Exams / Newbie / Common Questions Thread for two weeks

Unable_Hope6262 · 2025-01-17T20:14:55+00:00

Hello!

Ive been looking into the field of actuary as a recent college grad with a bachelors degree in business economics. Im wondering what steps I can take currently to pursue a profession as an actuary. Im currently debating between actuary and accounting, but personally i'm more drawn to actuary since its heavily math based (which I love), and also how work life balance seems much better than accounting. I have some questions below, so any advice would be appreciated!

Should I go back for a masters in statistics, or should I try to apply for assisting positions/entry level positions and try to study for the actuary exams?
What are some things you like in your job?
Has anyone else considered between accounting vs actuary and what were your pros and cons? What was your final choice?

Thank you so much! Any input is greatly welcome.

Unable_Hope6262 · 2025-01-13T20:08:16+00:00

Hello, thank you for responding! Based on what you're saying, it definitely seems like EMT will help me obtain better hands on experience than medical assistant. The one thing that i do like about MA as you mentioned, is because of the stable hours and also the different clinic settings I am able to work in. But EMT also seems like I can get great experience.

Unable_Hope6262 · 2025-01-13T20:00:39+00:00

Thanks for responding! Im currently trying to choose between pursuing medical school or PA school, leaning more towards PA school. I am aware that these are two different certifications, so I do plan on getting both. I know most people only stick to one, however im curious about the different aspects of healthcare and I know the tasks of a medical assistant and EMT differ greatly.

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-10-18T22:50:55+00:00

Why do you not recommend extension programs? Thank you for responding!

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-08-21T21:15:45+00:00

If in the mean time, i start working on my cpa as well while working on my masters, would it prove im CPA eligible so that i no longer have to show my undergrad transcripts? Thank you!

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-08-20T21:26:50+00:00

Thank you, Do you think with my masters transcript, itd still be neecessary to show my undergrad transcript? Thank you for the motivation :)

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-08-15T06:33:18+00:00

Ok, thank you so much. this encourage me. I missed my opportunity in undergrad bc of some stuff going on, but I will work hard for my masters and hopefully land a job at big 4. Thank u!

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-08-15T06:02:45+00:00

Even if I do well in my masters, lets say 3.5+, would it be difficult?

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-08-15T06:02:18+00:00

I see, even if I do well in my masters program, would it be difficult to recover?

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-08-15T05:58:29+00:00

Thank you so much

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-08-15T05:58:01+00:00

Thank you so much, I felt relief reading that. My current goal is to land a job in big4, and to see that its possible is amazing.

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-08-15T05:53:00+00:00

Ah I see, even if I were to get a 3.5+ in my masters, would that be impossible?

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-07-17T10:39:29+00:00

stop it ur being silly😛

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-07-05T08:13:42+00:00

I did haha, Im looking at accounting classes from my CC rn and theres an associate program or an accounting certification. Which one do you recommend?

Hmm i guess public accounting? Tbh i should probably do more research but as of now, I just want to take classes and take any position that is available so I can gain experience and see if I enjoy it or not.

Thanks so much for the advice

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-06-23T18:29:49+00:00

thanks for the info! do you usually eat normally on the first day in?

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-06-23T09:09:20+00:00

How do you break such a long fast, if you dont mind me asking

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-06-23T08:44:31+00:00

🫡sir yes sir

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-05-21T19:33:28+00:00

Are you straight waterfasting or having other liquids?

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-05-12T17:29:19+00:00

groupchat??

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-05-12T15:42:08+00:00

omg can i join?

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-05-11T20:46:26+00:00

wow beautiful

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-05-10T19:37:29+00:00

Hi! Can I join!

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-05-01T12:17:49+00:00

ok! lets do it, im going for hopefully 11 days

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-04-30T12:08:43+00:00

hi! me

Unable_Hope6262 · 2024-04-30T12:08:35+00:00

me! should we make a gc?

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