Free Actuarial Tools

Interactive tools to help you plan, prepare, and pick the right path for your actuarial career.

Study Schedule Builder

Create a personalized study plan based on your exam, target date, and available hours per week.

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Exam Readiness Calculator

Assess how prepared you are for your actuarial exam with a quick self-evaluation quiz.

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Exam Difficulty Ranker

Rank the 7 preliminary exams by perceived difficulty and compare with historical pass rate data.

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SOA vs. CAS Path Picker

Answer a few questions about your interests to find out which actuarial credential path suits you best.

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Why Use Actuarial Study Tools?

Passing actuarial exams requires more than just reading textbooks. Each preliminary exam demands 250 to 400 hours of focused study, and candidates who approach their preparation strategically pass at significantly higher rates. Our free tools help you plan your study time, gauge your readiness, and make informed decisions about which exam to tackle next.

Study Schedule Builder

The Study Schedule Builder creates a week-by-week study plan tailored to your exam, target date, and available study hours. It distributes material review, problem practice, and full exam simulation across your preparation window so you cover everything without cramming at the end.

Exam Readiness Calculator

The Exam Readiness Calculator helps you assess whether you are ready to sit for your exam. It evaluates your study hours, practice exam scores, topic coverage, and confidence level to give you an honest assessment of your preparation. Use it 2 to 4 weeks before your exam date to decide if you should sit or defer.

Exam Difficulty Ranker

The Exam Difficulty Ranker lets you compare the difficulty of all 7 preliminary exams based on historical pass rates, study hours required, and candidate feedback. This helps you set realistic expectations and allocate more study time to harder exams.

SOA vs CAS Path Picker

Not sure whether to pursue the SOA or CAS path? The Path Picker asks about your interests, preferred work environment, and career goals to recommend a path. It covers the key differences in exam requirements, career options, and day-to-day work for each society.

More Free Resources

Beyond these tools, ActuaryPractice offers a full suite of free study resources: