<p>@pacpac she is applying for the class of 2019 right?</p>
<p>@toesockshoe yes, anxiously awaiting December 15. </p>
<p>If you like applied math but don’t like science, then actuarial science is not a bad choice. Other math intensive areas without science would include hard economics (econometrics), finance, accounting, computer science, and statistics.</p>
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<p>You do not have to take the tests to graduate but you absolutely need them to find an entry-level actuarial job. Take the first test to be able to land an actuarial internship and the second test to get hired. The absolute minimum requirements are 1 test and 3.0GPA but some companies require 2 tests and 3.2-3.4 GPA. Majoring in EE will not only make you take hard classes irrelevant to the actuarial discipline but also endanger your GPA.</p>
<p>@ccdd14 Yes, this information is spelled out clearly at beanactuary.com “Probably the single most important qualification for an entry-level candidate is exam progress. Entry-level candidates should be prepared to pass two exams before being seriously considered for employment. However, a candidate with one exam and excellent internship experience is just as desirable as a candidate with two exams and no experience. The market discourages candidates from passing more than three exams without experience.” See post #4</p>