PE Exam Program

Pass the PE Exam


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At Success Educational Institute, we specialize in helping aspiring engineers confidently prepare for the PE exams through a structured, results-driven approach. Our programs combine realistic exam simulations, progressive learning strategies, expert-led guidance, and personalized performance feedback—all designed to mirror the actual NCEES exam environment. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to refine your skills, our flexible, high-impact preparation paths are built to help you succeed on your first attempt.



Our Program Covers


PE Progressive Exams & Study Plan

The program covers:

Exam 1: Focus on a small portion of the PE syllabus (e.g., 10-15% of topics per subject).

Exam 2: Retain concepts from Exam 1 while adding new material (e.g., next 15-20% of topics).

Exam 3 to 10: Gradually expand the coverage of topics, integrating previous exam material while moving into increasingly new topics.

Exam 11 and 12: Two comprehensive, full-length Mock exams covering 100% of the PE syllabus, simulating the NCEES testing conditions. These final exams ensure complete preparation and readiness for the real exam day.

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EXAM FORMAT – JUST LIKE THE REAL NCEES EXAM!

Our exam mirrors the actual NCEES PE Exam, ensuring a realistic test-taking experience.

Split-Screen Layout:

  • One half of the screen displays the NCEES PE Reference Handbook/Design Specifications, just like the official exam.
  • The other half contains exam questions, allowing easy navigation between problems and reference materials.

Authentic Question Types:

We incorporate all NCEES alternative item types to match the real test, including:

  • Single-Answer Multiple Choice – Choose the most appropriate answer from the given options.
  • Multiple Correct Options – Select all applicable answers.
  • Point & Click – Click on a graphic to answer.
  • Drag & Drop – Match, sort, rank, or label elements.
  • Fill in the Blank – Enter numerical responses.

Train like it’s the real exam — get comfortable with the format, tools, and question styles for exam day success!



CHOOSE YOUR PREPARATION PACE

Our PE Exam Preparation Program offers two flexible pathways tailored to your schedule and learning needs:

  • Accelerated PE Program (Weekly Exams):
    A 2-month program designed for test takers who want to accelerate their preparation with a structured, weekly exam study plan.
  • Steady PE Program (Biweekly Exams):
    A 3-month program, offering a more gradual learning approach, ideal for those balancing studies with work or other commitments.

Flexible scheduling ensures every student can prepare effectively at their own pace!

An additional month of subscription is included beyond the exam schedule to provide continued access to study materials, solutions, feedback, and progress tracking. This ensures students have ample time to review and reinforce what they've learned after completing their exams.




Performance Feedback

Each exam is followed by detailed performance feedback, comparing results with the previous weeks to track progress and identify areas for improvement. This feedback will be provided as a diagnostic test report (View Sample Report). Additionally, a detailed solution for each exam will be provided, ensuring a clear understanding of concepts and correct problem-solving approaches. The solutions are cross-referenced with the NCEES PE Reference Handbook to help test takers become thoroughly familiar with its structure and content.

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Mentor Check-ins

CHECK-INS FROM THE MENTORS FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

  • One Strategy Call per Exam:
    • Plan your study for the next week based on past performance.
    • Get personalized guidance on which topics to focus on and how to optimize study time.
  • Post-Exam Review Online Meeting:
    • Analyze performance after the exam to understand strengths and weaknesses.
    • Receive expert feedback on mistakes, time management, and improvement areas.

Our ongoing mentor support ensures you stay on track, study smarter, and improve continuously—so every exam brings you one step closer to success.

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Our PE Program FAQs


12 exams total: 10 progressive exams (4 hours each) + 2 full, 8-hour mock PE exams that cover 100% of the NCEES PE Civil syllabus (or matching discipline) and use the same CBT/split-screen delivery.

Each exam is paired with a structured study plan that guides students through the required topics and design standards step by step. After every exam, students receive detailed performance feedback and comprehensive solutions explaining each question with references to the official NCEES PE Reference Handbook and standards.

Throughout the program, students work with a dedicated mentor who helps them interpret performance feedback report, refine study strategies, and stay on track from start to finish.

The PE study plan provides a clear roadmap through all required exam topics and design standards while matching each student’s selected pace — Accelerated (weekly) or Steady (biweekly).
Each progressive exam builds on previous topics, so the study plan specifies which subjects and reference standards to focus on before each test.

  • Exam 1: ~10–15% of topics
  • Exam 2: keeps 1 + adds next 15–20%
  • Exams 3–10: expand and spiral back through older material
  • Exams 11–12: full NCEES-style mocks

This creates systematic spaced repetition so students don’t forget material they studied.

  • Accelerated PE (weekly) – ~3 months
  • Steady PE (biweekly) – ~5 months

We provide one extra access month after the last exam for review and practice.

Each exam unlocks every Saturday according to the pace the student selected — Accelerated (weekly) or Steady (biweekly). Students then work one-on-one with their mentor to decide on a preferred exam schedule that fits their personal study routine and availability. This flexible scheduling keeps everyone on track while still following a consistent weekly or biweekly release rhythm.

After every exam, students receive a comprehensive performance feedback report that provides a clear picture of their progress and accuracy across all PE topic areas.

The feedback includes:

  • Overall performance metrics such as total score, accuracy growth, number of correct and skipped questions, and average time per question (ATQ).
  • Detailed topic-by-topic analysis, showing performance, accuracy, and time spent in each PE topic, along with growth tracking from previous exams.
  • Time performance breakdowns highlighting where students spend too much or too little time, helping improve pacing and efficiency.

This data-driven feedback helps both the student and their mentor identify weak areas, measure improvement over time, and adjust study approach for maximum exam readiness.

Yes. Every question in our PE exams comes with a detailed, step-by-step solution that walks students through the exact process used to reach the correct answer — from identifying the concept to applying formulas and verifying results.

Each solution is cross-referenced with the NCEES PE Reference Handbook and design standards, so students not only understand why an answer is correct but also where and how to locate the relevant formulas, tables, and equations during the actual CBT exam.

Mentorship is a core part of our PE program and one of the biggest factors behind student success. Each student is paired with a dedicated PE mentor who guides them through every stage of preparation.

  • Students have one strategy call before each exam to plan their study approach for the upcoming week — setting topic priorities, identifying problem areas, and adjusting time-management techniques.
  • After each exam, they meet again for a post-exam review session, where the mentor helps interpret the performance feedback report, pinpoint knowledge gaps, and refine exam-taking strategies such as pacing, educated guessing, and stress control.

Mentors also:

  • Help students build realistic weekly study plans that fit work, school, or family schedules.
  • Teach exam-day strategies — how to navigate the on-screen PE Reference Handbook and design standards, manage the clock, and recover from tough questions.
  • Offer motivation and accountability, keeping students consistent between exams.
  • Ensure each student stays aligned with their chosen exam pace (Accelerated or Steady) and is fully ready before their NCEES test window.

In short, the mentor acts as both a coach and advisor, turning the preparation process into a structured, guided journey — not just self-study.

Absolutely. Our PE practice exams are built to mirror the official NCEES CBT experience in every key detail.

Students test in the same split-screen interface used in the actual exam, featuring:

  • The electronic NCEES PE Reference Handbook and required design standards available on-screen,
  • All NCEES Alternative Item Types (AITs) — including multiple-correct, drag-and-drop, point-and-click, and fill-in-the-blank formats,
  • 8-hour full-length mock exams that replicate the real 9-hour appointment, complete with a 50-minute scheduled break.

Before testing, students upload the NCEES Reference Handbook and the appropriate design standards directly into their accounts. This setup allows them to access and reference these materials during the exam.

Yes — our PE program is fully aligned with the latest NCEES exam specifications and standards for 2025.

All questions follow the current NCEES Alternative Item Types (AITs), use the same split-screen CBT delivery, and reference the official NCEES PE Reference Handbook and the latest design standards for each discipline.

Our content and mock exams are continuously reviewed and updated whenever NCEES releases changes, ensuring students always prepare with the most accurate and up-to-date exam material.

Yes — students can register any day and their first exam unlocks the following Saturday.

That’s what the Steady (biweekly) track is for — it stretches the 12-exam sequence to about five months and gives weekend testing windows.

Our program is completely different because it’s built around active learning and personalized guidance, not passive watching.

We make testing the center of learning through a structured system of progressive exams, weekly or biweekly pacing, and detailed reviews — what we call the “Power of Testing.”
This approach uses retrieval practice, spaced repetition, and immediate feedback to help students truly retain and apply knowledge — far more effectively than watching lecture videos.

On top of that, every student is paired with a dedicated mentor who provides continuous one-on-one support — helping plan study schedules, analyze performance feedback report, build exam strategies, and stay accountable week after week.

In short, instead of passively consuming information, students in our program actively practice, reflect, and improve with expert guidance — a complete, structured learning system designed to achieve real FE and PE exam readiness.