Which Field to pursue. ??

[badrobot14]

One thing I'd like to mention about acturial sciences... I know a few friends who left it... coz it's hard and the thing is its boring kind of maths... much of maths in it is statistics.. different kind of distributions etc.... I find that branch of maths boring... Not trying to discourage you ppl but if someone is thinking of acturials they should have a firm resolve and good concenteration levels.....
I think b4 choosing carrers you should try and meet professionals in the field.. maybe ask them what did they have to study and how is their work.. tell them your interests. Maybe they'll guide you better.

 

[Lostsoul]

Yess you're right. Many people do drop out before they are successful. Well, I have met a couple of counsellors and in my country there were only 4 actuarists and one of them died, InshA I'll be 5th one

 

[SalmanPakRocks]

I'm also think about Acturial sciences or going for CA.
My combination for A levels is the following: Maths, Accounting, Economics and Physics.

 

[Lostsoul]

I'm also think about Acturial sciences or going for CA.
My combination for A levels is the following: Maths, Accounting, Economics and Physics.

Cool. Mine is almost the same, its EBA (Eco,B/s and Acc) and Maths

 

[SalmanPakRocks]

Cool. Mine is almost the same, its EBA (Eco,B/s and Acc) and Maths

As for Maths, I would suggest you to go for S1 in AS and S2 in A2.

 

[Lostsoul]

As for Maths, I would suggest you to go for S1 in AS and S2 in A2.

Thankyou for the suggestion. It'll help me concentrate quite well

 

[SalmanPakRocks]

Thankyou for the suggestion. It'll help me concentrate quite well

You're welcome.

 

[SalmanPakRocks]

Thankyou for the suggestion. It'll help me concentrate quite well

One more thing I would like to ask, can you tell me the names of top institutions/Universities that offer Acturial Sciences course?

 

[Lostsoul]

One more thing I would like to ask, can you tell me the names of top institutions/Universities that offer Acturial Sciences course?

I would like to quote you to www.actuary.com/actuarial-science-schools/

 

[SalmanPakRocks]

I would like to quote you to www.actuary.com/actuarial-science-schools/

Thank you. It was a great help.

 

[Lostsoul]

Thank you. It was a great help.

My pleasure. Glad it helped

 

[hassan100]

Well , i have opted for Physics, Chemistry , Maths and Computing for A levels . What field should be suitable for me?

 

[hassan100]

Which s

Thank you. It was a great help.

Which subjects should i take in A levels for actuarian sciences?

 

[SalmanPakRocks]

You should take Accounting, Economics and Maths.

 

[AlphaCentauri]

Which s
Which subjects should i take in A levels for actuarian sciences?

Maths, Further Maths and one of your sciences, either Physics or Chemistry, would do, especially if you are planning to apply to the UK, since most prestigious universities there consider Accounting as a 'soft' A Level.
In their opinion, Accounting doesn't show high thinking skills. Well, probably, that's true since what we mostly do in there is to follow methodical application.

But Economics would be a personal +. Not required for entry, but it would save you much effort in the first year.

 

[hassan100]

I am confused about petroleum engineering and actuary. Actually i donot have economics and accounts in my O lels and add maths... So do you think should i opt for further maths in A-levels?

 

[Lostsoul]

See what you're best at. Ask your parents and teachers for guidance. Take care, be wise because this is your long term decision!

 

[Lostsoul]

People I have a doubt, what if you go for FIA (Foundation in Accounting) to go for ACCA then you go to become an actuary, is it a waste of time? Is it worth? You go for it without your A' Levels.. Please give suggestions

 

[AlphaCentauri]

People I have a doubt, what if you go for FIA (Foundation in Accounting) to go for ACCA then you go to become an actuary, is it a waste of time? Is it worth? You go for it without your A' Levels.. Please give suggestions

ACA is better than ACCA if you're good at Accounting, ACCA is saturated and the way it is going, seems like anybody can do it.
I think you have 10 years to complete the full ACCA program, yeah?
You can take up ACCA as an addition to your A Levels and graduation. That's a safer option. Compared to the ACCA program, a university degree offers versatility, so if you want to switch fields later on, it'd be easier.

 

[Lostsoul]

Oww okay thanks