Motivation = Better Learning = Better Memory

Motivation = Better Learning = Better Memory

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…

FE Exam Test Taking Strategy

FE Exam Test Taking Strategy

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…

Crush Your FE Exam in 2025: A Goal-Setting Guide

Crush Your FE Exam in 2025: A Goal-Setting Guide

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…

FREE 2025 FE EXAM CHECKLIST

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…

fe exam accountability

Passing the FE Exam: The Importance of Self-Accountability

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…

FE Exam Leverage Points

FE Exam Leverage Points

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,…

Study all your FE exam mistakes! Including the “silly” ones.

Study all your FE exam mistakes! Including the “silly” ones.

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…

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