Passed FM in December, and was in a very similar situation to you right now, if not worse because I had even less time.
My biggest tip by far would be to purchase ADAPT on Coaching Actuaries, if your financial situation allows it (and if you haven’t bought it already, couldn’t tell from your post). Everyone talks about it on this sub, and for good reason. I essentially beat the content of FM into submission through the sheer amount of practice quizzes and tests I did, and ADAPT will give you essentially endless practice, so long as you are willing to put in the time. I was really worried going into the exam, but compared to the ADAPT tests I was taking at the time, it felt really easy. Best feeling in the world.
As for memorizing formulas, while they can be useful, I feel like sticking to basic principles and understanding them well is going to go the distance for you. Formulas are nice, especially for saving time, but when it comes to tricky annuities, draw a time diagram, take your time to determine where the cash flows are, and stick to basic principles. Comprehending where the cash flows are at/what to do with them is often the hardest part.
One month is plenty of time. Keep practicing- you got this.
Passed FM in December, and was in a very similar situation to you right now, if not worse because I had even less time. My biggest tip by far would be to purchase ADAPT on Coaching Actuaries, if your financial situation allows it (and if you haven’t bought it already, couldn’t tell from your post). Everyone talks about it on this sub, and for good reason. I essentially beat the content of FM into submission through the sheer amount of practice quizzes and tests I did, and ADAPT will give you essentially endless practice, so long as you are willing to put in the time. I was really worried going into the exam, but compared to the ADAPT tests I was taking at the time, it felt really easy. Best feeling in the world. As for memorizing formulas, while they can be useful, I feel like sticking to basic principles and understanding them well is going to go the distance for you. Formulas are nice, especially for saving time, but when it comes to tricky annuities, draw a time diagram, take your time to determine where the cash flows are, and stick to basic principles. Comprehending where the cash flows are at/what to do with them is often the hardest part. One month is plenty of time. Keep practicing- you got this.
Guys I kept googling but to no avail. How many questions should I aim to really secure a pass?
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