Introducing free, full-length FINRA practice exams from Achievable

Tyler York

At Achievable, our mission has always been simple: to help people pass high-stakes exams and unlock meaningful career opportunities. Today, we’re excited to take another step toward that goal with the launch of free, full-length, timed FINRA and NASAA practice exams for some of the most important financial licensing exams.

We’ve released free practice exams for the FINRA SIE, Series 6, Series 7, Series 9, Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 – all designed to closely mirror the real exam experience.

What makes these practice exams different

These aren’t shortened quizzes or surface-level question sets. Each free practice exam is:

  • Full-length and timed, so candidates can practice under realistic test conditions
  • Built with accurate, representative exam-style questions
  • Paired with clear, comprehensive explanations for every question, not just the correct ones

Each practice exam is designed to simulate actual questions and conditions that you will experience on exam day, from the style of questions to the timing and overall structure. Our built-in timer makes it easy to track your pace and helps you create an environment with added pressures and distractions. Our goal is to help candidates understand why an answer is correct, rather than just memorizing facts. That deeper understanding is what leads to confidence and passing scores on exam day.

How to use practice exams effectively

Practice exams are the best way to truly test your knowledge and understand the concepts you just aren’t getting. They are great tools for: 

  • Identifying strengths and weaknesses
  • Gauging your progress
  • Practicing pacing and timing under realistic conditions

Tips for using practice exams

Before you begin studying

  • Take a baseline exam to see what you already know, especially if you have a finance background or have taken classes in the field

During your prep

  • Identify weak areas to understand where you should focus
  • Hone in on key concepts and practice difficult material until it registers

After prep/before exam day

  • Review mistakes and understand why the correct answers are right
  • Emphasize timing and pacing 
  • Build confidence and reduce exam-day anxiety

By using practice exams strategically, you will maximize retention and walk into test day ready to succeed.

Supporting financial professionals at every stage

Licensing exams are a critical gateway into the financial services industry, but high-quality prep materials are often expensive or inaccessible. By offering these exams for free, we aim to support students and career changers exploring financial services, new hires preparing for required licenses, and current financial professionals seeking to pursue additional credentials. 

“Financial licensing exams can be stressful, especially when you don’t know what to expect,” said Justin Pincar, Managing Director at Achievable. “By offering free, realistic practice exams with full explanations, we’re giving candidates a way to assess their readiness and focus their studying, even if they didn’t use Achievable to prepare for their exam.”

Even if you used other materials to study for your FINRA and NASAA exams, we encourage you to take our free full-length practice exams. It can be beneficial to take practice questions from multiple vendors to get used to different wording, styles, or question types.

Part of a broader commitment to access and equity

This launch is part of Achievable’s ongoing commitment to improving access to education. We believe that passing a licensing exam shouldn’t depend on whether someone can afford expensive prep tools. Everyone deserves access to materials that are accurate, well-designed, and genuinely helpful.

These free practice exams can be used on their own or in conjunction with Achievable’s full courses, which combine adaptive learning technology with expert-built content to help learners study more efficiently and pass on their first attempt.

We’re proud to make these resources available to the financial services community – and we’re just getting started.

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