CEA - Acing the Water Resources Depth Exam with Cameron McLaurin

CEA - Acing the Water Resources Depth Exam with Cameron McLaurin

Picture this, you work in Transportation and have experience in Construction. Which PE exam do you take? Water Resources! “What?” That’s right. 😂 Today’s guest is Cameron Mclaurin, a previous student of our course who did exactly that, and he explains why in this episode. He also reveals some sweet exam prep tips that helped him, and some guidelines on what to do on test day.


Tune in to Learn:

  • His views on his decision to ditch the FE in school

  • The challenges of passing the FE Civil Exam seven years out of school

  • How career opportunities he didn't get prompted him to pursue licensure

  • What he does for work at the New York DOT

  • A job flexibility aspect when working for a DOT that you'll love

  • Why he chose The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

  • His biggest challenge preparing for the PE Exam (and how you can handle that)

  • The unusual reason why he chose the Water Resources Exam

  • One way to get your hands on the codes and standards without going broke

  • What that caught him off guard in the breadth section

  • Exam day tips and and how the procedures work at your testing center

  • Non-studying things you should not neglect when preparing for the PE

  • Does he recommend The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course?


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Resources Mentioned:

The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

The Ultimate PE CBT Exam Simulator

The Ultimate Homework Planner

New York State Department of Transportation

University of Connecticut

University of Buffalo

The Kensington Expressway


Connect With Cameron:

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CEA Exam Prep Materials:

Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course

Civil PE Review CourseCivil PE Depth Review Courses

Certified Floodplain Manager Review Course

PE CBT Exam Simulator

Civil FE Practice Exams

PE Breadth Practice Exams

PE Depth Practice Exams

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