PE Civil Str depth - any idea about minimum pass score

gogo · Nov 2, 2015

Hey guys

Not sure if some one can answer this - any idea how many (minimum) are generally required to pass historically?

NJmike PE · Nov 2, 2015

Ramnares P.E. · Nov 2, 2015

Just quit while you're ahead. The cut score is dynamic and is based on a number of factors. No one knows the cut score because it changes. If you want to know the process, NCEES has a video posted explaining it. If you're looking for an actual number, your guess is as good as anyone else's.

dvtn · Nov 2, 2015

Somewhere between 53 and 56 from what I've seen based on previous years.

gogo · Nov 2, 2015

NJmike PE said:
80

that's what I though. Just wanted to make sure.

gogo · Nov 2, 2015

Ramnares P.E. said:
Just quit while you're ahead. The cut score is dynamic and is based on a number of factors. No one knows the cut score because it changes. If you want to know the process, NCEES has a video posted explaining it. If you're looking for an actual number, your guess is as good as anyone else's.

Thanks. But still there is always a ballpark? I see people are worried even after just guessing couple questions. so is it 78?

Ramnares P.E. · Nov 2, 2015

56 is usually thrown around as a ballpark number only because it equates to 70% and the general belief is that a C student (minimally competent engineer) should be able to pass the exam.

NJmike PE · Nov 2, 2015

80/80 will pass

matt267 PE · Nov 2, 2015

I'm hoping it's 45/80

NJmike PE · Nov 2, 2015

45/80 will get an invitation to the April 2016 exam

Ramnares P.E. · Nov 2, 2015

It's a good thing Matt is already not-studying in preparation for the April 2016.

matt267 PE · Nov 2, 2015

Not cool ram.

glockjacket P.E. · Nov 2, 2015

NJmike PE said:
80/80 will pass

This is the only fact so far...well and the fact about Matt's invitation

MEPE_FEA · Nov 2, 2015

Have they ever set the 70% mark higher than 56 questions (because the exam was too easy)?

gogo · Nov 2, 2015

Ramnares P.E. said:
56 is usually thrown around as a ballpark number only because it equates to 70% and the general belief is that a C student (minimally competent engineer) should be able to pass the exam.

I heard of a guy with 58 in April exam not making it. That is the highest I have heard of so far. Just asking if anyone came across any one with 60+ not making it.

MEPE_FEA · Nov 2, 2015

Any idea: which discipline that was (>58 passing score)?

matt267 PE · Nov 2, 2015

glockjacket said:
NJmike PE said:

80/80 will pass

Click to expand...

This is the only fact so far...well and the fact about Matt's invitation

Keep me out of this.

MEPE_FEA · Nov 2, 2015

It seems Matt is the most popular guy here, is it?

gogo · Nov 2, 2015

MEPE_FEA said:
Any idea: which discipline that was (>58 passing score)?

civil str. I still think 58 is a bit high to be doing it again.

gogo · Nov 2, 2015

matt267 said:
glockjacket said:

NJmike PE said:

80/80 will pass

Click to expand...

This is the only fact so far...well and the fact about Matt's invitation

Click to expand...

Keep me out of this.

Matt seems to be fond of people too or is it the other way around?

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