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There are two main organizations through which you can receive your actuarial certification, CAS and SOA. CAS is Property & Casualty oriented organization: In determining how to pass exams, it is often a good idea to seek advice as to what methods are used by other people. Wanting to do well, I sought advice from several of the actuaries here at CIGNA and consolidated them into one foolproof plan. Therefore, if you adhere to the following guidelines, all of which I have gathered from other CIGNA actuaries, I guarantee that you will pass your exams.* It begins with your studying. Whenever you go to the library, bring every study material even remotely related to your exam. This way you might absorb some knowledge that radiates from your bag while you are studying other material. The night before the exam, have the same meal that you have had before every prior exam, preferably spaghetti. Then, it is a good idea to call your mother the night before, no matter how late you have been studying, so that she can wake you up. In the morning drink an a.m. ale, preferably a 40.(1) For clothes, wear the same ones that you have worn for every exam. Put on your lucky boxers. Don't wear underwear. Also, wear a T-shirt with the most profane saying on it possible. Make an extravagant power point presentation inviting other members of the AEDP to some sort of social function. Go heavy on the animation and sound effects. Do not car pool to the exam, and put your bike in the car so that you can ride it if your car breaks down. On the way to the exam, listen to the same songs that you have listened to for every previous exam. Phil Collins, and Hair of the Dog by Nazareth are your best bets. Like studying, bring every material possible to the exam, so that by the mere fact that your study materials are close, you may get an answer. You should also not bring any study materials. Once you are at the exam change out of your shoes and put on some slippers. Bring stuffed animals and set them on the table, but be sure to keep them in your bag. Also, do not take your exams in Hartford. Before the exam, relax by reading a magazine, listen to music and do not talk to anyone before the exam. Engaging in casual conversation with the other exam-goers before the exam may also be helpful. While taking the exam, start at the beginning and work straight through, and start at the end and work backwards. Use the same pencil and eraser that you have used for every exam, bring 10 pencils sharpened to a point. Start with one pencil, and if you stop getting answers on the test, bring in a relief pencil. When the proctor calls time, try to fill in some more bubbles even though they told you not to. If you get caught, act like you were just kidding. They will appreciate the humor.(#!%&) When the exam is over, discuss each and every question until you have discovered your every mistake, while not talking about the exam with anyone. Now that the exam is over you just have to wait for your results. When the results come out, call as quickly as possible on the phone, and only check on the Internet. You should also wait until the results are mailed to you, and then not look at the scores, but at the list of passed exams, and see if there are new ones there. You should also just try to sign up for the exam for the next sitting. If they don't let you, then you know you passed. Also, if you should happen to fail an exam when you have done any of these things, you must do everything completely different next time. * Not an actual guarantee (1) I wouldn't do this. (#!%&) This either. |
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