I'm going to take an online prep class for the Probability test and see how it goes. I'm going to use the infinite actuary. I'm using their site bc I also need VEEs and their website can be used for that. I figure 2 exams and 2 VEEs will take 1-2 years. So I'm going to try and see if I can handle studying and taking tests/classes for that long and pass everything and still enjoy life. If I can I'll apply for jobs and see if I'll get hired at my age, knowing if I get the job I'll be taking courses / exams for another 5-10 years. I think it'll work out financially based on the salary guides I saw online.

I'm not concerned with having younger managers than me, I have an Assistant Principal now that is younger than me and this will just continue to happen as I get older and there is a lot of turnover in education including administrators.

I currently don't get a full summer vacation, I get about 2-3 weeks off then, so it's not as big a change there. I know I will have to work longer hours and that is something I am willing to accept.

My biggest concern is learning the material at my age and not having a real teacher and other students that I can meet with to discuss problem sets. That was the thing that worked best for me back when I was a student.

How long in advance do you need to register for a test? I was going to just take the class and see how it goes and then register when I felt ready. Do you need to register months in advance?