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How long does it take to study for Exam P?
How long does it take to study for Exam P? A year?.... 6 months?... 300 hours?.... A couple weeks? You may be surprised that I don't recommend you study for 300 hours, like the general rule of thumb states. The number of hours you need to study depends on the process...
Best Study Manual for Exam P (2020)
If you’re studying for Exam P soon, I highly recommend you invest in some high-quality study materials. In this post, I’ll be comparing the most popular options (after helping hundreds of Exam P candidates) and I’ll help you decide which materials are best for you.
The most popular study guides for Exam P are ASM, ACTEX, TIA and the Coaching Actuaries. These will teach you all the math concepts you need for the exam. In addition, you can get personal, step-by-step guidance on how to prepare for the exam by joining the Study Strategy Program.
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So you’ve studied hard and passed some exams. You've been sending out resumes, but you aren't getting responses. Or maybe you're even getting rejection letters. Sound familiar? You're not alone. But before you get concerned about whether becoming an actuary...
First Actuarial Exam: Should I take Exam P or FM first?
So you’ve decided to write your first actuarial exam! So exciting, isn’t it? But how do you know whether to write Exam P or FM first? That’s the big question. In summary, if you've taken calculus courses that taught double integration then take Exam P first. If...
5 Time Management Tips to Fit in More Studying
So you just got home. You’re ready to get some hard-core studying in! With hours and hours of time left just for studying – You can get soooo. much. done! So first you take a little relaxation time... ...hit the gym... ...make a delish meal (yum)... ...and then before...
The 6-Step Formula for Long & Wordy Problems
Looking for a fail-proof way to solve those difficult...long...wordy...tedious...questions on Exam P and FM? In this post, I’m going to go through a six-step formula that I create so that you don’t get overwhelmed or panicked when you come across one of them on your...
Two different geometric mean formulas… which is right?
If you've been studying for Exam P and have come across two different formulas for the mean of a geometric distribution, you're not alone! It's a question I get asked a lot, particularly when members of my Study Strategy Program get to Question #3 of the TIA free...
Failed Exam P Twice… Should you give up?
I work with a lot of people that have failed Exam P. Lots of them have failed Exam P twice. Some even three or 4 times. Actually, I don't really like to admit it, but I failed Exam P twice myself when I was just getting started. No one likes to admit they failed....
Where to Get Exam P Help
Looking for helping studying for Exam P? You've come to the right place! Here are my top 3 places to go to get help on Exam P. The Study Strategy Program. Exam P Daily Questions Facebook Group. Your study material author. Now, let me tell you about each of these a...
Do you get a formula sheet on Exam P?
Do you get a formula sheet on Exam P? Keep reading or watch the video above to find out! A common question I get from members of my Study Strategy Program is “Do you get a formula sheet on Exam P?” and the answer is no, not really. When you write the probability exam,...
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