Exam SRM Details
Below we’ll lay out everything you need to know for your SRM exam from registration details to exam day to what to do after you receive your results.
Exam Offerings
SRM is offered three times per year, with sittings in January, May, and September.
Exam Format
35 Computer-based, multiple-choice questions
Exam Duration
3.5 Hours
Registration Info
Register online at www.soa.org before the registration deadline.
Upcoming exam windows and registration deadlines
Sep 3, 2024
Register by Aug 6, 2024Jan 3, 2025
Register by Dec 3, 2024May 23, 2025
Register by Apr 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
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Exam Results
As of the May 2024 sitting, you will receive a preliminary Pass-Fail result after you complete your exam. This is not your official final result.
After approximately 8 to 11 weeks, the SOA will release the list of passing candidates' ID numbers. A few days after this list has been published, you will be able to see your final score in your official SOA transcript when you log into the SOA website.
Passing the Exam
We recommend that you take FAM next, after which you will need to choose between ALTAM and ASTAM (unless you've already passed one of the now retired LTAM and STAM).
You will also need to take PA if you haven't already, obtain your VEE credits, complete your modules (Pre-Actuarial Foundations, Actuarial Science Foundations, FAP), and fulfill your APC requirement in order to attain your ASA designation.
Things To Keep In Mind: Helpful insights from our coaches
Our coaches know this exam inside and out. Check out their expert tips for achieving a passing score.
SRM is the least computationally intensive preliminary exam. A big chunk of its questions will test your comprehension of the concepts. If you're used to questions asking for a numerical answer, you'll need to change your strategy and make sure you have a good understanding of the big picture.
Terence Chow VP of Product
Don't be afraid to skip questions. The CBT platform makes it easy for you to mark a question and come back to it later. Make sure to give yourself enough time to ace easy questions that may be at the end of your exam. Remember, easy questions are worth just as much as hard questions.
Larry Saw Content Coach
If you’ve taken a CBT exam before, the format won’t surprise you on exam day. However, if you’re taking this exam at a testing center different from the one you’re used to, make sure to make travel arrangements in advance and plan for possible delays.
Terence Chow VP of Product
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