Why I Failed My Structural Engineering Exam ( Why its not all Bad )
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- I failed my structural engineering exam (SE exam) and I'm bummed but ready to move forward better and stronger with a few new tricks up my sleeve. The engineering concepts I've learned previously have made me a better professional engineer and my live study sessions moving forward will help me pass the se exam! Why did I fail my structural engineering exam? lets talk...
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Dude, I know the feeling, I'm at least 15 years older than you, and I was bullied by my colleagues because I got my civil Engineering degree from a NOT so Prestigious School, it took me 3 Attempts to Pass the "FE" Exam and 6 Attempts to Pass the "PE" (what a Journey !), you are one of the reasons Im considering pursuing the "SE", Just FOCUS ON THE REWARDS MAN. Cheers.
but look at you know with your PE! congrats on your accomplishments and incredible hard work through your struggles. well done!
Sorry to hear you didn’t pass! I sacrificed 2021 for SE exam. Took both one in a time. Studied really hard above and beyond. I did AEI and some extra work from other sources to cover topics I didn’t feel good about. I passed both but it was really tough especially considering my not so “fancy” background. I’m sure you can do it, too! One more paper exam left. Good luck!
Thanks for the tips!
Great video Rich! I'm in the same boat and will be taking it again this April. Let's keep our chin up and do our best to knock this out!
I know I'm a little late to the party but thanks for sharing! Being open and honest about the process about being an engineer is one of my favorite things about you and your channel. I watch because the information and problems you tackle inspire me to research for myself and inspire me to look at my own engineering problems differently.
It's not about how many times you fall down, its about never staying down!
Good stuff and good luck on the next attempt!
Thank you for being genuine, one of the many reasons your channel is both informative AND encouraging to all of us studying right now!
means a lot weaver! glad you tune in!
just found out I failed my FE for the 7th time by like 3 questions. shit sucks. I hope we both pass. one of these days.
I thought you were going to take it in April. Anyway, thank you so much for being vulnerable and sharing your losses as well as your wins. It helps a lot.
now im taking it in April!
Minor setback. Keep on grinding you will get it done. These tests are not a full representation of the engineer you can just have a bad day...bad sleep... bad anything and change your outcome. Again any tips or tricks from my experience you may want to inquire about feel free to reach out to me. Time management is so important. Flowcharts, charts/tables, codemaster sheets are my biggest recommendations and are all great to help save you those little bits of time on problems to allow you some extra time in areas you may need it. Love your channel and the help it is going to provide others dealing with the licensure process. Again was super helpful for me to go back and touch some topics when I recently went back to take the Civil PE and I'm very appreciative of the time you spend doing this for others.
I really appreciate the kind words Anthony! round 2 coming up!
You will get it! Keep putting in the work and never forget all the great things you have already accomplished!
Thank you!
You are a beautiful human being Rich, your decision of putting out your own structural engineering journey to the world in such a careful and wholesome manner is so helpful to me and I’m sure it’s so helpful to so many others. I continue to hope to learn great contents from you and I wish you best of luck for next Time.
much appreciated man! thank you🙌
Keep it going! I know this is probably quite a bump in the road, but I have full confidence you'll be able to get yourself to an SE license, soon. Remember to take a breath sometimes, too! Working harder is excellent, but not when it comes at the cost of your mental sanity. Wishing you nothing but the best.
I failed the vertical in 2020 and passed in 2022. Time management was absolutely my biggest issue both times.
Bonus on a second time taking it is that some problems were very similar between the two exams I took.
Good luck! I’ll be taking the lateral in April 😬
oooooooooo, thanks for the tip!
Just a quick comment. I strongly believe that by acknowledging there's improvements to be done, it shows how great of an engineer you really are. I also strongly recomend you carry this mindset even after you pass the exam. The moment you reach your "black belt" in engineering (pass the exam) that's exactly a new begining, and that's exactly when people will need to be humble and still acknowledge that there's ALWAYS improvements to be done. that's the nature of engineering, right ? Pretty sure all the studying made you a better engineer and a better person all together! Good luck !
I really really appreciate this man! thanks for the encouragement
in Florida and NYC where I am, and we have the tallest buildings in western hemisphere I would guess that 95 percent of structural engineers are not SE. majority of SE s I know didnt pass on first time. the journey continues, I love the channel
we got this Yoha!
Keep trying, keep fighting. You will get this one on a re-take! Failed my PE so the feeling is mutual. At least spring and summer are coming up in WA (your state?) and that will help you cope easier with the nice weather and outdoor visits. Good luck, man! :)
PS: Please post more PE practice vids. Those have been missing from your posts lately.
I know I gotta get some more PE problems up! and thanks for the encouragement!
i dont know if you talked about this but what are your thoughts on taking courses for PE/SE type classes and have you experience this? Thank you.
Things keep changing like taking exams from paper to computer, in 2018, midsized to large airports have to a special room for nursing mom and now we know what specific architecture for people with disabilities like Deafspaces, autism spaces called A.S.P.EC.T.S.S and having architecture drawings for blind community.
codes and design considerations always changing!
Hey Rich, it’s been a while I just want to say you never let a fail define you keep trying you will get it you have taught me a lot and have inspired me to do many things the take away from this is that your stronger to now take the SE Exam again.
Sheldon thanks man! I still have your problem you sent me that I need to pick apart. I havent forgotten and I appreciate your support as a team member through and through!
I completely believe you are a good engineer based on your content. There is a big difference between every day design work and sitting for 8 hours straight cranking out a test. You can do it!
thanks Bennett, you just made my day! and I agree - anyone that is struggling with an exam, just know there is so much more to life and your profession then a pass or fail.
Sorry to hear man, I am in the same boat. When are your live study sessions?
Good luck next round!
see you on the weekends my guy!
Thanks for sharing I am rooting for you.
I appreciate it!
I didnt pass as well but my issue was the multiple choice. How did you know you did well on bridge questions? The diagnostic report didnt mention that. Minor setback but keep your head up and we go it in April!
29/40 - i think that would have been enough to pass?
Where can I find example material for those taking the SE exam? All the websites offer courses, but I need a lot of examples to practice. What do you guys use?
Thank you for being vulnerable with us. I've taken the PE exam twice and haven't passed yet.
On a separate note, what program do you use to draw your work? I want to use the same or similar program to be able to share my work with my classmates.
Thank you!
thanks for the kind words. I use microsoft one note as the program and a lenovo touch screen and pen to write
Keep it up !
I will!
Is it even worth getting an SE? Do you even get an increase in pay if you get it?
unfortunately - it depends :( it does overall make you much much more marketable which is great. but some people have great careers and get into high positions without ever getting an SE.
also thanks for being honest
we got this, stay strong
I did not pass the pe structural 😢
This so frustrating
Im still studying for my second SE exam, so Ill be right beside you studying. I know its not what you wanted but just know that the time you spent was only contributing to your overall abilities as an engineer. there is never a time when studying is bad for you. you can do this!
I know you can!
Doesn't matter if you fall 1000 times. as long as you pick yourself from the ground, dust it off, and walk again for the 1001st time.
you know it Tiago!
Thats good saying for the encouragement, hopefully we pass in much fewer try if not we will have zero social life, lol. Me taking gravity this april too. Good luck to everyone who is in the same boat.
Hey question
Can u still work as a structural engineer if u don't pass this exam?
yes! and no! - you cant call yourself a structural engineer or stamp anything with an SE stamp but you can absolutely continue to do structural design under a licensed professional.
Did you take both lateral and gravity or just one?
just tested the waters with gravity.