Is actuarial science hard?
Wondering if actuarial science is hard? I majored in actuarial science at the University of Waterloo in Canada and in this post, I go into my experience in the program. If you're good at math and you like it, then the actuarial science concepts and course work that...
Top 3 Last Minute Exam P Tips (Try Them All!)
So you're writing Exam P soon right? Well in this post, I've got my top 3 last minute Exam P tips that you can start applying in your last week of studying. (These tips will work just as well for Exam FM too!) Here's an overview of my top 3 last minute Exam P tips:...
How to get an actuarial internship in 2018
Finding an actuarial internship can really be one of the most crucial steps in your actuarial career. The experience that you can get will really improve your (actuarial) employability in the future and it gives you a ton of valuable experience. I was fortunate...
Actuary Day in the Life (2018 Video)
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Answers to 10 common questions about Exam P
This post goes into detail with answers to 10 common questions I get asked about Exam P. So if you’re writing SOA Exam P (or CAS Exam 1) soon, you’re definitely going to want to read this!
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 (2022)
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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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...
