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Confused about that also.  Used 2 main 3-rings and 1 smaller supplementary.  The big issue was for the notes not to be loose but they did not have to be permanently bound.  at least that's the way it was in Alabama in 2014.

I like that logic.

I did not do a binder for each subject but I did prepare two large  3-ring binders where I had a tab for each subject.  I also used a "5-pass" system to answer questions which I'll post more about that a little later.

I used a very similar multi-pass method.  In the case of the Power exam I had a additional pass where I just focused on NEC/NESC questions.  That way I minimized having to go back and forth between the code books and the rest of the reference material.  Funny.  on my last pass I used the "most...

I passed on my third time so I know how frustrating it can be.  My first two times were in the late 90's.  I got gun shy and did not attempt again until 2014.  Obviously tests that were that far apart were totally different.  I will say if you have to take it multiple times focus more  on test...

Agreed.  In all candor, even if it was OK to sell, you don't get the full benefit of the class by just studying the binder and not viewing the lectures.  I realize the course is costly but I think it's a good value and it certainly helped me.  Just my two cents.

I finally passed it four years ago and was very pleased with GA Tech's course.  I've also heard good things about Zach Stone's course and the School of PE.  If the NEC was a problem I recommend, among their other books, Complex Imaginary's  NEC code drill book.  My approach to the test was to...

Exactly!!  To a certain extent I felt the same way about Spinup.  Also ,not sure if this has already discussed but CI's NEC prep book was invaluable.

Echoing blewis' advice.  Any decision you make now is premature.  Wait and see what your results are.  You may have passed and your question goes away.  if you didn't pass see what your weak areas are.  It may not be as much of a test format issue  as you thought but it may involve different...

Exactly!! I shut myself off from my family for five months while studying. Time that I will never get back but you have to do what you have to do. Getting back in the groove was a welcome relief after all that exam prep. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

By all means do what works best for you regarding daily practice problems.  However, I'd recommend postponing problems until after you get your results.  starting again so soon can lead to second guessing and anxiety.  What's done is done.  Try to clear your ,mind and wait on your results.  I...

I'd go so far as recommending you dedicate one round on JUST Code questions.  That way you won't go back and forth between Code books and other reference materials.

+1 on the part about getting logisitics squared away.  I visited the test site a couple days ahead at thesame  time I'd be taking the test. That gave me a good feel for what traffic was going to be like I found out where I needed to park and took a peek inside the test roomI. Also, some extra...

That should be good.  I used a small hand truck and bungee corded two milk crates to it.  Everyone, including me, who could bring in multiple books sat at a medium sized, rectangular folding table. Only one person per table. I placed all my primary sources on the table arranged for quick...

I echo several of the comments stated earlier.  I would also add that having a sound test taking strategy is just as important as your knowledge.  What are the questions you tackle first?  How do you assign a priority to a question?  In the case of EE Power, do you answer all NEC questions on...

Agreed!  The handbook is all I used too.

My personal opinion is that 3 months is cutting it very close.  It took me about 4-5 months but I'd also been out of college almost 25 years.  I was pleased with the GA Tech course.  I'm not familiar with Zach Stone's EPR course but I have heard good things about it from other forum members. ...

Just realized the thread is old.  But my previous post may help someone else

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANSI_device_numbers You may already this but it is also helpful.  Easy points

If you didn't pass don't be discouraged.  I'm proof that it can happen after multiple tries.  I didn't take the FE until I was 8 years removed from college.  passed and took the PE the next cycle and failed.  Took it again the next cycle and failed again.  Got gun shy for 17 years.  Finally...