Which major to choose?

[ditkaworshipper]

Sauter, I feel the need to post this a lot: TheShark has 0 idea what he is talking about. He hasn't gotten an actuarial job yet. TheShark, stop being bitter and posting nonsense here. Your information is second hand at best.

Anyways, you already know the answer: statistics is more marketable than actuarial science. If you want to show commitment to the career, pass P, FM, and at least one of C, MLC and MFE before 1st semester senior year. Exams matter, any major along econ/stats/actuarial science/finance/math is fine. BTW, no matter what you do, getting into the field will be difficult, so maximize your GPA and get good at interviewing.

Good luck!

[Ionic Order]

Be a statistics major. You'll have more attractive career options with a degree in statistics. Then the actuarial track is always an option.

[Sauter]

Thanks for all the advice guys! I really appreciate your input. As for now, I have decided to go with a Statistics major with the Actuarial Science option and will probably pick up a minor in Economics. I'm preparing for exam P/1 in January and hopefully that will set me on the right track. Thank you again!