How to Become an Actuary

One of the search hits on this blog was a search for "How to Become an Actuary".

Here's the answer:

a) Have a degree in math, economics, statistics or actuarial science.
b) Pass at least one of the exams offered by the SOA.

If you can do both, then "Ka-boom!!" You're an actuary!! Or at least, you can now get your foot in the door for actuary jobs.

Go to The Society of Actuaries website. See when Exam P is being given. Sign up. Buy an ACTEX manual. Study your buns off.

This conveniently-named site might help, too.