UBS testing
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I’m slated to go through some tests at a local UBS branch next week. I
understand it’s mostly percentages and ratios. The branch manager says
you cannot use a calculator. Anyone taken this thing recently? How hard
is it?
I found the UBS test to be the hardest of the wirehouses, because you could not use a calculator AND it was timed. I've stated before that I think this is foolish, since you are provided a calculator for the Series 7, which is the primary reason this test is part of the application process. ML doesn't allow a calc either, but their test is easier and time is unlimited.
Anyway, enough whining from me - I passed - and most of the test is not difficult. Just be prepared to do math questions quickly - know how to calculate percent changes and read the questions carefully. One piece of advice - leave yourself enough time to answer all the math questions before time runs out and kicks you off.
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I found the UBS test to be the hardest of the wirehouses, because you could not use a calculator AND it was timed. I've stated before that I think this is foolish, since you are provided a calculator for the Series 7, which is the primary reason this test is part of the application process. ML doesn't allow a calc either, but their test is easier and time is unlimited.
Anyway, enough whining from me - I passed - and most of the test is not difficult. Just be prepared to do math questions quickly - know how to calculate percent changes and read the questions carefully. One piece of advice - leave yourself enough time to answer all the math questions before time runs out and kicks you off.
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Have you decided where you were going to go?
Hope to decide very soon. Trying to determine how much MER’s market cap should play into my decision.
[quote=opie]Hope to decide very soon. Trying to determine how much MER's market cap should play into my decision.[/quote]
My money is on Smith Barney.
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[quote=opie]Hope to decide very soon. Trying to determine how much MER's market cap should play into my decision.[/quote]
My money is on Smith Barney.
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What do you mean by that?
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[quote=opie]Hope to decide very soon. Trying to determine how much MER's market cap should play into my decision.[/quote]
My money is on Smith Barney.
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What do you mean by that?
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Smith Barney is playing a charity softball game this weekend in Central Park.
My money is on Smith Barney--not much but more than I'd like to lose if they don't pull it off.