How many attempts on a single exam before giving up? [Archive]

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ohmygod

01-03-2009, 07:03 AM

Actuarial exams could be gruelling. Not all people are really that lucky or smart enough to pass all actuarial exams in first attempt.

Some people might give up half-way and pursue other professions because of losing interest on actuarial science due to retaking the same exam over and over again.

Is there a maximum number of attempts you set for yourself before you think of switching profession?

Will Durant

01-03-2009, 10:05 AM

Poll needs a >4 & <inf option.

_BullDog_

01-03-2009, 10:37 AM

and a haven't given up yet and only time will tell if I stop after more failed attempts

Edward

03-17-2009, 06:59 PM

How many times did Brute (Bruté?) take Exam M before calling it quits? I think it was 6?

colby2152

03-18-2009, 11:05 AM

MFE is the 2nd exam that I have attempted 3 times.

Abused Student

03-18-2009, 11:07 AM

Not sure if it is infinity. It is definitely more than 6 though because been there, done that.

twig93

03-25-2009, 04:15 PM

How many times did Brute (Bruté?) take Exam M before calling it quits? I think it was 6?

I was going to say 8 or 9. And most if not all of the sittings he got a 5.

Also, don't forget FourSix Time Course Four Loser (now Course Four Escapee)

I only failed Course Four three times before they got rid of it. Managed to pass Exam C on my first try.