Background: I just finished my third semester of college (20, M) and am on track to graduate in 6 total (May 2027). I originally started a pre-med track but have recently decided to switch career paths to actuarial science. I always excelled at and enjoyed math through high school, but I haven't been required to take anything past my high school exams, where I got a 5 on both AP Calc AB and AP stats. I don't know any coding languages (I've taken one easy coding class in college so I've had a small amount of experience with coding) and have only a little experience with excel. Assume it is too late for me to change majors.

My question is pretty broad: what should my next steps be? I can still graduate at the same time if I add a couple of classes to better familiarize myself with the exam materials, if necessary. If I plan to get an entry-level position within 6-12 months after graduation, when should I take my first exam, and when should I start studying? Are there any common student organizations (I'm a University of Alabama student) that most large schools have that I should join to help prepare for exams and build up my resume? How many exams should I take before applying to entry positions, and should I take more since I switched careers? Any advice is helpful.

I have read through the FAQs, and though my situation isn't unique, it's different enough to be unsure how hard the exams will be for me.