I took ME Mechanical systems and materials this October and passed.
I studied for about 4 months every day during the work week for about 2 hours and 4-5 hours on the weekend. The following list of books was essential to my success.
Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam...
First time taker PASSED mechanical systems and materials October 2016.
No courses taken. The best way to prepare is have a good discipline to study on a regular basis for at least 3 months and do a lot of practice problems similar to the exam. There are plenty of books from PPI to achieve this...
I sent email request to AELSLAGID today about exam results timing for MN examinees and here is the response:
"Exam scores will be mailed within three business days. "
I took the exam in Minnesota. I am with you. This is so dumb. It could have been worse though if they used pigeons or send the result down the river in a bottle. I am sure they don't even know there is internet.