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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2021 · 27 MIN

CEA - Passing the PE After Multiple Attempts with James Johnson

from The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast · host Isaac Oakeson

Six. That’s how many attempts it took today’s guest to pass the PE exam and get his license. For those out there who may be feeling disappointed for having failed the exam before, this episode will prove that it’s all part of the process. James Johnson is a construction engineer at the Indiana Department of Transportation, where he’s had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects from roads to bridges, and even the first project in the entire state of Indiana to use galvanized steel beams. His PE license will really bolster his professional career, but it didn’t come easily. By elaborating on his learnings from his five failed attempts, James shares how CEA’s Ultimate Civil PE Review Course, Facebook community, and practice exams helped him during his sixth attempt with his studies, mindset, and motivation. In addition, he shares how doing well in the morning portion really sets you up for success in the afternoon portion of the exam, as well as the importance of truly knowing your references and working out hundreds of practice problems---he did 600+! Resources Mentioned Built Bar - http://civilengineeringacademy.com/built Haven’t joined up in our free community?  What’s wrong with you?  J/K.  Ok, just go there and join a group of like-minded civil engineers! - https://ceacommunity.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com CEA’s Civil PE Breadth Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/breadth CEA’s Civil PE Depth Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam Civil Engineering PE Practice Exams: Breadth and Depth, by Indranil Goswami - Click here PPI’s PE Civil Reference Manual - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi Civil Engineering Academy Podcast Ep. 70: How to Crush the Transportation PE Exam with Shannon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgGV4KQDJio NCEES’s Exam Preparation Resources - https://account.ncees.org/exam-prep Indiana Department of Transportation - https://www.in.gov/indot Join over 4000 engineers like you and learn the tips and tricks to passing the FE and PE.  We even have a free resource for you! - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/join-our-newsletter Check out our Youtube Channel for more content, live sessions, and much more - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q If you need exams, solved problems, or courses, make sure to check out our home base. We can definitely help you on your journey to become a professional engineer - https://civilengineeringacademy.com Reach out to Isaac - [email protected]

Six. That’s how many attempts it took today’s guest to pass the PE exam and get his license. For those out there who may be feeling disappointed for having failed the exam before, this episode will prove that it’s all part of the process. James Johnson is a construction engineer at the Indiana Department of Transportation, where he’s had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects from roads to bridges, and even the first project in the entire state of Indiana to use galvanized steel beams. His PE license will really bolster his professional career, but it didn’t come easily. By elaborating on his learnings from his five failed attempts, James shares how CEA’s Ultimate Civil PE Review Course, Facebook community, and practice exams helped him during his sixth attempt with his studies, mindset, and motivation. In addition, he shares how doing well in the morning portion really sets you up for success in the afternoon portion of the exam, as well as the importance of truly knowing your references and working out hundreds of practice problems---he did 600+! Resources Mentioned Built Bar - http://civilengineeringacademy.com/built Haven’t joined up in our free community?  What’s wrong with you?  J/K.  Ok, just go there and join a group of like-minded civil engineers! - https://ceacommunity.com The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com CEA’s Civil PE Breadth Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/breadth CEA’s Civil PE Depth Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/depth-exam Civil Engineering PE Practice Exams: Breadth and Depth, by Indranil Goswami - Click here PPI’s PE Civil Reference Manual - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi Civil Engineering Academy Podcast Ep. 70: How to Crush the Transportation PE Exam with Shannon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgGV4KQDJio NCEES’s Exam Preparation Resources - https://account.ncees.org/exam-prep Indiana Department of Transportation - https://www.in.gov/indot Join over 4000 engineers like you and learn the tips and tricks to passing the FE and PE.  We even have a free resource for you! - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/join-our-newsletter Check out our Youtube Channel for more content, live sessions, and much more - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q If you need exams, solved problems, or courses, make sure to check out our home base. We can definitely help you on your journey to become a professional engineer - https://civilengineeringacademy.com Reach out to Isaac - [email protected]

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