4 replies to this topic

[elliemay56]

I took the Civil PE this past fall and did not pass. I am going to take it again in April but am trying to decide if taking an online course is worth it. The cost is hefty and having not passed, I am debating it. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[geo pe]

In my opinion, taking an online review course depends on couple of factors like what was ur diagnostic score, do you need more practise for morning or afternoon etc...
I passed on my 2nd try, I failed in my 1st attempt by 2 points and was in the same thought process as you are. But for me it was clear that I need more practise and I knew if I would do it, I dont need any review course. If you can self study religiously, PE Civil is not that hard but if you need someone to keep you motivated and you can afford it, review course is definitely helpful... good luck!

[cdframe]

I agree if you can convince yourself to study strictly on your own then do that and save the money.

However, I have a coworker who took a review course and really liked it because they were being TOLD to study and somewhat forced to adhere to a schedule. Kind of like being pushed to work out in a fitness program by a coach vs. just freewheeling it at a gym on your own.

[Black Star Oblivion]

School of PE was worth the money. They trim the fat from all the useless information contained in the CERM. I passed because I had school of PE materials supplementing the CERM at the test

[lady_j]

I very much agree w/the previous response -a review course was definitely worth the $ to me (I also happened to take the School of PE course). It was helpful for a few reasons:

1) It "forced" me to study and kept me focused and on track
2) The review material is condensed and was extremely helpful on the exam
3) They provided good self-study and test taking strategies


Sure, its expensive (I think I paid just over a grand)....but failing is also expensive, especially when you consider what your time is worth when you've put in all that studying.