Result date?

[sweetie]

When is the result coming out? 8 weeks from the exam date? 10 weeks from the exam date?

[LifeAct]

I've read in some threads for the other DP exams that we may get results by Christmas ,8 weeks. The SOA is trying to streamline the process for us.

[Hachover]

You mean they're not out yet?

[TI-30X IIB]

I've read in some threads for the other DP exams that we may get results by Christmas ,8 weeks. The SOA is trying to streamline the process for us.

If that is the case really is good news!
If fail can re-study immediately.

[rekrap]

If that is the case really is good news!
If fail can re-study immediately.

You have to be kidding.

If I'm going to pass, then I don't mind knowing sooner (can enjoy the holidays and get the raise sooner); however, if I'm going to fail, I'd rather not know until I'm done studying for CSP... forget this "re-study immediately" stuff.

I'm impressed if the SOA can deliver before Christmas (I know central grading will be the first week of December). It seems like, given the holidays, that if they aren't out by the 19th (7 weeks), though, that they won't be out until the 9th of January (10 weeks), which is what I'm expecting.

[BigDawg]

From Bruce in an MFE thread. Don't know if maybe only prelims might be out before Christmas, or all exams.

I'm not going to make any specific promises other than we have reduced processing time to the barest possible minimum without lowering our standards. Before Christmas? Who knows? We'll do what we can.

Bruce

[Seldon]

From Bruce in an MFE thread. Don't know if maybe only prelims might be out before Christmas, or all exams.

I think most of us have seen the SOA miss enough unofficial deadlines not to give that post much credibility until results are actually seen or an official release date is announced.

[Victor The Eagle]

Since probably less than 100 people took DP-RU, can we get our results in 3 weeks? :)

[TI-30X IIB]

Since probably less than 100 people took DP-RU, can we get our results in 3 weeks? :)
probably became soa fastest record for written exam

[Hachover]

I think most of us have seen the SOA miss enough unofficial deadlines not to give that post much credibility until results are actually seen or an official release date is announced.

And what's the deal with the exam archive page not being updated for this sitting?

http://www.soa.org/education/resources/edu-multiple-choice-essay-examinations.aspx

Even if they are not going to release any exams, I would still expect to see a section that says "Fall 2008 - No exams will be released".

Is this something that they cut out of the process to speed up the grading? <j/k>

[Inigo Montoya]

I'm hoping that page gets updated with the highly touted redesign scheduled for November 12th.

[BigDawg]

And what's the deal with the exam archive page not being updated for this sitting?

http://www.soa.org/education/resources/edu-multiple-choice-essay-examinations.aspx

Even if they are not going to release any exams, I would still expect to see a section that says "Fall 2008 - No exams will be released".

Is this something that they cut out of the process to speed up the grading? <j/k>

The whole site is being redesigned and released on November 12th, when all the fall sitting exams are done. (There are still some FM exams offered by CBT until next week sometime). I'm guessing they will release/say they are not releasing exams with the new site. I'm also hoping they will give us a better ideda of when to expect results on November 12th.

[BigDawg]

So much for that hope. No sign of when results will be released, or whether the exams themselves will be released.

On the plus side, I do like the look of the new website.

[Victor The Eagle]

I agree that the website is much simpler to navigate than before.

[Hachover]

So much for that hope. No sign of when results will be released, or whether the exams themselves will be released.

On the plus side, I do like the look of the new website.

And so the SOA has given no indication of ANY KIND as to when to expect results. I find that odd; even if they don't want to commit to anything they can't do, at least they should ballpark it.

Since when is Bruce the official spokesperson for announcements? And since when does his announcement on AO suffice as an official announcement? I take it as nothing more than insider info. The SOA should definitely work on its communication with candidates. This is ridiculous - they've said nothing.

</rant>

[Livan33]

And so the SOA has given no indication of ANY KIND as to when to expect results. I find that odd; even if they don't want to commit to anything they can't do, at least they should ballpark it.

Since when is Bruce the official spokesperson for announcements? And since when does his announcement on AO suffice as an official announcement? I take it as nothing more than insider info. The SOA should definitely work on its communication with candidates. This is ridiculous - they've said nothing.

</rant>

Ya, that's a good point. People who don't come to the outpost have absolutely no indication as to when results should be out (except for the fact that it's generally the 1st or 2nd Friday of January).

[Seldon]

I'm sure they'll post something at some point. If they wait a little maybe they can see if they're keeping up with their optimistic schedule before choosing a date officially, and risking not being able to keep that official commitment.

BTW, "I'm sure" isn't really true, since I've seen the SOA do unreasonable things before. I guess I should say that it's too soon to judge, and they could still put up a date.

[Victor The Eagle]

Amen. By not committing to a date, the SOA is giving itself a chance to release results early. If we force the SOA into a firm deadline now, they will not chance it and just say "the first Friday in January". No news is actually good news here.

[Hachover]

Amen. By not committing to a date, the SOA is giving itself a chance to release results early. If we force the SOA into a firm deadline now, they will not chance it and just say "the first Friday in January". No news is actually good news here.

True, but I would either expect the SOA to say the expected date is mid-January, and have Bruce post a leak on AO about early release, or have the SOA declare that they are working with a new schedule and that they cannot give a release date, but it will be no later than February.

Just having Bruce and nothing else is what is bothering me.

[Inigo Montoya]

The instructions to candidates contain a reference to the standard 8 to 10 week timeframe. I wouldn't expect to see anything else from the SOA.

[LifeAct]

The exam has been released on the SOA website.

http://www.soa.org/files/pdf/edu-2008-11-dpiu-exam.pdf

[MWLifer]

Ugh...is it bad that I don't even remember answering parts of these questions? I feel like my chances of passing go down every day. (I've officially entered post-exam pessimism...)

[TI-30X IIB]

without solution - hard for us to compare.

[junaid]

Ugh...is it bad that I don't even remember answering parts of these questions? I feel like my chances of passing go down every day. (I've officially entered post-exam pessimism...)

I don't want to even have a look at it...... Unless i have to give it again..... Next Year :(

[Jessie ^]

:exams:

[SharksFan08]

Friday, January 2, according to an email some guy got who posted it in the FET thread.

[azn_to]

that soon?

[hamstrman]

Friday, January 2, according to an email some guy got who posted it in the FET thread.

That'd be me! And yes, this is what was indicated to me. Bruce had been saying we would get results quicker than the 9 weeks in May and Jan 2 is 8 weeks.

[TI-30X IIB]

That'd be me! And yes, this is what was indicated to me. Bruce had been saying we would get results quicker than the 9 weeks in May and Jan 2 is 8 weeks.

rec reply from soa after my enquiry
result released: 2 Jan 2009
result slip with grade: 6 Jan 2009

[Hachover]

That'd be me! And yes, this is what was indicated to me. Bruce had been saying we would get results quicker than the 9 weeks in May and Jan 2 is 8 weeks.

Great. And next year they can give the exam in mid October so that we can get the result before year end.

[studyfix]

That'd be me! And yes, this is what was indicated to me. Bruce had been saying we would get results quicker than the 9 weeks in May and Jan 2 is 8 weeks.

That's great, except that January 2 is actually nine weeks and one day. That doesn't seem like too much shortening to me. They always release results on a Friday. If they wait until January 9 they will be late again (they were beyond ten weeks for the Spring 2008 CSP sitting results). So much for shortening the grading period. :rimshot:

[_BullDog_]

That's great, except that January 2 is actually nine weeks and one day. That doesn't seem like too much shortening to me. They always release results on a Friday. If they wait until January 9 they will be late again (they were beyond ten weeks for the Spring 2008 CSP sitting results). So much for shortening the grading period. :rimshot:
If you started the FAP modules in '06 then you should be accustomed to this..... Module release in March meant April..... Modules release in April meant May.....

Does anyone take deadlines from the SOA seriously anymore?

[StudyHarder]

I emailed the SOA too. They came back quickly with a response of "January 2, 2009."

[Belle0913]

For those of you who heard the date of January 2 directly from the SOA...did you specify that you wanted to know about the upper exam results? I'm sure you did, but I'm just curious, because I was checking out the posts for the lower exams and it sounds like they were told January 2 as well. So either they are no longer separating the results by a week...or ours won't be till the 9th :-(

[BigDawg]

For those of you who heard the date of January 2 directly from the SOA...did you specify that you wanted to know about the upper exam results? I'm sure you did, but I'm just curious, because I was checking out the posts for the lower exams and it sounds like they were told January 2 as well. So either they are no longer separating the results by a week...or ours won't be till the 9th :-(

I saw that as well.

Can you imagine how busy the servers for the SOA and the AO are going to be if they release (or people believe that they will release) all the exam results on one day? Hopefully, it being the Friday after a holiday will mean some people are on vacation, but still...

[TI-30X IIB]

For those of you who heard the date of January 2 directly from the SOA...did you specify that you wanted to know about the upper exam results? I'm sure you did, but I'm just curious, because I was checking out the posts for the lower exams and it sounds like they were told January 2 as well. So either they are no longer separating the results by a week...or ours won't be till the 9th :-(

Yes, I did specify "DP"
Their reply -> 2 Jan
Result Slip uploaded -> 6 Jan

[StudyHarder]

Yes, I did specify "DP"
Their reply -> 2 Jan
Result Slip uploaded -> 6 Jan

I also specified exam DP.

[BigDawg]

http://www.soa.org/education/general-info/exam-results/edu-exam-results-detail.aspx

Jan 2 is official.

[StudyHarder]

15 days remaining.

[StudyHarder]

14 days left

[StudyHarder]

11 days.

[Hachover]

Time for the fake "They're out!" threads. I always look forward to them.

The warning is not up yet, so it should be OK, right?

[StudyHarder]

10 days to go.

[Livan33]

Am I the only one that feels like I have a lower chance of passing with each day that goes by? When I came out of the exam I felt I might have a 50/50 chance. By this point I'm pretty much convinced that I have no shot.

[Seldon]

10 days to go.

Do you do this for every exam you take? And if so, are you taking CSP in Spring 2009?

[StudyHarder]

No and yes, but I don't see how the questions are correlated.

[Berners-Lee]

Am I the only one that feels like I have a lower chance of passing with each day that goes by? When I came out of the exam I felt I might have a 50/50 chance. By this point I'm pretty much convinced that I have no shot.

Me too... i think i can get a 4 after the exam, now, i think i'll get a 3.

[TI-30X IIB]

Me too... i think i can get a 4 after the exam, now, i think i'll get a 3.

same.. the moment i've done my last question in DP, feel like 50%-50%,
now no more..

[junaid]

2 days more to go.... :(

[slystarnes]

Does anyone think they will pull a fast one and release the results today? I think I remember results coming out on a Wednesday before a holiday (maybe 4th of July) before.

[oedipus rex]

don't bet on it.

[StudyHarder]

Not likely.

[Strategery]

I wonder why they couldn't just release them today though. Assuming that no work will be done tomorrow with it being a holiday, what extra finishing touches will actually be done between today and Friday? Just double and triple checking to make sure the passing lists are accurate?

[Lugnut]

Strategery,

As you say, any rational person would understand that results would need to be completed days/weeks before the release date to allow for any anomolies or issues that could pop up late in the process.

But, that is not what the SOA would have us believe:

http://www.actuarialoutpost.com/actuarial_discussion_forum/showthread.php?t=152020&page=9

[TI-30X IIB]

Dear all DP takers,
No matter when the result will be released,
no matter i would passed or failed...

HAPPY NEW YEA 2009!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers.

[oedipus rex]

1 day left.

[junaid]

Still... 12 hours to go.. Approx

[TI-30X IIB]

Still... 12 hours to go.. Approx

7.5hrs

[enyj]

It s released at 1 or 2 pm ei?

[tom_47]

Based on nothing at all, I'll predict a morning release...10:00 am CST!
If I'm right, do I win a prize?

[junaid]

Feeling Stressed :(

[ychon005]

I am waiting too... what time are they gonna release the result?

[TI-30X IIB]

Based on nothing at all, I'll predict a morning release...10:00 am CST!
If I'm right, do I win a prize?

FSA

[Hachover]

That's a really great prize! Can I guess too?

[_BullDog_]

they were posted about 10:20 in july.

[TI-30X IIB]

That's a really great prize! Can I guess too?

Please guess

[junaid]

they were posted about 10:20 in july.

Only 1 hour left... If we go by this..... ;)

[LauraJane]

Only 1 hour left... If we go by this..... ;)

I think it was 10:20 EST in July so we're already past this unfortunately

[TI-30X IIB]

Only 1 hour left... If we go by this..... ;)

Thought 4am released? Am I wrong? :-?

[TI-30X IIB]

Thought 4am released? Am I wrong? :-?

4am in asia = 3pm in chicago

[Ten4Show Six4Dough]

Posted!

Passed:toast:

[tom_47]

they're out

[shengpu]

Passed!!!!Go FSA!

[ychon005]

PASSED! yeah!

[LifeAct]

PASSED!!!

[Livan33]

Wow, really surprised that I passed.....time to crack the first beer! 10:55 isn't too early, is it?

[Jessie ^]

i wish i could, its only 9:55 here though

[Seldon]

Apparently I failed. I don't get it, I was really sure that I passed...

I guess I'll have to see what I get back for comments.

[azn_to]

Passed my last exam!!!!

[oopuzzlepieceoo]

Apparently I failed. I don't get it, I was really sure that I passed...

I guess I'll have to see what I get back for comments.

we get comments back???

[Jessie ^]

only if you dont pass...

[Belle0913]

Apparently I failed. I don't get it, I was really sure that I passed...

I guess I'll have to see what I get back for comments.

I was really sure too...and I'm never very confident, but this time I was. I don't get it...

[MWLifer]

I didn't pass...and I'm quite stunned. This sucks.

[Seldon]

we get comments back???

I thought that's what happens when you fail the written exams. I haven't looked into it and am going on my impression from AO posts, so I could be wrong.

[TI-30X IIB]

http://soa.org/files/pdf/edu-2008-11-dpiu-numbers.pdf

RESULT OUT!!!

[junaid]

I was really sure too...and I'm never very confident, but this time I was. I don't get it...

Me too.. But it was my first written exam... ;)

[TI-30X IIB]

Me too.. But it was my first written exam... ;)

it was my 2nd. i failed in my 1st attmpt in 2006

[Hachover]

PASS!

But no FSA. I should have guessed the release time instead.

[Berners-Lee]

No pass here, so no beer!

[Seldon]

No pass here, so no beer!

I think I could use a beer.

And I haven't had one for about 12 years.

[LauraJane]

PASSED!!! MARCH FAC here I come.....if I can get my DMAC approved in time ;)

[LauraJane]

I thought that's what happens when you fail the written exams. I haven't looked into it and am going on my impression from AO posts, so I could be wrong.

I wouldn't call it comments. You get a break down of your score on each question if you fail.....but nothing specifically about what you did or did not do for each question....

I failed this exam last november and the scores helped a little, but not a whole lot....

[BigDawg]

PASSED! time to start studying for CSP

[rekrap]

PASSED! time to really start studying for CSP now

I modified your post to fit my needs. :tup:

[Seldon]

I wouldn't call it comments. You get a break down of your score on each question if you fail.....but nothing specifically about what you did or did not do for each question....

I failed this exam last november and the scores helped a little, but not a whole lot....

That's too bad. I was hoping I could tell if it was just something trivial like my handwriting, but I guess I'll never know.

[rxmuerte]

Passed!!!! time to get all up in CSP's grill

[Redge]

Wow, really surprised that I passed.....time to crack the first beer! 10:55 isn't too early, is it?

From the bottom of my heart, congrats! I just checked mine - passed too! Gonna chug some Johnnie Walker Blue! :toast:

[Dbell]

Passed! CSP starts on Monday... beer starts now! :toast:

[Livan33]

From the bottom of my heart, congrats! I just checked mine - passed too! Gonna chug some Johnnie Walker Blue! :toast:

Wooohooo! That's awesome! Congrats! We'll have to go out for some celebratory brews at some point. :tup:

[mcd1729]

Passed! CSP starts on Monday... beer starts now! :toast:

I second that! Passed as well, and it sure came as a pleasant surprise!

[wat?]

I thought that's what happens when you fail the written exams. I haven't looked into it and am going on my impression from AO posts, so I could be wrong.

From my experience with the 2007 exams, the "advice" that's provided is very limited. Basically, you receive a score breakdown of how you did on each question, where you get a score of 0-10 on each problem on the exam.

[wat?]

Congratulations to all that passed, and my condolences to those that were a bit unlucky and did not pass.

[justkay]

PASSED!!!

On to CSP (again)...Monday. First, party time :party:

[Inigo Montoya]

Passed! :toast:

One to go...

[oedipus rex]

Apparently I failed. I don't get it, I was really sure that I passed...

I guess I'll have to see what I get back for comments.I'm in the same boat as you, again. :cry:

[aandrewliu]

The Same:)
PASSED! time to start studying for CSP

[Emmak]

I was expecting to pass and I did. That ends the exam process for me. Now I can have a normal life after eight goods years of taken these extraneous exams.

Congrats to all who passed!!!

[justkay]

Anybody else not going to believe that's actually their number until the transcripts update? :)

[TwoBits]

Anybody else not going to believe that's actually their number until the transcripts update? :)

Give me a break. You passed, enjoy it, and congratulations. Now excuses me as I enjoy some sour grapes.

[TwoBits]

Give me a break. You passed, enjoy it, and congratulations. Now excuses me as I enjoy some sour grapes.

Sorry justkay, I should not have posted that. I guess I’m a little cranky this morning. Sincerely congratulations to all who passed. Hopefully I’ll get it next time around.

[oedipus rex]

Sorry justkay, I should not have posted that. I guess I’m a little cranky this morning. Sincerely congratulations to all who passed. Hopefully I’ll get it next time around.it's ok., he passed and will recover. we however need to vent our anger.

[p51dray]

Transcript already updated.

[justkay]

Sorry justkay, I should not have posted that. I guess I’m a little cranky this morning. Sincerely congratulations to all who passed. Hopefully I’ll get it next time around.

No hard feelings. Good luck next time.

[Cursed5]

Has anyone received their score break down?