How to Study for the California PE Surveying Exam
A simple study plan to get ready, based on what has worked for engineers who passed.
How many hours should I study for the California PE surveying exam?
Based on feedback from many past candidates of Civil Surveying Review Workshop, most people spend 80 to 120 hours preparing. That includes about 30 hours of course videos, notes, chapter problems, and the CBT quizzes and practice tests.
Make a realistic study plan and stick to it.
Build real understanding of surveying principles as applied to civil engineering. Don't just memorize formulas.
Use the process of elimination and trust your intuition on test questions.
Most people spend 80 to 120 hours. Here is how to use that time:
- Watch all the course videos, about 30 hours.
- Take detailed notes.
- Work the chapter problems.
- Complete the CBT quizzes and practice tests.
Write down what needs clearing up. Group your questions by chapter, or 2 to 3 chapters at a time, and email them to Reza.
Once you finish the videos, notes, problems, and practice tests, you're ready to sit for the exam.
You've got this!