DeFEating the Odds: A Student’s Battle with the Civil FE Exam

DeFEating the Odds: A Student’s Battle with the Civil FE Exam

Failed the Civil FE Exam once? Twice? Five times? Well, "don't waste a failure." That’s a mantra Ryan Turley adopted to pass this thing on his 5th attempt! 😲


In this episode, Ryan shares his emotional story of perseverance, from hitting rock bottom and doubting if he was “good enough” for engineering to finally becoming an EIT. If you've been struggling with the FE, Ryan's journey speaks directly to you…and he offers invaluable tips to overcome these repeated setbacks.


Tune in to Learn:

  • His experience failing the Civil FE Exam 3 times while still in school

  • Reaching rock bottom after failing it the 4th time around

  • His successful 5th attempt (and how to get back on your feet after a failure)

  • 3 top-notch tips for repeat takers to get over this hump

  • The mindset you should have when answering the exams questions

  • What changes should you make in your studying after a failed attempt?

  • His strategy for taking practice exams (and what they help you with)

  • Why is the Civil FE Exam so difficult?

  • Are the FE Exam questions tricky…on purpose?

  • What he enjoyed about The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course

  • What having the EIT initials does for you and your career

  • Why does he recommend The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course?

  • How much prep do you need for the FE, and how decides it?


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☑️ Resources Mentioned:

The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course

Civil FE Practice Exams (Vol. 1 & 2)

FE CBT Exam Simulator

Civil PE Review Course Update

FE Civil Exam, by NCEES

"Don't Waste a Failure," by Nick Saban

Harding University


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📚 Exam Prep Resources:

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The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses

The Ultimate Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course

FE Practice Exams

FE CBT Exam Simulator

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PE Depth Practice Exams

PE CBT Exam Simulator

Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Practice Exam

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