Most people get started before their first actuarial job, get a “student” position two to four exams in, and then finish up on the job. I had a math degree and

Most people get started before their first actuarial job, get a “student” position two to four exams in, and then finish up on the job. I had a math degree and three exams coming out of college and it took me about five years to finish the whole exam sequence. Self study is a viable option, but it helps to have the math and business background.