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@GirlsCanDesignyou're right. looks like they just updated it last month lol thanks!

I'm having trouble understanding the storm return period equation on Page 32 of the NCEES reference handbook. It says: The probability that a T-year return period event will occur at least once in n years is P = 1 - (1/T)^n However, in my Intro to Environmental Eng textbook, the risk that the...

@waternerdI still havn't signed up for a course yet. I think I'd rather wait to see how the cbt goes for everyone. Is there anything else you're doing to prepare for the exam? I'm so nervous as to how different this exam will be with it being closed book lol

Got another eng econ question if anyone can assist me :D A new computer system will cost $25,000. Using the MACRS, the computer system has a useful life of 5 years. What is the estimated salvage value at the end of five years? Heres my approach: I looked at the MACRS table to find the...

@GeoDudeThanks I think I get it now! If I recall, when comparing different options - the life value n should be the same for both so its an equal comparison (in this case n = 10). Would I be able to solve this using Annual Worth analysis? I wasn't sure why they chose Present Worth. Thanks again.

Hi All, I wasn't sure which board to post this question but I'm assuming all disciplines will have engineering economics on their exam? Anyways I'm studying this topic right now to refresh my memory and I was stuck on the problem/solution below: Two coatings are under consideration for a...

@Slay the P.E. I don't have that reference but do you mind posting the equation 17.83? thanks for your help!

Hi All, I'm trying to solve this problem about a tank draining: A 3 inch diameter orifice on the side of a 5 ft diameter tank draws the surface down from 7 ft to 5 ft above the orifice in 53 seconds. Calculate the discharge coefficient.  I started using the equation Q = C A sqrt 2gh, but the...

Thanks guys for your advice! :)

Soo theres school of PE, testmasters and EET (Civil WRE). Any recommendations anyone?!

Ive been out of school for 5 years so Im not sure if its worth taking a review course for the PE Environmental. Can someone recommend which courses were helpful and which ones had good practice problems? (I think Air and possibly wastewater treatment might be my weakest areas). Any insight would...

Best of luck to you! Im still waiting for my application to get approved first, so i wont be taking the exam anytime soon. Let me know if you find the cbt version "easier" and how youre preparing for it this time. Apparently the chemical cbt pass rates went up after the transition so thats a...

Anyone taking the CBT version? I just don't know how to start studying for it lol. I looked at the textbooks that the folks on this board recommended. If I had to buy all those books, it would cost me at least $500 (btw I prefer to own books rather than rent so I don't feel rushed to return...

I think most states require work experience approval first before sitting for the exam? Just wondering which states are exempt from this rule. 

I would like to know the answer to this as well! Also how do we check the status of our applications? Can it be done online? Getting a hold of someone on the phone takes so long in NY :(

Hi @NY-Computer-Engineer, just wondering how do we follow up on the status of our forms (for approval to sit for the exam). When I log into NCEES, I dont see any online options to view the status. Do I just have to contact the NYS board directly by calling or emailing? Asking a fellow new yorker...

I never bought mine because its not required to do so,  but I believe its about $70. You can purchase it anytime before you take the PE. Once you become a PE,  you cant buy the EIT certificate. But I'd call the state to verify this. Congrats on passing! 

Also if anyone can help me on the following question regarding applications: On Form 4 which asks you to check off the disciplines in which majority of your work experience was in - does this in any way effect the PE discipline that you want to take? I've worked on numerous disciplines for...

@NY-Computer-EngineerI didnt know they ask for revisions on our work experience applications? I thought they review the application all at once and either approve or reject. Im not familiar with the review process so just wondering what should I expect. Also I thought NY takes 1-2 months to review.

@Bobbybuddythank you so much for your detailed study plan + advice! Will definitely refer back to this thread when I am ready to start preparing. Although I am wondering if the Unit Conversion book you mentioned should be used when studying for the cbt. I would assume I'd need to memorize...