Yameli Herschelman’s Journey to Passing the PE After 6 Attempts With CEA

Yameli Herschelman’s Journey to Passing the PE After 6 Attempts With CEA

Imagine failing the PE so many times that you decide your next attempt would be your last — pass or walk away. 😨 That was Yameli Herschelman’s reality…until one thing changed for her last try.

Originally from Venezuela, she came to the US for her Master’s degree in Transportation and dreamed of becoming a PE. After struggling with other review courses for her first five attempts, she turned to Civil Engineering Academy for her 6th attempt.

In simple words: the rest is history. 👷 ✅

This episode is packed with hard-earned lessons for repeat takers, from a six-time repeat taker herself who almost gave up on the goal of becoming a PE altogether.

We always say, the PE Exam is 10% technical knowledge and 90% grit. No matter how many times you’ve failed before, Yameli’s perseverance and mindset shift will inspire you to push forward.

🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:

  • Where Her Mindset Went After Many PE Failures...And What Changed It
  • Is the New PE Exam Really Depth-Specific?
  • The Biggest Challenge on the PE...And How to Solve It
  • A Killer Test-Taking Tip You Should Know for Your Exam Day
  • Why She Thinks Civil Engineering Academy Helped Her Pass
  • What She Added to Her Study Schedule That You Should Add to Yours
  • When She Would Study for the PE During Her Busy Days
  • 3 Aspects of the Transportation PE That Taking Practice Exam Helps With
  • Does a Master's Degree Help You With the PE Exam?
  • The Most Common Topics on the Transportation PE Exam You Need to Know
  • How to Get to Know the Codes Like the Back of Your Hand
  • 2 Hard-Earned Lessons for Repeat Takers...From a 6-Time Taker Herself
  • Why She Recommends Civil Engineering Academy


🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

AASHTO “Green Book”

Highway Capacity Manual

NCEES PE Handbook

PE Transportation Exam Specifications

CEA PE CBT Exam Simulator

CEA Civil PE Review Courses

University of Central Florida


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📚 CEA EXAM PREP RESOURCES:

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FE Practice Exams

FE CBT Exam Simulator

PE Practice Exams

PE CBT Exam Simulator

FE Environmental Practice Exam

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