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How to Prepare for the PE Exam After a Gap Period

By: PPI
October 7, 2020
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Many engineering graduates have advanced in their careers, started families, and are busy balancing work and home life. These graduates may feel apprehensive towards studying for the PE exam, especially after the duration of time that has elapsed after taking the FE exam. Some may feel like they simply do not have the time or resources to refresh their skills to pass the PE exam.

If that sounds like you, then you are in the same boat that multiple PEs were in before embarking on the journey towards their PE license. Through perseverance, time management, and effective studying, you can earn your PE License as well.

Preparing for the PE exam? Test your skills with a free sample quiz. Choose your discipline: PE Civil, PE Electrical, or PE Mechanical.

Passing the PE exam requires adeptness with an NCEES-approved calculator. The Casio’s FX-115 ES Plus Advanced Scientific Calculator is on the list of approved calculators for the NCEES engineering and surveying exams. We recommend using this calculator to aid you during your exam.

If you are unsure how to effectively use the Advanced Scientific Calculator, PPI offers affordable Casio Calculator OnDemand Lessons. These 12 easy-to-follow video lessons provide you with calculator training, tips, and shortcuts necessary for exam day success. After learning about the tools on this calculator, you will uncover the ways the calculator can help you efficiently answer tough questions. Having a better understanding of your calculator’s features will give you added confidence when taking your exam. Click here to start your calculator lessons.

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