MPEP-E38: How Andrew Turned a PE Exam Setback into a Major Comeback
From Mechanical PE Exam Prep Podcast by Dan Molloy, PE
November 8, 2025 · 43 min · Season 2 · Episode 38
About this episode
Andrew Gleason shares his journey of overcoming a setback to successfully pass the PE exam, discussing study strategies and mental resilience.
In this episode, I talk with Andrew Gleason, a mechanical engineer who recently passed the PE exam in New York after an inspiring comeback. Andrew shares how he balanced a demanding work schedule, coaching hockey, and personal travel while refining his study strategy after an initial setback. He opens up about what changed the second time around — from daily repetition and focused problem-solving to clearing his schedule for an all-out final push. In this conversation, we unpack the mental side of preparing for the PE, how to handle failure without losing momentum, and what it feels like when everything finally clicks on exam day. 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
Guest: Andrew Gleason
Topics covered
- PE exam preparation
- comeback story
- study strategies
- mental resilience
- failure management
Keywords
- PE exam
- mechanical engineering
- study strategy
- comeback
- failure
- exam day
- mental preparation
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Organizations: New York
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