APC

[brabak]

Hi All,

I would like to register for the APC, but I'm not sure that I am eligible. According to the SOA website: http://www.soa.org/education/exams/e...formation.aspx, "Candidates are also eligible to register for the APC if they have credit for FAP Modules 1–8 and all but one of the Preliminary Exams."

I am missing exam C and I just finished the FAP Modules 1-8. I am scheduled to write my FA this weekend.

Am I able to register for the APC before writting my FA? If not, do I have to wait until I get a passing grade for my FA before registering for the FA?

Thanks!

[LoneGirl]

Originally Posted by brabak

Hi All,

I would like to register for the APC, but I'm not sure that I am eligible. According to the SOA website: http://www.soa.org/education/exams/e...formation.aspx, "Candidates are also eligible to register for the APC if they have credit for FAP Modules 1–8 and all but one of the Preliminary Exams."

I am missing exam C and I just finished the FAP Modules 1-8. I am scheduled to write my FA this weekend.

Am I able to register for the APC before writting my FA? If not, do I have to wait until I get a passing grade for my FA before registering for the FA?

Thanks!

I believe in this case you have to wait until you get a passing grade on the FA.

[brabak]

Thanks for the response, LoneGirl.

[Bison]

I actually read it differently. Looking at the section above the one you quoted, brabak... you don't need FAP-1/IA to meet the requirements of "all prelims + Modules 1+5."

Based on that, I'd think that the FA is treated the same way for those going your (and probably my) route. I haven't called to ask this, but would be interested in finding if that's actually true, since I'm planning on going to an APC this year, and don't have MLC.

[LoneGirl]

Bison may be correct. I'm not 100% sure. I think your best bet is to just contact the SOA and get a definite answer - they would know better than any of us.

[brabak]

Originally Posted by Bison

I actually read it differently. Looking at the section above the one you quoted, brabak... you don't need FAP-1/IA to meet the requirements of "all prelims + Modules 1+5."

Based on that, I'd think that the FA is treated the same way for those going your (and probably my) route. I haven't called to ask this, but would be interested in finding if that's actually true, since I'm planning on going to an APC this year, and don't have MLC.

Yes, I originally interpreted it the same way. I will register for the APC after submitting my FA and see if it is accepted. I want to join the April session in Chicago and probably will not be able to if I have to wait to receive a pass on my FA.

I'll post here and let you know the outcome.

[brabak]

Originally Posted by LoneGirl

Bison may be correct. I'm not 100% sure. I think your best bet is to just contact the SOA and get a definite answer - they would know better than any of us.

I would have done that instead of posting here, but the SOA didn't leave any contact information on their APC forms or instructions. I don't know who to email or call.

[mlschop]

Originally Posted by brabak

I would have done that instead of posting here, but the SOA didn't leave any contact information on their APC forms or instructions. I don't know who to email or call.

I see no harm in giving apc@soa.org a shot. I have no clue if it's the actual contact address or not though

[LoneGirl]

Originally Posted by mlschop

I see no harm in giving apc@soa.org a shot. I have no clue if it's the actual contact address or not though

Actually, that address is printed right on the APC registration form.

[brabak]

Originally Posted by LoneGirl

Actually, that address is printed right on the APC registration form.

Yes, but in this context:

All enrollment cancellations must be made in writing. Please send a message to apc@soa.org in order to obtain a refund of the registration fee, minus a cancellation fee of USD 75.00.

Regardless, I'll inquire using that address. I'll post the answer here.

Thanks to everyone for the advice.