Actuarial Science Winter Camp- Exam (P) Boot Camp
November 7, 2025—January 17, 2026
Are you interested in Actuarial Science?
Are you interested in the career of Actuarial Science? Have you ever heard about an Actuary? Welcome to a profession that has consistently been a part of any top job ranking list for the past two decades that only a few know about! 😄
Exam P (Probability) covers calculus-based probability. It will test a candidate's knowledge of the fundamental probability tools for quantitatively assessing risk. A thorough command of the supporting calculus is assumed. Additionally, a very basic knowledge of insurance and risk management is assumed. Knowledge of Probability is REQUIRED.
Who is an Actuary?
An actuary is a risk professional who measures and manages risk and uncertainty. It takes a combination of strong analytical skills (probability theory, statistics,financial mathematics, predictive modeling), business knowledge, understanding human behavior to manage complex risks in our society. It's a dynamic profession built for problem solvers as the risks, factors and availability of resources are ever changing.
Please see the below snapshot for key metrics which showcases not only job security but continual 6-figure earning potential.
Student Actuaries (candidates sitting for examinations) typically receive sizable pay raises as they make their way through their actuarial exams! Nice incentive right? Extra Bonuses also happen if you're successful on your first exam attempt!🤯
What's special about our Bootcamp?
- Most importantly, it is instructed by an Actuary! Sean Gillings, ASA is an Actuary that has been practicing for the past 8 years and will help with how probability theory is applicable in solving real life problems.
- Our instructor will mentor each student on the actuarial and career journey.
- Prepare each enrolled student for the January sitting dates of Exam P!
- Goal: Successfully pass your first actuarial exam!
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Camp Details
- Registration Fee Total: $500 (this Fall, registration is handled directly by YAT). Click here to register!
- Registration Deadline: 11/07/25
- Class Times: Click here to for the Camp Schedule.
- Class Location: Online
- Who can attend?: Anyone that has a good knowledge of Probability!
- An intensive program with 22 sessions totaling 36.5 class hours
- Led by Mr. Sean Gillings, a certified Actuary and Math Educator
Additional Camp/Event Details
- Click this LINK to see our previous Actuary Camp participants.
- Click this LINK to see testimonials from our previous camp participants that passed Exam (P) after finishing the camp.
- Inaugural Actuary Camp Orientation Seminar
- Past P-Exam Camp Events, hosted by AIG: Winter 2019 Seminar/Workshop Day ; Winter 2020 Seminar/Workshop Day ; Summer 2021 Seminar/Workshop day
Recommended Prerequisite Preparation
- All participants should review their Probability knowledge prior to the camp. Since this is a bootcamp, the instruction is focused on what you will see on the P-Exam and how to understand the test questions and how to answer the questions in the most efficient way. Time will not be allocated to review basic principles of probability. You must already come prepared with that knowledge.
- In addition to reviewing your probability knowledge, we also recommend that students purchase any P-Exam studying aids or guides in addition to this camp. We recommend you start studying now so that when you take boot camp you will already be familiar with the terms and language expected to be on the exam. Please understand that the minimum time required for studying for the P-Exam is approximately 300 hours. SOA indicates that the typical candidate studies about 100 hours for every hour of the exam. Since the P-Exam is a 3-hr long exam, your total study time should be ~300 hours to fully master the concepts tested on that exam. Since our camp offers 44 hours of instruction, this means that you should study for an additional 256 hours on your own! We recommend ACTEX study guides to assist you with your solo-study time.
- In preparation for taking the exam, you should sign up for the exam dates closest to the completion of this camp. It is most beneficial and efficient to move straight into the exam after completing the camp because all information will be fresh. We do not recommend that you take the exam more than 3 months after the camp. So, we recommend that you register for the exam prior to registering for our camp.
Camp Contacts
P-Exam Camp Administrators:
- Dr. James West (P-Exam Camp Mentor/Camp Director): Dr. West will occasionally send important information to you about the Actuary Career Path, as well as dates in which you can sign up for the P-Exam. He can be contacted at actuary@math.uh.edu
- Dr. Bernhard Bodmann (Department Chairman/Camp Director): He can be contacted at: actuary@math.uh.edu
- Ms. Tai McAlister (Communications Manager/Camp Director): ttmcalis@central.uh.edu
P-Exam Camp Instructors:
- Sean Gillings (Winter 2022—current)
- Gregory Hemenway (Winter 2020—Summer 2022)
- Mahmood Ghasemi (Winter 2021)
- Mohammad Daneshvar (Winter 2020—Summer 2021)
Helpful Links
- Apply to USAA's Internship Program - Summer 2025 (ideal candidate is Sophomore or Junior)
- Apply to Lincoln Financial Group's Internship Program - Summer 2025 (ideal candidate is Sophomore or Junior)
- Apply to Corebridge Financial's Internship Program - Summer 2025 (ideal candidate is Sophomore or Junior)
- Examination Schedule: https://www.soa.org/education/exam-req/exam-day-info/exam-schedules/
- Registration link: https://www.soa.org/education/exam-req/registration/edu-registration/
- Probability Exam Syllabus for January 2025
- Examination Rules: https://www.soa.org/education/exam-req/exam-day-info/edu-cbt-add-rules/
- VEE Course Listing
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