The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

DeFEating the Odds: A Student’s Battle with the Civil FE Exam


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Failed the Civil FE Exam once? Twice? Five times? Well, "don't waste a failure." That’s a mantra Ryan Turley adopted to pass this thing on his 5th attempt! 😲


In this episode, Ryan shares his emotional story of perseverance, from hitting rock bottom and doubting if he was “good enough” for engineering to finally becoming an EIT. If you've been struggling with the FE, Ryan's journey speaks directly to you…and he offers invaluable tips to overcome these repeated setbacks.


Tune in to Learn:

  • His experience failing the Civil FE Exam 3 times while still in school

  • Reaching rock bottom after failing it the 4th time around

  • His successful 5th attempt (and how to get back on your feet after a failure)

  • 3 top-notch tips for repeat takers to get over this hump

  • The mindset you should have when answering the exams questions

  • What changes should you make in your studying after a failed attempt?

  • His strategy for taking practice exams (and what they help you with)

  • Why is the Civil FE Exam so difficult?

  • Are the FE Exam questions tricky…on purpose?

  • What he enjoyed about The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course

  • What having the EIT initials does for you and your career

  • Why does he recommend The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course?

  • How much prep do you need for the FE, and how decides it?


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    ☑️ Resources Mentioned:

    The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course

    Civil FE Practice Exams (Vol. 1 & 2)

    FE CBT Exam Simulator

    Civil PE Review Course Update

    FE Civil Exam, by NCEES

    "Don't Waste a Failure," by Nick Saban

    Harding University


    📧 Connect With Ryan:

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    Instagram


    🎁 Freebies:

    The 5 Best FE Resources

    The Civil PE Startup Guide

    FREE CFM® Course Module


    📚 Exam Prep Resources:

    Main Website

    The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course

    The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

    The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses

    The Ultimate Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course

    FE Practice Exams

    FE CBT Exam Simulator

    PE Breadth Practice Exams

    PE Depth Practice Exams

    PE CBT Exam Simulator

    Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Practice Exam

    📱 Connect With Us:

    Free CEA Community

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