Actuarial Exam Tactics - Learn More, Study Less - FSA/FCAS Pass Practice Study Plan

Sep 27, 2026

Actuarial Exam Tactics: Learn More, Study Less presents proven tactics for achieving success on FSA actuarial exams while also reducing the time required to reach that success. Written by two credentialed actuaries, it focuses on maximizing passing probability through effective study methods, then improving efficiency to learn the material at an acceptable level with fewer hours. The book emphasizes disciplined implementation over time, supported by structured review sessions, practical guidance, and chapter “Cheat Sheet” takeaways.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages25

Reading Time1 h 3 min

AccessFree to download

Foreword

Chapter 1—Introduction

Chapter 2—Overview

Part I—Effectiveness: How to Pass the Exams

Chapter 3—Focus on Fundamental Concepts

Chapter 4—Productive Review Sessions

Part II—Efficiency: How to Study in Less Time

Chapter 5—Restructuring Your Study Sessions

Chapter 6—Train Your Capacity for Efficiency

Part III—Putting It into Practice: Sample Schedule

Chapter 7—Conclusion

Additional Content

Notes

Learn More, Study Less By Mike Jennings, ASA, CERA & Roy Ju, FSA, CERA FSA/FCAS PASS PRACTICE STUDY PLAN Proven tactics for achieving exam success from the youngest FSA ever. Table of Contents Foreword ...................................................................................................................... vii Acknowledgments ....................................................................................................... ix Chapter 1—Introduction ................................................................................. 1 Chapter 2—Overview........................................................................................ 7 Part I—Effectiveness: How to Pass the Exams ..................................................... 9 Chapter 3—Focus on Fundamental Concepts........................................... 13 Chapter 4—Productive Review Sessions ..................................................... 29 Part II—Efficiency: How to Study in Less Time ............................................... 39 Chapter 5—Restructuring Your Study Sessions ........................................ 41 Chapter 6—Train Your Capacity for Efficiency........................................ 47 Part III—Putting It into Practice: Sample Schedule ......................................... 57 Chapter 7—Conclusion .................................................................................. 61 Additional Content.................................................................................................... 65 Notes ............................................................................................................................. 67 Foreword Actuarial exam candidates have an abundance of choices in test-prep manuals that summarize what to study for a particular exam, while providing ample sources for extra practice problems. However, there remains scant literature on the specifics of how to study for actuarial exams in general. This new book by two recently credentialed actuaries of the Society of Actuaries (SOA) (one an FSA, and the other an ASA) provides a detailed overview on both how to maximize one’s probability of passing an actuarial exam and how to significantly reduce the prep time required to achieve success. Roy Ju and Mike Jennings are two of the best students I have had the privilege of teaching during my 8+ years at Drake University. You may have heard of Roy before, as he was recently recognized by the SOA asthe youngest Fellow in their history, achieving the FSA designation atthe tender age of 20. Michael’s perspective, though, is equally valuable, since he mastered Roy’s study methods during their time together at Drake, and made quick adjustments to become ASA (& CERA) within a year of receiving his undergraduate degree. Roy and Mike believe that the optimal pathway to passing actuarial exams is to learn successful study methods and to faithfully implement them over time. This text is meant to teach the aspiring actuarial exam candidate about these methods so that the reader will not have to struggle for several exams (or years) before achieving their goals. In the authors’ words: “As students begin the actuarial exam process, they are cast into uncharted territory with no tools to help them navigate…one vii viii Actuarial Exam Tactics: Learn More, Study Less can go through the entire exam process fumbling to reinvent the wheel regarding which study methods work best.” The primary benefit of this text is to teach students the right way to process the large amount of both quantitative and conceptual information that ultimately appears on actuarial exams. Actuarial Exam Tactics: Learn More, Study Less is organized into three compact sections. Part I focuses on effectiveness, or how to learn the material well enough to pass, while keying in on fundamental concepts and mandatory review sessions. Part II emphasizes efficiency, or how to learn the

FAQs

What core problem does the book address for actuarial exam candidates?

It addresses the lack of detailed guidance on how to study for actuarial exams in general, aiming to maximize the chance of passing while significantly reducing prep time.

How does the book structure the path to exam success?

It organizes guidance into three sections: effectiveness for learning to pass, efficiency for studying in fewer hours, and disciplined practice to keep the study schedule on track.

What learning support does each chapter provide at the end?

Each chapter includes a “Cheat Sheet” summary of chapter highlights and a concise summary of the key takeaway.

Sep 27, 2026

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