ranking all of the ACTUARIAL EXAMS with Jeff Yang (FSA), Actuary & Entrepreneur

In this video, I interview Jeff Yang, a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, to rank all of the SOA actuarial exams based on difficulty, interestingness of content, and study time required. Watch this video to hear more about the intricacies and imperfections of the SOA exam process, and for an in-depth conversation about finding purpose and motivation while taking actuarial exams. You will also hear responses to frequently asked questions by students and some really good advice for aspiring actuaries! Big thank you to Jeff for his transparent responses, his helpful tips, and for sharing his unpopular opinions about the actuarial exams process!
Some questions that are answered in this video include:
-"Is studying for actuarial exams worth it?"
-"How much should you study?"
-"Would you do the exams again?"
~ Timestamps ~
[Intro]
00:45 - What type of insurance did Jeff work in as an actuary?
01:23 - Jeff gives an actuarial salary tip!
01:56 - How did Jeff become an entrepreneur and what type of business does he run?
03:34 - How long did it take Jeff to become an FSA, from start to finish?
04:12 - Which exams did Jeff take during college?
04:42 - Has Jeff ever failed any of the actuarial exams? Why?
06:45 - How long did it take Jeff to study for each exam?
07:33 - Was it easier for Jeff to study for actuarial exams as a student or as a full-time actuary?
[Exam Rankings]
08:43
[Exam tips]
21:36 - How did Jeff find the motivation to keep going after failing an exam?
23:12 - Jeff's take on working in consulting vs. insurance as an actuary
24:27 - why FSA exams are especially difficult
24:57 - Is it worth it to become an actuary? Would Jeff take the exams again?
27:26 - What other majors or career paths does Jeff recommend?
28:22 - Why you should become an actuary instead of a data scientist
29:01 - Why you should become a data scientist instead of an actuary
29:28 - Jeff's exam studying tips
[Outro]
31:42 - Jeff's exam studying resource
Don't forget to like and subscribe :)
~ Resources Mentioned in Video ~
Jeff's exam prep website: www.theactuarialnexus.com/
Jeff's CZcams channel: / @jxyang44
Jeff's LinkedIn: / jeff-yang-fsa-maaa
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~ Connect with Me! ~
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[@jxyang44]

Thank you for having me Bella!

[@M1cr0Man1a]

Wish this interview was out when I was in school. Still very helpful even though I’ve been working as an actuary for 2 years already

[@Brilliant_Mysterious]

Good interview, Jeff!

[@harshitkhare6365]

This year I'll start my acturial journey !!! I'm so thankful to people like you who are actually helping and guiding us.❤

[@Bella-the-Actuary]

I’m so excited for you! I hope you have a great start to your actuarial journey 😁 I’m so happy my content is helping you :)

[@harshitkhare6365]

@@Bella-the-Actuary ma'am can I ask you a quick question?

[@omarsyed6273]

Is SRM still an ASA exam?

[@Bella-the-Actuary]

Yes! See the ASA requirements here: www.soa.org/education/exam-req/edu-asa-req/

[@Wadud_2.0]

Subscribe number 645❤🎉

[@Bella-the-Actuary]

Yay!! 🥳🥳🥳