<p>“I don’t think that the advantage of an actuarial science degree is more significant than going to a top school.”</p>
<p>I don’t think this is true in all cases. If you are dead set on becoming an actuary, why not go to a school that has a dedicated program for actuarial science? A prestigious degree will only carry you so far in this industry (and life in general). 5 or 10 years down the road, a FSA/FCAS will speak volumes more than a Ivy League diploma. This is provided you pass the exams.</p>