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EPISODE · Jun 14, 2024 · 33 MIN

DeFEating the Odds: A Student’s Battle with the Civil FE Exam

from The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast · host Isaac Oakeson

Failed the Civil FE Exam once? Twice? Five times? Well, "don't waste a failure." That’s a mantra Ryan Turley adopted to pass this thing on his 5th attempt! 😲 In this episode, Ryan shares his emotional story of perseverance, from hitting rock bottom and doubting if he was “good enough” for engineering to finally becoming an EIT. If you've been struggling with the FE, Ryan's journey speaks directly to you…and he offers invaluable tips to overcome these repeated setbacks. Tune in to Learn: His experience failing the Civil FE Exam 3 times while still in school Reaching rock bottom after failing it the 4th time around His successful 5th attempt (and how to get back on your feet after a failure) 3 top-notch tips for repeat takers to get over this hump The mindset you should have when answering the exams questions What changes should you make in your studying after a failed attempt? His strategy for taking practice exams (and what they help you with) Why is the Civil FE Exam so difficult? Are the FE Exam questions tricky…on purpose? What he enjoyed about The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course What having the EIT initials does for you and your career Why does he recommend The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course? How much prep do you need for the FE, and how decides it? 🤝 OUR PARTNERS: Audible Built Bar ☑️ Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course Civil FE Practice Exams (Vol. 1 & 2) FE CBT Exam Simulator Civil PE Review Course Update FE Civil Exam, by NCEES "Don't Waste a Failure," by Nick Saban Harding University 📧 Connect With Ryan: LinkedIn Instagram 🎁 Freebies: The 5 Best FE Resources The Civil PE Startup Guide 📚 Exam Prep Resources: Main Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course FE Practice Exams FE CBT Exam Simulator PE Breadth Practice Exams PE Depth Practice Exams PE CBT Exam Simulator ⁠ 📱 Connect With Us: Free CEA Community YouTube Channel Instagram LinkedIn [email protected]

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