# PrepAscend

> AI-powered FRM exam prep with adaptive practice questions, a Socratic AI tutor, spaced-repetition flashcards, adaptive mock exams, and a real-time pass predictor — $149 per level, one-time payment, 12-month access. For complete content in a single file, see [Full Documentation](https://prepascend.com/llms-full.txt).

PrepAscend helps finance professionals pass the GARP Financial Risk Manager (FRM) exam. 1,100+ practice questions tagged by style (calculation, conceptual, tricky wording), AI coaching (75 messages/day), GARP-weighted adaptive mocks, FSRS flashcards, and a pass predictor. One-time $149 per level — 40–70% less than Schweser, Bionic Turtle, or AnalystPrep.

## Products

- [FRM Prep Overview](https://prepascend.com/frm): FRM exam prep platform overview — 1,000+ practice questions with three question styles, Socratic AI Coach, GARP-weighted adaptive mocks, FSRS flashcards, and a pass predictor. $149 per level.
- [FRM Level 1 Prep](https://prepascend.com/frm/level-1): 500+ Part 1 practice questions with style filtering, Socratic AI Coach, GARP-weighted adaptive mock exams, FSRS flashcards, and a real-time pass predictor. $149 one-time, 12-month access, pass guarantee included.
- [FRM Level 2 Prep](https://prepascend.com/frm/level-2): 500+ Part 2 practice questions covering all six GARP domains with the same adaptive learning toolkit. $149 one-time, 12-month access, pass guarantee included.
- [Pricing](https://prepascend.com/pricing): $149 per level, one-time payment, 12-month access. Pass guarantee: complete ≥80% of your study plan and your next year is free if you don't pass. AI Coach: 75 messages/day.

## Guides

- [What is the FRM?](https://prepascend.com/guides/what-is-frm): Overview of the Financial Risk Manager certification — exam structure, pass rates (~55% Part 1, ~52% Part 2), GARP membership (150,000+ members, 190+ countries), FRM vs CFA comparison, and career paths.
- [FRM Exam Prep](https://prepascend.com/guides/frm-exam-prep): How to study for and pass the FRM exam. ~200 hours for Part 1, 14–20 week schedule, 60–70% quantitative, calculator strategy, and mock exam pacing (2.4 min/question).
- [FRM Syllabus](https://prepascend.com/guides/frm-syllabus): Complete 2026 FRM curriculum — Part 1 (62 readings, four domains) and Part 2 (107 readings, six domains). Domain weights, reading counts, and year-over-year changes.
- [FRM Exam Cost & Course Fees](https://prepascend.com/guides/frm-exam-cost): Full 2026 cost breakdown — GARP enrollment ($400), exam fees ($600–$800/part), study materials ($149–$800+), and three total-cost scenarios from $1,898 to $3,200. Provider pricing comparison included.
- [FRM Exam Dates 2026](https://prepascend.com/guides/frm-exam-dates): All three 2026 exam windows (May, August, November) with exact Part 1 and Part 2 dates, registration deadlines, and early registration savings ($200/part).
- [FRM Full Form](https://prepascend.com/guides/frm-full-form): FRM stands for Financial Risk Manager — a GARP certification recognized in 190+ countries, held by 50,000+ professionals. Quick overview of exam structure and requirements.
- [FRM Course Guide](https://prepascend.com/guides/frm-course): FRM course eligibility (no prerequisites), duration (12–18 months), fees ($400 enrollment + $600–$800/exam + materials), curriculum overview, and how to get started.
- [FRM Salary Guide](https://prepascend.com/guides/frm-salary): FRM holder salary data — US ($75K–$325K+ by role), India (₹8–30 LPA), UK (£50K–£90K), Singapore (SGD $80K–$160K), UAE (AED 250K–600K). 10–20% certification premium.

## Resources

- [FRM Practice Questions (Part 1)](https://prepascend.com/resources/frm-practice-questions): 25 free original Part 1 practice questions with explanations across all four GARP domains. Three question styles. No signup required.
- [FRM Part 2 Practice Questions](https://prepascend.com/resources/frm-part-2-practice-questions): 25 free original Part 2 practice questions with explanations across all six GARP domains. No signup required.
- [FRM Part 1 Formula Sheet](https://prepascend.com/resources/frm-part-1-formula-sheet): Free 2026 formula reference for all four Part 1 domains — risk metrics, regression, Black-Scholes, VaR, bond math, credit models.
- [FRM Part 2 Formula Sheet](https://prepascend.com/resources/frm-part-2-formula-sheet): Free 2026 formula reference for all six Part 2 domains — ES extensions, FRTB, Basel operational risk, LCR/NSFR, EWMA, factor models.
- [FRM Part 1 Study Plan](https://prepascend.com/resources/frm-study-plan): 18-week, 250-hour structured study plan with five phases, interactive exam window selector, and weekly hour breakdowns.
- [FRM Part 2 Study Plan](https://prepascend.com/resources/frm-part-2-study-plan): 20-week, 300-hour structured study plan with six phases covering all Part 2 domains. Interactive scheduling for May, August, and November 2026.
- [FRM Topic Weights](https://prepascend.com/resources/frm-topic-weights): Official 2026 GARP domain weights for Part 1 (20/20/30/30) and Part 2 (20/20/20/15/15/10) with proportional study hour allocations.
- [FRM Exam Day Guide](https://prepascend.com/resources/frm-exam-day-guide): Pearson VUE exam day logistics — arrival, ID requirements, calculator rules, pacing strategy (2.4 min/question), and what to expect.
- [FRM 2026 Curriculum Changes](https://prepascend.com/resources/frm-2026-curriculum-changes): What changed in the 2026 FRM syllabus — Part 2 grew from 104 to 107 readings, Investment Management +7 readings, 5 new Current Issues topics.
- [FRM Quant Foundations Guide](https://prepascend.com/resources/frm-quant-foundations-guide): Quantitative methods refresher for non-quant backgrounds. Quant = 20% of Part 1, but ~35–45% of questions require calculations.

## Comparisons

- [PrepAscend vs Schweser](https://prepascend.com/frm/compare/vs-schweser): $149/level vs $449+. Adaptive learning, AI coaching, and question style filtering vs traditional study notes and video lectures.
- [PrepAscend vs Bionic Turtle](https://prepascend.com/frm/compare/vs-bionic-turtle): $149/level vs $299+. AI coaching and pass guarantee vs community forum and video content.
- [PrepAscend vs AnalystPrep](https://prepascend.com/frm/compare/vs-analystprep): $149/level vs $249+. Socratic AI coaching and FSRS flashcards vs basic adaptive learning and video lectures.

## Optional

- [Full content index](https://prepascend.com/llms-full.txt): Complete machine-readable content digest with per-page summaries, key data points, and quotable facts.