Does
SlideRule Books sell all of the texts for each exam?
Which
textbooks should I select?
How do I
select a study manual and/or other supplemental materials?
Do you
sell SOA or CAS study notes?
How can
I learn more about a particular product?
What
calculator do I need?
How
quickly do I receive electronically distributed study manuals?
Can I register for live seminars through SlideRule Books?
Does
SlideRule Books offer discounts?
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Does SlideRule Books sell all of
the textbooks for each exam?
Generally speaking, yes, we sell all of the textbooks for each exam.
Occasionally, the CAS or SOA will list out-of-print textbooks as one
of the options. Most out-of-print textbooks can be purchased from
specialty retailers but typically you will have to pay a significant
premium to do so. |
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Which textbooks should I select?
The SOA and CAS no longer specify all of the required textbooks for
each exam. For the first four exams, actaurial students are now
given suggested textbooks or Option A/B/C textbooks as well as the
required texts. It is our understanding that this change was made
based on the academic theory that it helps boost students' learning
of the material.
All of the required textbooks should be purchased/borrowed for each
exam. There is no substitute for the underlying textbook material.
Suggested textbooks and the Option A/B/C textbooks are listed
because the SOA and CAS have determined that they cover the exam
material thoroughly. Our recommendation is to purchase/borrow a
Suggested/Option A/B/C textbook that has a corresponding solutions
manual. Many, but not all, of the textbooks have helpful solutions
manuals. The use of solutions manuals are optional - depending upon
the textbook about half of all actuarial students purchase the
corresponding solutions manual. |
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How do I select a study manual and/or other supplemental materials?
There are many study manuals and other supplemental materials
available to actaurial students to help them with the exams. These
materials are a "must have" because they significantly cut your
study time and improve your chances of passing the exam(s). All
study manuals provide you with detailed outlines of the material,
and most provide sample problems/exams with detailed solutions.
Samples of the manuals are provided by most publishers and these are
available as you browse the material listed on our website for each
exam. Descriptions of each manual are also provided in this section.
All study manuals are produced by well-known and well-respected
actuarial science educators and publishers.
In addition, SlideRule Books offers the widest possible array of
other helpful tools including flashcards, practice problem/exam &
solution sets, DVD seminars as well as registration for live
seminars. Product descriptions of all products are provided and many
samples of each product are also available.
Please note: SlideRule Books also
sells SOA/CAS approved calculators. Please see this
FAQ
section for important information
regarding calculators. |
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Do you sell SOA or CAS study notes?
We do not sell these materials. Study notes are only available from
the SOA or the CAS. |
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How can I learn more about a particular
product?
Our website has complete descriptions on nearly all of our products
and where ever possible, we have also listed product samples
provided by the publishers. These samples are available for review
as you browse the material listed on our website for each exam.
After reviewing this information, if you feel that you need further
help, please
contact
us. |
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What calculator do I need?
Only the approved calculators described in the following paragraphs
may be brought into the examination room. Candidates may use the
battery or solar-powered models of the following Texas Instruments
calculators:
BA II Plus
BA II Plus Professional
TI-30X II (IIS solar or IIB battery)
TI-30X
TI-30Xa
The CAS/SOA logos are not required on the calculator. Candidates may
use more than one of the approved calculators during the
examination. For those using the BA II Plus, BA II Plus
Professional, or TI-30X II (IIS solar or IIB battery) models,
candidates will be required to show examination proctors that the
memory has been cleared prior to the start of the examination.
Calculator instructions cannot be brought into the examination room.
Any unauthorized calculator brought to the examination center will
be confiscated for the duration of the examination. Candidates using
a calculator other than the approved models will be subject to
examination disqualification or other disciplinary action.
It is the candidate's responsibility to see that the calculator used
during the examination is in good working order. Supervisors will
have a spare approved calculator available for a candidate whose
calculator may malfunction. It will not be distributed to a
candidate without a calculator or whose unauthorized calculator has
been confiscated. |
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How quickly do I receive electronically distributed products?
You should receive your electronically delivered study aids (as an
email attachment or as a link to a secure page on our website)
within minutes of receiving your email order confirmation. If you do
not receive this 2nd email with its attachment then one of two
things has typically happened: 1. Your company has blocked the
delivery of this item; or 2. Your internet service provider has
blocked the delivery of this item.
We are quite experienced in getting around these problems. One way
or another, you will receive your attachment. Please
contact
us and we will solve this problem promptly.
If you ordered a product distributed through a secure download we
will automatically email you a user name and password that allows
you temporary access to a secure page on our website. This secure
access download email should be delivered to you within minutes of
receiving your email confirmation |
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Can I register for live seminars through SlideRule Books?
Yes. SlideRule Books registers actuarial students for many different
seminars. These actuarial seminars are available for purchase in
their specific exam category (along with the textbooks) or by
selecting "Exam Registration" on the
Exams
Listing section of our website. |
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Does SlideRule Books offer discounts?
No. SlideRule Books offers complimentary Gift Cards to eligible
customers. See
Gift
Cards for details. |
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