Great vid! Many people tell me they feel like it will simplify the exam in terms of all knowledge be focused in subject/depth. But im nervous it may be more difficult
Thank you! I agree, I think it will simplify the exam, less topics to study now which is great. There isn't any indication that the actual questions will be more difficult.
Taking mine on April 4th. I am actually relieved about the changes since all I have done for the past 10 years is structural only. I graduated outside US so I had to take the FE last year which was rough in my opinion because of the many topics I had to study. I definitely like the PE to be more structural focused. Worried about the difficulty though.
Absolutely, I think studying for more topics makes the exam trickier. Hopefully the level of difficulty for each questions remains the same with the removal of the breadth potions. Let me know how it goes, best of luck!
Interesting video! Do you have any information or recommended resources for a mechanical engineer looking to take the FE and PE. I’ve been working over 4 years under a PE so I meet my states work experience requirement (Georgia). Unfortunately I graduate college 10 years ago and I feel work experience doesn’t really prepare you for the exam since you’re often focused on very specific things only…. All the resources seem to be for civil engineering because unlike a mechanical, a PE is pretty much required. While I don’t have to get a PE, it’s a goal of mine. From what I understand, I can take any exam I feel comfortable with, but obviously want the best study resources and chances of passing.
Hey, thanks for your comment. I believe the best way to prepare for the FE and PE as a mechanical engineer is through an online course. Especially after being out of school for 10 years, the course will provide you with all of the notes and practice problems to pass. I took the School of PE course for both the FE and PE exam and passed both. You can use this link to checkout the course, and can use LERCH100 for a $100 off. www.schoolofpe.com/?ref=roblerch
There are still applicable topics that carry over from the 2023 SOPE book (I would double check the list of topics on the 2024 exam), and focus on those. The SOPE has also updated their courses and Question Bank for the 2024 exam specifications, and those are available now. www.schoolofpe.com/?ref=roblerch
Thank you so much. I was looking for the breadth topics and couldn’t find it like it used to be.
no problem!
Great vid! Many people tell me they feel like it will simplify the exam in terms of all knowledge be focused in subject/depth.
But im nervous it may be more difficult
Thank you! I agree, I think it will simplify the exam, less topics to study now which is great. There isn't any indication that the actual questions will be more difficult.
Taking mine on April 4th. I am actually relieved about the changes since all I have done for the past 10 years is structural only. I graduated outside US so I had to take the FE last year which was rough in my opinion because of the many topics I had to study. I definitely like the PE to be more structural focused. Worried about the difficulty though.
Absolutely, I think studying for more topics makes the exam trickier. Hopefully the level of difficulty for each questions remains the same with the removal of the breadth potions. Let me know how it goes, best of luck!
How did the exam go?
@@zachniethe313 i passed! The test was easy
Awesome! Congrats. Any tricks or tips? Did you use a course to prepare? If so, which?
might raise the passing rate from 66 to like 72. Wonder how to study for it now.
Interesting video! Do you have any information or recommended resources for a mechanical engineer looking to take the FE and PE. I’ve been working over 4 years under a PE so I meet my states work experience requirement (Georgia). Unfortunately I graduate college 10 years ago and I feel work experience doesn’t really prepare you for the exam since you’re often focused on very specific things only…. All the resources seem to be for civil engineering because unlike a mechanical, a PE is pretty much required. While I don’t have to get a PE, it’s a goal of mine. From what I understand, I can take any exam I feel comfortable with, but obviously want the best study resources and chances of passing.
Hey, thanks for your comment. I believe the best way to prepare for the FE and PE as a mechanical engineer is through an online course. Especially after being out of school for 10 years, the course will provide you with all of the notes and practice problems to pass. I took the School of PE course for both the FE and PE exam and passed both. You can use this link to checkout the course, and can use LERCH100 for a $100 off. www.schoolofpe.com/?ref=roblerch
I have the 2023 School of PE books. Can I still use them? PE Construction. Any other latest material suggestions??
There are still applicable topics that carry over from the 2023 SOPE book (I would double check the list of topics on the 2024 exam), and focus on those. The SOPE has also updated their courses and Question Bank for the 2024 exam specifications, and those are available now. www.schoolofpe.com/?ref=roblerch
@@Rob_Lerch Thanks Rob.