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3 Things Repeat FS Exam Takers Need to Know

Three Things Every Repeat Taker Needs to Know for The FS Exam

The Fundamentals of Survey Exam is a difficult exam. Many people who sit the exam do not pass it on the first try, it’s a 50% pass rate exam, and it’s not always because they don’t know the information. Some may not have a college degree, or they have test anxiety, or maybe they’re just a bad test taker, there’s many different reasons to not pass. A lot of the time, however, it’s because they don’t have a plan. Remember: Get a plan, follow a plan, and pass the exam. How do you get a plan? Follow these 3 tips every repeat taker needs to know for the Fundamentals of Surveying Exam.

First, you need to understand your weaknesses. If you have already taken the exam, then you know you receive a diagnostic of the exam included with your results. Send NLC Prep your diagnostic and we’ll give you personalized advice with no obligation to purchase anything from us! This is key to understanding where you need additional help. Review the diagnostic and find the resources you need to build up your weakness. It may take weeks or months before you master the area you need to improve. You can order textbooks, enroll in a college course, or sign-up with one of NLC Prep’s online courses.

Second, don’t self-study. Going out and finding exam material or mathematical handouts may work for a few people, but for the majority, it just does not work. You don’t know what you don’t know. Your best option is to find someone to teach it to you. Whether it’s a college professor, a land surveyor mentor, or one of our online courses, you need to have someone guide you through material you’re not familiar with.

Third, get a Pre-Programmed HP35s calculator. These are indispensable tools for the mathematics required on the FS Exam. They save time, have all the calculations you need for the exam available at their fingertips, and the calculator will be something you use throughout your future career as a professional land surveyor. They can be hard to come-by and programming one is difficult without prior HP knowledge. Luckily, NLC Prep is one of only a few test prep companies that offer Pre-Programmed HP-35 calculators specifically for Professional Land Surveyors.

If you must retake your exam, the above three tips are essential to passing your exam on the second try. If you’re not sure where to start, and need help coming up with a plan, schedule a free consultation call with Dr. Tony Nettleman. He is happy to go over your first exam diagnostic and help you formulate a plan that will result in success. 


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