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Feb 2023
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CEA 171 - Crushing the Civil FE Exam Aft...

ISAAC OAKESON
About this episode

Have you been out of school for some time and think it makes it impossible for you to pass your exams? Think again! Today’s guest is Will Ludgate, who passed his FE exam after 9 years out of school. In this episode, he gives you the tools and techniques that worked for him to help you get the same result, whether you graduated 1, 10, or 20 years ago.

Tune in to Learn:

  • Will’s 9-year journey going from construction to living in a trailer to passing the FE
  • An FE preparation timeline you can steal to give you the best chance of getting it done
  • 2 preparation tips for those that have been out of school for some time
  • How to increase your familiarity with the exam and improve your time management
  • The ideal moment in your preparation to take a CBT practice exam
  • How Will found The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course — and why you should join too
  • A simple technique to get you motivated to study and pass the FE once and for all
  • A surprise that caught Will off guard on exam day you should be aware of

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