Learn the techniques that Roy used to finish the exams at the age of 20, becoming the world’s youngest actuary.

These strategies aren’t just developed through experience, but have scientific support.

Unconventional advice on how to reduce study time from the “100 study hours per exam hour” guideline while still learning the material.

True to its theme of efficiency, this book gets right to the point. We know you have to get back to studying, so we made this book easy to read and implement.

Read reviews below from Professors and actuaries who know what it takes to pass the exams.

There are plenty of resources telling you what to study, but this is the first book that teaches students how to study effectively.

Reviews

Toby White, FSA, Ph.D.

Curriculum Chair for SOA Exam MFE, Associate Professor of Finance & Actuarial Science

“Too many students will attempt to ‘reinvent the wheel,’ and ultimately flounder about aimlessly before discovering (if ever) a study system that produces results. The owner of this book can skip this highly inefficient process and learn right away from Ju and Jennings what actually works.”

Fatimata Dianda

Actuarial Student

“This book is a must read and a time-saver. I can’t wait to get the hard copy of this book. I read it twice already! I would certainly put this book in the “Reference Book” category — something that you would take out on occasion to answer a query about how to study effectively and efficiently for actuarial exams. I wish I had this book when I started my actuarial journey. Passing exams would have been much easier. Mike Jennings and Roy Ju, I don’t know who you are, but I want you to know that I admire and respect your generosity. I can guarantee success to anyone who is willing to try these methods of learning.”

Susan Watson, FSA, MS

Associate Professor of Actuarial Science, Drake University

“I highly recommend this book, not just for actuarial exam students, but for anyone who wants to understand and internalize new information…”

“One of the reasons many people cite for not completing actuarial exams is the work-life balance. It simply takes too much of a toll on personal and family life to study for the exams. Anyone in this situation, at a plateau or contemplating stopping the actuarial exams, should read this book and consider making adjustments to their study process. For those at the beginning of the exam journey, this is a must read!”

Zilong Zhao

Actuarial Senior Analyst, Cigna

“This is a fantastic read I would recommend to all students taking professional exams (not just actuarial exams). Mike and Roy have done a fantastic job highlighting the importance of learning how to learn, and outlining the proven methods of effective and efficient learning!”

Nemo Ashong

Chief Pioneer & Sherpa, ActuarialJourney.com

“Living proof that you can pass your exams in less time and get better results by studying smarter not harder…

This is truly a book I wish I had earlier in my generation and I feel it will usher in a new frontier of actuarial professionals going forward.”

Kang Quan Heng

Actuarial Analyst, Transamerica

“This book is a must have cookbook for every actuarial candidate. Using the recipe and applying the techniques suggested in the book, I can definitely see the improvement in my studies, in terms of speed and knowledge retainability.

The usage of scientifically proven methods, such as Feynman technique, spacing effect, etc. in studies is not something one can find easily in the school textbooks. This less than 50-page cookbook is one of best investments I have made, which I expect to pay ‘dividends’ when I take my next exam in the near future.”