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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2025 · 21 MIN

Yameli Herschelman’s Journey to Passing the PE After 6 Attempts With CEA

from The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast · host Isaac Oakeson

Imagine failing the PE so many times that you decide your next attempt would be your last — pass or walk away. 😨 That was Yameli Herschelman’s reality…until one thing changed for her last try.Originally from Venezuela, she came to the US for her Master’s degree in Transportation and dreamed of becoming a PE. After struggling with other review courses for her first five attempts, she turned to Civil Engineering Academy for her 6th attempt.In simple words: the rest is history. 👷 ✅This episode is packed with hard-earned lessons for repeat takers, from a six-time repeat taker herself who almost gave up on the goal of becoming a PE altogether.We always say, the PE Exam is 10% technical knowledge and 90% grit. No matter how many times you’ve failed before, Yameli’s perseverance and mindset shift will inspire you to push forward.🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN: Where Her Mindset Went After Many PE Failures...And What Changed It Is the New PE Exam Really Depth-Specific? The Biggest Challenge on the PE...And How to Solve It A Killer Test-Taking Tip You Should Know for Your Exam Day Why She Thinks Civil Engineering Academy Helped Her Pass What She Added to Her Study Schedule That You Should Add to Yours When She Would Study for the PE During Her Busy Days 3 Aspects of the Transportation PE That Taking Practice Exam Helps With Does a Master's Degree Help You With the PE Exam? The Most Common Topics on the Transportation PE Exam You Need to Know How to Get to Know the Codes Like the Back of Your Hand 2 Hard-Earned Lessons for Repeat Takers...From a 6-Time Taker Herself Why She Recommends Civil Engineering Academy🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:AASHTO “Green Book”Highway Capacity ManualNCEES PE HandbookPE Transportation Exam SpecificationsCEA PE CBT Exam SimulatorCEA Civil PE Review CoursesUniversity of Central Florida📧 CONNECT WITH YAMELI:LinkedIn🎁 CEA FREEBIES:The 5 Best FE ResourcesThe Civil PE Startup Guide📚 CEA EXAM PREP RESOURCES: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]

Imagine failing the PE so many times that you decide your next attempt would be your last — pass or walk away. 😨 That was Yameli Herschelman’s reality…until one thing changed for her last try.Originally from Venezuela, she came to the US for her Master’s degree in Transportation and dreamed of becoming a PE. After struggling with other review courses for her first five attempts, she turned to Civil Engineering Academy for her 6th attempt.In simple words: the rest is history. 👷 ✅This episode is packed with hard-earned lessons for repeat takers, from a six-time repeat taker herself who almost gave up on the goal of becoming a PE altogether.We always say, the PE Exam is 10% technical knowledge and 90% grit. No matter how many times you’ve failed before, Yameli’s perseverance and mindset shift will inspire you to push forward.🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN: Where Her Mindset Went After Many PE Failures...And What Changed It Is the New PE Exam Really Depth-Specific? The Biggest Challenge on the PE...And How to Solve It A Killer Test-Taking Tip You Should Know for Your Exam Day Why She Thinks Civil Engineering Academy Helped Her Pass What She Added to Her Study Schedule That You Should Add to Yours When She Would Study for the PE During Her Busy Days 3 Aspects of the Transportation PE That Taking Practice Exam Helps With Does a Master's Degree Help You With the PE Exam? The Most Common Topics on the Transportation PE Exam You Need to Know How to Get to Know the Codes Like the Back of Your Hand 2 Hard-Earned Lessons for Repeat Takers...From a 6-Time Taker Herself Why She Recommends Civil Engineering Academy🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:AASHTO “Green Book”Highway Capacity ManualNCEES PE HandbookPE Transportation Exam SpecificationsCEA PE CBT Exam SimulatorCEA Civil PE Review CoursesUniversity of Central Florida📧 CONNECT WITH YAMELI:LinkedIn🎁 CEA FREEBIES:The 5 Best FE ResourcesThe Civil PE Startup Guide📚 CEA EXAM PREP RESOURCES: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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