Can you retake an actuarial exam?

Actuarial Exams, Getting Started

So you’re here because you’re wondering if you can retake an actuarial exam. Actuarial exams are HARD. So what happens if you fail one? Can you retake it? Find out by clicking ‘play’ on the video above… or keep reading! It’s one of...

Top 3 Last Minute Exam P Tips (Try Them All!)

Actuarial Exams

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...

Answers to 10 common questions about Exam P

Actuarial Exams

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 is Exam P Scored? How to pass Exam P? How hard is...

How long does it take to study for Exam P?

Actuarial Exams

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...

Best Study Manual for Exam P (2025)

Actuarial Exams

If you’re studying for Exam P soon, it’s highly recommended 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...

First Actuarial Exam: Should I take Exam P or FM first?

Actuarial Exams, Getting Started

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. ...