Comments on: Episode 06 – Proven Study Tips to Pass the PE Exam http://acethepe.com/episode-06-proven-study-tips-to-pass-the-pe-exam/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-06-proven-study-tips-to-pass-the-pe-exam The #1 Free Resource Online for Taking the PE Exam Thu, 17 May 2012 23:54:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: arichardson http://acethepe.com/episode-06-proven-study-tips-to-pass-the-pe-exam/#comment-145 arichardson Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:14:18 +0000 http://acethepe.com/?p=79#comment-145 Mr. Shah, I am not familiar with all of the certifications and degrees that you have, though they do seem to have strong credibility. Here in the US, licensure is obtained state by state. So you will need to determine which state you want to obtain licensure through, and see what that state requires for education, and experience. Most states require education from a 4 year university and also 4 years of experience before you can take the PE exam. The PE exam is the same for all states, and the exam specifications can be found here or at NCEES.org website. The important thing you will need to do is verify that your education meets the requirements for the 'ABET' accredited university here in the US. This may take some work to do. Then, you will need to get a similar correlation for experience. You may have to take the FE and the PE exam, though you may be able to exempt the first exam (the FE). I hope this helps. Andy Mr. Shah,
I am not familiar with all of the certifications and degrees that you have, though they do seem to have strong credibility. Here in the US, licensure is obtained state by state. So you will need to determine which state you want to obtain licensure through, and see what that state requires for education, and experience. Most states require education from a 4 year university and also 4 years of experience before you can take the PE exam. The PE exam is the same for all states, and the exam specifications can be found here or at NCEES.org website. The important thing you will need to do is verify that your education meets the requirements for the ‘ABET’ accredited university here in the US. This may take some work to do. Then, you will need to get a similar correlation for experience. You may have to take the FE and the PE exam, though you may be able to exempt the first exam (the FE). I hope this helps.

Andy

]]> By: mohammad salim shah http://acethepe.com/episode-06-proven-study-tips-to-pass-the-pe-exam/#comment-144 mohammad salim shah Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:20:25 +0000 http://acethepe.com/?p=79#comment-144 Dear Sir, I am chartered civil engineer( jan,1996) from institute of engineers india.Memeber of institute of engineer india 1995. B.Tech (Hons) civil from univ of engg & tech. jam shoro pakistan 1985.Have above 25 years field and office experience Will you plz guide me the shortest way to get professional engineer certificate from usa? regards engr.moahammad salim shah B.Tech(hons)civil, M I E, C Eng Dear Sir, I am chartered civil engineer( jan,1996) from institute of engineers india.Memeber of institute of engineer india 1995. B.Tech (Hons) civil from univ of engg & tech. jam shoro pakistan 1985.Have above 25 years field and office experience
Will you plz guide me the shortest way to get professional engineer certificate from usa?
regards

engr.moahammad salim shah
B.Tech(hons)civil, M I E, C Eng

]]> By: arichardson http://acethepe.com/episode-06-proven-study-tips-to-pass-the-pe-exam/#comment-143 arichardson Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:12:22 +0000 http://acethepe.com/?p=79#comment-143 Bala, Here are some ideas to connect with others in order to hold you accountable: * Find some friends at work or from your university days, etc that you can meet up with to study. If you cannot meet up, at least check up on each other to see how the studies are coming. * Go to online forums such as those at engineer boards and PPI to relate to others taking the PE Exam * Take an exam review course, either online or local * And you can always contact me. I have had some examinees email me on a weekly basis to check in and let me know how their studies are coming! I will always reply to such emails and give you encouragement. Remember that the PE Exam is as much about getting motivated to study and prepare as it is about actually taking the test. So, having support around you is key. This will include you family. As for your family, I understand. I had two kids when I took the Civil PE and also the Structural I exam. For a short time of 12 weeks or so, I put the majority of my 'free' time after work hours and other requirements to focus on the exam. You will need to have a discussion with your family and let them know that for a short time you will be spending more time on the exam, and less time with them. After that, of course, things will go back to normal as far as that goes. That being said, there are 168 hours in each week. Over 12 weeks that leaves enough time to work, sleep, spend time with family and still put in the required 300 hours to study for the PE. Thoughts? Andy Bala,
Here are some ideas to connect with others in order to hold you accountable:

* Find some friends at work or from your university days, etc that you can meet up with to study. If you cannot meet up, at least check up on each other to see how the studies are coming.

* Go to online forums such as those at engineer boards and PPI to relate to others taking the PE Exam

* Take an exam review course, either online or local

* And you can always contact me. I have had some examinees email me on a weekly basis to check in and let me know how their studies are coming! I will always reply to such emails and give you encouragement.

Remember that the PE Exam is as much about getting motivated to study and prepare as it is about actually taking the test. So, having support around you is key. This will include you family.

As for your family, I understand. I had two kids when I took the Civil PE and also the Structural I exam. For a short time of 12 weeks or so, I put the majority of my ‘free’ time after work hours and other requirements to focus on the exam. You will need to have a discussion with your family and let them know that for a short time you will be spending more time on the exam, and less time with them. After that, of course, things will go back to normal as far as that goes. That being said, there are 168 hours in each week. Over 12 weeks that leaves enough time to work, sleep, spend time with family and still put in the required 300 hours to study for the PE.

Thoughts?
Andy

]]> By: Bala http://acethepe.com/episode-06-proven-study-tips-to-pass-the-pe-exam/#comment-142 Bala Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:07:02 +0000 http://acethepe.com/?p=79#comment-142 Hello Andy: Please suggest how to do the following: "Connect with others to hold you accountable Find someone online or off that can hold you accountable to the schedule." while noting that I have a wife (that works too). and two daughters, 13 & 7, that will invariably bring an added demand on the time! Thanks in advance, Bala Hello Andy:

Please suggest how to do the following:

“Connect with others to hold you accountable
Find someone online or off that can hold you accountable to the schedule.”

while noting that I have a wife (that works too). and two daughters, 13 & 7, that will invariably bring an added demand on the time!

Thanks in advance,
Bala

]]> By: arichardson http://acethepe.com/episode-06-proven-study-tips-to-pass-the-pe-exam/#comment-48 arichardson Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:33:47 +0000 http://acethepe.com/?p=79#comment-48 Thanks Xavier, and best wishes for your upcoming exam. Thanks Xavier, and best wishes for your upcoming exam.

]]> By: Xavier Davis http://acethepe.com/episode-06-proven-study-tips-to-pass-the-pe-exam/#comment-47 Xavier Davis Sat, 12 Feb 2011 08:30:37 +0000 http://acethepe.com/?p=79#comment-47 Hi Alan, I appreciate the episodes that you provided on your website. All were beneficial and plan to put them into practice. I am currently preparing to take the FE Exam in which I will take the Civil Portion in the Afternoon on April 9, 2011. I will take the study suggestions that you recommended and put them to use. Thanks, Xavier Hi Alan,

I appreciate the episodes that you provided on your website. All were beneficial and plan to put them into practice.

I am currently preparing to take the FE Exam in which I will take the Civil Portion in the Afternoon on April 9, 2011.

I will take the study suggestions that you recommended and put them to use.

Thanks,

Xavier

]]> By: arichardson http://acethepe.com/episode-06-proven-study-tips-to-pass-the-pe-exam/#comment-39 arichardson Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:53:43 +0000 http://acethepe.com/?p=79#comment-39 Hi Justin, Provided you are taking the Structural I exam, I would recommend the Structural Engineering Reference Manual by Alan Williams, as well as the practice problems by him as well. You may want to pick up the CERM as well. The CERM has some structural topics that the SERM does not. I would refer to SERM first, and use CERM as a supplement. You can probably get by without CERM, but if you know someone who can get you a copy that would be good. My downloadable checklist has more detailed info on this... just enter your email into the box on the site. Let me know if you have any more questions & Best wishes for your exam! Hi Justin,
Provided you are taking the Structural I exam, I would recommend the Structural Engineering Reference Manual by Alan Williams, as well as the practice problems by him as well. You may want to pick up the CERM as well. The CERM has some structural topics that the SERM does not. I would refer to SERM first, and use CERM as a supplement. You can probably get by without CERM, but if you know someone who can get you a copy that would be good. My downloadable checklist has more detailed info on this… just enter your email into the box on the site. Let me know if you have any more questions & Best wishes for your exam!

]]> By: Justin Inwood http://acethepe.com/episode-06-proven-study-tips-to-pass-the-pe-exam/#comment-38 Justin Inwood Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:56:07 +0000 http://acethepe.com/?p=79#comment-38 Hi I am looking at sitting the Structural PE exam and wanted to know the best study materials to buy. Any books that are going to help me would be much appreciated. Thanks Justin Hi I am looking at sitting the Structural PE exam and wanted to know the best study materials to buy. Any books that are going to help me would be much appreciated.

Thanks
Justin

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