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Terence
February 6th 2007, 12:29 AM
Hello,
Are there any actuaries over here in this forum who have an associate-ship with the SOA/CAS/IOA but have not graduated with a mathematical background?.Does it matter if you can pass 4 exams but have low math marks in your undergrad, without graduating from a top-tier uni.( I am completely aware of the math actuaries use!!)
I've got slightly above average math grades in school,however my undergrad marks are seriously low(35%).I know my chances are quite slim,but can anyone tell me how slim are they?Employers look out only for people with good grades in math throughout or is there more weightage on no. of exams passed? Because of this i was thinking of a way of proving that I am good at math,would a GRE help?
Right now I'm doing a degree course in banking & insurance.I have subjects such as quantitative methods 1&2(topics like regression analysis,stat applications in finance and investment,probability,calculus1,2 &3 and its applications in finance),economics(macro & micro),cost a/c in banking and insurance,auditing,financial reporting & analysis...etc
So is it possible to get an entry level..:Sad: ?

07Grad
February 6th 2007, 08:46 AM
Have you taken an exam? I'd suggest you do one and see for yourself how difficult the exam is.

Terence
February 6th 2007, 09:59 AM
Not yet.The only time I can take it is at the end of my second year.I'm currently self studying through Bsc. math & stat alongwith my college studies so at least I know what to expect.

Terence
February 6th 2007, 10:00 AM
Not yet.The only time I can take it is at the end of my second year(planning in May 08).I'm currently self studying through Bsc. math & stats alongwith my college studies so at least I know what to expect.

Terence
February 11th 2007, 03:12 AM
How's the study guide for SOA/CAS exam-P by G.V Ramanathan ?

Terence
February 11th 2007, 09:42 AM
Where can i find past exam papers? .Are the practice problems tough enough here on this site.?

ctperng
February 11th 2007, 11:15 AM
Where can i find past exam papers? .Are the practice problems tough enough here on this site.?

See the bottom of

http://www.soa.org/ccm/content/exams-education-jobs/candidate-and-exam-information/spring-exam-session/spring-2007-catalog/examinations/spring-2007-basic-education-catalog-examp.en?g11n.enc=UTF-8

and for other exams including old Exam 1,

http://www.soa.org/STATIC/examinations.html

The practice questions here are about right.

ctperng

makros5
February 8th 2008, 10:51 AM
I checked GVR's manual long back(3to 4 years), but I like Dr. O's better.(ASM)


How's the study guide for SOA/CAS exam-P by G.V Ramanathan ?