This may be the first time taking the FE exam and you feel nervous. You feel scared. Or maybe, you are still trying to pass your FE exam and after failing multiple times. Simply put, this exam is putting a huge burden on you. It’s come to a point where you have developed a real…
So you’re excited to start your FE exam preparation. You gathered all the right resources. You have an NCEES FE exam approved Calculator. You have the latest NCEES FE Handbook 10.1. You are ready to study! You are committed to studying. But somehow your studying isn’t going as you expected. You can’t focus You can’t…
Your FE exam preparation is not just about learning the material, it is also about your approach or test taking strategy employed on exam day. So how are you supposed to build your understanding and develop the right test taking strategy in a way to ensure you are passing the FE exam? Simply put: Practice,…
So, what’s the FE exam really testing? What are the NCEES people trying to test when creating these exams? Are they trying to test the subject matter or maybe there’s something more they’re looking for?  I think this FE exam is designed to test more of our knowledge of the subject matter and our ability…
Last week, I had a discussion with Naudia about her overall FE exam preparation after passing the FE exam. She passed the FE exam but it was definitely not easy for her. She has been out of school for 20 years. Got her degree in Electrical engineering. On top of that, she is working full-time…
For about two years, after tutoring and helping students prepare for their FE exam, I have gathered some insights on a general pattern of bad or not-so-good study habits that probably lead to a student’s not passing result. This may include: Not studying the relevant topics Using outdated material Using outdated practice questions (the FE…
Even if you studied thoroughly and you feel confident that you understand most of the material, if you do not have enough endurance to sit for 5 hours and 20 minutes to complete the 110 questions, all the material you learned isn’t really helping you guarantee a successful outcome. A balance of knowing the material…
As in many professions, patience, practice, determination, and a strong work ethic underscore success. It is no different for the FE exam. Patience This is your journey of preparation, and you are only competing with yourself. Sometimes you won’t grasp the essence of an idea right away and that is normal. It just means you…
I bet most of you have heard of or seen the most famous acronym for goal setting – S.M.A.R.T. I know I learned about it during my undergraduate years in a leadership class but never really consciously applied it on paper or in a written format. For the most part, you probably unconsciously already apply…
Are you forgetting what you learned a few days ago or last week? How can you ensure that you are on a path to passing the FE Exam without forgetting the material? Several weeks ago, I was asked this question by a fellow engineer/student preparing for his FE exam. “How do I not forget what…
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