Series 79 Cheat Sheet.
The night-before summary, built like the exam.

Start with the exam logistics you should never have to think about on test day: 75 scored questions, 2 hours and 30 minutes, and a passing score of 73. Beyond logistics, memorize the recurring exam figures like filing deadlines, quiet-period windows, and key valuation formulas, which this cheat sheet collects in one place. Confirm any regulatory time frames against FINRA and SEC materials, since rules are updated periodically.

The classic traps are confusing similar-sounding concepts: registration statement types, tender offer rules versus proxy rules, and which deadlines attach to which filing. Question writers also bury the deciding detail mid-scenario, so candidates who skim lose points on questions they actually know. This cheat sheet groups commonly confused pairs side by side so the distinctions stick.

Skim it once as a confidence check, flag anything that doesn't feel automatic, and review only those flagged items rather than re-reading everything. The night before is for consolidation, not new learning, so stop early and get real sleep. A rested brain recalls memorized rules far better than a crammed one.

No. The Series 79 tests applied judgment in deal scenarios, not just recall, so a summary sheet can't replace working through full practice questions and the official content outline. Use the cheat sheet to compress what you've already studied into fast-recall form. It's the final layer of prep, not the foundation.

Yes, it's formatted to print cleanly so you can review it away from a screen, mark it up by hand, and carry it during your commute. Handwriting notes in the margins is one of the fastest ways to turn passive reading into retention. Just remember that no reference materials are allowed in the actual testing session.