The results will be out before January 20. In the last eight years, only Pennsylvania has seen a delayed release approaching that date (Oct 2012 and 2014). Super long waits were common prior to the multiple choice era. I don't know how missed registration deadlines were handled back then.
It's not a full reapplication. You just have to fill out and sign a form stating that you're retaking the exam on the previously-approved application. I believe you can take it as many times as it takes on a single application, though, at some point, the board will probably want you to appear at a meeting and/or require addition documentation of experience or CE before they grant you additional attempts.
Oh, and you have to pay an additional fee, of course. How could I forget about the fee?
Correct, our board has informed me my application will remain valid for at least another attempt at the PE exam if I don't pass the first time. I haven't yet had to ask for exactly how long and the number of repeat exam attempts.
It may not matter if you pass, if your boss finds out you're not meeting your deadlines they may just fire you because you cant work well under pressure.
Live look of me at work
I just took it for my second time. I actually know someone who is on their 6th or more attempt and I don't believe he has had to reapply at all.
