They don't have a problem with taking your license early so you wouldn't need to take the test again. They just won't give you your PA license even through reciprocity without having the 4 years from your EIT issuance. It's not even the time of your test which makes it even worse. The one...
I actually am in the same situation. I reached out to the board to confirm. They will not approve your PA PE license until you have the 4 years after your EIT even if you have a license in another state. You can apply but they won't approve it until after the 4 years.