Thinking about taking the PE exam? You’re not alone. Every year, 25,000 engineers take the PE exam to advance their careers. But here’s what you need to know: Passing this exam is no walk in the park.

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Did you know that it wasn’t until 2024 that all PE exams became fully computer-based? Not that long ago, you would have been sharpening a pencil and lugging around a giant reference book on exam day.

Wondering how long you’ll be sitting in that test center chair for the PE exam? It’s not just about the hours; it’s about how the exam day unfolds, what’s included, and how to manage your time ...

With more than two decades of experience in higher education, cultural criticism and politics, Horacio Sierra's writing and public speaking aims to demystify higher education and promote the ...

This engineering exam consists of 110 questions, including multiple-choice, point-and-click, drag-and-drop, and fill-in-the-blank questions. The exam duration is six hours, which includes a tutorial, ...

Liz Simmons is an education staff writer at Forbes Advisor. She has written about higher education and career development for various online publications since 2016. She earned a master’s degree in ...