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Hello, I noticed that to begin an MFE program only those basic math courses are needed. But then I came across the “Reading List Before You Start an MFE Program” on this site and became a little overwhelmed. I am thinking about taking Stochastic Calculus next semester. I am not sure if I should...

I feel a lot better now - something to do in the mean time that's not a waste of time.

I'm not - just wondered if would keep me productive for a year and serve as a review before I enter an MFE program Spring 010.

Is any of the actuarial material covered in the MFE program?

I read on this forum actuaries get paid better long term. Regardless it's not about that. My goal / target is the MFE but standing at a point with lack of direct work experience I figured I would do something in the mean time to keep my fresh. How much of the MFE material over laps with the...

That is what I was thinking. I have had a very tough time finding direct related work experience in Miami. So I figured while I am stuck here I might as well refresh my financial background and improve on math and probability. Plus the 3rd exam (MFE) is related to derivatives and the math behind...

Yes - anywhere from 4-6 yrs, mainly because of the study time and on avg 2 exams a yr if you don't fail any and things go smoothly - 8 total exams for CAS Fellowship.

Hello, I have been considering taking the actuary exams while I obtain work experience and then move off into the MFE program. I am not sure if this is a good idea. Also if I go down this path I am not sure if I should pursue FCAS (property and casualty) or FSA (life and health) - both model...

So Andy how can I compete with those who have the more applicable work experience?<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

I'm doing it to pay off the loans - that's what makes me 110% at the current moment. Plus I apply myself fully to any of my efforts.

Work Experience This is what I was thinking. I think I will hold off and apply for the 2010 program. Because I need to pay back some loans and I am concerned with the amount of applications that will be coming in for 2009 as well.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns =...

Hello I need some advice and direction on what I should do. My academic profile: Degree: BS, Finance and Operations Research (Management Science), Minor Mathematics Overall GPA: 3.713<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> Con: C+ in Calc 2...

Imak, it's still possible to take courses. You can walk and still finish off some classes or even take courses at another university as a "non-seeking degree student". I think you could have these transferred to your university and/or get the additional transcript in. My personal situation - I...

I might be able to work for a year and take those courses at night. I think that applying to start this fall would be too rushed, especially since some programs offer summer refresher courses. And I also need C++. It's too bad my school did not offer better advising earlier on. Through...

I guess I could jump in on this boat - I am wondering exactly what math courses are needed? Every program is different; some require differential equation and others just 2 yrs of calculus. But is stochastic calculus necessary? What about partial differential equations? I saw the post for a book...