49: Behind the Scenes Look at Actuarial Exam Writing and Grading (John Popiolek - Pt 2)

Ever wonder how an exam question came to be? Why are they so hard? Who dreams up what they should be? Today, we're continuing our conversation with John Popiolek who shares his experiences as an actuarial exam grader and writer. While he's not speaking on behalf of his employer or the SOA/CAS, his insight is something many Journeyers will find useful! About Today's Guest John Popiolek has been a pension actuarial consultant since 1987. He is a fellow of the Society of Actuaries and after completing his FSA has served as an exam writer and grader. He lives in Cherry Hill, NJ with his wife and daughter. Visit or for the session highlights and accompanying resources. Want more help with your actuarial journey? FREE ASPRING ACTUARIES COMMUNITY : Join the Journeyer Community (Text "COMMUNITY" to 33-444 or click link ): Come be a part of this unique community of aspiring actuaries and mentors (aka Journeyers and Sherpas) united for the common goals of providing Guidance, Accountability, and Support throughout all stages of your Actuarial Journey. FREE VIDEO SERIES: Achieving your Ideal Work Life Balance (Text "AJEXAM" to 33-444 or click link ): This free video series will show you the step-by-step process to create you own Personalized Study Roadmap and design your Study Lifestyle FREE ONLINE COURSE : Entry-Level Actuarial Job Course (Text "ACTUARY" to 33-444 or click link ): a completely free full-length course with videos, worksheets, tools, and community all geared to help your get your entry-level actuarial job and start your actuarial career. FREE ONLINE COURSE : Business Skills for Actuaries (Text "SKILLS" to 33-444 or click link ): a completely free full-length course with videos, worksheets, tools, and community all geared to help your get your entry-level actuarial job and start your actuarial career.

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49: Behind the Scenes Look at Actuarial Exam Writing and Grading (John Popiolek - Pt 2) is an episode from Actuarial Journey with Nemo Ashong by Nemo Ashong.

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This episode was published on Aug 31, 2015.

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