EPISODE · Mar 7, 2025 · 22 MIN
The Best Study Strategy to Pass Your Exam That You're Not Doing Enough
from The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast · host Isaac Oakeson
Do you think those who pass their exam are simply smarter than everyone else (including you)? And if you’ve already failed one of these before, do you think you’re simply not “smart enough?” 🤔Well, think again!There’s another variable that affects your exam results much more than “how smart” you are ever will — and it’s backed by a study that lasted 13 years! 😲Now, want to know the most shocking thing this study found?Only 11% of test-takers take this variable into account when preparing for their exams!This means it’s the best study technique to use if you want to pass, but very few test-takers use it…including you, probably. 😨So, in this episode, we’re gonna cover what this technique is all about, and then go even further to explain why it works so well and how you can effectively put it into practice in your own prep. 👍I promise, if you use this, you’ll pass whatever exam you’re preparing for, whether that’s your FE, PE, SE, PMP…you name it! 😉Go check it out! 🎧🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:The biggest misconception about passing an exam you probably believe inThe study technique that impacts your exam results more than anything elseWhy this technique works like magic for taking exams2 aspects of it that make it work better than all the other study methods6 guidelines to apply this technique to your own exam prep…and win on exam day✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED:Elevate EducationDouglas Barton’s TED Talk🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup Guide🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review Courses📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH US!Main WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube [email protected]
What this episode covers
Do you think those who pass their exam are simply smarter than everyone else (including you)? And if you’ve already failed one of these before, do you think you’re simply not “smart enough?” 🤔Well, think again!There’s another variable that affects your exam results much more than “how smart” you are ever will — and it’s backed by a study that lasted 13 years! 😲Now, want to know the most shocking thing this study found?Only 11% of test-takers take this variable into account when preparing for their exams!This means it’s the best study technique to use if you want to pass, but very few test-takers use it…including you, probably. 😨So, in this episode, we’re gonna cover what this technique is all about, and then go even further to explain why it works so well and how you can effectively put it into practice in your own prep. 👍I promise, if you use this, you’ll pass whatever exam you’re preparing for, whether that’s your FE, PE, SE, PMP…you name it! 😉Go check it out! 🎧🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:The biggest misconception about passing an exam you probably believe inThe study technique that impacts your exam results more than anything elseWhy this technique works like magic for taking exams2 aspects of it that make it work better than all the other study methods6 guidelines to apply this technique to your own exam prep…and win on exam day✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED:Elevate EducationDouglas Barton’s TED Talk🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup Guide🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review Courses📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH US!Main WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube [email protected]
NOW PLAYING
The Best Study Strategy to Pass Your Exam That You're Not Doing Enough
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m