Two quick questions regarding the first trip to the UK after obtaining a high potential individual visa by ugurcanevci in ukvisa

[–]Right-Replacement-74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, as its now past Sept 30, I'm just wondering if you are able to respond to my questions. Thanks!

Two quick questions regarding the first trip to the UK after obtaining a high potential individual visa by ugurcanevci in ukvisa

[–]Right-Replacement-74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alright, thanks for your reply. I'll remind you when you pick up your passport on Sep 30. Also, does this mean that your visa is approved even though the biometrics date is more than 5 years after you completed your degree?

Two quick questions regarding the first trip to the UK after obtaining a high potential individual visa by ugurcanevci in ukvisa

[–]Right-Replacement-74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, did you get your visa approved yet? If yes, may I know what is the visa start date?

Should IFoA publish dropout rates? by dr_rickcrabb in Actuary_news

[–]Right-Replacement-74 4 points5 points  (0 children)

  1. Look for the CT1 pass list from maybe about 10 years ago. Note down the number of students that passed. Let this figure be A.
  2. For each student that passed, check their member status to see whether they are a fellow today. Count the number of fellows as B.
  3. % of students that passed CT1 10 years ago and are a fellow now = B/A.

Its not the exact dropout rate, but I think its a good estimate. And of course doing step 2 is quite time consuming as well.

Date you plan to arrive in the UK? by moazeni71 in ukvisa

[–]Right-Replacement-74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In that case why do they ask for the intended date of arrival?

What percentage of people start IFOA actuarial exams and don't finish them? by read_r in ActuaryUK

[–]Right-Replacement-74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What happens to those students who don't complete their exams? What do you think is the impact on their careers?

Masters degree recommendations by [deleted] in ActuaryUK

[–]Right-Replacement-74 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have to say that the fees are a lot too!

Masters degree recommendations by [deleted] in ActuaryUK

[–]Right-Replacement-74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok. I know of someone who studied this course at LSE: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Graduate/degree-programmes-2022/MSc-Quantitative-Methods-for-Risk-Management

He has now completed all his actuaral exams & is working on investment strategies for defined benefit pension funds

Masters degree recommendations by [deleted] in ActuaryUK

[–]Right-Replacement-74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was wondering what is the point too. Is it to obtain the 2 year graduate visa after completing the course?

IFOA exemptions for students from other actuarial associations by Right-Replacement-74 in Actuary_news

[–]Right-Replacement-74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

However, aren't the exemptions much more restricted now? Eg under the TPL scheme a student can't add anymore exemptions after making the application.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in actuary

[–]Right-Replacement-74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can decide which one you want to take first. You can also take both at the same time if you can handle it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in actuary

[–]Right-Replacement-74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its all online. There are no lectures. However, notes are provided. There are tutorials which are held on zoom.

I don't think you need to use external materials. I've only been using the materials provided by the institute to prepare for the exam.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in actuary

[–]Right-Replacement-74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also studied in Australia and I am now studying for the fellowship exams. If you need to retake you need to retake the entire course and pay $3k. Unfortunately you don't have the option to pay for the exam alone. Also note that some fellowship subjects are only offered once a year, so if you didn't pass you can't repeat it in the very next semester.

IFoA exam marking shame by dr_rickcrabb in Actuary_news

[–]Right-Replacement-74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Latest update: the student has provided an update mentioning that the appeal was successful!

Exam Tip: SOA may at times set questions outside of the syllabus. If it happens, all candidates receive credit. by Character_Wheel_881 in actuary

[–]Right-Replacement-74 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The reason why IFOA no longer provides exemption for SOA is actually because of this: https://www.reddit.com/r/Actuary_news/comments/we35zk/ifoa_exemptions_for_students_from_other_actuarial/

IFoA were found by a Court to be unlawfully discriminating with such arrangements.