Just called NYSED, the lady on the phone told me my licence should be up by cob tomorrow. I'm about right in the middle of the list alphabetically (K), so it shouldn't be too long now for everyone.
I would estimate about 25 hours for my first try (and fail) for october 2012, with another 75-100 hours put in before october 2013. For the October 12 exam I spent the time going over a friends notes and sample exams. For October 13 my primary study guide was the Camara PE Reference Guide and...