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Relative to Finance, I would say so. However, given the quality of the actuarial coop scholars (the ones that I know) they're usually at least a D average anyway, so yeah. But don't let that intimidate you.

I agree with shinn - I did COMP1911 and I found it sufficiently challenging already - with the assignments I mean. The final exam wasn't so bad - but the assignments, I wouldn't've done it without a friend to do it together with (not plagiarising, just working together).

You may be right, distinction minimum would be for Finance co-op. In any case, ValentinesM, being a coop, a distinction in actuarial studies would be expected of you - it's not that difficult if you're a little bit smart and if you put in the effort.

The army gap year is a great program that broadens your experience and it's definitely something that will be looked highly upon. ValentinesM: Yes, you need to maintain a certain grade, I can't recall what that is, but I'd be guessing a Distinction.

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Welcome. No I'm not, although I was interviewed in second year for actuarial coop position because someone lost their scholarship and I recall those were the questions asked. Not too sure of good websites although a google search may do you well. Maybe try Institute of Actuaries of Australia...

Hi, Congrats on getting an interview. The most likely questions you will be asked include Tell me about yourself? How do you go about managing your time when you have a lot to do? (or how do you prioritise, etc) - Im not a huge fan of this question but it will most likely be asked Why...

That is 1) OR 2), not both are needed.

The animosity aspect is a joke...as is the whole concept of actuaries hating accountants...a joke. =D

I'm not too sure how that converts to singaporean grades...but HD - High Distinction (85) is highest...followed by D - Distinction (75) then C - Credit (65) and then P - Pass (50). Not too sure what average mark is. =)

That's good then. Basically if you want a decent progression in your career during university...then you should aim for D+ (75+) average if you're doing double degree comm/science @ unsw. The minimum required marks is C+ (65+) I believe....@ UNSW that is.

dunno...ask them admin people. =D

To help you decide...what did you get in Ext. 1 maths and Ext 2. maths if you did it? No actuarial studies isn't super super hard...it's just hard....sometimes frustrating...well actually most times frustrating.

Yeah...Excel, Word, Presentation, Programming, etc....all the computer-related kinda stuff. As in...stuff outside of uni/school. Like hobbies...activities....etc.

Actuarial and finance is a better combo. Why is accounting/actuarial not a useful combo? Well...you either want to be an accountant, or be an actuary...you "can't" be both. In terms of the professions, actuaries tend to hold animosity towards accountants, because some of them always end up...