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Correct, hardly a change in 2015 version of volume 1 since ASCE 7 is still the same.  I did not update mine.  I would also add that the steel volume (4) shouldn't have changed much from 2012 to 2015 since the same steel reference and ASCE 7 version is used.  When I upgraded, I only got the...

Hello, I am very sorry to her this.  My issue was always the afternoon (regularly got 70%, although this is still too low in my opinion, and kept missing the PM portion).  So, maybe I can help but let me ask you a few questions: 1. Were the results you posted consistent across all exams or were...

Also, all of those text editions should be current code editions with exception to the wood reference.  It is the most current available but only 2012 NDS I believe.  But, not much has changed since then. Foundations and Analysis text might not reference the current codes but it doesn't apply...

I would also add that if you can compile a single spreadsheet with a reference to all the problems you found helpful based on topic type, this would likely be helpful both during the final stages of studying when you need to review certain topics and also as a quick exam reference.  Some nice...

Iv'e had that frustration.  You likely need more problem type exposure and there are a limited set of problems.  Consider the following if you don't already have them: 1. PPI SE Structural Breadth 6 minute problems – Probably a little more involved than typical AM problems in my opinion so very...

Nathan, I would be happy to provide you with a detailed list of the improvements I have made during my journey.  I will put it together and send it to you.  I suppose it will be difficult to put much detail in a post like this so I may need to send it to you via a private message or email.  If...

Sorry to hear this.  I know how you can be burnt out as I posted above.  Definitely not going to tell you to just work harder and it will happen.  I will be real with you...make sure your priorities are in the order you want them.  If the exam is costing you things that are more important like...

Well, 4 years, 64 exam hours, and about a year of cumulative studying later...I finally passed both exams (5th attempt for VF and 3rd attempt for LF).  I hope this can encourage those of you who aren't in the select few able to pass this thing on the first or second attempt.  Coming into this...

Isn't that the point in all of this?  To make us all collectively better structural engineers (with or without the license)? I also feel it would make this feel less like a black box grading scale and show there is some accountability for the results.  I also believe it would reduce, not...

Indeed.  It is something I have considered (I have graduate education in both engineering and business).  I think this license would go a long way in assisting with that endeavor. Interestingly, and in all seriousness, the success rates of startups may be slightly better than the pass rate for...

BAR exam : 70+% pass rate Medical Licensing Exams: 70+% pass rate Accounting Licensing Exams: 50+% pass rate SE Exams: <30% pass rate Something about the pass rates compared to compensation rates (and arguably ,in some cases, responsibility to the public) do not seem to line up.  Not much...

Weighted average = 366/1350 = 27% passed overall.

David, I would agree.  It has been a huge help. Thank you. I did feel there were still about 2-3/8 that weren't covered but having gone through the content that your text did cover, it gave me a fighting chance to find them.

Well, I took both and failed both (serious props and congrats to those who passed).  Like many of you, this was in spite of my high level of preparation and confident feelings leaving the exams.  I am curious though if anyone who passed might be interested in providing those of us who did not an...