👎🏻𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦? 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐎𝐤𝐚𝐲
It’s easy to get caught up in the comparison game, especially when you see people clearing 2-3 exams in one go on social media. But here’s the truth: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 -it’s a personal journey. Everyone’s path is unique, and it’s important to focus on your progress, not someone else’s.
I remember failing my first actuarial exam—CM1—by just one mark. It was disheartening at the time, but it taught me a valuable lesson. That one mark made me realize how important every bit of effort and focus is. It pushed me to revisit my study methods, dive deeper into the concepts, and refine my approach to learning. That failure turned into a pivotal moment in my journey. And I feel everyone SHOULD fail atleast one time.
Failing an actuarial exam is part of the career. It doesn’t define your abilities or your future success. In fact, most actuaries have experienced failure at some point along the way, and it only made them stronger. The earlier you face setbacks, the better you can bounce back with resilience and a renewed focus.
In the long term, no one is going to ask whether you cleared all your exams on the first try. What matters is your perseverance, your ability to learn from failure, and how you apply that experience to improve.
So, if you’ve faced a setback, remember—it’s just a stepping stone on your path to becoming a stronger actuary. Keep pushing forward!
Let me know if you have anything to add to this 😄👇🏻
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Actuarial Intern at KPAC, Preparing for CS1
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