So, how's everyone doing?

[Calliou]

I started on my last chapter of time series today. I need to finish that and go through all the formulas of regression & time series one time before i can even start the practice exams by sunday , hopefully. The next whole week is dedicated to the practice exams & revision. I know i am in bad shape, but hopefully i should be able to sail through.

[DiscoCzyk]

Yeah dude. You're in terrible shape. I mean, you've only got like five weeks left to do practice exams! You mightaswell give up now. You'll never make it.

[Calliou]

five weeks ??? I have barely one week for the practice exams !!

But i ain't giving up coming so far. God created the world in a week, i have 2 weeks to go!

[SharksFan08]

Yeah, dude, or maybe (s)he's taking the CAS transitional exam in two weeks. In either case, good job trying to randomly antagonize people.

[DiscoCzyk]

Sorry, I didn't realize there was an exam in two weeks. I thought this was another one of those people who writes things like "Oh man! I just got my exam slip in the mail , and I've only been studying for the next exam for three weeks! I'm so behind!"

[Calliou]

Well, i will write that after Feb 16th because i will have to start preparing for M for the May sitting after i am done with the VEE. I am losing out on M preparation because of this VEE thing. :shake: :furious:

[mmamin]

I'm in the same boat as you, Just will be finishing up Time series, but i'm using the ASM manual, and no book.

What manual are you using? BTW, I also have the CAS corporate finance.

Do you really feel you know the massive number of formulas, I 'm worried coz even when i'm done with the syllabus, i don't know how i will be able to memorize and retain the formulas. Any hints, ideas. We just have 2 weeks you know.

[Calliou]

i am using Actex & the text. I could have very well skipped the text bcos Actex is covering almost everything. I am feeling the same way too about the formulas.
Now that i am finishing up with time series, i feel i have forgotten some formulas from regression. The last chapter in time series( forecasting) is horrendous.I fell asleep last night reading those ARI(1,1,0) formulas!
I have dedicated this sat & sun to run thro the formulas of time series & regression. The Actex gives 7 practice exams. I am planning to do one each day beginning Monday. That will leave me some time each day to go back to memorising the formulas & re-doing the problems where i went wrong. Then Monday-Thurs noon will be crunching formulas again.
I am sure you are going thro a lot more with 2 VEE's..EEEEEEEEEESH

[mmamin]

Wow, thanks for sharing that.
Now i know i'm not alone. But are you working full time as well. That would be a kiler. I have some time off so i can squeeze as many hours as possible. I just hope its possible to pass. I don't want to regret taking the CAS VEEs.

[Calliou]

My worst fear is not passing CAS VEE , and failing M too because i put in 1 1/2 months of M preparation time towards VEE . I am losing sleep with this thought.
:crying:
I know i should have taken this VEE in August,after M in May .

[sweetie]

My worst fear is not passing CAS VEE , and failing M too because i put in 1 1/2 months of M preparation time towards VEE . I am losing sleep with this thought.
:crying:
I know i should have taken this VEE in August,after M in May .

If this is your first time taking M, you may want to know that there are a lot of materials for M & there's just not enough time to study for M in 3 months.

[NewTubaBoy]

If this is your first time taking M, you may want to know that there are a lot of materials for M & there's just not enough time to study for M in 3 months.

I would agree w/ this statement.

[Peter Lemonjello]

Callou, I'm with you.

I've been studying for this, and sometimes I think I understand things only to come back to it and have to look at it again.

I also might take CAS 3 or SOA M after this, but it will be my second attempt.

I agree it is a lot of material, but you might as well start studying for M and then decide whether to actually sit.

[Calliou]

Yes .It will be my first time. I will cross the bridge when it comes .I will by registration deadline for M , whether to sit in May

[its_me]

I am in the same exact boat as Calliou. I am taking VEE in Feb & will be sitting for M for the first time in May. I am waiting for the VEE to be over to start with preparations for M all the way. I got done with chapters 3 , 4 & 5 of life before shelving it until mid-feb. I know there are lots of materials, but i will come up with a study plan after VEE . And yes, i share the anxiety of failing both too . Thats the worst to happen .I was also feeling i should have taken this VEE thing in August . I hate myself and those darn formulas . Today has been a totally non-productive day.