About 1.5 years out of school and struggling to stay consistent studying for FE Electrical — looking for advice
Hey everyone, I’m about a year and a half out of school and I’m trying to finally get serious about taking the FE Electrical exam. I’ve tried studying a few different times, but I keep running into the same problem: I’ll study consistently for a few weeks, then life gets busy and I fall off.
I already have a few resources:
- Wasim’s FE Electrical book
- Zach Stone’s free FE Electrical exam course
- PPI Electrical FE Exam book
- TI-36X Pro calculator
I’m not really sure what the best approach is at this point. I’m looking for advice from people who have actually passed the FE Electrical exam, especially anyone who was a year+ out of school.
What did your study plan look like? Did you study a little every day, or dedicate certain days to it? How long did you study before taking the exam?
My biggest struggle is staying consistent. I work full time, and I have a busy life outside of work (I’m also about to propose to my girlfriend), so finding the time and keeping the momentum going has been difficult.
For those who passed:
- What resources helped you the most?
- How did you structure your studying?
- Did you focus mostly on practice problems, videos, or reviewing concepts?
- Any tips for someone who keeps starting and stopping?
I’d appreciate any advice or experiences you can share. Thanks!