Massachusetts is similar to Indiana. I took the SE only and was able to obtain my Massachusetts PE and then I applied via reciprocity and got the Illinois SE. I didn't have any issues getting the Illinois SE, but I've heard a number of people complain that they were given grief about their...
I had to wait a year after the third fail. Which was brutal cuz the test I failed was 19% repeat pass rate then I sat out a 42% repeat pass exam... Worked out in the end though... In the test cycle I sat out my first child was born and I sold/bought homes and moved twice...so I kinda needed the...
SEAOC covers most of whats on the exam including wind load calculations. The only thing it doesn't cover is the bridge stuff which it sounds like you have a good handle on already.
That sucks, hang in there.
I'v failed the lateral 3 times already and am waiting on my 4th try results...Its a really hard test.
Just keep cranking out the practice problems. If you haven't already, try working through SEAOC Vol I-III
PCS released the last of their PE results today... so hopefully now they can focus their attention on the SE. Based on the numbers of people who take the PE vs the SE you would think they could bang out the SE stuff quickly...