How to Increase Stamina and Focus on Exam Day
If you've been concerned about your ability to stay focused for 3 hours while you're writing actuarial Exam P or FM, you're not alone. It's actually really difficult to sit down, doing complex mathematics, for such a long period. So, I've put together 4 tips...
When to Start Writing Actuarial Exams
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What ADAPT level are Exam P and FM?
If you’ve been working away on ADAPT exams, you’re probably wondering what level of exams you need to get up to in order to pass. Most people agree that the real exam is usually around a level 4-5 for Exam P and FM. But, that doesn’t mean that you should stop when you...
What is the best order to take the actuarial exams?
Whether you’re just getting started on your actuarial exams, or you’ve already passed a few, you’re here because you want to know the best way to proceed going forward. So, what’s the best order to take actuarial exams?
The short answer is: there isn’t a required order to write exams in, so it’s completely up to you on how you proceed. But, Exam P and FM tend to be the easiest for most people, so you should start by passing those two first. IFM should be third. After that, order should be determined based on your schooling and experience.
How much programming do actuaries do?
If you’re thinking about becoming an actuary, you’re probably wondering how much of your job will be programming. Or maybe you’re wondering if you really need to know how to do it in order to be a competitive candidate. For many actuarial positions, programming will...
7 Tips to Get an Actuarial Job
Do you want to increase your chances of getting an actuarial job? It's not really as easy as you may think to get a job. You can't just pass a few exams and suddenly have 2-3 easy job prospects. So in this post (and corresponding video above), I'm going to...
Should I take actuarial exams while in college?
Writing your first actuarial exam while you’re still in college can seem like a bit of a daunting task. But, it’s actually very common and recommended. Most students that decide to be an actuary while they’re in school aim to have at least 2 exams passed before they...
How many actuarial exams are there?
If you’re considering becoming an actuary, you probably want to know how many actuarial exams you’re going to need to pass in order to be fully qualified.
To become an actuary in the U.S. or Canada, you need to pass 7 or 10 exams depending on the designation you pursue. FCAS and FSA designations require that you pass 10 exams and the CERA designation requires you pass 7 exams.
What does this mean exactly?
10 Best Free Sources for Exam P Practice Problems
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How to Add Actuarial Exams to Your Resume (With Examples)
Have questions about the actuarial field? Join my "Q&A With An Actuary" session this Saturday and you'll get all your questions answered! Planning on taking Exam P in...
