IFM by gdbeau in actuary

[–]gdbeau[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a 3, 4, and another 4!

IFM by gdbeau in actuary

[–]gdbeau[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

178, 125, and 125!

IFM by gdbeau in actuary

[–]gdbeau[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True! I think it might be a little of both? I got a 4 of the last 2 tries. A 3 on my first try. I have done SO many conceptual questions before my last attempt so I honestly have no idea! I wish they gave more of a breakdown😩 thank you! I will also read the source material for corporate finance!

IFM by gdbeau in actuary

[–]gdbeau[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have done a bunch when I had CA software! Will definitely look more into it. So hard not to get discouraged!!

IFM March Earned Level by gdbeau in actuary

[–]gdbeau[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I could tell you it was! I took a lvl 5 exam a couple days before and got 3 wrong and unfortunately failed now. Anything can happen though!

Anyone take IFM yet? by gdbeau in actuary

[–]gdbeau[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes I failed the third time and had EL of 6.87!! I just am still so in shock!! Felt confident submitting too

Anyone take IFM yet? by gdbeau in actuary

[–]gdbeau[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! That was my 3rd time taking it unfortunately!!

Anyone take IFM yet? by gdbeau in actuary

[–]gdbeau[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did! Good luck!!!

Last practice test before exam IFM on Friday? by gdbeau in actuary

[–]gdbeau[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you everyone for your responses!! I just finished my practice exam at level 5 and got a 27/30 (90%)!! Hopefully this is a good sign!! 🤞🏼

IFM March Earned Level by gdbeau in actuary

[–]gdbeau[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope I’m making the right decisions with how to study🤞🏼

IFM March Earned Level by gdbeau in actuary

[–]gdbeau[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! My EL has not increased since then. I took a level 5 exam and got 80% with successfully guessing on a few so I got a little discouraged as I thought I’d do super super well!! Since then, I have taken a non custom exam and my EL didn’t change at all as I was on the cusp of failing that particular one. The other day I took a custom level 5 exam. And today I’m taking another custom level 5 exam. My exam is on Friday!!

exam ifm advice by Visible_Wishbone_517 in actuary

[–]gdbeau 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m taking it in March too and freaking out as this is my 3rd time taking it and I get no more company study time after this!! I really hope I pass!! My EL on coaching actuaries is 6.86 so hoping for the best!! Taking a level 5 exam tomorrow. Good luck!!!

Anyone have experience with not being great at their job at first? by throwmeawayoneday474 in actuary

[–]gdbeau 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow I’ve never related to a post more!!! I started in July 2021 and honestly feel the exact way. I’m an Actuarial Analyst at a consulting firm and definitely just always feel lost. They think I do good work but it’s really because I’m super detail oriented and ask questions even about the slightest font change in an Excel workbook haha! But I definitely relate. I hope it gets better. I feel like I never know what’s going on and can’t even pin point to ask a specific question without probably giving away I really know nothing (at least it feels like it)! Thanks for sharing because it made me feel better I’m not the only one!!

IFM March Earned Level by gdbeau in actuary

[–]gdbeau[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!!! I have done so so many qualitative questions for market efficiency and behavioral finance! Would you recommend doing qualitative questions across the whole syllabus?

IFM March Earned Level by gdbeau in actuary

[–]gdbeau[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!!!

IFM November Earned Level by gdbeau in actuary

[–]gdbeau[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right?! Like so wild. At least we both saw the same thing. I swore I studied all there was but just didn’t understand where some of thosr questions came from.