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    Self Studiers - What Resources did you use?

    Yes!!  I was far enough out of school and not doing much design at work that I was out of practice and had to be very conscious of this!  I missed several of the first practice problems I worked due to little mistakes like units.  Never had an issue with this before, but once I realized, I made...
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    Did you get a raise / bonus / perks after getting your PE?

    My company reimburses one time for the exam/application fees, up to $750 for study materials or a review course, and 8 hrs for the day of the test.  No bonus, but company policy says I will be eligible for a one time $50/week salary increase after my license certification is submitted.  This...
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    Self Studiers - What Resources did you use?

    I took the Civil WRE exam.  Primarily used the CERM and Goswami All in One book as my references.  Tabbed, highlighted, and made several notes in them.  Spent a lot of my time just becoming familiar with the content and organization of each to ensure I could find whatever I needed quickly...
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    Are you keeping your study materials / exam references?

    I'll definitely keep the CERM and Goswami All in One book as desk references.  I put a lot of time into tabbing them up, highlighting, and making margin notes.  I'm undecided at this point about the several practice problems and practice exam books, but probably will keep since my company...
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    What PE review course is the best for PE Civil WRE?

    I did not take a course but I have heard great things about Testmasters.  I wanted to take it, but my company wouldn't reimburse the expense.  They have a classroom version, live online version, and online "at your own pace" recorded lecture version.  They have a passing guarantee or you can...
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    PE passers by age.

    Passed FE at 22 Graduated with bachelors at 23, masters at 24 PE Civil WRE at 27, first try.  Took exam early, will complete experience needed and apply for license in about a month.
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    Asking for a raise after passing the PE Exam.

    Our company policy states once the PE registration certificate is submitted, we're eligible for a one time salary increase of $50/week, which should be a little over 4% for me.
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