Personally, I think the best resource is the Power Reference Manual by Camara and their associated sample tests which I really feel got me to pass the exam this October. I ordered the PE Power package from ppi2pass.com and can't emphasize enough how useful it all was. The first time i took the...
Ya unfortunately, I think you'll miss the cut-off date for approval as you'll need to have 4 years of experience at the time of submitting the application. In MA there's no requirement to have 4 years with the FE, you just simply need to have passed it. I havent heard of any state having this...
I would def check with NCEES. I read somewhere on those procedure/information sheets for the exam, that the code to be used will be the one in effect the prior year. If this holds true, then I would think that exams in 2012 will be based on the 2011 NEC.
Electrical Power - PASSED!!!!
This was my second time taking it though, I was just short of passing in April. If you failed, dont worry, keep your head up and improve on your weak subjects. I know its deflating but eventually you will succeed and it will all be worth it.