by Mike & Roy | Oct 18, 2024 | General Study Tips
When you’re taking a high-stakes exam (whether that’s actuarial exams, the GRE, GMAT, LSAT or college finals), it’s not just about how well you know the material. It’s about how well you can apply that knowledge on exam day. I wrote this article to help you improve...
by Mike & Roy | Mar 17, 2019 | General Study Tips, Prelim Exams
By Brea Fried Studying for actuarial exams can be a very time-consuming process. When you’ve got other obligations on top of studying, such as school, work, and family, it may feel like it’s impossible to fit studying into your schedule at all. Since 2017, I’ve helped...
by Mike & Roy | Sep 18, 2018 | General Study Tips, Prelim Exams, FSA Exams
Actuarial Exams aren’t just about how much you know. They’re about how well you can apply that knowledge on one given day. It comes down to a single performance, and your routine leading up to that performance plays a large part in your level of energy and focus. If...
by Mike & Roy | Sep 18, 2018 | General Study Tips, Prelim Exams
You’re entering the final weeks before your exam – it’s crunch time. After you’ve learned the basics from your study manual, it’s time to practice and refine your knowledge. But where do you start? Rather than blindly reviewing every section, you must be strategic...
by Mike & Roy | Aug 25, 2018 | General Study Tips, Prelim Exams
What is your first step when studying for an actuarial exam? Buy study materials? Develop a study schedule? Tell your friends and family that you’ll be a hermit the next few months? Roy surprised me with an unconventional and insightful answer during our recent...
by Mike & Roy | Aug 24, 2018 | General Study Tips, Prelim Exams, FSA Exams
Roy and I were recently invited to speak at a “How to Pass Actuarial Exams” webinar, hosted by the Actuarial Students National Association (ASNA). It’s been a slow summer posting new articles, so we were excited to share our advice that hasn’t yet made it into...
