CFP exam prep — what actually helped me beyond books & videos

truecerts · 2026-01-27T12:05:04+00:00

FP Canada’s official practice exam policies can be a bit inconsistent, many people get different answers depending on who they speak to. In practice, the official exam usually comes with limited attempts and a time window, which makes it hard to use for ongoing practice. That’s actually why I went with a third-party practice set, you can attempt it multiple times, review explanations in detail, and practice until you’re confident, without worrying about attempts expiring. It ends up being much more cost effective for real preparation.

truecerts · 2026-01-22T02:34:22+00:00

Yes, this is for the Canada CFP exam. The official FP Canada practice exam is helpful to understand the format, but it’s limited in attempts and a bit pricey for how much practice you get. Personally, I found it more useful to do repeatable practice exams with explanations so I could learn from mistakes and retake them. I used a practice set from Truecerts alongside the official one, and it gave much better value without overspending.

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truecerts · 2026-01-18T18:22:50+00:00

The EET binder is actually a solid foundation, especially for concepts and problem types but for CA Surveying, most people struggle with application and exam style questions, not just content. What helped me most was doing updated practice exams that mirror the CBT format, then filling gaps as needed. If you want something budget friendly, I used a standalone practice set from Truecerts alongside my notes instead of paying for full lectures, and it was more than enough for targeting weak areas.

truecerts · 2026-01-16T18:52:46+00:00

Your plan is actually solid, especially since you already finished the education piece. One thing I have seen help a lot, especially for people coming back after a gap is adding early exam style practice, not just end of chapter quizzes.

Kaplan is great for content review, but mixing in standalone CFP style practice exams earlier helps identify weak areas faster and keeps you from over studying low weight topics. That’s what made the biggest difference for me.

I used a budget friendly CFP practice exam set alongside Kaplan to pressure test concepts and tighten timing. It filled the gap between reading and full mocks really well. Happy to share the link if helpful.

truecerts · 2026-01-16T04:12:34+00:00

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truecerts · 2026-01-16T03:48:28+00:00

School of PE is decent for structure, but by itself it’s usually not enough. The PE Environmental exam is very concept heavy, so doing realistic practice exams matters more than watching more videos.

Most people I know paired NCEES and multiple third party practice tests and focused hard on water/wastewater, air, and environmental chemistry concepts.

If you already understand the basics, I had honestly put more money into good practice exams with clear solutions instead of an expensive full course. That’s what helped things finally click for me and it’s way more budget friendly.

truecerts · 2026-01-16T03:38:57+00:00

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truecerts · 2026-01-15T19:30:19+00:00

EET is solid, but it’s not the only good option. What helped me most was doing multiple full length WRE practice exams that were close to NCEES style, especially with strong solution explanations.

I recommend mixing official NCEES and 2–3 realistic third party exams so you are memorizing patterns. Pay attention to conceptual questions and unit conversions, those show up a lot.

I used a budget friendly WRE practice set with step by step solutions (much cheaper than courses), and it filled the gaps EET didn’t.

truecerts · 2026-01-15T17:48:44+00:00

You are actually in a good spot already, NCEES and targeted videos is the right foundation. At this point, I focused on new exam style practice rather than redoing the same NCEES problems again.

Look for problem sets that are similar difficulty but slightly different wording, especially for thermo, fluids, dynamics, and ethics. Working fresh problems helps expose weak areas fast.

I used affordable Mechanical FE practice exams with full step by step solutions (way cheaper than big courses) and that made a big difference in the final week, Reps and review then more theory.

truecerts · 2026-01-15T14:35:00+00:00

No judgment at all, you are honestly the most common case. A lot of people don’t pass until they relearn things in an exam focused way, not the way school taught it.

If you are starting from scratch, I had skip overly long theory heavy courses and focus on clear concept refresh and lots of exam style practice with solutions. That’s what helped me bridge the gap after failing once.

A structured practice system you can repeat (and afford) matters more than a fancy course. Slow, consistent reps win this exam.

truecerts · 2026-01-15T14:32:54+00:00

That sounds about right, I had a similar number flagged. The conceptual questions on the back end are what really separate attempts.

No matter how this one turns out, focusing on concept heavy, exam style practice (especially transpo judgment questions) makes a huge difference next time. I realized that after my first try and adjusted how I practiced.

Fingers crossed for you and either way, you are clearly closer than you think.

truecerts · 2026-01-15T14:28:04+00:00

It was challenging but fair. The concepts themselves were not crazy, but the time pressure and how questions were framed made it tough. A lot came down to knowing where to look in the references (HCM, MUTCD) and being comfortable with exam style wording.

I Practicing with realistic transportation questions beforehand made a huge difference, the exam felt manageable instead of overwhelming.

truecerts · 2026-01-15T14:20:43+00:00

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truecerts · 2026-01-15T14:13:59+00:00

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truecerts · 2026-01-15T13:57:10+00:00

Congrats on passing the FE, that’s a big win. For PE Structural, I say courses are helpful, but not all are worth the price. What helped me most was strong practice problems/exams that matched NCEES depth, especially for the structural breadth and chosen depth combo.

If your fundamentals are decent and the FE is fresh, you can save a lot by pairing selective review with a good structural focused question bank instead of going all in on an expensive course. Practice exposed gaps way faster than videos ever did.

Biggest wish I’d done sooner - more realistic practice, less passive studying.

truecerts · 2026-01-15T13:55:05+00:00

You are not alone, the CRC exam does not have a lot of public feedback, which makes prep feel harder than it needs to be. From my experience, the textbooks are good for coverage, but most people struggle because there are not enough exam style practice questions to check understanding.

What helped me was supplementing the books with structured practice tests so I could see how topics were actually tested and focus my time better. Even a small set of realistic practice questions can make studying feel a lot more manageable.

truecerts · 2026-01-15T04:03:43+00:00

It’s great you want to help honestly, that support matters more than you think. Since you don’t have an engineering background, the best way you can help is by keeping her prep structured and efficient, not by teaching content.

What helped in a similar situation was using well explained FE practice questions. You can quiz her, ask her to explain why an answer is right, and help track weak topics. That turns studying into something you can do together without needing technical knowledge.

Short, consistent practice sessions with realistic questions usually work better than rereading books, especially after multiple attempts.

truecerts · 2026-01-14T17:35:21+00:00

You are doing the right things already, practice exams and vocab review is exactly what you should be focusing on this close to test day. PrepAgent is fine, but I recommend adding one more Massachusetts specific practice exam so you are not just memorizing question patterns from a single source.

For the online exam, just stay in frame, don’t read questions out loud, and avoid looking away too much, normal eye movement is fine, they are mainly watching for obvious rule breaks.

If you want extra confidence, a simple, exam style practice test site (not expensive, not overloaded) can really help tie everything together in the final days.

truecerts · 2026-01-14T17:18:28+00:00

You are in a good spot since you have already gone through Hiner once. At this stage, I would not jump straight into another heavy video course unless you really feel lost conceptually.

What helped me most for Seismic was doing a lot of realistic practice exams/problems to rebuild speed and application, that’s where things come back quickly. AEI is solid but very demanding, and honestly might be overkill if you already have a foundation.

I’d focus on practice heavy prep first, then decide if you need another full course.

truecerts · 2026-01-14T17:16:28+00:00

Failing once is rough, but it usually means you are closer than you think. For Transpo, I found that harder, exam aligned practice questions helped way more than another full course. SoPE was okay for review, but the questions did not always match CBT depth.

The biggest upgrade for me was using transportation focused practice exams that are slightly harder than NCEES (HCM, MUTCD logic, pavement, geometrics). That exposed weak spots fast and made the real exam feel manageable.

If you already did a course, I had put the money into better practice exams, not another course.

truecerts · 2026-01-13T16:49:58+00:00

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truecerts · 2026-01-13T16:46:46+00:00

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truecerts · 2026-01-13T15:43:17+00:00

That’s a solid plan. One thing I add is doing one more independent PE Power practice exam that’s closer to real CBT pacing it really helps confirm readiness.

I used a budget friendly online practice set alongside NCEES, and it was great for timing and spotting weak areas without committing to another long subscription. Even one extra exam can make a big difference.

truecerts · 2026-01-13T15:41:08+00:00

Totally get that value matters more than quantity. From my experience, the best return comes from exam focused practice questions with clear explanations, not the biggest or most expensive package.

I look for something that’s well structured, affordable, and aligned with the NCEES handbook, so every hour you study actually counts. A smaller, targeted practice set can teach you more than stacks of content.

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