Episode 06 – Proven Study Tips to Pass the PE Exam

In this episode we offer several tried and true study tips to help you prepare for the PE Exam.

You can listen to the show by clicking the audio player above.  In addition, I am copying my show notes below for your use.

Notes
How much study time is needed?
300 hours per Lindeburg
Break that down to 14 weeks
That is 98 days & 3 hours per day

This is a new hobby! But it is important for your career and development.   This is the most important way to pass the PE Exam.  There are no shortcuts!!!!  You must put in the time!  There is truly so much to cover, and you have to work problems and review the material.  Studying and knowing the material makes taking the exam so much easier.

Plan your strategy
Develop a schedule
When will you study?
Before work/ after work
Weekends
Find a quiet place
You may need to make some sacrifices (family, friends)
Determine what to study, and how long
five  parts to the exam
2 weeks for each breadth section
4 weeks for depth section
2 weeks to brush up after the exam is over.
Try to cover all of the sections, but focus on your strengths and make them better
Make sure you spend more time on the depth section material than the breadth.
Work 2-3 problems minimum each day.
Organize your worked problems
Lindeburg book has 90+ chapters.  read chapter a day.
Skim over theory, but know where to find it.
Highlight important concepts.
Place tabs on parts of the book you reference frequently
Follow your strategy
Write your schedule out & follow it!!!
“just do it”

Connect with others to hold you accountable
Consider joining an online forum
Get motivation from this podcast
Set a goal for how you will celebrate when you finish the PE
Think about how great it will feel when you pass the exam.

Take Action:
Write out a study plan, post it somewhere important and then follow it!

Find someone online or off that can hold you accountable to the schedule.

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