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knight1fox3
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The binder really has the most usefulness when used in conjunction with the GA Tech online course modules.
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I bought the tech manual, it wasnt cheap
knight1fox3
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Then why not sign up for the course and you can get it. From previous experience on this board, the few that are willing to sell their binders, charge close to the same amount as what the GA Tech course costs. And rightly so, as it wasn't cheap.
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The notes were all that I needed and was the best source for me to pass....if you know this stuff, and should to be taking the exam...you can go through the notes and get lots of help
knight1fox3
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I agree some of the material and practice problems would be helpful. But some of it simply wouldn't be useful without Dr. Callen's lectures. A good portion of it is some of his "chicken scratch" notes that he explains in the online presentations.
The Gatech manual alone is a great reference IMO.....I was able to borrow a copy from a co-worker w/o video access, it really helped me with analyzing single lines and some of the motor information. If you do this and take a lot of GOOD practice exams you should be fine.
That is what I had heard but others seem to have different opinions. How many pages in the manual? I have never seen it.
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Its simply a good source
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Looks like Knight and Redskins both agree.Yes the videos are helpful as well, but the manual is an excellent source. To pass the exam you should use several sources including practice exams. Try the CI, NCEES and Spinup exams with this manual and you will be close to being able to pass the exam. Sleep good the night before because its not going to be easy regardless of what you use.
Thanks for the information. This is my 2nd go. I did not have enough info before taking the first test. I'll be well prepared this time.
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EEpowerOK, I would give you a word of advice. The manual is trully a good resourse however I trully do not recommend the manual alone. In the manual basically you would have only formulas and 80% of the formulas does not tell you for what they are, also its a handwritten manual. Thats when the video comes in....Basically Russ(ee professor) tells you for what do you use the formula that is on the manual and guide you with different examples on how to apply the formula.....the manual alone can do you more harm than good...if you dont know how to use it.....if you know how to use it is a very good powerfull weapon. I suggest get the video lectures also. If you failed the 1st time....you dont want to make the same mistake twice....just go with the whole thing...I know it aint cheap....when i took the course it was for the octuber 2011 examination...(I passed on first try)...by that time i think it was like $800 now i think is more expensive. In the actual exam i use the GA manual, PPI manual, Wildi book, and NEC. I didnt use CI or Spin off as reference...but i used CI to prepare for the exam(spin off wasnt available by that time). The course is an aid....however the course only shall not be your only sourse of study.
I hope this helps!
I hope this helps!
Thanks for the information. Did the course cover all knowledge areas of the exam?
knight1fox3
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For the most part, yes.
See "course agenda" here:
http://www.pe.gatech.edu/printpdf/courses/electrical-engineering-preparation-pe-exam-power-option
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I may be willing to let go og my GaTech binder if anyone is interested...but it wasnt cheap as Knight1fox3 noted above..but i would be willing to give a fair deal
Kovz
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If any new test takers are interested in buying the GA Tech binder, I am selling mine in the classified section for a 1/3 the price of the class. Please PM me.
