March 2008 FAC

[Houdini]

The SOA site says "Candidates will receive registration materials for the next available FAC after they have successfully completed all requirements for Fellowship. " Does that mean Exam DP passers who've passed all their requirements are going to get something in the mail? We don't need to do anything in the meantime, or are we supposed to somehow verify we have what we need?

Seems a little weird. I don't want to just wait around and then find out the March FAC is filled...

[MSikaras]

The SOA will be contacting all FAC eligible candidates, via email, with FAC registration information. Now that results have been posted, we will be updating transcripts and reviewing candidate records to identify those candidates who qualified on the basis of passing an examination from this past session. We anticipate that registration information will be distributed by the end of next week. If you have not received your package by January 25, feel free to contact me directly at msikaras@soa.org or via the FAC email box of fac@soa.org

Martha Sikaras

[Houdini]

It's always good info when you've responded to a thread. Thanks Martha! :tup:

[Ellie88]

The SOA will be contacting all FAC eligible candidates, via email, with FAC registration information. Now that results have been posted, we will be updating transcripts and reviewing candidate records to identify those candidates who qualified on the basis of passing an examination from this past session. We anticipate that registration information will be distributed by the end of next week. If you have not received your package by January 25, feel free to contact me directly at msikaras@soa.org or via the FAC email box of fac@soa.org

Martha Sikaras

Martha, There are also persons like myself who completed with the FSA modules as we did not have to do DMAC. My transcript was updated early January with the last module and no FAC invite yet. I feel I am being overlooked.

[qwyjiboChu]

Woo can't wait to meet some of you guys. See everyone in Atlanta!

[flyingdragon]

Is oral presentation required in this FAC? Does anybody knows?

[qwyjiboChu]

I'm going to guess that yes it is required. It's a little weird since I took the Course 7 communication requirement, but it doesn't really matter; I figure a lot of us actuaries could really use more practice at communication skills.

[flyingdragon]

I'm going to guess that yes it is required. It's a little weird since I took the Course 7 communication requirement, but it doesn't really matter; I figure a lot of us actuaries could really use more practice at communication skills.


Thank you.

Another question,

I've passed course 1-7, DP and CSP.

Is it necessary for me to do the DMAC?

[bdschobel]

Is oral presentation required in this FAC? Does anybody knows?Yes.

Bruce

[qwyjiboChu]

Thank you.

Another question,

I've passed course 1-7, DP and CSP.

Is it necessary for me to do the DMAC?

I believe you get the DMAC in conversion credit from Course 7. I think you are done.

[flyingdragon]

Thank you very much!

[MSikaras]

Martha, There are also persons like myself who completed with the FSA modules as we did not have to do DMAC. My transcript was updated early January with the last module and no FAC invite yet. I feel I am being overlooked.

For Ellie88, last week, we sent FAC registration information to several candidates in your situation. If you were not included in this distribution, please contact me directly at msikaras@soa.org.

Martha Sikaras

[Ellie88]

Thanks for you response Martha. I was not in that group so I will e-mail.

[logarithm]

How many spots are there for the March 2008 FAC? How many people qualified as a result of the Fall exam results?

[bdschobel]

1. About 100, maybe a little more (less than usual).

2. We don't know. Those runs haven't been done yet. But don't forget that most November exam passers still need DMAC. It's close to impossible for them to make the March FAC. It's conceivable -- but we're not making any promises here!!! __ that we'll need another FAC between March and July. We'll see where we stand after March. No one wants hundreds of potential FSAs to have to wait 4 months unnecessarily.

Bruce

[eL Captain]

Hi Bruce,

I received my notification (via my transcript) that I have now passed my final FSA module. With that, I'm now eligible for the FAC [I already have credit for course 7.]

Any idea when I can expect my FAC invite?

[bdschobel]

Just a matter of days. The staff have to run names through the database to see who has everything else already.

Bruce

[ajstudies]

It seems to me that since the February "old style" FAC was offered for PD finishers, that there wouldn't be very many at all qualifying for the March FAC, since DMAC has only begun to be graded. Sure, there will be those few who qualified for an earlier FAC but didn't make it, and those for whom DP was the last requirement. Just doesn't seem like that would be 100 people, but who knows?

Of course that may just be wishful thinking that if my transcript is updated the day my 7 weeks are up after submitting my last module exercise, and if I am able to complete DMAC within 10 or so days of that, and if my project were graded VERY quickly, that maybe, just maybe, I could get into the March FAC instead of waiting until July.

I had really hoped for May. May is such a nicer time to travel than July...

[bdschobel]

Lots of people already have credit for DMAC. And there will be two February FACs.

Bruce

[qwyjiboChu]

Yeah ajstudies I'm one of those lucky people who already has DMAC credit. I'm trying to be patient waiting for that FAC information to arrive, but I'm getting so antsy thinking about it being the last thing I have left! Oh well, patience is a virtue I suppose.

[carzymathematician]

2. We don't know. Those runs haven't been done yet. But don't forget that most November exam passers still need DMAC. It's close to impossible for them to make the March FAC. It's conceivable -- but we're not making any promises here!!! __ that we'll need another FAC between March and July. We'll see where we stand after March. No one wants hundreds of potential FSAs to have to wait 4 months unnecessarily.

Bruce

It's really good to hear that another FAC session may be added between March and July - thanks Bruce!

[Ellie88]

Still no FAC invite from SOA?

Anybody got an invite this week?

[qwyjiboChu]

I got my invite sometime around 6PM Eastern time in my e-mail and promptly filled it out and faxed it back in

[Ellie88]

Congrats qwyjiboChu.

I got mine also, just minutes after my post.

[Houdini]

How many spots are there for the March 2008 FAC? How many people qualified as a result of the Fall exam results?
1. About 100, maybe a little more (less than usual).

Any chance these are going to fill up? I'm away from my work email account for a week and am wondering if I should make an emergency stop to the office to get registered.

[bdschobel]

I would.

Bruce

[amimal]

Bruce, I just passed the 2nd FSA module and need some clarification on which FAC I will be attending

under the old system I passed 1,2,3,4,5,7,8 and PD

I needed only the 2 FSA modules which I have completed and should be getting an updated transcript in the next couple days. Do I still have to do the new presentation even though I have PD and course 7 under the old system? Or if there is room can I try to get into one of the Feb FACS???

as well I should mention that I was also exempt from the DMAC.

thanks in advance for your response

[qwyjiboChu]

Bruce, I just passed the 2nd FSA module and need some clarification on which FAC I will be attending

under the old system I passed 1,2,3,4,5,7,8 and PD

I needed only the 2 FSA modules which I have completed and should be getting an updated transcript in the next couple days. Do I still have to do the new presentation even though I have PD and course 7 under the old system? Or if there is room can I try to get into one of the Feb FACS???

as well I should mention that I was also exempt from the DMAC.

thanks in advance for your response

I'll take this one, Bruce. amimal, you will be attending the March FAC. Many of us had credit for Course 7 and thus did not need the DMAC, but the February FAC is reserved ONLY for those for whom PD is the last requirement. Granted, this means some of us are "doubling up" on presentation requirements and practice, but that's just the way things worked out. If there's one thing actuaries could use more of (in general), it's communication and presentation skills. So I'll see you in Atlanta in March!

[bdschobel]

Exactly correct! Thanks!!!

Bruce

[amimal]

Thanks guys, much apreciated!

[STL Actuary]

When do we know that we definitely have a spot in the March FAC?

I received an invitation to register this past Friday and I immediately registered the one page form. I'm guessing that I will get a confirmation sometime this week and that means I definitely have a spot?

[pleasepass]

When do we know that we definitely have a spot in the March FAC?

I received an invitation to register this past Friday and I immediately registered the one page form. I'm guessing that I will get a confirmation sometime this week and that means I definitely have a spot?

Correct - you get confirmation after returnin the completed invitation.

[qwyjiboChu]

I was under the impression that I wouldn't hear back until a few weeks before FAC time, when they would also send me some instructions regarding the presentation. Either way, I kept my fax confirmation from last Friday afternoon to show that I sent it in really early, and I figure I'll just sit back now until I hear back.

[flyingdragon]

When shall we get the confirmation that I've registered successfully?

I am outside US and need some time to prepare the visa!

[bdschobel]

If you need written confirmation of your registration or other assistance getting a visa, you should call the SOA office immediately. They have lots of experience with these things. Take no chances!

Bruce

[qwyjiboChu]

For those into figuring out timing, I got my confirmation back about 20 minutes ago that says I'm registered and confirmed

[STL Actuary]

For those into figuring out timing, I got my confirmation back about 20 minutes ago that says I'm registered and confirmed

So you registered last Friday and received a confirmation yesterday?

That's strange, since I registered last Thursday. I sent Martha an e-mail on Tuesday and was told that "confirmations will not go until next week."

Now I'm confused.

[qwyjiboChu]

well presumably it will show up sometime this week. I imagine you have evidence you sent in your registration, so I doubt it'll be a big deal either way.

[logarithm]

My transcript was updated yesterday to show that I passed my 2nd FSA Module. Also, I have credit for Course 7 and everything else. Yippee, I am so elated! So, I am curious about how long it will take the SOA to send out invites to the next FAC? Are invites sent daily, or every few days, or weekly?

[amimal]

In the same boat as logrythm....

Someone please Advise?

Thanks!

AM

[bdschobel]

FACs are infrequent, so sending out invitations frequently is unnecessary. I believe that all remaining invitations for March will go out this week, and then the March FAC will be full. We have over 100 registered already. Can't go much beyond that.

Bruce

[amimal]

hey Logarithm did you receive anyhting yet....I'm still waiting (and hoping for March)

Bruce did you say its possible that they may add more FAC sessions between the March and July FAC's ?

thx

[bdschobel]

Yes, it's possible -- but nobody is making any promises!!!!! We'll see how many people become eligible after the March FAC.

Bruce

[amimal]

And Bruce, for sure all March FAC invites will be going out by the end of this week?

hmmm....I'm done, just waiting.....I guess I go...hope its not full already

[logarithm]

Amimal - No, I still have not received FAC invite yet. I heard there is a severe snowstorm in Chicago. Maybe that is causing the delay? Hopefully, I get some indication tomorrow.

Bruce, since amimal and I both satisfied all requirements for FAC before the deadline (Feb 11), it seems we are both able to register for March FAC?

[RIC]

I received the email invite today to the March FAC. I filled out the registration and sent it back. Does that mean I'm guaranteed to get in?

[bdschobel]

No. We can't exceed the capacity of the hotel space.

Bruce

[RIC]

No. We can't exceed the capacity of the hotel space.

Bruce

Do you think that it is likely that I will get in?

[bdschobel]

I really can't predict that. I'll be in the SOA office Monday and Tuesday and should know then -- but likely so will you!

Bruce

[cincinnatikid]

I really can't predict that. I'll be in the SOA office Monday and Tuesday and should know then -- but likely so will you!

Bruce

Bruce,

I don't know if you've seen the threads, but a few people who did not have to complete DMAC have expressed concerns that they will be unprepared for their presentation.

Would it be possible for the SOA to send out a copy of the DMAC project guidelines to the FAC attendees so that they have the same info and guidance (obviously with some specific instructions to make clear that they don't have to do the paper)?

[pilotfish]

I didn't have to do DMAC, but I'll be happy with just an invitation!!! Invite me and I shall figure out the presentation ...

[bdschobel]

March attendees will get very clear instructions regarding how to prepare for their presentations.

Bruce

[cincinnatikid]

March attendees will get very clear instructions regarding how to prepare for their presentations.

Bruce

Great! Just wanted to make you aware, not that any of it directly impacts me.

[Kenny]

March attendees will get very clear instructions regarding how to prepare for their presentations.

Bruce
Have you seen this (http://www.actuarialoutpost.com/actuarial_discussion_forum/showthread.php?p=2649837#post2649837) discussion thread? I assume Yanz already has all she is going to receive fron the SOA on the topic, but I could be wrong.

I'm in the group of ppl who didin't do the DMAC but must go to the new FAC with the presentation. There's a whole page of instructions and sample topics in the FAC packet, but I don't find it all that helpful. My problem is that if I choose a topic that has to do with stuff I've worked on, I'd never be allowed to present that to an external audience due to it being internal/competitive info. If, OTOH, I pick something I haven't worked on, that means I now have to put in significant amounts of time to figure it out and make the presentation.

Others in my position: how are you approaching this?

[ZipCode Princess]

I'm guessing the page Yanz refers to is the one in the FAC invitation. More information is supposed be sent out after the FAC invite.

The FAC invitation states that "in preparation for the FAC, a guide describing how to prepare for the case studies, the presentation as well as the Code of Professional Conduct will be sent to you."

[logarithm]

Bruce, how many people were invited to the March FAC? Of these, how many did the DMAC? :rimshot:

[RIC]

I really can't predict that. I'll be in the SOA office Monday and Tuesday and should know then -- but likely so will you!

Bruce

Bruce,
I haven't heard anything yet...

[ZipCode Princess]

I'm in the same boat you're in, RIC. As is a coworker of mine. My coworker tells me to chill out and relax. I'm not doing a very good job of that. I'm usually not this antsy, but I want to be officially DONE! They said ten working days, so at most we have a week to wait.

[STL Actuary]

I turned in my outline a couple of days ago and asked for some kind of confirmation that it was received. I did not hear back. Has anyone gotten any kind of response?

Also, are most people preparing a Power Point presentation? I'm assuming that is the standard approach.

[qwyjiboChu]

I also did not get a confirmation that my outline was received, but I have the outgoing e-mail saved, so I know it was sent.

I had intended to put together a Powerpoint presentation, yes. With the outline turned in by the 2/29 deadline, do we have to do anything now other than sit tight and submit it with our "final set of pre-program materials" as the program details describe?

[Prof Chaos]

No confirmation on my outline yet. Did you get a payment confirmation? I haven't gotten that yet either.

I'll probably do ppt slides.

[qwyjiboChu]

I e-mailed Doreen Tan about the lack of charge to the credit card, and she said the charge will happen closer to the course date as they do final preparations.

[STL Actuary]

Does anyone know when the FAC materials are being sent? I thought I read somewhere that they would be sent three weeks prior to the FAC. I certainly could be wrong about this.

[qwyjiboChu]

Well I still don't have anything, and I'm not gonna panic until maybe the Thursday before the FAC, if even then. :)

[flyingdragon]

Does anyone know when the FAC materials are being sent? I thought I read somewhere that they would be sent three weeks prior to the FAC. I certainly could be wrong about this.

Really? How can I get it as I am in China?

[STL Actuary]

According to the material I have:

"A packet of information will be sent to all paid candidates in March"

I guess it will be coming soon.

[qwyjiboChu]

I got an e-mail last night with additional information about the presentation. There doesn't seem to be much other than a note that I can send it in if it's ready prior to Thursday March 12. Seeing as how March 12 is a Wednesday, I'll try to get it in Wednesday night. Not sure if there's any more info forthcoming.

[cincinnatikid]

I got an e-mail last night with additional information about the presentation. There doesn't seem to be much other than a note that I can send it in if it's ready prior to Thursday March 12. Seeing as how March 12 is a Wednesday, I'll try to get it in Wednesday night. Not sure if there's any more info forthcoming.

:rofl: Stupid Leap year.

[vanguard_wang]

"A packet of information will be sent to all paid candidates in March"

I heard that the the pre-course material will be send out via email in this week. I will departure for US in this weekend, hope i can receive that email soon.

[Prof Chaos]

I received an email with 41 pages of material last night.

[pilotfish]

One week, people!!

[qwyjiboChu]

Yep. In 10 days, we'll (hopefully) all be FSA after a nice conference. Does anyone want to meet for dinner Sunday or breakfast next Monday? PM me if going to be there early.

[bdschobel]

I'm going to speak to the Portland (OR) Actuaries Club on Tuesday, March 18, then fly overnight to Atlanta, arriving at 5:30 in the morning on Wednesday. If you see me during the day -- and I'm almost certain to be at lunch, if not breakfast -- stop by and say hello. I'll be at the banquet, of course, handing out those FSA certificates. There is no greater joy being president of the SOA! :tup:

Bruce

[bdschobel]

Picture from 2/22 FAC banquet:

[bdschobel]

Picture from 2/29 FAC banquet:

[STL Actuary]

Alright, if I wasn't already excited about the FAC, I am now!!

Woooo Hoooo!!!!!!

:toast:

[White Castle]

Alright, if I wasn't already excited about the FAC, I am now!!

Woooo Hoooo!!!!!!

:toast:

Except that because they had an extra February FAC, all the hooch is gone for the March FAC. :toast:

[red]

So the materials say that "business (suits/dresses)" is appropriate for the banquet on Wed night. Based on the two pictures that Bruce posted, what are other people planning on wearing? That dress I saw posted didn't look like somethink I would wear to work. Does this mean a fun party dress is ok?

Also, are other people bringing their significant others?

[bdschobel]

Fun party dress is exactly right. And most everybody brings spouses and children (if any) or parents.

Bruce

[STL Actuary]

what are other people planning on wearing?

I was going to wear a toga, but now I guess I'll have to wear some kind of business toga!

:toast: :toast: :toast:

[Houdini]

How 'bout the rest of the FAC? I'm assuming typical dress shirt and black pants are okay? Can I leave the top half unbottomed and show off my barrely hairy chest?

[qwyjiboChu]

we insist on it

[yanz]

:lol:

My SO doesn't want to go...sad. But I'll make sure to dress up anyway ;)

Any idea how many ppl will be at the FAC?

[bdschobel]

114 new FSAs, last time I checked.

Bruce

[yanz]

I'll try to find fellow AOers, then. 114 ain't bad.

[Houdini]

A pretty bad tornado hit Atlanta last night.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/03/15/storm.atlanta/index.html

[eL Captain]

I called the hotel this morning. He said the tornado changed it's path and the hotel was unaffected.

[pilotfish]

I called the hotel this morning. He said the tornado changed it's path and the hotel was unaffected.

Wow ... the SOA is more powerful than I ever imagined.

[eL Captain]

too funny.

One would hope. Anyone up for dinner or drinks on Sunday night? I think this is the same hotel that I stayed at for my APC, and if I recall it had a pretty nice lounge w/ tables, pool tables, chess tables, etc.

[Houdini]

I'll probably be down at the lounge for awhile, on my own unless anyone joins me. I've gotta work on my presentation and may as well do it in a fun public place instead of holing myself up in my room.

Chess tables, huh? Maybe I'll bring some pieces, and we could advertise to all the other actuaries that yes, the dork convention is at the bar. :)

[eL Captain]

Not a chess player myself, but yes, it could be a calling card. Like you mentioned, I'll probably be down at the lounge as well. PM me if have specifics.

I'm solo for two days until my wife comes down, so I'll do the normal networking thing till then.

[_BullDog_]

How did the Presentations go?

[STL Actuary]

Woo Hoo . . . . FSA!!

Nice to meet everyone.

I think there is a pretty good chance that the bartender misses us!

[wat?]

Well, I recognize a couple names from the new fellows list - congratulations to all!

[bdschobel]

How did the Presentations go?One guy had a bit of stage fright. Everyone else had fun and did fine. Everyone passed.

Bruce

[wat?]

One guy had a bit of stage fright. Everyone else had fun and did fine. Everyone passed.

Bruce

Bruce,

Would you be able to go into any detail as to what people presented if they did not do DMAC?

[bdschobel]

I didn't actually see the presentations (because I was speaking to the Portland Actuaries Club). Someone who was there could do a better job answering your question. I did hear last night that people would have appreciated more guidance. This is another transitional problem, of course, because eventually everyone will have DMAC.

Bruce

[wat?]

I didn't actually see the presentations (because I was speaking to the Portland Actuaries Club). Someone who was there could do a better job answering your question. I did hear last night that people would have appreciated more guidance. This is another transitional problem, of course, because eventually everyone will have DMAC.

Bruce

Absolutely - I was more curious than anything. Any of us that get to that stage will figure out some way to do a presentation, I'm sure. I'm just curious if you knew off the top of your head what happened. Thanks for the info! And nice pics. :)

[Ellie88]

This was a fabulous group.
Hip Hip Hooray, we have reached the end.:toast::toast:

[bdschobel]

It's the end of one journey but the beginning of another! As I said Wednesday evening, you have crossed over to the other side and can start giving back to our profession now. I hope you do!

Bruce

[Prof Chaos]

Finally an FSA! Congrats to all who were there and it was nice to meet everyone.

Presentations weren't bad. Most people in our group were on the longer side of the 8-12 minutes. I think there was quite a bit of feedback that the SOA got so it will probably be a bit different for the next group.

[Houdini]

I agree, the presentations weren't bad at all. That was the big concern of everybody the first couple days ("what if I don't make it eight minutes and I fail?!"), but truthfully, the SOA cared faaaaar less about us making the minimum time requirement than they did about us showing our presentation skills. If you finished yours in, say, five minutes, I'm 99% sure they'd be totally cool with you taking some questions from the audience and even repeating part of the presentation. The important thing was showing off your mad skillz and being properly evaluated.

The best parts were the social parts of course. Lots of fun and lots of great people!

Some other things I learned at the FAC:


James Woods looks the same now as he did 30 years ago.
Bruce is an "actuarial badass."
Actuaries are surprisingly good at foosball.
Canadians are crazy.

[bdschobel]

Speaking of James Woods, he attended MIT but dropped out before graduating in 1969. I arrived in 1970 so we had no overlap. It's interesting that he was chosen to play an actuary because apparently he has quite a lot of mathematical aptitude.

Canadians are crazy. Isn't it great! :tup:

Bruce

[qwyjiboChu]

Also, giving a presentation to a small room of soon-to-be-FSA's on the most basic topic of pension consulting is really boring when 5 out of 8 people in the room are in pensions

[eL Captain]

As Houdini mentioned, the presentations were surprising good. The only bad part was that people included fodder that they could have eliminated. It was a clear case of people erring on the side of caution (me included) to make sure to fulfill the time requirement.

Everyone was on pins & needles (or so it seemed) for the first day plus until the presentations were done. However, after that - people seemed to think that it wasn't such a bad thing & was probably a good enhancement to the process.

I'll have to say, the guest speaker that the SOA brought in for presentation skills, was very good. (At least I thought so).

(It was pretty classic when Amit picked up Bruce during the presentation ceremony.)

[bdschobel]

It was pretty classic when Amit picked up Bruce during the presentation ceremony.Hmmm, "classic"? I would have said "impressive"! I'm not as light as I may look. I'm just under 150 pounds now, so anyone who can pick me up that easily is quite strong. :tup:

Bruce

[_BullDog_]

congrats everyone! :tup:

[qwyjiboChu]

oh yeah--I also hear that Bruce got kisses during one of the February FACs, but I think our graduation ceremony was a little more reserved. Someone in July should kick up the affection a notch.

[PAK]

oh yeah--I also hear that Bruce got kisses during one of the February FACs, but I think our graduation ceremony was a little more reserved. Someone in July should kick up the affection a notch.

You sound like that we should start up a "FSA (not birthday) punch" tradition. :dsmile:

[amimal]

Proud to be in the Class of March 2008
Section 77 Atlanta FAC.....Thanks all for making it an unbeleivable experience.

Bruce and facilitators alike!

I don't think we were that boring in this session, especially with the crazy canadians and the classic and impressive moments.

Not to mention the late night partying the night of the banquet & for some and the Chicken and Waffles for others!

We thank the 4 am Waffle houses in Atlanta for housing us at such an important time of need!

Best class EVER!!!???? I'd say so! Gotta love the crazy Canadians and the Crazy and louder French Canadians

PS did the bartender hate us by the end or what?

Now what's all this talk about punch an FSA tradition? We're actuaries,, hug it out

Anyone have highlights of the Trip to this FAC and time spent there?

[qwyjiboChu]

Not sure why the bartender would have any reason to hate us, as after the coupons ran out it became time to actually pay for the drinks, and tip pretty handsomely for them if I do say so myself. But yeah, if anyone has any pictures of me (most people there probably know who I am or can figure it out), PM me, as I forgot to bring my camera for the trip.

[IAMFSA]

Hi-lights? hmm probably signing up for Actuarial Aoutpost to Say "I GOT MY FSA!!!!!"

Who knew a FAC could be this much fun. I didn't, did you?

Oh and I can't forget the standing ovation received for the most dedicated actuary I know..what was it? 37 years? Congrats again if you are reading


other than that? Watching the movie, seeing bruce get a giant bear hug on stage, and of course getting my Diploma.

[ajstudies]

oh yeah--I also hear that Bruce got kisses during one of the February FACs, but I think our graduation ceremony was a little more reserved. Someone in July should kick up the affection a notch.

OK, no offense to Bruce, but I'm not kissing him. Unless maybe someone slips something into my diet coke.

I should kiss my husband, since he is the one who took up the slack so I could finally finish this thing.

And I should kiss the person (I'll have to look up old posts to see who it was) who helped me figure out that I might be able to trade module credit for DP credit in the transition. That person saved me at least 9 months and countless hours of studying. :love:

[wat?]

OK, no offense to Bruce, but I'm not kissing him. Unless maybe someone slips something into my diet coke.

I should kiss my husband, since he is the one who took up the slack so I could finally finish this thing.

And I should kiss the person (I'll have to look up old posts to see who it was) who helped me figure out that I might be able to trade module credit for DP credit in the transition. That person saved me at least 9 months and countless hours of studying. :love:

Module credit? You mean, completing PD stuff to get credit for exam DP?

[Houdini]

Prof Chaos, PAK, animal, red, Ellie88, pilotfish... who are you guys? I met most people at some point. You should've worn signs around your neck with your screen names.

[ajstudies]

Module credit? You mean, completing PD stuff to get credit for exam DP?

No, all my credits were pre-2000. In the 2000 system, I needed 6, 8, and PD, but I never got any of that. In the current system, I thought I would need CSP, DP, and FSA modules. Instead, I was able to do CSP, FAP 6-8, DMAC, and FSA modules. So I replaced DP with FAP 6-8 and DMAC.

[chiefofpool]

Well I was there myself... as one of the crazy French canadians as you call them! If anyone feels like sharing who they are, I'm pretty sure I met everyone at one point or another.

[Prof Chaos]

Houdini, I met several folks in the game room Tues. night...after some Southern Comfort shots were passed around. Were you hanging out with Stlactuary, Pilotfish, qwyjibochu, notyetfsa?

[qwyjiboChu]

btw, I'm still waiting for those shots to appear on my credit card bill, but they haven't to date

[Houdini]

Houdini, I met several folks in the game room Tues. night...after some Southern Comfort shots were passed around. Were you hanging out with Stlactuary, Pilotfish, qwyjibochu, notyetfsa?
Yup, I was there, but I was usually hanging around the foosball and shuffleboard tables. I didn't make it over to the table near the bar until late. I was just in time to enjoy a couple recruiting shots that made me consider moving to Boston. :)

[Ellie88]

Got my picture from March FAC this afternoon.

Cool