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EPISODE · Dec 12, 2024 · 25 MIN

Crushing the Civil FE Exam After 11 Years and 4 Tries with CEA With Angela Concha

from The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast · host Isaac Oakeson

Going for the FE a few years after school is already tough. But 11 years, with three failed attempts in the track record, and facing language challenges for coming from a non-English speaking country?! 😨That’s exactly what Angela Concha did! 😮Angela is a civil engineer in Ohio who came to the U.S. from Venezuela and passed the FE Exam as a student of The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course.In this episode, she dives into her FE prep struggles. From why self-study and other renowned (and expensive!) prep courses out there didn’t work for her…and how she turned things around.Her journey is a big lesson on the single most important trait you should have if you find yourself in the same shoes of having to retake the exam: Grit!So, if you’re in the same shoes, and especially if you’re a latino or latina engineer on your way to becoming a licensed PE in the US, this episode will inspire you to push through! 💪Go check it out! 🎧TUNE IN TO LEARN:Her journeys from Venezuela to the USHer first two unsuccessful attempts at the Civil PE Exam with self-studyDid PPI’s expensive course really prepare her for her 3rd try?How she found Civil Engineering Academy and finally passed the PEThe biggest challenge of her entire exam prepThe most difficult part of the FE ExamWhat The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course has that helped her the most on exam dayHer little trick for the day before the exam to remember everything you studiedHer favorite feature of the course…and why it made all the differenceHer advice on taking practice exams leading up to the real dealWhat you should do immediately after you take the examIs the Civil FE Exam becoming more theoretical?The most difficult question type on the examThe single most important trait you need to have as a repeat taker✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED:CEA FE CBT Exam SimulatorCEA Ep 192 With Makenzie Allen (YouTube)CEA Ep 192 With Makenzie Allen (Spotify)CEA Ep 192 With Makenzie Allen (Apple Podcasts)Good Notes App📧 CONNECT WITH ANGELA:[email protected]🎁 FREEBIES:The 5 Best FE ResourcesThe Civil PE Startup Guide📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE:Civil Engineering Academy WebsiteCivil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesFE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH US!NewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube [email protected]

Going for the FE a few years after school is already tough. But 11 years, with three failed attempts in the track record, and facing language challenges for coming from a non-English speaking country?! 😨That’s exactly what Angela Concha did! 😮Angela is a civil engineer in Ohio who came to the U.S. from Venezuela and passed the FE Exam as a student of The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course.In this episode, she dives into her FE prep struggles. From why self-study and other renowned (and expensive!) prep courses out there didn’t work for her…and how she turned things around.Her journey is a big lesson on the single most important trait you should have if you find yourself in the same shoes of having to retake the exam: Grit!So, if you’re in the same shoes, and especially if you’re a latino or latina engineer on your way to becoming a licensed PE in the US, this episode will inspire you to push through! 💪Go check it out! 🎧TUNE IN TO LEARN:Her journeys from Venezuela to the USHer first two unsuccessful attempts at the Civil PE Exam with self-studyDid PPI’s expensive course really prepare her for her 3rd try?How she found Civil Engineering Academy and finally passed the PEThe biggest challenge of her entire exam prepThe most difficult part of the FE ExamWhat The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course has that helped her the most on exam dayHer little trick for the day before the exam to remember everything you studiedHer favorite feature of the course…and why it made all the differenceHer advice on taking practice exams leading up to the real dealWhat you should do immediately after you take the examIs the Civil FE Exam becoming more theoretical?The most difficult question type on the examThe single most important trait you need to have as a repeat taker✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED:CEA FE CBT Exam SimulatorCEA Ep 192 With Makenzie Allen (YouTube)CEA Ep 192 With Makenzie Allen (Spotify)CEA Ep 192 With Makenzie Allen (Apple Podcasts)Good Notes App📧 CONNECT WITH ANGELA:[email protected]🎁 FREEBIES:The 5 Best FE ResourcesThe Civil PE Startup Guide📚 PASS YOUR EXAM WITH THESE:Civil Engineering Academy WebsiteCivil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesFE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH US!NewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube [email protected]

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