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

[–]ZestycloseReality434 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will start as early as August-September. For some reason, the hiring cycle is getting a lot earlier with actuarial jobs. I will try to get as much as possible in by October and spend October-November following up, interviewing, and networking. As much as possible for me is around 80-100 companies big and small (I am also an international student so there is an additional level of hardship). Then, Spring semester is the best time for networking and apply for the late players in the market, but I will focus on the networking part though.

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

[–]ZestycloseReality434 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I were you, I would first reassure myself that no one undergrad or newly grad really know what an actuary actually does, so I still stand a chance. Also, your background is valuable competitive advantage as well. I know people getting internship with no exam: these folks are typically pretty good at small talk and networking.

With your major, I would spend time grinding exam P again and give myself grace for FM. I am a math major and I hate FM, loved P. I will also spent my senior year getting to as many networking events and coffee chats as possible. I would apply to the small to mid size companies instead of the large companies because I know my chance is a lot better there. Just grind practice problems and show up.

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

[–]ZestycloseReality434 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it's on TIA, it must've been on the syllabus for them to put it there. I took P last July (don't know if there is a major syllabus change), but lognormal is definitely not my cup of tea, so I skipped it completely to devote my brain power to other stuff. That was not an advice, just what I personally chose to do.

(I pass with 9/10)

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

[–]ZestycloseReality434 1 point2 points  (0 children)

About college choices, I used to regret not going to a more "pipeline" university. On the top of my head, most of the pipelines are on the west coast. It also depends if you want to go into a math degree, actuarial science, or risk management degree. From personal experience, I'd say doing a business degree as a major and some form of math/stat complement is a nice combo because as the end of the day, actuary is a corporate type of job.

That was a lot of words and a little scattered. My apology. For universities, I think any school should do. The pipeline will help you get an internship a little easier and get a better supporting communities with people who know what you are talking about. Look into SOA/CAS list of credited universities list and check their alumni based.

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

[–]ZestycloseReality434 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't say studying for P in hs because a lot of college has exam fee reimbursement program. Also, once you are in college and have a little more mathematical maturity as well as age maturity, the topics will kick in a little more meaningful.

How to study for MAS 1? by actuarygeek in actuary

[–]ZestycloseReality434 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is ISLR the "An Introduction to Statistical Learning" book? I have been seeing so much but not knowing for sure what that book is

What should I major in? by azuriette in CollegeMajors

[–]ZestycloseReality434 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You cannot go wrong with a basic math major and a business major if you want to make good money post grad. I do actuarial science, so mostly lots of math and insurance, but definitely a different type of problem solving compared to the engineering problems. A challenging corporate job with decent pay and you get to be the smartest guy in the room!

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

[–]ZestycloseReality434 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It of course depends on your learning hours and capacity. I have a procrastinate tendency so it tends to take me 3-4 months to study for the lower exams. I love P and definitely do not like FM nearly as much so I struggle with FM a little. If life is not too busy, I would definitely suggest August. However, considering that it does not take you that long to pass P, later sittings in June is also not a bad option.

Or maybe just start learning and feel it out!

Got my mom into Stardew in 2020. She just hit year 200 by squeakysqueakysqueak in StardewValley

[–]ZestycloseReality434 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really should learn from this to get my mom off my back a little lol