EXAM RESULTS REACTION (student actuary IFoA). This was tough.
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Really appreciate all the supportive comments, thanks you beautiful people! 🫶 I’ve just posted my full exam results breakdown by paper and marker over on Threads. My username is @_paige_y www.threads.net/t/CucGMtlI9Ka/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
"Yeah no offence I don't want the journey" 😆
Yeah she needs to be making regular guest appearances if we are going to get gems like that! #lydiatruthbombs
Wow. These actuarial exams are clearly very difficult, given all the exams you passed at Cambridge. All the best.
It's not a failure. It's just another step on your journey to getting your dream job. I know exactly how you feel, as I have to retake a University module next year, due to failing it and I won't be able to graduate until I do so. I reacted very badly to the news. I cried, I screamed and went into complete meltdown. I was very pessimistic about my future after that. The feeling of sadness and disappointment is still there, but it will fade with time. You are probably feeling like crying and screaming right now and feel pessimistic about what will happen, but it will get better and it is those bumps in the road which are the best moments, as they build our resilience and allow us to plow on through and succeed! This will get better! Use this moment to move forward and build on your success!
I hope you feeling a bit better! CP1 is a big one. I felt your pain in with that 59! Better luck next time and congrats on the pass.
Congrats to you and Lydia! Don't worry about the re take Paige. Actuarial exams are well known to be incredibly hard! Xx
FCAS here (qualified a very long time ago) - I know I've said this before but I know a lot of actuaries and very few never failed an exam. All you can do is keep plugging.
Sorry Paige on that one exam, and congratulations 🎉 on CP2. As a person who is still doing the undergraduate degree on my way to writing the same exams, I’m learning and looking forward to your next pass🎈. You’ll pull through eventually.
I can certainly relate to the gut wrenching feeling of failing an exam. But take it from someone who had to retake an exam 3 times, that it's the difficulties in one's journey, that make the victory in the end an even sweeter one.
And in our eyes, you are already an Actuarial Associate! 😉
Chin up Paige, You got this! 💖💖💖
I feel your pain it’s giving flashbacks 😭
That was a tough one. Don't be discouraged Paige! I believe you will get there in the next sitting! You already said this is the toughest actuarial exam out there.
Oh and congratulations to Lydia on the first! That is amazing!
On another note though, I do have two questions.
1) When exactly was your exam results day? Am thinking of heading to London in mid to late June next year and I noticed that you both were still wearing trench coats when you were outdoors. I was initially apprehensive of heading there since I expected it to be warm in the summer (had enough of heat in Singapore!), but to see your outfits tell me that it is still rather cold in London during this time.
2) How does the IFOA decide on the passing grade? Is it based on a bell curve? It can be rather harsh if it is determined based on a bell curve.
This was filmed last week (so early July). Our coats were lightweight because it’s warm-ish (probably 18/19 degrees C in the evening) but been raining a lot recently. British weather is a bit of a lottery 😅
Yeah the IFoA adjust the pass mark so that the pass rate stays broadly consistent between sittings. Only 2 grades (pass/fail) so just a case of moving up/down to reach desired calibration
So so proud of you Paige ❤ Rooting for you!!
Been watching you for 4 years Paige❤. Now I am in 2nd year of college. Failure is a journey as you said. We need to learn from it and move on.
Love the way Lydia kept on making you feel good about your results🥹.
All the best. You will always be my inspiration❤
I highly approve of the presentations with the graph to illustrate the point that you passed but they failed you 🙃. Well done!
I recently passed my Chartered accountant intermediate exams it had 8 papers and I had failed once before but I can assure you it'll be worth it when you pass. All the best for next time you'll get through it for sure
As a person that sets high expectations for herself , this may seem like a fail . But honestly you did fantastic . Don’t beat yourself up . Looking forward to the pass video soon 😊
Well you passed the hard one. I failed one of my finals for university…my human anatomy & physiology 2 final. Managed to barely pass the class.
Thank you for spoiling the video. A''h'''
@@ninthusiva7546don't read the comments before watching if you don't want to see spoilers
@@ninthusiva7546maybe next time don't read the comments before watching the video😅
I'm sorry to hear about your fail Paige, I have gone through the same with CIMA and I missed out on loads for an exam and I failed by 3 marks. How many exams have you got left?
For spreadsheets, do you use Excel, Sheets or something else?
yesterday i sat for an exam which was easy, like I had spent the day prior and that same morning doing excercises without much problem, even when i first saw the exercises i thought i would be able to do them with ease, but as i did them i started making lots of mistakes, and was basically unable to finish the exam. it was frustrating because it was my last exam, and while preparing i felt like i had a chance to get a 10
moving goalposts doesn't count...you really passed and thats that!
CP1 is a nightmare with what they accept on the mark scheme. It's just random...
Congrats for passing CP2, Paige! Don’t worry you’re gonna crush CP1 in the next seating. I’m waiting for my result for CP1 “equivalent” under SOA the end of this month and this video makes me scared… hhaahahaha
You got this! Good luck🤞
Can you share your linkedin link
I am a statistics lecturer. I am planning on writing CB1, CS1, and CB2 in April. Do you think it's too much?
Even though you failed, 59 points are a lot (esp compared to the pass marks of the last sittings) and you can benefit from all the knowledge you've already gained in the next sitting! You'll do great then!
It is not end of the world
I thought lecturers weren’t marking? So many students have not been given a final classification. Well done to Lydia! Your are still smashing it. So many smart people say Actuarial exams are far harder than anything you ever do at Uni.
Yeah thankfully Lydia wasn’t affected by the marking boycotts!
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I love you ❤ keep going
paige future priminister
Did you take a gap year between sixth form and cambridge?
Nope never taken a gap year. One day!
With a million places in prime London to eat, they choose Pizza Express. 😂
It’s our fave restaurant, needed the home comforts for stressful results 😂
First comment. I opened yt for this onlyy
I think you have to look at it like “this was not an exam you could pass in one try” just like CP2
So, you’ve now gotten a fail out of the way and can move on towards a pass
Like if you cook a new dish and it comes out kinda 🫤 at least you’ve learned from the experience and can cook it much better the next time
You didn’t fail. You passed half what you set out to accomplish. The other was practice, and you will pass it later.
Yeah, always said it was a practice run 😜
Congratulations on CP2! I failed CP1 twice but finally managed to pass it this sitting (62.75 marks so literally just above the past mark), so don't give up and I'm sure you'll it pass it soon!
Being an Actuary seems pretty boring, not sure why people would be interested in corporate shilling
The fact that you passed all the core principles papers on the first take is super impressive
Thank you - it’s easy to focus on the fails rather than the wins sometimes!
Did you get your Actuarial degree first or you went straight to writing after your A-levels?
Ahh dw girl ! fails happen and that’s what makes us human ! You’ve inspired me sm especially through ur Cambridge journey where I started watching since 13 and now I’m 18 and am going to find about my uni results soon 😭 xx
Omg good luck!
Don’t lose faith now, Paige!! You absolutely can do this, and you know it☝️☺️A big hug, and good wishes for your next (with a big Pass) exams❤️
Paige, I am glad that you passed your CP2. I am sorry that you failed the CP1 exam. It is so frustrating especially if you studied so hard for it. So you will not be taking CP1 again, will you? I congratulate your sister for getting a first. Is your sister graduating this year? What is she going to do next a Master's, PhD, or just look for a job?
Sorry to hear about CP1, but fails happen and I’m sure you’ll get it next time like you did with CP2! SOA FSA results come out next week so good luck to all the SOA actuaries🤞
Good luck SOA peeps! 🍀
We literally had the same exam reveal experience... So glad we both managed to clear CP2 sitting (it was a nice paper). I opened that one first too so i was super happy. Then I opened CM2 to be gut punched again.... sigh...I am so over taking it again. I had my pity party, shed my tears... and have decided to give it another go. Trust me we are all doing our best and we will get there.
Yeah we both opened our results the wrong way round 😂😭 love that mindset though. I’m also quitting the pity party and determined to pass next time. Good luck 😊
Congratulations on CP2 Paige🥳🥳, don’t let the CP1 subject get you down, it’s a very big exam and you’ll nail it next time😊❤
Just remember you are MORE than a letter on a piece of paper. ❤❤ Sending congrats on your pass though.
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So sorry, your mark is about as close as you can get to passing, but yes ‘come back stronger’ must be the mantra. I can believe the best actuaries are those that have failed some exams. It probably sounds hollow now but I do think you learn more from failure, defeat etc along the way.
Congratulations for passing CP2! and sorry for CP1 as well. It's ok to be sad, I understand. Hope you get better now❤(I haven't finished my final exams yet😂)
Never seen such two charming Y"s :-) All the best with the retake, you'll be fine.
I appreciate you sharing your experience and don't be too hard on yourself, these are tough exams. You will be successful; just be patient 😁
Congrats Paige! I just passed my first year of UCL with 1.2% away from a first :'( I'm still happy but kicking myself due to an earth science practical I skipped because I knew I would still get a first in that module, but it prevented me from getting the first overall. Well done to everyone else who has had results!
If you are doing that in first year you are well on target for a 1st. Do they even carry forward 1st year marks?
@@nicolad8822 Yes. First year is worth 1/9th of the grade, so really not very much. But I came to UCL from a really terrible school and with a contextual offer, so to nearly get a first is incredible. I kinda felt unmatched and a little scared about whether or not I'd struggle all year but clearly I must've done something right.
Congratulations on a great first year result. I was 1.1% away from a first in my first year also, it stung at first but what's super important is you carry the momentum and keep up the amazing work going forward. Best of luck with your studies!
@@benz. thank you so much!
@@katozrippla1497 If you got there you are already better than the super coached students from private and selective State Grammar schools.
Congrats Paige! Passed CP2 as well.
Just a thought of why they moved the pass mark, perhaps more students were acing it this round, so they adjusted the pass mark upwards to maintain the standard. Anyway, don't be discouraged! Give CP1 another go! You will ace it next round.
Yeah too many people getting 60+. Why can’t everyone pass?!
Congrats on CP2! 🎉
@PaigeY then the passing rate will have been above the long-term average passing rate. It could be they were trying to keep the passing rate around the long-term average. For example, if the long-term passing rate had been around say 40%, they wouldn't want a sudden spike on the passing rate this time round.
well done
Hang in there Paige, just keep "chopping wood" and you'll get there, I admire your work ethic and all you're doing, new house, new job, taking exams, social life, etc. Did we meet any possible boyfriend at the conference?
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I see a notification from Paige, ofc I click it
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@@PaigeY I’m sorry you didn’t get the results you hoped for, but you’re very smart and next time you’ll definitely do better!
It's so funny. Today I just celebrated a failure too! I even said too "here is to failure"
I had one subject left to complete my masters degree in architecture and I failed it.
The important thing is that I won't give up, and I'm sure you won't too :)
I’m so sorry. Keep going!
Well done Paige, and don’t forget what matters most is how much you’ve learnt and the journey of course.
funny you said the same thing in the video while I was typing this out 😂 but yeah, the main thing is you spend every day meaningfully and you’re better today than you were yesterday. Congrats!
how often are you allowed to take an exam? I am asking because in Germany you often are only allowed to take an exam 4times
We can retake as many times as we like (drawback is exam entry fee which is at least £500 for CP1, possibly more). 2 sittings per year though, so will have to wait until September to retake
@@PaigeY That's nice but expensive haha
Literally just failed one of my commercial pilot exams today 😢
I Never watch these videos on my results day but of course Paige is a special youtuber so I had to click on it 😂
Congratulations on your passed examination
And better luck next time on the failure ❤ we only come back stronger from them 🫶🏻
I’m very honoured 😂 good luck in your next pilot exam!