Question For Those Who Have Taken Exam in TN

MEtoEE said:

This is a question for anyone who has taken the PE exam in Tennessee:

I've read the "ExamineeGuide_June 2018" pdf on the NCEES website, and they tell you what you're allowed and not allowed to bring to the exam.  I understand all reference materials must be bound (not loose or stapled).  I get all that, but are there any rules against bringing handwritten notes?  For example, I'm taking an online course and some of the course reference material is printed out from handwritten notes.  I also have my own handwritten notes where I've worked out numerous sample exam problems.  Are these allowed if I bring them in a 3-ring binder?  I've heard different things and that different states may have different requirements.  I heard TN does not allow anything handwritten, i.e. all notes and reference material must be typed.  I'm trying to verify if this is true or not before I risk bringing a bunch of notes to the exam I can't use.  If not, I have some typing to do lol.

If anyone here has taken the exam in TN and can weigh in I would greatly appreciate it.

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MEtoEE said:

This is a question for anyone who has taken the PE exam in Tennessee:

I've read the "ExamineeGuide_June 2018" pdf on the NCEES website, and they tell you what you're allowed and not allowed to bring to the exam.  I understand all reference materials must be bound (not loose or stapled).  I get all that, but are there any rules against bringing handwritten notes?  For example, I'm taking an online course and some of the course reference material is printed out from handwritten notes.  I also have my own handwritten notes where I've worked out numerous sample exam problems.  Are these allowed if I bring them in a 3-ring binder?  I've heard different things and that different states may have different requirements.  I heard TN does not allow anything handwritten, i.e. all notes and reference material must be typed.  I'm trying to verify if this is true or not before I risk bringing a bunch of notes to the exam I can't use.  If not, I have some typing to do lol.

If anyone here has taken the exam in TN and can weigh in I would greatly appreciate it.

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MEtoEE said:

Thanks.  I've been putting tabs on my reference materials.  I need to go out and get some more.  I clearly remember that post it notes aren't allowed (unused as if you were going to peel them off and mark a place in your notes), but if you used them as tabs for your reference materials then that was allowed.  Am I correct?  

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Zach Stone said:

That is my understanding. Post it notes already used for book tabs are okay, blank "new" or "unused" post-it notes are a no go. 

I'd be in trouble. I NEVER use standard book tabs. Too expensive and I can never keep enough around (I read voraciously and tab A LOT!).  I have a custom way of making book tabs using post-it notes. I've considered making a video demonstration of it since it is such a money saver and you never run out of book tabs. 

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