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How To Pass The FE Exam The Second Time

June 1, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this article (and video above), we talk to Mahbub Robin about his experience taking the FE exam. He tells us how, despite going through a lot of diversity and failing the exam the first time, he decided to take the exam a second time, and what he did differently this time around.

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Mahbub:

Tell us more about your educational background, and what field of engineering you are in?
An article called: Cab driver. Harvard dad. Covid-19 victim tells the story about your family, and how tragically, both your parents passed away. How did this experience influence your career?
What was it that you did differently the second time when taking the exam?
How can you study to learn the concepts as opposed to just memorizing equations?
Can you talk about the mental challenges of taking the FE exam a second time?
What kept you going through all of the adversity you faced in your career and life?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed in This Episode:

Civil FE Surveying Practice Problem (FE Exam)

May 18, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this article (and video above), I take you through a surveying practice problem for the PE Exam, step by step, and show you the best approach to solving it.

This sample problem has been provided to us by PrepFE. PrepFE is one of the most effective FE exam self-study prep services out there and happens to be one of the most affordable too. It is an app that gives you access to countless sample FE problems to bolster your self-study efforts.

You can visit PrepFE here and use the discount code in the description of this video here to receive 10% off and get some great FE practice problems.

Following Is the Sample Problem:

A level circuit was run from Station 1+00 to Station 2+00 and back. Partial leveling notes were taken as shown on the table below. What is most nearly the elevation at Station 2+00?

Solution:

Can I Take the PE Exam Without Taking the FE Exam?

May 12, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this article (and video above), I answer a question I get from many listeners, which is: “Can you take the PE exam without taking the FE exam first?”

So, Can You Take the PE Exam Without Taking the FE Exam First?

Moment of Inertia Question and Solution (FE Exam)

May 4, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this article (and video above), I provide a refresher on how to answer a moment of inertia problem as part of your FE Exam preparation.

You can visit PrepFE here and use the discount code in the description of this video here to receive 10% off and get some great FE practice problems.

Following Is the Sample Problem:

What is most nearly the area moment of inertia about the x-axis of the composite shape shown below?

FE Exams In 2021 – New Changes

April 20, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this week’s Pass the FE Exam article (and video above), I am going to provide you with a COVID-19 update on the FE Exams in 2021, and talk about what you need to know if you are planning or have already booked your FE Exam.

It is likely for you to have questions about the status of your FE Exams in 2021, like, what is the status, will it require scheduling new exam appointments at this time? The status of Pearson’s global test delivery is changing rapidly due to the spread of COVID-19.

The Pearson VUE-owned test centers are continuing to monitor the situation and make decisions about test center operations in accordance with government and local authorities.

How Long Should I Study for the FE Exam?

March 23, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

How long should I study for the FE Exam is a question asked by many engineers and the answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think. That is why, in this article (and video above) I am going to explain how long I believe you should study for the FE Exam.

So let’s think about the length of study required to pass the FE exam.

Here Are 3 Things To Consider:

The FE Exam Passing Score Is…

March 9, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this week’s Pass the FE Exam article (and video above), I discuss what FE Exam passing score you will need to achieve to pass the FE Exam.

Firstly, you should know that there is no set number of problems or specific quantitative scores that we can cite as the passing score for the FE Exam, it doesn’t exist.

The exam is scored on a pass or fail scale and NCEES, the organization that administers the exam, does not provide an exact score needed to pass. NCEES has used a term “scaled score” in the past, which is confusing

How To Deal With FE Exam Test Anxiety

February 23, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this week’s Pass the FE Exam article (and video above), I provide some strategies on how you can deal with FE Exam test anxiety.

Feeling nervous before an exam, or in any situation, is never a good feeling. However, the first thing to realize is that, especially in a situation like the FE exam, feeling nervous is completely normal. In fact, if you’re not nervous, I might question how serious you are taking this exam.

The big problem with feeling nervous or anxious is when it prevents you from focusing, and starts to cost you on your exam score, by impacting your performance negatively.

Whether you feel a little nervous, or are feeling overwhelmed, there are a few things you can do prior to and during the FE exam to help you cope with FE Exam test anxiety, nerves, or stress that you might encounter. [Read more…] about How To Deal With FE Exam Test Anxiety

3 Mistakes To Avoid When Taking the FE Exam

February 16, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this post (and video above), I talk about the 3 most common mistakes people make during the FE Exam and how you can avoid making the same mistakes. Thinking about what you shouldn’t be doing can give you a better idea of what you need to be doing during the exam.

How to Prep the Week of Your FE Exam

February 2, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

After weeks of studying and preparing for the FE Exam, the final week before the exam has arrived. You’re ready to ace your upcoming exam, but you might be feeling stressed out and not sure if you prepared well enough. The last week prior to the FE exam is extremely important and that is why in this week’s Pass the FE Exam video, you will be provided with five actions you should take during that last week that might be the difference between you passing the FE Exam or not.