Actuary Exams

theking23 · 10-28-2009, 10:52 PM

If one wanted to be an actuary when should they start taking the actuary exams? Should exams be taken while still in college? If so, how many? Just the first one or more?

I took AP Calculus AB and AP Statistics in high school with a 5 on Calculus and a 4 on Statistics. Am I ready to start taking the exams?

L'Hopital · 10-28-2009, 11:50 PM

Go find an old one online.

Unless you can do triple integrals and know some of theory behind them, I'd advise against it. But, take a glance at them. Maybe the triple integrals aren't that big of a deal.

theking23 · 10-31-2009, 01:13 PM

Do most people take the actuary exams while in school? If so, how many?

b@r!um · 10-31-2009, 02:00 PM

I have heard that many aspiring actuaries take the first 1-2 exams (general statistics & financial mathematics) in college. The other exams are more specific to the actuarial field. Passing 1-2 exams allegedly makes it easier to find a job because it demonstrates that you have a solid mathematical background, as well as the aptitude and motivation to pass the exams.

That being said, I would go with L'Hopital's advise to take a look at the exams and make sure you have all the relevant background covered before plunging into the exams. It's not like taking the exams in high school will give you any advantage at this point.