Episode 09 – Using Video as a Tool to Prepare for the PE Exam – An Interview

Using Video as a Tool to Prepare for the PE Exam – An Interview

The Civil PE Exam is quite a broad test to take, covering 5 sub-disciplines of civil engineering.  This episode provides some ideas on how to use video learning as a way to prepare for, and ultimately pass the PE Exam.  The resource that we discuss in particular is a website called engineeringvideos.net.  This site provides tons of video demonstrations on how to work specific engineering problems that you may be struggling with, or just need a refresher.  Enjoy!

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What Questions do You Have for the PE Exam?

Hi, I would like to offer help to my audience.  I will be selecting some questions for the next episode to cover.  My area of expertise is mostly Civil and Structural Exam.  If I do not know the area, I will try to get some help from someone.  Do you have a technical question about a problem you are working on?  Do you need help on study strategy or what materials to use?  Are you concerned about exam strategy?

Please submit your questions below or via email.

Episode 08 – For Such a Time as This…

Show Notes – Time and Motivational Tips

Priorities and Motivation-
I know it is difficult.  You have busy lives, families, jobs, etc.
What are your priorities? (Mine are Faith, spouse, kids, and then “everything else”)
How important is this exam compared to “everything else”
When you walk out of the exam, will you be able to say “I did everything I practically could to pass the exam.
Get a vision for something that motivates you  -
E.g.  for me fear of failure & retaking the exam.  I knew I could not do this 2x

Review -
How much study time is needed?
08- noted 300 hours per Lindeburg
(if you study 300 hours and do not pass please let me know…)
Gave strategies for what to do during your studies.
Today discuss creating time.

Today is 2/5/10 & the exam is 4/16.

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Episode 07 – Winning Strategies For Your PE Exam Day

In this episode we provide some test taking strategies for the PE Exam.

Show Notes:
1.  Plan your test day
What to bring -

• Get your exam kit started – references, bound materials, calculator, stopwatch.  Get the free checklist for more info.
• Sleeping arrangements/ hotel

2.  The night before
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