Exam ASTAM Details
Below we’ll lay out everything you need to know for your ASTAM exam from registration details to exam day to what to do after you receive your results.
Prerequisites
Exams P and FAM (specifically the S portion), and VEE Math Stats. Exam ASTAM assumes knowledge of concepts covered in these exams, and builds off of those concepts.
Exam Offerings
Exam ASTAM is offered twice a year, once in the Spring (late April/early May) and once in the Fall (late October/early November).
Exam Format
6 Written-Answer Questions, Administered by Prometric
- Questions and formula sheet shown on computer.
- For 5 out of 6 questions, responses written in answer booklet. Excel workbook available but not submitted for grading.
- For 1 out of 6 questions, responses entered into Excel workbook. Only Excel workbook submitted for grading.
- Scratchpad will be provided
Exam Duration
3 Hours
Registration Info
Register online at www.soa.org before the registration deadline.
Upcoming exam windows and registration deadlines
Oct 23, 2024
Register by Sep 23, 2024Apr 23, 2025
Register by Mar 24, 2025Oct 24, 2025
Register by Sep 22, 2025
Exam Day and Results: Things To Keep In Mind
Don't forget your must-haves for exam day! Know what to bring and what to do after you pass the exam
What to Bring
- A government-issued photo ID that includes a signature
- Recommended Calculator: TI-30XS MultiView
(See Other Options) - A reference to your five-digit candidate number (for exam submission)
Exam Results
After approximately 8 to 11 weeks, the SOA will release the list of passing candidate ID numbers. A few days after that, you will get your exam score in your official SOA transcript when you log into the SOA website.
Passing the Exam
Expert Tips: Helpful insights from our coaches
Our coaches know this exam inside and out. Check out their expert tips for achieving a passing score.
Knowing how to use basic principles to solve problems is critical. Always prioritize these principles as the heart of your learning and treat shortcuts as supplementary tools.
Kong Foo Pang Product ManagerTime management is key. Try your best to spend no more than 3 minutes per point. If you think you know how to answer a question but you're pressed for time, at least write a list of steps you'd take and/or formulas you'd use to arrive at the final answer. You may get partial credit.
Terence Chow VP of ProductEarning as many partial credits as possible is a key strategy in a written-answer exam. If you can't provide a full answer, clearly outline your thought process. Remember to demonstrate your work and include all essential steps or formulas.
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