by Mike & Roy | Apr 4, 2017 | General Study Tips
The phrase “favorite actuarial exam” may sound like a paradox – how could any of the exams be considered enjoyable? However, when you finish your Fellowship credential, you have the luxury to contemplate this question knowing that the painful exam process is...
by Mike & Roy | Mar 10, 2017 | General Study Tips
Exam-week studying Many actuaries have traditions and routines for how they handle the week before their actuarial exam. In my experience, I focused more on relaxing and putting myself in the right mindset – staying positive and confident. Rather than power through...
by Mike & Roy | Feb 16, 2017 | 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 the day of the exam. I wrote this article to help you...
by Mike & Roy | Feb 9, 2017 | General Study Tips
The actuarial exam process is filled with regrets, triumphs, and frustrations. However, some of these frustrations are self-imposed. As I reflect, here are 4 things I wish I would have known to make the exam journey less stressful: 1. Avoid fixating on exam...
by Mike & Roy | Dec 28, 2016 | General Study Tips
Original Photo By: Fernando Frazão/Agência Brasil What Does Michael Phelps Have to do with Actuarial Science? Both in swimming and actuarial exam prep, there is a long period of training before a final competition (exam). The end goal is the same:...
