Curiosity = Motivation = Better Memory = Passing the FE Exam I see it time and time again. Students who are genuinely curious about learning are often better prepared than those who approach studying without curiosity. At its core, a lack of motivation is strongly linked to poor retention. Research continues to show that curiosity…
Just this week, I randomly came across an article about our brain’s working memory. The gist of this research is this: our brains are wired to learn efficiently by holding onto only a few pieces of information at a time. If we try to hold onto too much information at once, our brains get confused…
Developing strong test-taking skills is essential for passing the FE exam. In fact, good test takers often succeed by meeting the minimal competency requirements for fundamental FE exam concepts while relying on effective test-taking strategies to navigate the rest of the exam successfully. Here’s a simple strategy I learned from one of my students. Let’s…
The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is a major milestone on your path to becoming a licensed professional engineer. Preparing for and passing this exam requires focus, dedication, and an effective strategy. In this guide, we’ll introduce you to a goal-setting approach that can help you stay on track and achieve success in 2025. The…
Helping you pass your FE Exam is my top priority. To make your preparation easier, I’ve put together a FREE Excel workbook with a complete checklist of all the FE Exam topics outlined by the NCEES. It’s designed to keep you organized and focused every step of the way! 2025 FE EXAM EXCEL CHECKLISTS/CALENDAR Hi…
The FE exam is a significant milestone for aspiring engineers, and success requires dedication, hard work, and perhaps most importantly, self-accountability. Let’s explore the critical role of self-accountability as you continue on this FE exam preparation journey. Why is Self-Accountability So Important? Many students are no longer in a structured academic environment with professors and…
I just finished a phone call with a student who had failed her exam three times. She reached out to ask about the DH course. She had previously taken a well-known course, but felt it didn’t cover the right types of problems that appeared on her exam. In addition, she used a practice portal with…
What is a leverage point? In terms of FE exam prep, leverage points are areas of focus that can create significant changes. We want to know where they are and how to use them effectively. Here’s the strange thing: students intuitively know what their leverage points are — time to study, mental and physical energy,…
Those notorious silly mistakes! As you practice FE exam problems, you will certainly make a lot of mistakes. Do you notice when you’re making mistakes? Particularly those so-called “silly mistakes”? What do you do about them? Students often approach mistakes by recognizing the mistake and examining the solution to the practice problem. But I’m here…
You’ve probably seen the long list of FE Exam specifications! If not, look at the list here. Imagine you have to study 14 topics. Each topic contains subtopics that kind of help us narrow things down to a specific knowledge area. Even though we can narrow things down a bit, it’s still overwhelming! As a…
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