New Videos, New Workbooks, Updated Concept Reviews & Updated Full-Length Practice Exams.
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COURSE COMBO
The Online Bundle covers all 7 PS Exam categories with videos, handouts, practice questions, quizzes, and more.
HP35 CALCULATOR
Crunch Triangles, COGO, horizontal and vertical curves, and more with a pre-programmed HP35 calculator.
PRACTICE EXAM
Test your mettle with a simulated PS Practice Exam that includes the same types and number of questions as a real PS test.
WHY DO I NEED NLC PREP?
The Principles and Practices of Surveying Exam follows the FS Exam and is the second on your journey to becoming a professionally licensed surveyor. Fortunately, NLC’s up-to-date test prep material, online courses, practice exams, and study guides are designed to help you pass your surveying exam on the first try. The overall pass rate on the PS exam for 2020 was only 70%. NLC Prep wants to help you achieve a passing score and we’ve worked hard to bring you the most up-to-date exam prep material.
Pass Rates Straight From NCEES:
Exam
Principles And Practices Of Surveying (PS)
- First Time
Takers Volume545
- First Time
Pass Rate69%
- Repeat Takers
Volume267
- Repeat Takers
Pass Rate40%
- Format
CBT
- Availability
Year
Round - Last Update
July
2024
WHAT'S THE NLC PASS GUARANTEE?
Our goal is to have every NLC, INC Student pass on the first try!

An additional year of online access to the NLC Online Course at no cost to you if you’ve purchased the Online Course(Yearly) or the Course Combo (Must provide Diagnostic from NCEES within the active membership period).

15 minute one-on-one phone call with NLC Prep Team Members to discuss areas of improvement.

Up to 24 credit hours of additional online lessons in the subject area you need the most.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PS EXAM
Each state has their own requirements for the exam. It is often required before taking the state specific exams. Visit the NCEES website to learn more about the requirements, exam times, and categories.
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