FE exam after 8 yrs. out of school
FE exam after 8 yrs. out of school
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Does anyone have any study tips or strategy to prepare for the FE exam after several years out of school? I work in a non-engineering job and pretty much have lost all of my problem solving skills. It may be more efficient to re-take several subjects at a local college to re-learn the material than to start from scratch.





RE: FE exam after 8 yrs. out of school
http://ppi2pass.com/ppi/PPI_pg_ppihome.html
as they make all the study manuals that *most* people use.
Question though, why bother with it after that much time?
Since you haven't been doing engineering work then you don't have the experience to sit for the PE either which means several more years of waiting, working under a PE (in some states), etc. Just curious since it is going to be a tough row to hoe after that much time.
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RE: FE exam after 8 yrs. out of school
I waited 12 years, mostly working in non-engineering jobs. I bought Lindbergh's FE study guide, followed his recommended study routine. Worked a practice exam about half way through my study cycle and worked another a week before the test. Passed the first time. One important point that I don't think Lindbergh emphasizes enough is that the only things you can take in is an approved calculator, and the only reference material allowed is the official book that they pass out. Buy the recommended calculator and use it for your studies. Download the reference book and use it for everything until you can find anything in it instantly. He recommends taking the "general" afternoon session to minimize the amount of esoterica you have to memorize. I did that and am glad. Others here took the specific afternoon exam and recommend that. Whichever way you go, decide early and stick with it.
Good Luck
David
RE: FE exam after 8 yrs. out of school
http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/
It is videos of the class lectures, online textbooks, homework problems, exams, etc. A good way to brush up on a subject at your own pace for free.
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RE: FE exam after 8 yrs. out of school
RE: FE exam after 8 yrs. out of school
Are your math skills (algebra, geometry, trig) still sharp? If so, you should be just fine with some serious studying. Make sure to always include units in your solution, if the units do not cancel properly, that is a red flag that you've done something wrong.
Good luck!
RE: FE exam after 8 yrs. out of school
RE: FE exam after 8 yrs. out of school
The PE exam was much easier. Perhaps this was because they were essay type questions and not multiple choice as was the case with the EIT/FE. I completed the PE exam in less than half the time allocated and was confident that I knew all the questions I selected plus more.
So my advice is, take a review course. Take nothing for granted.
RE: FE exam after 8 yrs. out of school
RE: FE exam after 8 yrs. out of school
www.engineerboards.com
-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Pretty good with SolidWorks
RE: FE exam after 8 yrs. out of school
I took the test after being out of school 10 years, but had been working as an engineer. I bought the Michael Lindeburg study books. Studied every morning before work for a few months. Worked all the way through the book. Passed the 1st try.
Richard
www.led-inc.com