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What exam prep would you use if you want to take Fundamentals of Engineering Exam for civil engineering?

I just recently graduated. Just need some advice. #engineering #civil-engineering # construction management# FE#

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Mahmoud’s Answer

-Purchase the FE Handbook
- Zoom in on areas you need to focus more
- Commit to a schedule of reviewing
- Go through everything
- Complete as many practice problems as you can
- Keep the big picture in mind – you are after being a competent engineer serving the community
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Ray’s Answer

What I remember most was to take it soon after graduation while your brain is still in academic mode. Times change so I don’t know if the exam is similar to when I took it. When I took it, I found it to be minimally challenging. I had little problem since my brain was fresh from taking lots of tests. I tutor math for students preparing for the SAT. It’s all about practice, practice, practice so go get some practice questions or tests and take them. When you start thinking, “This will be no big deal,” you’re ready.

You’ll be fine.
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Nick’s Answer

If you're a self-motivated learner who can stick to a plan on their own, get a prep book like "FE Review Manual" and "FE Civil Review" by Michael Lindeburg or "Civil Engineering FE Exam Preparation Workbook" by Mo Iqbal. This thread on Reddit has more prep materials: https://www.reddit.com/r/FE_Exam/comments/3uvo43/master_list_of_fe_exam_books/

If you require more structure and do better in a classroom environment, look into a prep course. PPI2Pass, School of PE and Prepineer are popular online options. Your school or other local engineering programs may offer courses as well.

NCEES also sells practice exams directly. They're good practice to gauge where you're at once you've completed a prep course.

Nick recommends the following next steps:

Decide if you want to use a self-study prep book or take a class
Get familiar with the provided-reference handbook and a permitted calculator
Set a realistic study schedule and stick to it
Don't skip stuff you think is too easy or avoid stuff you find too hard
Give yourself plenty of time to get to the testing center
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