That all depends on you! I know people who've graduated from univ. of waterloo (thats where i go ) with 6 papers. And within 3-4 years of graduation they try to become and fsa. And there're others: Typically students graduate from here with 3-4 papers and take between 7 and 8 years to become and fsa!

So it all depends on how hardworking you are and how talented you are!