Big Changes to the PE Civil Exam Coming in April ❗

[@CivilEngAcademy]

What depth exam are you going to be taking after April?

[@smt2507]

Transportation

[@FordMaverick302]

Structural. I graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, so this should be interesting.

[@mohammedalhachami1736]

I don’t understand why they keep changing this exam, it very frustrating because it takes too long to prepare for this exam.

[@CivilEngAcademy]

They try to keep things timely and on par with industry trends but it is annoying to change an engineering exam every 5 years or so years. It's costly on all fronts.

[@catmemecollector]

It's business. They need to make money.

[@XxxDJMOSCASxxX]

😮😢

[@kamaniaray]

This makes things SO MUCH EASIER. As a Civil Transportation engineer, being tested on Water Resources stuff was ridiculous. Especially since the reason I picked Transpo was because I didn't want to do Water. NOw the test makes sense for what I actually do at work. So now much easier to pass.

[@CivilEngAcademy]

@@kamaniaray totally understandable. Just know there's still water resources stuff in the tranpo specs. They mix and match all the time but hydrology and hydraulics are still there waiting for ya under drainage. You've got this!

[@bricegreco8292]

What’s frustrating is some state boards have limits on the number of times you can attempt the exam. If they continue changing the exam between attempts, that doesn’t accurately reflect their ability and is working against the test taker who has decided they will continue trying no matter what.

[@CivilEngAcademy]

I agree!

[@TKGxCOD]

I was planning on taking the PE in June but now i have to wait because test prep courses have to update their material due to the changes :/

[@CivilEngAcademy]

Yep, lots of updates!

[@singh_ster]

@tkgxcod Hey are you still preparing is there any chance we can prepare together or you can share some material with me i am at scratch rn Thanku

[@willpelton5998]

Thanks dude. HUGE

[@thomassbahtu1503]

The best intake is "there will be more conceptual quastions"

[@CivilEngAcademy]

There will still be plenty quantitative problems still there for sure.

[@ibnzuhr8722]

Thanks for the info. Has CEA upgraded its lectures to reflect the new changes in geotechnical PE? I am interested.

[@CivilEngAcademy]

We are working on them! Our aim is to have them rolling out in April. We are starting with geo and go from there.

[@ibnzuhr8722]

@@CivilEngAcademyin the meantime, is the change that drastic from the current depth? I scheduled the exam in early July and wanted to begin studying. I’d appreciate your suggestions. Thanks.

[@CivilEngAcademy]

@@ibnzuhr8722 nope... Just more of it! I would imaging it's still easier and harder type questions and plenty of theory type questions. The same as it is... Just more related to the topic you choose.

[@rerickf]

Took the exam in March and unfortunately I did not pass. While it is disappointing and bums me out at least now I only have to worry about studying for one discipline. I took Water and Environmental this time, but passed on my results I didn't do so well for the in depth questions so I may consider switching to another, however I really don't have real life experience in those other areas of civil engineering, other then construction and I have been told my others that they made a mistake choosing construction. Suggestions? Should I go with my gut and stay with Water/Environmental or consider switching?

[@CivilEngAcademy]

Stay with it. Take it as learning experience. By switching you're completely starting over where if you keep going you're building onto what you know already and have learned. You can do this!

[@smt2507]

Awesome video! Thank you for the in depth update, pardon the pun. What is the best way to go about studying for the conceptual problems for the new 2024 exam?

[@CivilEngAcademy]

For conceptual problems we have 100 theory questions on our site you can grab. But in general as you study problems be thinking about how the question could be rephrased or asked in a different way. It's the best way to think outside the box on these. Think like a teacher and how you would ask it.

[@smt2507]

Thanks!@@CivilEngAcademy

[@Mm01233]

What about the architecture exam, did they changed as well or just for civil

[@FB-bf1ww]

Since the PE exam is going toward the "SME" route, and not having as much diverse testing, that leads me to believe more states may start only allowing the licensee to practice in area they tested in (which I kind of agree with).

[@CivilEngAcademy]

It might be the next step...good point!

[@jonathanengele1348]

I'm planning on signing up for a review course and I saw that the school of PE said they were planning on having their courses for the new format accessible by Feb 15th, I have to assume you are planning on updating your courses to do the same, do you have a date in mind the update to the depth courses will be made?

[@CivilEngAcademy]

Our aim is to update our courses in April in conjunction with the spec change. It's a large ship to move but that's the goal.

[@nialll9013]

If I have 6 years of experience and just passed my FE do I have to wait two more years ? Or can I sign up for the PE?

[@CivilEngAcademy]

You should be able to sign up and go! Check with your state's DOPL for sure, but it sounds like you're good to take it.

[@YourMomTrolls]

Im not sure about that. I know in PA you have to obtain the 4 years experience after getting your EIT. I would look into your state regulations. @@CivilEngAcademy

[@curburenthusiasm6457]

I live in PA. you can take the VA board and not have to wait 4 years after EiT

[@justinlau1867]

I am very unhappy to say the least. I am signed up for April 25. I just finished studying the breath and about 25% done with the depth. I don’t remember getting an email or seeing anything about the change. 🤬

[@CivilEngAcademy]

The NCEES never informed you? I would be upset as well. Sorry!

[@KevinT1212]

Same situation here. No warning or emails

[@cerrodelaestrella9984]

YES

[@DRS88]

School of PE and PPI are not ready for this. I have been studying by myself and looking for a course that will help me out. Let me know if your course is ready for this change.

[@CivilEngAcademy]

Our aim is for April to start making the switch. There's a lot to update!

[@SaminKhan-c8f]

​@@CivilEngAcademy Is your test material up to date?