Studying for actuarial exams requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and time. However, that doesn't always mean that you'll pass your exam. This presentation from ProSocial Learning (www.prosociallearning.com) distills lessons learned from an experienced actuarial exam test taker that can be applied to each multiple choice actuarial exam to increase your chances of passing. Find out more information by visiting www.prosociallearning.com/actuarialjourney.

1. 10 Steps to improve your
chances of passing your next
multiple-choice actuarial exam

2. Getting to know ProSocial Learning
• Help students on their Actuarial Journey
• Give insight into actuarial profession and exams
• Share lessons learned from an experienced
exam taker
• Provide step-by-step guide to approaching all
your actuarial multiple-choice exams
Goal: Help actuaries achieve their career goals faster
by sharing information

3. Structuring your exam preparation for success
Effective planning through scheduling and tracking
Deliberate approach to answering questions
Varied perspectives to enhance your understanding
Successful strategies as test day approaches

4. Effective planning through scheduling and tracking
1. Set a schedule that works for
2. Study when it’s study time and
YOU and stick to it
party when it’s party time
Creating a Personalized
Exam Study Roadmap
3. Be honest about when you’re
Extra: Course correct as needed,
studying (and when you’re not)
but don’t make it a habit
Benefits of a Personalized Exam
Study Roadmap
See the full
path to
success
Plan ahead to
proactively
identify and
avoid conflicts
Be aware of
when you’re
behind (or
ahead!)
Improve your
ability to
achieve your
goals

5. Deliberate approach to answering questions
Focus on your strengths:
How to improve your chances of getting questions right
4. Hone your skills through
problem sets
No credit for
partial
answers
Fewer
surprises
during exam
5. Choose which questions you’ll
get wrong and skip them
entirely
More time for
questions
you’ll get right
Increased
confidence
during exam

6. Varied perspectives to enhance your understanding
6. Get different
perspectives if you
get stuck
Make the most
of your exam
resources and
network
7. Learn by teaching:
Peer Instruction
Benefit from
multiple points
of view
Confirm your
understanding
of material
Learn from
others’
challenges and
successes
Highlight
strengths and
potential gaps

7. Successful strategies as test day approaches
8. Aim to
pass the
exam a week
before you
take it
9. Keep your
resolve
10. Push
yourself now
– study time
does not
carry over if
you need to
retake an
exam
Bonus!
Celebrate
your
victories, no
matter how
small

8. How can I help you on your actuarial journey?
Email
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questions@prosociallearning.com
Online
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www.prosociallearning.com/myquestions
How-to Video
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www.prosociallearning.com/actuarialjourney
Break down studying for multiple choice actuarial exams into concrete actions focused on specific
results (e.g. how to choose which areas to focus on while studying)
Access exclusive tools to help you on your actuarial journey
Interviews
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www.prosociallearning.com/interviews
Learn from actuaries from all over the USA as they share their insights and lessons learned
during their actuarial journeys
Explore the various paths to becoming a successful actuary
Live Webinars
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www.prosociallearning.com/webinars
Find out when we will hold the next webinar on this topic and other important topics for your
actuarial journey
Interactive presentation with live Q&A