Self-study → FE → PE

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Read about the job and each of the 5 sub-disciplines; write 2 sentences on which interests you most

learn~2 h· What civil engineers actually do

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Look up your state board's PE requirements (degree + experience rules) and save the link

milestone~1 h· What civil engineers actually do

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Browse the free MIT and NPTEL civil course catalogs so you know what's available

learn~1 h· What civil engineers actually do

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Set your weekly hours goal on the Study Log page

milestone· Build your study system

Get an FE-approved scientific calculator (e.g., TI-36X Pro or Casio fx-115ES PLUS, about $20) — see the calculator policy on the FE page

milestone· Build your study system

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01Problems > videos. Spend two-thirds of every session solving problems with pencil and paper.
02Draw the free-body diagram. Every statics and structures problem starts with one. No exceptions.
03Units, always. Write units on every line. Most FE mistakes are unit mistakes.
04Rewrite your formula sheet. Once a week, from memory. Then check it.
05Get into the field early. A technician job teaches you what books can't — and counts toward licensure.