A Comprehensive Guide to the CAS Actuarial Exams

Whether you’re an actuarial analyst studying for your FCAS-level exams or a college student interested in becoming a CAS actuary, this is your guide to everything you need to know about the series of exams and requirements to earn your FCAS. If you’re considering a career as an actuary in the property and casualty insurance […]

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CAS Exam MAS 2 Past Exams

Exam MAS 2 – Past CAS Exams You can download the PDFs of the past exams for MAS II from the CAS website with the links below. Make sure to download these. The solution key is at the end of each exam. Below are links to the past CAS exams for 2018-2019: Source: CAS Past […]

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CAS Exam MAS 1 Past Exams

Exam MAS 1 – Past CAS Exams You can download the PDFs of the past exams from the CAS website with the links below. Make sure to download these. The solution key is at the end of each exam. Below are links to the past CAS exams for 2018-2019: Source: CAS Past Exams and Pass […]

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CAS Exam 5 Past Exams

Exam 5 – Past CAS Exams You can download the PDFs of the examiner’s reports for the past exams from the CAS website with the links below. Make sure to download these. The comments in the examiner’s reports are helpful to let you know: Below are links to the Examiners’ Reports for the 2013-2019 exams: […]

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An Effective Exam-Taking Strategy to Pass the Actuarial Exams

Even the most well-prepared can fail an actuarial exam due to poor exam-taking skills. Having a good exam-taking strategy will help you to get through the exam and maximize your points on the exam problems you answer. […]

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Announcement: Rising Fellow and Casual Fellow Have Merged!

After many years working together as separate businesses, Rising Fellow (“RF”) and Casual Fellow (“CF”) have officially merged! […]

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History of Rising Fellow

A brief history of how Rising Fellow became the #1 resource for CAS Exam prep. […]

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CAS Exam 6 Pass Rates

Average pass rates for Exam 6, US and CN. […]

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How to Memorize Flashcards More Efficiently

How to better memorize flashcards so that you don’t waste time and study smarter. […]

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CAS Exam 6 (US) Past Exams

List of the Past CAS problems by paper for Exam 6U. […]

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CAS Computer-Based Testing Resources

CAS Pearson Vue information, demo exams, CBT sample spreadsheet, and other helpful links to help you prepare for the CBT testing environment. […]

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CAS Exam 9 Past Exams

List of the 2011-2019 Past CAS problems by paper for Exam 9. […]

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CAS Exam 8 Past Exams

List of the 2011-2019 Past CAS problems by paper for Exam 8. […]

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CAS Exam Results – 2023

See when exam grades are released and how to get your results. […]

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2023 CAS Exam Changes

What you need to know about changes to the CAS exams for 2023. […]

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CAS Exam 6 (US) Syllabus

Exam 6 (US) tests Regulation and Financial Reporting in the United States. […]

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Syllabus Reading List – Exam 7

PDF reading list of the syllabus papers for Exam 7. […]

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CAS Exam Schedule 2023

Exam testing windows and registration deadlines. […]

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Solving a System of Linear Equations in Excel

If you have a system of linear equations, you can quickly solve it with Linear Algebra using the Matrix formulas in Excel. This works in the Pearson Vue environment as well. […]

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Creating a Study Strategy that Works

Build a study schedule that will keep you on track and best prepare you for the exam. […]

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How To Get the Most Out of Practice Exams

To give yourself the best chance of seeing your number on the pass list in a couple months, you need to get the most out of the practice exams you take. Below are some of the key benefits of practice exams that our founders focused on as they went through the exams. […]

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CAS Exam 7 Past Exams

List of the 2011-2019 Past CAS problems by paper for Exam 7. […]

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Getting Real Studying Done the First Month

How to get a strong start studying for your next exam so that you avoid procrastinating. […]

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