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Originally Posted by Third Eye
It's not exactly that easy. First of all, there are multiple exams, not just 1. I know a number of people who have passed the first and not found employment yet. Hell, I know someone who has passed 3, but didn't find employment, though he has certain mitigating factors working against him. Additionally, while a degree might not be technically required, I've never heard of anyone getting into the field that didn't have one. Plus there are educational requirements called VEE that you do have to take. Myself, I'm taking the 2nd exam this fall and a class that prepares me for the 3rd while concurrently finishing a BS in Math and a certificate in actuarial science program.
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I believe there are nine exams in total. Obviously passing the first guarantees nothing but it is a great start since getting into the field doesn't "require" anything more than one of the first preliminary exams.
The overall point is that it is one of those fields that cares more about your skills than earning a degree. They don't make you jump through unnecessary hoops, and for a field that pays well into six figures once established, that is pretty dang good.