Mudasir Gulzar’s Journey to Pass the Geotech PE Exam with CEA

Today we are discussing the NCEES announcement of the cancellation of the civil PE exam for the April 2020 exam. If that's you, then you'll need to register for the October 2020 exam. The FE is still moving forward. We discuss what people are saying about it, how to keep up your study habits and motivation, and how to deal with the chaos that we seem to be dealing experiencing. Let's keep our cool as we dive into today's episode. Hopefully, you get more out of this episode than you will by shopping out of your local grocery store :) Thanks for checking things out! If you have show ideas or even want to be a guest to discuss your civil career or exam experience we are all ears! Shoot me an email at isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com Resources Civil Engineering Academy - head to https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com for more tips on acing your FE, PE, and career advice. There's good stuff there. PPI - head to https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi and use the discount code of CIVAC to get 15% off any book there. Courses have it built it if you use the link!

14 Mars 202015min

The NCEES has decided it's time to change up the FE exam....again. They have released a new specification for those taking the exam starting in July of 2020. With it, they are releasing a new FE Handbook version 10.0 that also comes with its fair share of changes. Come join us as we discuss these changes and how this might impact you if you are in the market for passing the civil FE exam! If you are taking the exam before July you are good to use the older stuff but if you are thinking of taking it in July or later then listen up! Resources Mentioned 99 Designs - If you need a logo, website, t-shirt, business cards, or anything you can imagine graphically created then go to https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/99designs and get a team of graphic designers going! It's a sweet service with amazing graphics. The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - We will take you by the hand and give you all the tools necessary to pass this exam. Join us at https://www.civilfereviewcourse.com Civil Engineering Academy - this is our home base. Find tips, resources, free stuff, and more right at https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com PPI - PPI is the world leader in exam prep material for the FE and PE exam. Head to https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi and use our discount code of CIVAC to get 15% off any book you get there. It's a good deal when you need problems!

7 Mars 202027min

Want to learn about the top 3 resentments or changes I wish I made tweaks to early in my career?  Then listen up!  Doing what I did might not be a bad thing but if you can make these changes I think you'll be much better off in the long run.  The beauty is even though I think of these tips of applying early in my career they can still be made today. Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - if you need a sweet review for the PE then look no further.  Check out https://www.civilpereviewcourse.com today and let's get you passed! Civil Engineering Academy - this is our home base!  Go here to get more tips, exams, problems, and more.  All to help you on your own journey.  Check that out at https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com PPI - PPI is one of the world leaders in helping engineers pass their exams.  Use our discount code of CIVAC to receive 15% off any book there!  Use our link at https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi to make sure it works! The Power of a Positive No - if you're interested more in learning the power of saying no then check out this book.  It's a good one.  https://amzn.to/2wkNNQm

4 Mars 202025min

Finding balance in your life can be a challenge. Throw the demands to study for a monster exam and things can get out of whack real quick. Today I discuss how to find balance in your life so you can properly study for the civil PE exam (or FE!). We discuss strategies related to studying with kids, at work, and how to really take care of yourself. There's good stuff here. Resources mentioned: If you want a free on-demand workshop to teach you to prepare, take, and pass the civil PE exam then go get it at https://www.civilpereviewcourse.com/workshop If you want more resources including practice exams then get that at https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com If you need more books to use then check out our partner PPI at https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi and use the discount code of CIVAC to get 15% off any book order there!

25 Feb 202022min

There are quite a few reasons for getting your PE license and today we discuss a few of the top ones. Let me know if you agree! Need a review course for the PE? Check out the one we made at https://www.civilpereviewcourse.com Need exams? Grab them at our home site at https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com Want more resources? Check out our partner, PPI and use our discount code of CIVAC got to receive 15% off any book there! https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi

18 Feb 202013min

Today we talk about the top mistakes engineers make when they prepare and take the civil PE exam. By shedding some light on these issues I hope that you can avoid them and pass this exam with flying colors! Some of them include - time management, confidence levels and practice, the small details, and more. Come give it a listen if you are preparing to take and pass the civil PE exam! Resources Mentioned: Civil Engineering Academy - come check out our home page at civilengineeringacademy.com and grab FE, PE and other resources on your journey to becoming a professional engineer and beyond! The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - our number one resource to help prepare students to take and pass the civil PE exam. Go check it out at civilpereviewcourse.com! PPI - use our affiliate link of civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi and use the discount code of CIVAC to get 15% off any book you get there. It's a good deal!

11 Feb 202021min

Today we discuss a bunch of key points about making the most out of being an intern. If you are in the hunt or you are an intern come to learn from Mark Oakeson and me as we dive into the key points on how to make the most of your intern experience and really boost your career and life. If you enjoyed this episode make sure to share it with a friend! Resources Mentioned in the Program: The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - Our complete review course for the civil FE exam. Come learn from Mark and me as we take you by the hand to pass this exam. Check it out at civilfereviewcourse.com! Civil Engineering Academy - check out our home base where you can review exams, free problems, career advice, courses, and more. It's all at civilengineeringacademy.com PPI - if you are in the hunt for more resources then grab your books at PPI and use our discount code of CIVAC to receive 15% off your entire order of books! Check it out at civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi!

4 Feb 202036min

Today we discuss the best review manuals that will help you ace the civil engineering PE exam.  If you've got a question about a review manual or just wondering what's out there then look no further.  Specifically here are the main ones we discuss: PE Civil Reference Manual from PPI All in One Civil Engineering PE Breadth and Depth by Dr. Goswami PE Civil Exam Review Guide: Breadth from School of PE Resources Mentioned: Civil Engineering Academy YouTube Channel:  Check that out at youtube.com and search for Civil Engineering Academy or click here. PPI - grab your books and resources here by using our discount code of CIVAC at checkout and receive 15% off. Home Page - check out our home at civilengineeringacademy.com.  We have books, resources, courses and more!

28 Jan 202025min