Recently passed FM, and let me tell you that when I pressed end exam and saw a survey before I got my result, I almost fainted.
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@justinwr0927 жыл бұрын
About to take the p exam (in six days effing shoot me). I've sacrificed time with my wife and baby son. My wife sacrifices more than I do really. She will stay with the baby all day long while I'm in my office studying, and I feel guilty all the time about it. I grew up really poor and worked in the blue collar world my whole life before deciding to go back to school and become an actuary. I just keep telling myself that soon my son will see his daddy coming home from work wearing a tie and that's what he'll grow up thinking a man does, not go put on a hard hat and sweat all day doing dangerous work in a refinery.
@Actuaryelle7 жыл бұрын
That's amazing! Good luck with exam p 😀
@jackj55916 жыл бұрын
Hi Justin, I feel your pain man. I have a 3 yr old and 18 month old and my wife's job is more demanding than mine. Between both of us working full time, family life, attempting to have social life, and studying for these exams, this is the toughest thing I've done in my whole life. I've attempted Exam P 3 times with no success and kind of at a cross roads now, thinking if I should continue on my goal and passion of this experience or hang it up. Best of luck to you on your journey and follow your gut.
@justinwr0926 жыл бұрын
Hey Jack. Right on. I think you're the first person I've come across that had a situation similar to mine. I just failed exam p for the first time, but I really don't think it was by much. I was actually preparing fairly well before we had to evacuate for hurricane Harvey. I put the whole tribe in the van and drove to Dallas for a week. Hoping to get it next time. Man if I were you I wouldn't give up. I've heard of people having to take it 8 times before passing. Once you get an actuarial job, there should be some paid study time. Yeah trying to study this stuff (and finishing up a masters in finance) while in the haze of no sleep because of the baby has been the biggest challenge of my life without a doubt. I feel like the practice problems are almost impossible when I've had no sleep. The exam itself though really could have been harder I thought. I was surprised when it said I failed. I think it's doable. We just have to push through. Hey, with all of our free time on our hands, we should start a youtube channel for actuarial career changers.
@jackj55916 жыл бұрын
Its crazy how life works and the randomness of thing. Especially with the hurricane and all and glad your family is ok. Must have been so stressful not only b/c you guys are in survival mode but you probably felt guilty about not being able to study and thats one of the last thing you should be doing in that situation. Yeah I got a 3, 5, and 4 in my prior attempts and feel so close. Got my earned level to a 4.9 on Adapt and need to just keep pushing to get that to a 7. You are right, its tough to find others going through this with family/small children. I get up at 4am to study for 2 hours, go to work all day, study about an hour on my lunch break, then come home, pickup kids and eat dinner. Relax for maybe 30 minutes, help put kids to bed and pass out at 9pm. I guess what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Thanks for your words of encouragement. I had a Welsh Calc professor who told us their saying in the army was to "bash on no matter what." That was years ago and I will never forget that but sometimes just need to remind myself.
@justinwr0926 жыл бұрын
Keep at it man. I'm taking it in November. You? Let's pass it this time.
@chrismckay83307 жыл бұрын
I sacrificed my sanity.
@Actuaryelle7 жыл бұрын
I never had sanity to begin with 😆
@Veemes17 жыл бұрын
Sanity? Never heard of it.
@kdot9816 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to be insane - well on my way and making good progress 😀
@kaibaing42885 жыл бұрын
Sanity is just a word,there is no sane mind-set 😏.
@celticcook39504 жыл бұрын
@@HWEWSWEW fuck.
@sofiem73485 жыл бұрын
Her: Im anti social. Its a high paying job and low stress. Sounds like the perfect job! Also her: I couldn't go out with my friends because of the exams 😭
@bernardoabdanur05 жыл бұрын
This was probably referring to working with many people.
@aa_prncs48245 жыл бұрын
sound like me hahaha
@carriersignal3 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same thing.
@PrettyLittleBohemian3 жыл бұрын
Do you think those contradicting statements were made because of low self awareness or general hypocrisy?
@Piccolo_Re3 жыл бұрын
Anti social people don’t like making KZfaq videos either at least I don’t. Introverts hate the spotlight.
@fiveandtwoball5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations to becoming an FCAS! I passed four exams, and so I had a taste of how hard they are. I learned that as you progress through the exams, the cream rises and the competition you need to beat to score in the top 50% gets very tough.
@timrunke7 жыл бұрын
Great video! This was probably the most inspirational thing I've watched in a long time. Your first hand account of hardwork was may more motivational than all the motivational specific stuff on KZfaq. Mainly cause you achieved my specific goals. Thank you so much.
@Actuaryelle7 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 😀😀😄
@Ellellevlog7 жыл бұрын
Hello, me-on-a-different-channel! Just remember that all those sacrifices were worth it #actuary4life
@Actuaryelle7 жыл бұрын
#4everandever
@tanweerfeenah61756 жыл бұрын
reply my comment please 😭🙏🏼 it will mean a lot ❤
@armedtuxedo66326 жыл бұрын
Love that sense of humor. Keep it up!
@michellemarie11976 жыл бұрын
Ellellevlog quick question, could a bachelors in actuarial science allow someone to earn an MBA?
@manza1083 жыл бұрын
are you an actuary now
@davidfreeman30835 жыл бұрын
Finally! Finally! As an actuary student I'm recommended a YT channel about actuarial context for the first time! Nice job Elle, hopefully you'll walk us through the journey as an actuary!
@gluespill6 жыл бұрын
Wow, so very articulate and expressive. Cudos for all the work you've put in over the years.
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
+Big Bird thank you! 😊
@hollygrant2825 жыл бұрын
I've definitely sacrificed my waistline by stressing over the exams too... I can't help it! I get stressed out easily and have had to work on integrating good habits into my life instead of eating nonchalantly. Thanks for making this video!
@mehulverma996 жыл бұрын
I don't know but your voice gave me motivation to become an actuary
@UnlimitedSky006 жыл бұрын
Recently they've been changing the exam, I took the new MFE the 2nd time 2 days ago, didn't feel I could pass it, they made it even harder. And after talking to the experienced actuaries, I feel like the actuarial society just wanna make it unnessasarily hard to reduce the supply, and if they make this profession hard, people will respect them. When I asked them(from different companies) if the exams really help them a lot in work, all of them told me "No", at the end of the day it's about business experience, some exam knowledges are helpful, but most are useless. What do you say?
@Cavin8r6 жыл бұрын
I say that, that's the goal of studying--to be able to take on any hurtle, even if they won't ever happen. If you know how to react well to all the questions that they ask you, then you won't have any problem with the things that will actually happen to you.
@jerryesque37476 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I recently got my bachelors degree in applied math, and just recently, ive been considering to be an actuary for reasons you said in the beginning of the video. Ive always been a good test taker, but this does sound like a big sacrifice. So, I think i am going to pursue this.
@leanadehaan35766 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making these vlogs, they give me hope! I'm a final year undergraduate Financial and Actuarial Mathematics in South Africa, its going... so far so good....I envy your confidence :)
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you're enjoying!
@lucasmartin48836 жыл бұрын
Leana de Haan are you at uct?
@kchannel53176 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos they I'm inspire me to keep going. I don't mind making these test my life (not that there was much of one in the first place) if it means getting a career that matches my personality type. great video thank you.
@anamariareynosoramos83414 жыл бұрын
I'm an actuarial student, I just had a very bad exam for which I studied so so hard and I swear that I love finding your youtube channel cause I finally feel that someone understands me!
@pratikkitty1004 жыл бұрын
I'm about to start the journey ...any tips..
@madhavpathak78772 жыл бұрын
@@pratikkitty100 Any tips
@davehackey26035 жыл бұрын
I'm going to take exam P this June and I have put in a lot of time, effort, and money into making this actuary idea of mine a reality. All of it worth while. I taught myself all of the multivariable calculus required, mathematical statistics required, and probability theory required. The feeling of knowing it's possible to teach myself this stuff is the most rewarding thing of all. It's been a grind and a goal for the last 3 years, but it's finally going to happen. Cheers. I am very happy for your success and glad you made it work so well for yourself. Also glad to hear the ends justify the means.
@user-lh8ej7oh5i5 жыл бұрын
Can I just ask what you studied in university
@chitransh_kapoor87424 жыл бұрын
Exactly....😂 My dad aslo said the exact same thing ... There is a whole lot of people who don't understand that journey towards being a professional Actuary is not like graduation. You can't complete it within 3 years while studying only 2 weeks before exams. Thank you for your video. It really helps to know that I am not the only one stressed out.. 😇
@thatomolebatsi7546 жыл бұрын
Hey! Can you do one on your study techniques. Like the actual study process.
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I've just been lazy about filming recently 😉
@diviknigam85726 жыл бұрын
Just trying to remind you that you should pllzzzz make that video :)
@ritesharora60326 жыл бұрын
In India, there is a exam called IIT JEE. Usually around half million people take it and 10,000 gets in. This exam requires 2 years of hardcore preparation (7-8 hours a day). Nothing less than 2 years will do it.
@lazy_biscuits083 ай бұрын
IIT JEE is a whole monster of it's own (2 years of constt study for admission + 4 years of intense competition at college) but actuarial exams are just as hard if not more, because you have to do graduation while giving exams and then keep giving exams for years on end.
@MOHAMED-tc7pf7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely great👌.keep on posting more ellen
@Actuaryelle7 жыл бұрын
Will do 😉
@actuariahl13354 жыл бұрын
Thank you for addressing the problem on how you can't cram the night before the exam. People just don't understand it.
@Actuaryelle4 жыл бұрын
Definitely cant cram for these exams 🙈
@judithdemers93524 жыл бұрын
thank you. i was a professional insurance commercial underwriter and agree with you totally./
@jorgemejia94412 жыл бұрын
I’ve sacrificed many animals on my journey and I’ve even considered sacrificing people but unfortunately that isn’t in line with the generally accepted rules of the actuary.
@rahulfernandes29086 жыл бұрын
I'm planning to start my journey towards an actuary course like what advice can you give me on how i should prepare for it
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
Buy a study manual and don't underestimate the hours needed to study. They recommend 100 hours of studying per hour of exam. Good luck!!
@tanweerfeenah61756 жыл бұрын
same😭 goodluck for your endeavours🌸
@Guns4Combat6 жыл бұрын
I'm a 3rd year undergrad student with 2 exams finished. I passed both of them on my first try but I still found them pretty difficult. It got a bit depressing at some points and I'm not sure if I want to commit the majority of my "young and beautiful" 20s to pursue the rest of the exams and modules. Does it get a lot worse from this point on? Because if it does I might consider an alternative route aha.
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
In my experience, it didn't stop sucking. Ultimately it was worth It, but I wouldn't do it a second time
@aimandarwiche91687 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this video makes me feel better about the stress that I am already feeling due to studying.
@Actuaryelle7 жыл бұрын
Hope you find a way to de-stress. Stay strong ❤
@Pew_Meister6 жыл бұрын
Your videos have actually been super helpful! I'm in my first semester of college and am quite struck in terms of degree paths. I know I'm getting an associates of science here and transferring to a 4 year university. I'm not amazing at math but I like the simplicity having a "right" or "wrong" answer. There isn't much of a "gray" area.. also I'm a realist and a person of logic that treats others how they treat me. So perhaps that cancels out a career involving face to face contact with a consumer of sorts. And I'm not worried about accruing much debt because my tuition is funded by the GI Bill. But hey thanks for the insightful videos!
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
Actuarial math is unlike the math you do at school, in that there is no "right" or "wrong" answer. If you give the same data to 10 different actuaries, you're going to get 10 different results.
@Pew_Meister6 жыл бұрын
EllelleActuary oh my.. in that case, this isn't something I've dealt with before. Then how does one determine what is the "best" answer?
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
Actuarial judgment. It's developed over time. It's something I work to develop every day.
@nametsoraditloaneng5336 жыл бұрын
Firstly, you are soooooo weirdly cool. And I dont know how and why i stumbled upon your page but its making my day so much better ! Biggest sacrifice for me is family time though. I hate the fact that I dont get to spend as much time with them PLUS they hate me for it, behidn the curtains though. Awesome vid. Awesome page. Keep it up!
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
😀
@niharikabhojwani92746 жыл бұрын
The point where you said you felt guilty for the time you weren't studying is so damn rue #totallyrelate
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
The guilt is real
@karolmatamoros60096 жыл бұрын
I’m studying for FM and just had the worst time ever with annuities. Going to try again tomorrow but it definitely has me down. Watching your video made me feel like I’m not alone. Thanks for your videos!:)
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
Definitely not alone! Good luck with annuities! There are people who make videos on KZfaq teaching topics from FM. Maybe you could check them out.
@bodyhaven48756 жыл бұрын
Karol Matamoros me tooo🙌
@umanggarg9706 жыл бұрын
Are there any entrepreneurial opportunities in actuarial science??? I want to become an entrepreneur Pls make a video for that. Thanks in advance
@poochyboi6 жыл бұрын
damn...this sound like my kind of life... i wish i know about actuary b4 i entered uni
@samadams14083 жыл бұрын
If you really want to become an actuary it's not too late. I'm a Fellow (guarantee I qualified before you were born) and I had been working as an actuary for several years before I met anyone with a degree in actuarial science. Most people (myself included) had degrees in STEM subjects (in many cases, graduate degrees) but not in actuarial science. As the vid says, you've got to pass those exams - I didn't start writing until after I'd finished grad school
@ntswakivero33545 жыл бұрын
i am Willing to die for this career...thank you for the inspiration
@Actuaryelle5 жыл бұрын
Whoa. That's commitment
@kunalbhardwaj43746 жыл бұрын
thanks for the information in all of your videos. it was helpful. and you looked good in this video :p
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@vishaldutta0076 жыл бұрын
Truly inspiring, glad that I stumbled upon your channel!!
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
+Krishna Thank you 😀😀
@GbyP4 ай бұрын
How much human interaction do you have to do as an actuary? I like working alone and cannot deal with toxic people, so what are interactions like?
@lighthope91866 жыл бұрын
i hope you believe it was worth it, you seemed to have mellowed out significantly from your prior exuberant self. hope you're happy, good luck! as just passed my last exam for ASA and looking at switching from software dev, i'm unsure if i'm making the right decision. who knows, who cares exams took all my friends already lol jk kinda..
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
I definitely think it was worth it! Congrats on you ASA!
@stijnvanloock3194 Жыл бұрын
I'm becoming an actuary in belgium and we just have a masters degree requirment (+ getting some professional experience)
@justinemarcil94596 жыл бұрын
Could you make a video about your preparation for the exams? I'm writing my first exam in February!
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
Yup! Good luck studying 😀
@danydaher39184 жыл бұрын
Thank you, i feel less guilty now
@Actuaryelle4 жыл бұрын
What do you feel guilty about?
@danydaher39184 жыл бұрын
@@Actuaryelle that i feel less productive than I imagine being capable of
@xKaL-eL4 жыл бұрын
Study guilt is absolutely the worst thing ever. God forbid I get one day to myself lol
@Actuaryelle4 жыл бұрын
🤞
@sarthakmaloo36103 жыл бұрын
damn i am watching this now when i have CS1 paper in april but this is way too relatable
@Actuaryelle3 жыл бұрын
Good luck with CS1!
@stevensi45623 жыл бұрын
Can I ask does actuary need to use Excel Solver skills on for interviews or jobs? Thanks!
@rajrai94805 жыл бұрын
Matching eye color and top.
@aribennett59277 жыл бұрын
When you say that you spent 2-3 months for the first five exams, could you be more specific? What we're the time frames of your days and how many days a week? How many exams did you pass before your first job?
@Actuaryelle7 жыл бұрын
I took university courses in addition to independent study, shich makes it hard to quantify exactly how long i studied. I had passed 6 exams before starting full time
@nchangbango78236 жыл бұрын
Well, a feild i study, that consist of studying human behavior, but takes me away from people. This is what i reffer to as MENTAL RISK...
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I don't understand your comment
@feyiliseli96405 жыл бұрын
really off topic, but that green make your eyes pop 🤩
@Actuaryelle5 жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤
@tyreseclement14463 жыл бұрын
Hey, I need help with an SOA question
@jess-ze1jj6 жыл бұрын
It’s 3:30am and I am currently studying/ stressing for my first ever actuarial exam (FM) that I have in just a little over a week. Any last minute advice? 😬
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
I always spent the week before the exam doing as many practice problems as possible. Also, out your formula sheet under your pillow the night before the exam, to absorb the information by osmosis 😂 Good luck!!!
@heyitssanti99086 жыл бұрын
EllelleActuary I’m actually dead from this comment. If anything make sure your notes are written with the most concentrated ink so it becomes a henna 😂 so not only will it sink in through osmosis, it will also become your tribal actuary tattoo 💀
@andrews129626 жыл бұрын
I’m Andrews , I have been watching your videos for quite sometime now on KZfaq and I find it motivating. I am an actuarial Science student and I am finding difficult to find a list of firms I could apply to for internship. And hey , I’m wondering if you could give me those learning materials that is if you are no more using them. Thanks a lot for you are an inspiration to me personally 😘😘
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
Have you gone to your university advisor and asked them where other actuarial students have historically gotten hired?
@rodrigocandido84636 жыл бұрын
I loved this video so much
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
Yay
@mitchellli19147 жыл бұрын
love your videos!
@Actuaryelle7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@zebra14415 жыл бұрын
I passed two exams I'm hoping to not have to take anymore honestly. I just want a decent paying job with it.
@Actuaryelle5 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the exams 👍
@benediktusnugrohoadiwiyoto70466 жыл бұрын
I'm planning to be an actuary. I will study in a college in actuarial science next month. So what's your advice for me? I mean, I'm about to start. Please.
@AlamoudKhaled5 жыл бұрын
How Actuarial Science is “high paid and less stress job” and you in the meanwhile can’t go out with your friends because of the exams? It’s really makes no sense. Looking for the answer..
@Actuaryelle5 жыл бұрын
Because the exams are temporary. Once you're done exams, you've got a great job with tons of free time
@linasg904 жыл бұрын
@@Actuaryelle quite late but aren't they supposed to be taking every 6 months?
@alksjdlakjdskfsalkjd44206 жыл бұрын
I sacrificed my hair
@zoe-mv6ji2 жыл бұрын
LOOOL THE INTRO IS ME
@ahaquarius986 жыл бұрын
Btw what is ur major? I am accountant college student and my dream is to become a math student in best public institute in my country, but i failed so i randomly and my parents give me advice to study accountancy. After failing, i never stop searching information about math especially actuarial science. So after lot of information i got and after get knowledge in Accountancy, it is okay i can’t be a student in math department in best institute, but i still can be an actuary after i learn financial accounting and learn about IFRS and PSAK(indonesian’s accounting standard) and now i have a dream i want to be a master student in actuarial in that institute and become an actuary and become person who make policy about financial reporting for pension and insurance. Do you think i can make it happen? I wish i can
@arshad8420 Жыл бұрын
Hey I’m currently doing b tech in company science and I’m not interested in cse and want to become an actuary how to become ? When I checked in the net they said there are 2 societies known as IAI Indian society and IFOA Uk society become a member in any one of those societies and start writing the exams is it true? In some sites they say do msc in actuarial science
@vishvabharathi2438 Жыл бұрын
In what 15 subjects are there in acturial syllabus
@kalimshaikh71126 жыл бұрын
How old were you when you passed all the actuarial exams?
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
25
@user-ew1zn3el7r4 жыл бұрын
love ur video. Pretty much say out the truth!
@Actuaryelle4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@rusty83114 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, but I do have some questions.. not sure if you’ll even see this since I’m 2 years late lol. It is my junior year of high school. I’ve always been good with grades, 95+ average, and I grew up in a private school-until 9th grade-that pushed a lot of work on me (I yet have a day in high school that was more difficult than my private school lol). So I have dealt with harsh workload before. I am a huge fan of math, it’s like a game to me, and I have big interests in business/finance/investment; which is why I thought actuary sounds good for me. Nevertheless, do you think these testings would be a lot higher in demand, that it would over-stress me? Tests in particular I may not want to study as much as you seemed to. Also, more importantly, are these exams you are referring to college exams or something different? If different, what are the purposes of these exams? Are they required? Just to go further with a degree? I currently plan to go to college for 4 years in actuary and business economics interests.
@Actuaryelle4 жыл бұрын
I wouldnt be able to comment on your stress levels. That's very personal to you. The way you describe yourself sounds a lot like me, if that's any indication that you'll enjoy being an actuary. The actuarial exams are separate from university and are done through an actuarial society. In north America that would be either the society of actuaries (SOA) or the casualty actuarial society (CAS)
@rusty83114 жыл бұрын
Actuary elle Gotcha, thanks for the fast response!
@Actuaryelle4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@tanweerfeenah61756 жыл бұрын
Hi, I've been planning to go for actuarial sciences since 2 years now and I've just finished my A-levels. I am someone who stresses a lot and watching this video, I'm kinda having second thoughts about this career choice. Plus, in my country, they employ only 20 actuaries per year. What do you advise me to do? Should I study Maths with finance? I'd really love to be an actuary though. Hope someone sees this comment and actually replies. Thanks.
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
If you've been planning to go into actuarial science for 2 years, then I'd say.. don't worry about what one girl in one video said. You know yourself better than anyone else, and if you think it's something you want to do.. do it.
@dlpaupu5745 жыл бұрын
How much maths and writing is involved in your studies and what would be your advice for someone who is thinking about becoming an actuary?
@Actuaryelle5 жыл бұрын
Lots
@dlpaupu5745 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@dlpaupu5745 жыл бұрын
Can you please suggest what should I major or minor in for my first year of uni to pursue actuarial career? Or anything else that you think would not be a bad choice to take it in? I would really appreciate your recommendations.
@hmenze996 жыл бұрын
Hi! I’m a high school junior who plans on pursuing an actuarial career and have some questions that I’d like to ask in a more conventional form of communication if that’s ok
@michellemarie11974 жыл бұрын
I wanna either be an actuary or a musician idk which one would be better 🤔🤔🤔
@Actuaryelle4 жыл бұрын
Both? Actuary by day, musician by night
@onieyredgerz46144 жыл бұрын
Musactuary
@cambriagerrits81663 жыл бұрын
So umm if I like going out 5/7 nights a week and I handle intense stress very poorly, should I NOT be an actuary??😬
@Actuaryelle3 жыл бұрын
I wouldnt have been able to go out 5 nights a weeks and pass actuarial exams, but that doesn't mean it's impossible.
@rajrai94805 жыл бұрын
Beauty with brain... You are so beautiful
@pohanchang28044 жыл бұрын
hii, I wondering whether four months full time studying is referring to the total studying time for all the last five exams or four months full-time studying for each of the five upper level exams.
@Actuaryelle4 жыл бұрын
Hi! 4 months per exam 😊 they recommend 100 hours of studying per hour of exam (400 hours for a 4 hour exam)
@sarojsah41735 жыл бұрын
Hello, do I need to be excellent in math to pass the papers ?
@omarreyesortiz56413 жыл бұрын
How many hours a week it needs to be dedicated to study for an exam and how many weeks before ?
@Actuaryelle3 жыл бұрын
They recommend 100 hours of studying per hour of exam (eg. 300 hours for a 3 hour exam) I didnt count my hours so I dont know if I hit that mark, but I would start studying 3-4 months before the exam
@justapersonhere92694 жыл бұрын
How many hours per day do you usually have to study for the exams? Like 5? More? Less?
@Actuaryelle4 жыл бұрын
Depends on a lot of things. If I had reading to do, I could do fewer hours in the day because I dont have great concentration. When i was doing practice problems i could study for more hours. I'd study more on the weekends than on weekdays, personally.
@aperson11814 жыл бұрын
Where do you work that allows to study for this?
@shadyshkadov10045 жыл бұрын
I'm 16, going into my first year of IB soon, and I'm thinking of studying to become an actuary. I love math and I believe I'm quiet good at it. What other skills are required to become an actuary?
@joshurlay5 жыл бұрын
Best of luck! I love math too.
@ibraheemfahadamnaifa69124 жыл бұрын
I recently took an personality test online and i think being an actuary suits me very well.
@Actuaryelle4 жыл бұрын
Do it
@jacksz51275 жыл бұрын
So I’m hearing that you studied a lot for all the tests. I never studied in high school or college, I just listened in class and took the tests. Now keep in mind, I am nowhere near a genius. I’m just smarter than the dumb people. Are you still going to take me that long and how many of them are there? I’ve taken and passed a certified reliability exam, which is based around statistics and probability.
@fatimedo59946 жыл бұрын
Good morning, I would like to have some informations. I had my high school diploma last year and I want to be an Actuary. For this, I was oriented towards a Bachelor in Mathmatics. I would like to know if with this Bachelor I could directly pass the tests or I must then do a specialized school in actuarial science, or if there is a minor in actuarial science. And if I have to go to a specialized school, could you recommend some schools to me? Thanks you.
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
Yep. Anyone can take actuarial exams
@BlessOli6 жыл бұрын
I feel you x100000
@mattew12bible65 жыл бұрын
I have a math degree and would to be an actuary is it a young man job
@josesteven52536 жыл бұрын
Do you think it’s possible to study for Actuary while having time to play soccer for college
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
Yep
@rockubabe6 жыл бұрын
Is it necessary to enrol in the actuarial science program in a university to be eligible to take the exams?
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
Nope. Anyone can take actuarial exams, they are independent of university 😀
@ayzeur40103 жыл бұрын
How much do you make ?
@alexclark53256 жыл бұрын
Can you set up a patreon so we could support you making more videos ?
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
You're sweet to offer, but setting up a patreon is not something I plan to do in the near future. The best way to support my content is by sharing it with friends and watching the videos to the end. If I get 4000 hours of watch time then I am able to monetize my videos 😀
@kalejohnson80155 жыл бұрын
If you go to collage for actuary would The exams be in college or do you have to take them separately
@Actuaryelle5 жыл бұрын
The exams are taken separately, but a degree in actuarial would help you prepare
@kalejohnson80155 жыл бұрын
EllelleActuary thanks
@EdrisJohn5 жыл бұрын
do you have to take physics, to be a actuarial scientist?
@Actuaryelle5 жыл бұрын
At my university it was a degree requirement to get my BSc, but it's not at all directly applicable to my actuarial work
@EdrisJohn5 жыл бұрын
So in every actuarial university, its a requirement to take physics in highschool???
@jcn268 Жыл бұрын
You need strong social skills to become an actuary actually.💀
@stevenlife24324 жыл бұрын
You study for exams 4 months non stop? That sounds like too much stress.
@Actuaryelle4 жыл бұрын
It's a lot of stress
@ayushrawat25144 жыл бұрын
How much hours does an actuary has to work
@Actuaryelle4 жыл бұрын
That would be very dependent on where you work, but I personally work 35 hours per week. 7 hours per day x 5 days per week.
@longshot-focusgroup94296 жыл бұрын
Hello, I am thinking whether I want to go CAS or SOA. They say lots of people went CAS and stop being a Fellow because too many exams they have to take. On the other hand, people say FSA is "easier", since you can achieve that title faster. What' your idea and thought on this? -A confused 4th year Actsci kid
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
It seems that you're motivated by fear, not any genuine desire to do either path. Maybe take a step back and try to figure out what you want from your career.
@longshot-focusgroup94296 жыл бұрын
Hello, Thanks for replying. I don't hate actuarial science. In fact, I like loss modeling and coding. I also had one internship in life and one reserve project in P&C. I found life is more interesting, P&C just has too much to consider at a time, and in most cases (my feeling on this), my answer for the reserve is very judgemental since you can calculate reserve using different methods. A lot of times I can't come up any reason why one is significantly better than the others. This makes me feel really insure when presenting results to others. Do you have any feeling like this? If yes, how do you cope with it?
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
I have a terrible time of making decisions. Sometimes the best thing to do is to make a choice and stick with it. You're in a situation where you have to choose between two good options. You can never know if the other option would have been better, because you cannot do both simultaneously. From your reply, it sounds like you're leaning towards life. My boyfriend loves his job in life. I love P&C. Neither of us have tried each other's field. There's no wrong choice, and you can always change your mind. You're not committing forever
@longshot-focusgroup94296 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your advice :)
@mohanparameswaran58246 жыл бұрын
wat should I ware to my next Actuarial interview?
@Actuaryelle6 жыл бұрын
Suit
@mohanparameswaran58246 жыл бұрын
EllelleActuary the only pants that fit me r from Walmart and they don't have it anymore
@jacksz51275 жыл бұрын
Is it still going to take me that long for each test?
@Actuaryelle5 жыл бұрын
You can study less than me, but you will still need to study more than you did for school
@samkelomabena70644 жыл бұрын
any social media details where we can talk to you personally.
@tebellomokgomole7723 жыл бұрын
I am sacrificing my body
@Actuaryelle3 жыл бұрын
Are you ok?
@tebellomokgomole7723 жыл бұрын
@@Actuaryelle I am, I just don't have proper study environment in my room since campus is closed because of lockdown. I used to study at campus
@Peace.ee886 жыл бұрын
That really sucks.
@tamiratv58174 жыл бұрын
Could, I build a career in Actuary with a Business Degree.
@Actuaryelle4 жыл бұрын
Yes. You would need to pass a series of exams separate from your university degree to become an actuary
@tamiratv58174 жыл бұрын
Actuary elle thanks for informing me!
@williamahn70933 жыл бұрын
Why don't you be an actress instead? You are very good looking. Basically, studying is not the only issue but money to sustain yourself for the preparation is a serious issue that needs to overcome. You are very lucky that a company paid for your exams. These days they don't because they don't want to get ripped off by employees.