NCEES Record

[Mike in Gastonia]

I started my NCESS record application this week after my boss urged me to do it since they are paying the expenses fee + transcript fee....but oh my...getting PE was the easy part! ..this is crazy

I have 10 letters I need to send out

2 transcripts request

5 working experiences references

2 exam verifications

1 PE verification....

Yeah, and on the transcript request, it doubles, because schools want you to send the school's form along with the NCEES form (and of course the check, what a scam).

I had 5 transcript requests, since I have college credit a 5 different colleges/universities.

I applied for my NCESS record back in March. Each year I have to send in one reference form, correct? I have since change jobs so I assume I will have to send in a work history document. I also started working on a Masters degree so I have some credits now, do I need to send a copy of that transcript every year until I graduate, or can it wait until I graduate?

It's total scam..but luckily i don't have to pay for it.....so i have to send in my experience on yearly basic?

If it's a scam, why do it? Would you rather do the same level of detail for the five states where you want to be licensed? And bother your references five different times? Have at it......

 

[iwire]

felt like one...it was directed by my boss to do it..so ya..If I have to do it myself..I probably won't do it

I started my NCESS record application this week after my boss urged me to do it since they are paying the expenses fee + transcript fee....but oh my...getting PE was the easy part! ..this is crazy

I have 10 letters I need to send out

2 transcripts request

5 working experiences references

2 exam verifications

1 PE verification....

Yeah, and on the transcript request, it doubles, because schools want you to send the school's form along with the NCEES form (and of course the check, what a scam).

I had 5 transcript requests, since I have college credit a 5 different colleges/universities.

I applied for my NCESS record back in March. Each year I have to send in one reference form, correct? I have since change jobs so I assume I will have to send in a work history document. I also started working on a Masters degree so I have some credits now, do I need to send a copy of that transcript every year until I graduate, or can it wait until I graduate?

It's total scam..but luckily i don't have to pay for it.....so i have to send in my experience on yearly basic?

If it's a scam, why do it? Would you rather do the same level of detail for the five states where you want to be licensed? And bother your references five different times? Have at it......

 

[knight1fox3]

I think the Records program provided by NCEES is an excellent service for multi-state licensure. Beats trying to track down references and pay for transcript requests each time.

 

[iwire]

So, a quick updates..I have been slacking finishing up everything. The only thing I have to send experience records then I am done!

 

[willsee]

Having a record is great. You get your references filled out ONCE for your record then are able to transmit to each state. Just sent my to Indiana and had to update a couple of references and work experience but was better than tracking down five references from previous employers.

 

[knight1fox3]

^ agreed. Just did mine for Illinois and it was very easy with the record.

 

[iwire]

Initial I saw the whole thing as a PITA and scam but I changed my mind. I am wrong lol...Since I started the process in Nov but I left the country for a month until Mid Jan before I sent out the PE reference letters and the transcripts...I got that resolved in Feb. I have been slacking on updating my working experiences. Initially I was lazy and ignorance. I just copied and paste my resume thinking it will be sufficient. Man I was wrong! I have detailed all my working experiences and then sent out to all the previous managers/supervisors once NCESS approved it. Fast forward to today, I sent out all my working experiences verifications to all my former companies + current.

5 totals = 1 current, 2 formers but same boss, and 2 other companies. Luckily I still keep in touch with most of them!

In conclusion, I recommended anyone who thinking about NCEES records. It's beneficial especially your companies need you for it...definitely make your valuable and more $$$

 

[cupojoe PE PMP]

Initial I saw the whole thing as a PITA and scam but I changed my mind. I am wrong lol...Since I started the process in Nov but I left the country for a month until Mid Jan before I sent out the PE reference letters and the transcripts...I got that resolved in Feb. I have been slacking on updating my working experiences. Initially I was lazy and ignorance. I just copied and paste my resume thinking it will be sufficient. Man I was wrong! I have detailed all my working experiences and then sent out to all the previous managers/supervisors once NCESS approved it. Fast forward to today, I sent out all my working experiences verifications to all my former companies + current.

5 totals = 1 current, 2 formers but same boss, and 2 other companies. Luckily I still keep in touch with most of them!

In conclusion, I recommended anyone who thinking about NCEES records. It's beneficial especially your companies need you for it...definitely make your valuable and more $$$

Just because it's useful, doesn't mean it's not a scam.

 

[iwire]

Initial I saw the whole thing as a PITA and scam but I changed my mind. I am wrong lol...Since I started the process in Nov but I left the country for a month until Mid Jan before I sent out the PE reference letters and the transcripts...I got that resolved in Feb. I have been slacking on updating my working experiences. Initially I was lazy and ignorance. I just copied and paste my resume thinking it will be sufficient. Man I was wrong! I have detailed all my working experiences and then sent out to all the previous managers/supervisors once NCESS approved it. Fast forward to today, I sent out all my working experiences verifications to all my former companies + current.

5 totals = 1 current, 2 formers but same boss, and 2 other companies. Luckily I still keep in touch with most of them!

In conclusion, I recommended anyone who thinking about NCEES records. It's beneficial especially your companies need you for it...definitely make your valuable and more $$$

Just because it's useful, doesn't mean it's not a scam.

This was my thought initially but it's not. It's valuable process

 

[willsee]

I mean it doesn't make you more valuable it just saves you time.

 

[P-E]

I got my Records number because I do work in multiple states and my company paid for it. Doesn't help with licensing in all states; NJ for example.

 

[cupojoe PE PMP]

Initial I saw the whole thing as a PITA and scam but I changed my mind. I am wrong lol...Since I started the process in Nov but I left the country for a month until Mid Jan before I sent out the PE reference letters and the transcripts...I got that resolved in Feb. I have been slacking on updating my working experiences. Initially I was lazy and ignorance. I just copied and paste my resume thinking it will be sufficient. Man I was wrong! I have detailed all my working experiences and then sent out to all the previous managers/supervisors once NCESS approved it. Fast forward to today, I sent out all my working experiences verifications to all my former companies + current.

5 totals = 1 current, 2 formers but same boss, and 2 other companies. Luckily I still keep in touch with most of them!

In conclusion, I recommended anyone who thinking about NCEES records. It's beneficial especially your companies need you for it...definitely make your valuable and more $$$

Just because it's useful, doesn't mean it's not a scam.

This was my thought initially but it's not. It's valuable process

Have it, used it, pay for it year after year. Still think it is a scam.

 

[knight1fox3]

Initial I saw the whole thing as a PITA and scam but I changed my mind. I am wrong lol...Since I started the process in Nov but I left the country for a month until Mid Jan before I sent out the PE reference letters and the transcripts...I got that resolved in Feb. I have been slacking on updating my working experiences. Initially I was lazy and ignorance. I just copied and paste my resume thinking it will be sufficient. Man I was wrong! I have detailed all my working experiences and then sent out to all the previous managers/supervisors once NCESS approved it. Fast forward to today, I sent out all my working experiences verifications to all my former companies + current.

5 totals = 1 current, 2 formers but same boss, and 2 other companies. Luckily I still keep in touch with most of them!

In conclusion, I recommended anyone who thinking about NCEES records. It's beneficial especially your companies need you for it...definitely make your valuable and more $$$

Just because it's useful, doesn't mean it's not a scam.

This was my thought initially but it's not. It's valuable process

Have it, used it, pay for it year after year. Still think it is a scam.

A "scam" would infer that you didn't get the intended use of a service you paid for. Which by your description, is not the case. Is this another way for NCEES to make money? Perhaps, but you can't fault them for that as they do run a business.

 

[OffShawz]

I'm going to bump this b/c it has the most replied to questions about NCEES records, so I thought I'd ask:

During the NCEES Records Application steps, it requires you to provide info on your FE and PE Exams. Here's the kicker. I got a waiver from TX on the FE b/c of experience (8 years out of college working in the industry). Naturally the records program doesnt let me move to any further steps until I fill out info on FE/PE exam info, the former of which i dont have.

On a scale of 1 to porn star, how screwed am I? Am I ineligible for an NCEES record due to the FE Waiver? Have folks who have done this contacted the NCEES about lifting this and doing the rest of the application (the software script doesnt let you move on to other sections until you've completed this one, so right now I'm SOL)? Is it only Texas that allows for applicants to waive the FE with enough experience?

I'd like to make it easier to get licensed in other states, but I didnt realize not taking the FE was going to put me behind the 8-ball on this.

 

[Mike in Gastonia]

I'm going to bump this b/c it has the most replied to questions about NCEES records, so I thought I'd ask:

During the NCEES Records Application steps, it requires you to provide info on your FE and PE Exams. Here's the kicker. I got a waiver from TX on the FE b/c of experience (8 years out of college working in the industry). Naturally the records program doesnt let me move to any further steps until I fill out info on FE/PE exam info, the former of which i dont have.

On a scale of 1 to porn star, how screwed am I? Am I ineligible for an NCEES record due to the FE Waiver? Have folks who have done this contacted the NCEES about lifting this and doing the rest of the application (the soSucks!are script doesnt let you move on to other sections until you've completed this one, so right now I'm SOL)? Is it only Texas that allows for applicants to waive the FE with enough experience?

I'd like to make it easier to get licensed in other states, but I didnt realize not taking the FE was going to put me behind the 8-ball on this.

Well, on the opening page of the records part of the NCEES website, under examinations it says the following:

If your state board waived the FE exam requirement for your initial license, enter your PE exam date and jurisdiction information for both the FE and PE.

 

[cupojoe PE PMP]

I'm going to bump this b/c it has the most replied to questions about NCEES records, so I thought I'd ask:

During the NCEES Records Application steps, it requires you to provide info on your FE and PE Exams. Here's the kicker. I got a waiver from TX on the FE b/c of experience (8 years out of college working in the industry). Naturally the records program doesnt let me move to any further steps until I fill out info on FE/PE exam info, the former of which i dont have.

On a scale of 1 to porn star, how screwed am I? Am I ineligible for an NCEES record due to the FE Waiver? Have folks who have done this contacted the NCEES about lifting this and doing the rest of the application (the soSucks!are script doesnt let you move on to other sections until you've completed this one, so right now I'm SOL)? Is it only Texas that allows for applicants to waive the FE with enough experience?

I'd like to make it easier to get licensed in other states, but I didnt realize not taking the FE was going to put me behind the 8-ball on this.

If you call NCEES, they may be able to help you advance through the process to at least track the rest of the documentation in the record. Though your ability to get a record set up seems like a secondary issue if you are looking to get comity. My guess is most states are going to want you to have taken the FE exam before they issue a license by comity. For example, a couple friends of mine have degrees in Engineering Technology (as a opposed to Engineering). They were able to get licensed in South Dakota, but are ineligible for comity in nearly every other state.

 

[OffShawz]

Well, on the opening page of the records part of the NCEES website, under examinations it says the following:

If your state board waived the FE exam requirement for your initial license, enter your PE exam date and jurisdiction information for both the FE and PE.

But, like, reading's hard, and I totally missed that! Thanks!

Sorry for wasting y'all's time!

 

[Lumber Jim]

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Sorry for wasting y'all's time!

Um, why do you think most of us are here?

 

[Ken PE 3.1]

If you transferred your credits from a community college to a university, do you need to list each of them separately as schools attended?

It seems that when I transferred, the university gave me the credits earned and absorbed the courses.

Anyone else have experience with this?

 

[Lomarandil]

Yep, I had to list them separately and submit transcripts for each. Little bit of a PITA, but thank goodness I only had to do it once for the Record.