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Campus Clubs: Ten Years of Growing Community

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At Coaching Actuaries, we’ve always believed that student success starts well before any exam. It begins with a strong support system—that means a connected community, meaningful relationships, and the right tools to navigate the journey.

That belief is what led to the creation of our Campus Club program. Now in its 10th year, the program has reached over 160 schools across the U.S. and internationally. Through discounted resources, leadership development, and career preparation, Campus Clubs continue to empower the next generation of actuaries.

In the article below, we’re sharing two key illustrations that highlight how far the program has come. Ten years is a milestone worth celebrating—but we’re even more excited about what’s ahead. As the actuarial landscape evolves, Campus Clubs will grow right alongside it!

Across the Nation and the World

From coast to coast, and around the world, our network of actuarial student clubs continues to grow. More than just a dot on the map, each new location symbolizes a student leader stepping up, a community coming together, and a shared goal: to make actuarial exam prep more accessible.

A world map showing Coaching Actuaries’ global Campus Clubs presence. Small teal dots are concentrated across North America, with additional dots in Europe, Asia, and Africa, representing actuarial student clubs connected with Coaching Actuaries. Three text callouts describe the program’s global impact: Connecting with over 160+ schools across the world for over 10 years. Offering support to actuarial clubs via exam studies and professional development. Helping develop and serve nearly 1,000 actuarial student leaders.

A Timeline of Growth and Innovation

The timeline below shows how Campus Clubs have grown over the years, thanks to the incredible efforts of our team and our ambassadors. Their leadership, ideas, and energy have helped us reach more students and build a more connected actuarial community! It all started with just four schools:

A vertical timeline showing the growth of Coaching Actuaries Campus Clubs from 2015 to 2025. 2015: Program launched with four schools as “Preferred Clubs,” focusing on building actuarial communities. 2016: Added new ambassador tasks like platform walkthroughs and event hosting. 2017: Campus Clubs nearly tripled in number, with strong student participation. 2018: The community doubled again, reflecting high engagement. 2019: Founder Dave Kester (“Coach K”) began campus visits and improved ambassador communication. 2020: COVID-19 forced all meetings online; clubs adapted and thrived virtually. 2021: Over 50 clubs active, maintaining strong online community ties. 2022: 55% boost in participation as ambassadors led live events and grew as leaders. 2023: Partnership with Actuarial Development Institute added career support like resume workshops. 2024: Launch of personalized ambassador portals for streamlined organization. 2025: Over 100 clubs achieved, serving thousands of students worldwide.

What’s Driving This Growth?

It comes down to leadership, momentum, and having the right tools at the right time. That’s where our ambassadors come in:

  • They’re the connection between Coaching Actuaries and their club. They lead meetings, share exam wins, promote discounts, and create energy through events and social media.
  • Each month, we send out a task that keeps ambassadors involved while giving them room to get creative. It might be a platform walkthrough, a study flex post, a bingo challenge, or even a trivia night.
  • These small moments help build community and make studying more engaging.

In return, ambassadors receive a free 180-day subscription. It’s a simple thank-you for helping their peers stay confident, motivated, and on track in their actuarial journey.

Looking Ahead

Thanks to ongoing feedback from students and ambassadors, the Campus Club program is evolving to serve future actuaries better.

We're focused on future-proofing the experience by expanding professional development opportunities, creating more ways to spotlight club members, and ensuring that every actuarial student, no matter their school or background, can access the tools they need to start strong.

Have questions or want to get your club involved? We’d love to hear from you! Learn more about Campus Clubs: http://coachingactuaries.com/campus-clubs



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