logo
episode-header-image
Jun 19
20m 18s

Raymond’s Journey to Pass the Civil FE w...

ISAAC OAKESON
About this episode

Three years and six attempts. That’s how long it took Raymond Muñoz-Tabares to pass the Civil FE — but he did it! ✅ If you’ve ever felt like giving up after a few failures, this is the pep talk you need. 👇

Raymond is a civil engineer in Rhode Island who came to the US at the age of 10. He took (and failed) the Civil FE while still in school, and that’s when his 3-year, 6-attempt struggle began. ☹️

In this episode, Raymond shares this whole unfiltered FE journey with you.

This is a super relatable episode for any international civil engineer in the US, but also a super practical episode with tons of exam prep tips for all repeat takers who simply want to get this over with.

So, tune in now and hear how Raymond turned three years of struggle into a huge career milestone, and everything he learned along the journey so you can do the same...faster. 😉


🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:

  • His 3-Year, 6-Attempt Journey to Conquer the Civil FE
  • His Different Approach to Practice Exams That You Should Steal!
  • The Test-Taking Strategy He Used in His Last Try That You Should Use Too
  • 3 Things You Need to Know in Your Exam Prep to Be Ready on Exam Day
  • How He Found Civil Engineering Academy...and Went With It
  • The Other FREE FE Resources He Used to Study
  • His Top Piece of Advice for Repeat-Takers Like Him
  • A Tip to Decode the NCEES Diagnostic Report to Improve for Your Next try
  • Why He Chose Civil Engineering Over His Other Career Options
  • Why He Recommends Civil Engineering Academy


🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

CEA’s Suggested FE Resources Page

Fundamentals of Engineering Review Book (11th Edition)

FREE FE Review Basics on Coursera

University of Rhode Island


📧 CONNECT WITH RAYMOND:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmunoz675


🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:

The Civil FE Startup Guide

The Civil PE Startup Guide

FREE CFM® Course Module


🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:

Civil FE Review Course

Civil PE Review Courses

CFM® Review Course


📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:

FE Practice Exams

FE CBT Exam Simulator

PE Bonus Theory Questions

PE Practice Exams

PE CBT Exam Simulator

CFM® Practice Exam

FE Environmental Practice Exam

PE Environmental Practice Exam


📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!

Website

Newsletter

Free CEA Community

LinkedIn

YouTube Channel

support@civilengineeringacademy.com

Up next
Jul 2
The Little-Known Career Path of Forensic Engineering with Peter Marxhausen
"The CSI of Civil Engineering." That’s the best way to describe the little-known career path of Forensic Engineering for civil engineers — and in this episode, we’re diving headfirst into it. 🕵️‍♂️💥Our guest for this one is Peter Marxhausen, a civil engineer with over 25 years ... Show More
27m 48s
Jun 25
Stop Waiting, Start Passing: Why Civil Engineers Procrastinate
Every one of us is guilty of procrastinating on our exam prep. Whether it’s just “a little bit” or “a lot” is not the problem — the cost of it to our career is. But the good news? It’s beatable! 💪 👇In this episode, Mark Oakeson jumps back on the show to help us unpack the real ... Show More
23m 12s
Jun 11
The Latest FE & PE Stats You Must Know If You're Prepping for Your Exam
🚨 Attention! 🚨 The NCEES dropped their latest annual reports earlier this year — and these ones reveal some trends for both the profession and the licensure exam world we’re in. 📈 👇In this episode, we walk you through their annual report on all the things they did in the past ... Show More
28m 11s
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2024
My 10 2024 Lessons & How to Review Your Year
Do you ever feel like your years blur together without real progress or clarity on what you’ve learned? In this reflective and inspiring episode, Brendon Burchard shares his top 10 lessons from 2024 and walks you through a proven process to review your own year with purpose and i ... Show More
32m 1s
Jan 2024
051: 15-minute annual review with Sarah Doody
Get ready to take control of your career with a 15-minute annual review! This episode is designed to help you reflect on the past year and set intentions for the year ahead. The questions shared in the episode will guide you through a simple yet impactful review of your accomplis ... Show More
13m 50s
Jul 2024
EP 165: 2024 CMA Exam Updates: What You Need to Know
In this episode, we're diving into the 2024 updates to the CMA exam syllabus for both parts. Get ready to discover the critical changes to Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics, as well as Strategic Financial Management. Make sure your study materials are up to date, and ... Show More
12m 17s
Jul 2024
PMP LIVE and DIRECT
PMP Exam Live & Direct: Your Passport to Project Management Success! 🚀Get ready for an electrifying journey through the world of PMP! 🌍 Join us for PMP Exam Live & Direct, where we dive deep into the latest trends, tips, and tricks to conquer the PMP exam.What to expect:Unfilte ... Show More
1h 10m
Jun 2024
Introducing... On Your Marks
Are you putting off booking your first accountancy exam, or struggling to get back into studying after a failure? Wherever you’re at in your journey to qualification, On Your Marks explores techniques to help you tackle the process head on. In this series from ACCA, we’re sitting ... Show More
1m 59s
Jan 2025
7 Questions to Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet
#208: Learn the 7-step framework for a personal annual review that will help you reflect on last year and plan to make this year your best one yet. Together with Sahil Bloom, we discuss insights for setting meaningful goals across personal growth, relationships, and career, along ... Show More
1 h
Jan 2025
How to Make This Year Your Best Year Yet
What’s the most important change you need to make to reach your goals?   Many of us, myself included, often believe that external factors—such as money, career, government, or relationships—must shift for us to reach our full potential.   But the truth is, more often than not, we ... Show More
14m 46s
Dec 2024
Why 50% of Us Won’t Live Past 76—And How to Beat the Odds. Pradeep Albert : 1233
Is AI About to Replace Your Doctor? Or Save Your Life? The tools that are reshaping healthcare will redefine medicine—and your life—in ways you’ve never imagined. Will artificial intelligence and regenerative therapies like stem cells and exosomes make doctors obsolete? Or will t ... Show More
1h 21m
Jan 2025
186. Crush Your Annual Review: Prep Like a Pro
Get ready to ace your annual review! In this episode, we share practical tips to help you reflect on your achievements, address growth areas, and confidently showcase your value. Whether you're an employee gearing up for evaluations or a manager preparing to provide feedback, thi ... Show More
18m 59s