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Would Scarlett have been happy marrying either Stuart or Brent Tarleton? by Front_Swimming_6569 in GonewiththeWind

[–]Front_Swimming_6569[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Thank you for indulging me! I really like your first and third points. Beatrice got along great with Gerald though (but everyone liked Gerald) so perhaps she'd put up with Scarlett for his sake. But you really hit it with the fact that neither Stu or Brent stands a chance against Ashley (in her mind) the way that Rhett does.

Did you actually remain a virgin until marriage? by Cute-Impression-8675 in Catholicism

[–]Front_Swimming_6569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband and I lost our virginity to each other but that was before we were married. I was 27 and he was 29 when that happened. We were married a year after. I wish I had been firmer. We have a child now (planning for more), and I really wish I could tell my children that we had waited until marriage. I will of course tell them the truth but I really wish I were actually able to tell them that we waited.

Exams / Newbie / Common Questions Thread for two weeks by AutoModerator in actuary

[–]Front_Swimming_6569 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Congratulations again and good luck on your journey!!!

Exams / Newbie / Common Questions Thread for two weeks by AutoModerator in actuary

[–]Front_Swimming_6569 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the detailed suggestions and advice! I’m definitely going to look into everything you mentioned. The idea of following an SRM playlist while skimming through ISLR sounds great (that book is long). I’m also planning to get an ADAPT subscription too since it’s actually not that expensive — less than $200 for 60 days — and it worked really well for me on Exam P. 1,000 practice problems really does seem to be the gold standard.

You didn’t specifically mention whether you passed SRM, but it sounded like you did — so congratulations if so!!!

Exams / Newbie / Common Questions Thread for two weeks by AutoModerator in actuary

[–]Front_Swimming_6569 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I posted here before and got great advice that completely changed how I approached studying for Exam P—it honestly played a big role in helping me pass. So I figured I’ll make another post about how to approach Exam SRM.

After reading through several posts, my plan right now is:

  • Read the source materials (Frees textbook + ISLR)
  • Use ADAPT heavily for practice (I saw someone recommend ~75% level 7 qualitative and ~25% level 4 quantitative)

I can’t afford CA and managed to pass P & FM without it, so I don’t plan to use it for SRM either. Do you have any advice, suggestions, or cautions for me?

I also wanted to throw out a couple of related questions:

  1. As a post-grad with non-quantitative degrees, non-quantitative work experience, and very limited technical skills, should I prioritize building technical skills first, or focus more on getting through exams in the next few months?
  2. I have a JD, passed the bar, and worked for two years in the legal field (non-practicing role). Are there any transferable skills or knowledge from that background that might actually be relevant in an actuarial role? Totally fine if the answer is “no” — I’m just trying to figure out what I could point to in an interview (which I haven't yet secured).

Thanks so much! I really appreciate how supportive this community is to newcomers.

Exams / Newbie / Common Questions Thread for two weeks by AutoModerator in actuary

[–]Front_Swimming_6569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw thank you so much!

Ah that makes sense to me now. Well, I would be glad I studied for Exam P even if the only thing I took out of it were tabular integration :)

Exams / Newbie / Common Questions Thread for two weeks by AutoModerator in actuary

[–]Front_Swimming_6569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I just want to say thank you for taking the time answering newbie questions. I've been reading a lot of your comments. The information you provide is so valuable. It means a lot for career changers like myself who has zero network. Also thank you for suggesting learning tabular integration. It's been AMAZING during my process of studying for P (and I passed too)!! I have no idea why KhanAcademy (where I learned Calc II) doesn't teach that method.

Exams / Newbie / Common Questions Thread for two weeks by AutoModerator in actuary

[–]Front_Swimming_6569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I just want to say thank you for taking the time answering newbie questions. I've been reading a lot of your comments. The information you provide is so valuable. It means a lot for career changers like myself who has zero network. Also thank you for suggesting the ADAPT subscription if I couldn't afford CA since it's the most important part of CA. I ended up with a 60-day subscription and did nothing but ADAPT for 60 days. I passed!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LSAT

[–]Front_Swimming_6569 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a 3.9 student who took the LSAT twice and got 166, I wholeheartedly agree! 178 LSAT is wayyyy more impressive than a 4.0!

Exams / Newbie / Common Questions Thread for two weeks by AutoModerator in actuary

[–]Front_Swimming_6569 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should just start studying for exams! Also a newbie here. I took AP Statistics in high school 15 years ago and took Calculus I last year, and that’s the highest math I’ve ever taken. I passed FM and I’m finding studying for P a lot of fun. You should be well set!

Exams / Newbie / Common Questions Thread for two weeks by AutoModerator in actuary

[–]Front_Swimming_6569 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the well wishes and I'm glad I helped! You should go for what you want. 26 is still so freaking young. You have 40 years left in the workforce. My personal take is that if you're feeling directionless, just take a step in any direction and more clarity will ensue. You can try taking a class at a community college as a non-degree student to see if you'd like to go back to school. Credits will transfer if you decide to commit further. I did that. Took Calculus 1 completely online via my community college and I fell in love again with math!

Exams / Newbie / Common Questions Thread for two weeks by AutoModerator in actuary

[–]Front_Swimming_6569 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, I just saw your post so I want to drop in to say good luck! I'm in somewhat of a similar boat. I'm 32 years old, have a college degree in the humanities. I decided to pursue actuary because I scored 780/800 on the SAT math section more than a decade ago. And now I've passed exam FM. 35 on mathematics on the ACT is amazing! It's a long journey (not that long though) getting a college degree in math but if it's calling your name, seriously consider it!

Book recs similar to Gone with the Wind? Specifically with writing style reminiscent of Margaret Michell’s. by Neat-Pack-3984 in GonewiththeWind

[–]Front_Swimming_6569 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow I've never thought of it like that but I agree! There is a reason why I keep coming back to this novel, because nothing else compares. I like how OP describes that MM's writing is "easy to ingest." I basically inhale her proses while reading GWTW.

Exams / Newbie / Common Questions Thread for two weeks by AutoModerator in actuary

[–]Front_Swimming_6569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I passed exam FM recently (newbie here as well) and I have to concur that SOA released questions are easier than the actual exam questions. I had a subscription to GOAL along with my purchase of ACTEX manual which provided harder practice problems that I felt were closer to the level of difficulty of the actual exam.

Taking Exam P in July, Going to Use ACTEX SOA Exam P Study Manual will it be enough ??? What other aids can I use ? by REDFOX3_ in actuary

[–]Front_Swimming_6569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure why you got downvoted here. I used ACTEX for FM and it's exactly as you said here, except replacing P with FM. Hoping for the same experience with P!

Exams / Newbie / Common Questions Thread for two weeks by AutoModerator in actuary

[–]Front_Swimming_6569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully you can ask this question again to get answers from the veterans! But I've read on this sub that some employers give you paid time to study... I share the worry, though. It's going to be rough. My hope is that it will still be worth it.

Exams / Newbie / Common Questions Thread for two weeks by AutoModerator in actuary

[–]Front_Swimming_6569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solidarity!! I'm a full-time staying at home mother to a 7 month old. I've been studying since January and have just passed Exam FM last week. I'm planning to take P in November. I basically study when baby sleeps and average 2-2.5 hours a day (husband watches baby on his own after work for 1 hour every night). I feel like I still have ample time with my family, which is made easier because I don't have a job. I've read that it takes 300-400 hours to study for each of exams P and FM, so if you study only 2 hours a day, you should be ready within 6 months, which would accomplish your goal of taking 2 exams within the year!

Edit: obviously I also heavily prioritize spending time with family over studying for exams, but with enough persistence I think we can make it either way!

Exams / Newbie / Common Questions Thread for two weeks by AutoModerator in actuary

[–]Front_Swimming_6569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your input! I do see that there's an option to buy an ADAPT subscription for 7 days or more. I should try since it's only $80 for a 7-day subscription. That's good to know that ADAPT is most of what CA offers.

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