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Tanish’s IFoA Journey – From 2 Failures to Clearing 3 Papers in a Year!

Meet Tanish — a determined actuarial student from Mumbai whose journey didn’t start off as a success story. After failing both CM1 and CS1 on his first attempt, Tanish was on the verge of giving up

S MONK 23 Apr 2025 1 min read Share
Tanish’s IFoA Journey – From 2 Failures to Clearing 3 Papers in a Year!

Meet Tanish — a determined actuarial student from Mumbai whose journey didn’t start off as a success story. After failing both CM1 and CS1 on his first attempt, Tanish was on the verge of giving up. The self-doubt crept in, and the fear of not being “cut out” for actuarial science grew stronger.

But everything changed when he joined SMONK.

Here’s what made the difference:

Weekly Mock Tests – With detailed evaluations and personal feedback that pinpointed his weak spots.

Late-night 1-on-1 Doubt Solving – Personalized sessions that fit his schedule, clearing concepts at his pace.

Excel + R Bootcamps – No more fear of Paper B. These intensive sessions helped him master the tools that once scared him.

Fast forward to today:

Tanish has successfully cleared CM1, CS1, and CB2 — all in just one year.

“What SMONK gave me wasn’t just coaching — it was clarity, confidence, and the belief that I could do this. I finally stopped studying blindly and started studying smart.”

Failure isn’t final. Sometimes, it’s just the beginning of a bigger, stronger comeback.

Whether you’re stuck after a few failed attempts or just starting your journey — know that you’re not alone. And more importantly, you can make it.

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