MPEP-E36: What Finally Worked: Breaking Through PE Exam Roadblocks

About this episode

Dan discusses PE exam preparation with newly licensed engineers Blake and Carlton, focusing on accountability and persistence.

In this episode, Dan sits down with Blake and Carlton—two newly licensed Professional Engineers—to talk about the realities of preparing for the PE exam. Carlton shares how he “would not have succeeded at taking the PE exam if I didn’t have somebody like Blake there keeping me accountable”—highlighting the power of study partners and weekly check-ins. Blake admits that he “floundered for the first year” before finding the right structure, reminding us that persistence and course correction are key parts of the process. Whether you’re just starting your prep or in the middle of it, their candid stories about setbacks, accountability, and ultimately passing the exam will give you practical strategies—and motivation—to keep going. ENROLL IN FE & PE EXAM PREP COURSES Enroll in FE Mechanical Exam Prep Course here: https://bit.ly/3PkilH7 Enroll in PE HVAC & Refrigeration Full Access Bundle here: https://bit.ly/4gHLVlu Enroll in PE Thermal Fluids & Systems Full Access Bundle here: https://bit.ly/4iJQKwm

People in this episode

Host: Dan Molloy

Guests: Blake, Carlton

Topics covered

• PE exam preparation
• study partners
• accountability
• persistence
• exam strategies

Keywords

• PE exam
• study partners
• accountability
• exam strategies
• persistence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FE Mechanical Exam Prep Course, PE HVAC & Refrigeration Full Access Bundle, PE Thermal Fluids & Systems Full Access Bundle

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