a financial test for registered representatives and is administered by FINRA or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. In the United States, qualifying candidates that are sponsored by a FINRA firm, take the Series 7 exam by by filing a Uniform Application for Security Industry Registration or Transfer (Form U4). Stockbrokers take this exam in the United States to get a license to trade.

The Series 7 exam is a requisite for stockbrokers in the United States. It is also required for individuals who are:

– looking to become securities industry professionals, MSRB representatives or principals
– seeking to become licensed by a state regulator to work with investors in that state

• required by a state regulator or by an approved regulatory authority to take an exam
• applying for NFA membership or as an Associated Person of an NFA member

The Series & exam measures your knowledge in performing critical functions of a general securities representative, such as the sales of corporate securities, municipal securities, investment company securities, variable annuities, direct participation programs, options and government securities.

At City Test Prep, we can assist you in preparing for the Series 7 exam. Scoring well on the Series 7 exam requires rigorous and thorough Series 7 test prep. At City Test Prep, we guide financial professionals to high performance and to perform better and exceed their own expectations.

Our Approach at City Test Prep

Doing your best on a standardized test requires knowledge of the subject, what’s expected of you and confidence in your own ability to take the exam at the test center. In general, our approach for improving your Series 7 score requires mastery and organization of content, practical strategies necessary for mastering each subject area, and relaxation techniques to ensure you feel confident and perform at your best.

Our tutors work one-to-one with students to develop the inner resources and tools for test-taking success.

Reduce Test Anxiety, Think Clearly, and Perform at Your Best on the Series 7

Test-taking often invokes anxiety and even panic in students because of pressures they face. At City Test Prep, we aim to minimize your test anxiety through practical tips and training that we provide to help you concentrate, retain and recall information more easily, and to relax and think clearly and calmly during your test for optimal performance. We use specific mindful mental enhancement techniques to optimize test-taking potential. 

Our Tutors

Successful tutoring requires academic abilities, empathy and the ability to communicate effectively. Our tutors are experienced working with students and have performed in the top percentiles of standardized tests. Our Series 7 tutors are financial professionals passionate about the subjects they teach, patient with students, and work carefully to help you achieve your individual goals. They are optimally positioned to help you do your best with the current knowledge of the test and track record helping others achieve excellent results.

We provide live, online standardized tutoring to students worldwide. Learn more about City Test Prep [link to about page]

More on the Series 7

Learn more at FINRA.org. Till October 2018, Series 7 exam consists of 250 multiple-choice questions and requires 72% to pass the exam. The exam is also 6 hours (360 minutes) long. After October 2018, the newer version is pared down to 125 multiple-choice questions over 225 minutes and requires completion of the SIE (Securities Industry Essentials) exam prior to test taking.

Optimize Your Test-Taking Performance with City Test Prep

We can help you mentally prepare for your Series 7 exam, master core content and assist you in any area you need guidance, teaching or support. Sit down to take your Series 7 test, relaxed, confident, and prepared. Perform at your best!