If you want to be an actuary, start preparing now!

Guidance for High School Students

• Follow a college preparatory curriculum of high school classes.
• Take math classes every year.
• Take advantage of Advanced Placement (AP) and advanced courses such as statistics and calculus.
• Enroll in computer science courses to develop your computer skills.

What Else Should I Do?

• Participate in extracurricular activities that will give you a chance to work as part of a team on a project or stand out as a leader.
• Attend career fairs for the actuarial profession.
• Consider attending an actuarial summer program.
• Explore colleges and universities that offer actuarial science curriculum.
• Sign up for a free Fundamentals of Actuarial Practice (FAP) trial account with the Society of Actuaries e-Learning System.
• Explore the scholarships that are available to help you achieve your goals.