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Journey to PE Licensure

From IRAN to US: Engineer’s Daring Journey to PE Licensure!

April 29, 2025 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this article (and video above), I talk with Matthew Shakerian, PE, CFM, project engineer at Elevation Land Solutions, about the real-world challenges of preparing for the PE exam while working full-time. Learn which study strategies made the biggest impact and how a resilient mindset kept him moving forward despite every obstacle in his journey to PE licensure.

Here Are Some of the Questions I Asked Matthew:

  • How did your experience moving from Iran to the US shape your approach to preparing for the PE exam?
  • How did you manage to balance your job, personal life, and studying while preparing for the PE exam?
  • What helped you stay calm and focused during the PE exam, especially when dealing with test anxiety?
  • What specific strategies or techniques did your psychologist share that helped you manage stress during the exam?
  • What study materials or resources did you find most helpful while preparing for the PE exam?
  • How did you manage your time during the actual exam to make sure you completed all the questions?
  • What final piece of advice you would give to other engineers currently preparing for the PE exam?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode:

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