The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

CEA - Crushing Major Projects and the PE at the Same Time with Alex Kuhn


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Do you work on the job site every day and think you don’t have time or energy left over to study for your PE exam? 🤔 Then think again! Our guest today is Alex Kuhn, a boots-on-the-ground construction manager who balanced preparing, taking, and passing his PE exam on his first try while working on some really massive and complex projects every single day. How did he do it? Give this episode a listen and you’ll find out! 😉


Tune in to Learn:

  • How to find time to study for the PE Exam...even if you work out in the field every day

  • 2 effective test-taking strategies for the PE Exam (breadth and depth)

  • An exam prep tip to help you avoid feeling overwhelmed during your preparation

  • What made Civil Engineering Academy's PE course different from other prep courses

  • How he chose his depth section when he's worked in more than one discipline

  • How to tackle theory questions — and how non-theory practice problems can help

  • 2 little-known secondary challenges of taking the PE Exam you never thought of

  • What Alex enjoyed the most about CEA's The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

  • The best two aspects of being a civil engineer


  • Resources Mentioned:

    The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

    Civil Engineering Reference Manual, by PPI

    NCEES Civil PE Handbook

    NYC Water Department


    Connect With Alex:

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    More CEA Resources:

    Website

    The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course

    The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

    The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses

    FE and PE Practice Exams

    Free Facebook Community

    YouTube Channel

    Free Newsletter

    Instagram

    Twitter

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