The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

CEA 116 - How Hard is the Civil FE Exam?

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The PE exam is famously known as a great milestone in any engineer’s career. But remember, the FE exam is what sets it in motion in the first place. And it can be equally challenging—if not more. Today, you’ll learn not only what makes the FE exam difficult but also what you can do to overcome each of these difficulties and knock this thing out right away.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The 5 Reasons Why the Civil FE Exam is Difficult
  • Can You Graduate Without Taking Your FE Exam?—Or Better, Should You?
  • How Many Topics Do You Have to Study for Your FE Exam?
  • How FE Preparation Time Differs Between Those in School and Those Out of It
  • Evidence Showing You Have a Good Chance of Passing Your FE Exam the First Time
  • The Only Two Study Techniques You'll Need to Pass Your FE Exam
  • One Aspect That Makes Computer-Based Exams Better Than Traditional Exams
  • Why Time Management is King When Taking Any Exam—And How to Practice it
  • How to Correctly Get an Answer on the Most Common Question Type of the FE Exam
  • The Importance of Taking Care of Yourself to Do Better at the Exam
  • The Online FE Resource That Will Help You Prepare, Take, and Pass Your FE Exam

    • Our Partners:

    Built Bar - http://civilengineeringacademy.com/built

    PPI - http://civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi

    Resources Mentioned:

    ABET Accreditation - https://www.abet.org

    FE Exam Specifications, by NCEES - https://ncees.org/engineering/fe

    The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com

    CEA Resources:

    Civil Engineering Academy Website - http://civilengineeringacademy.com

    The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com

    The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com

    CEA Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams

    CEA Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter

    Free CEA Community - https://ceacommunity.com

    CEA YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q

    The 5 Best Resources for the Civil FE Exam - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/bestferesources

    Reach out to Isaac - [email protected]

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