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An additional thought.  let's say you decide to take the test in Spring '18.  Well maybe you take a class like GA Tech in Fall '17.  You can really dive deep into the material without having the pressure of knowing the test is 3-4 months away.  I the spring you'll still have access to the videos...

Sometimes there is no rhyme or reason as to who passes and who doesn't.  At times it can be more luck than knowledge. I will say that sometimes, and I'm not saying that this would work for you, it's best to wait and take it again rather than taking the test back-to-back.  I did back to back my...

:plusone:   Amen brother!  I used that strategy and recommend it to anyone who asks.

If you aren't able to answer any practice problems with what you have search the internet for answers and add it to your binder.

Similar to the way I approached things.  GA Tech was my only review course.  The class provided a huge 3 ring binder with each subject tabbed.  As a result of adding additional material (internet stuff, sample test problems, etc.) I ended up expanding the one binder into two.  I carried those...

True that! :plusone:

Nice and congratulations!  I also work for an electric utility.  I just finished my 30th year including part - time work during college.  I passed the FE 8 years after I finished college.  Turned right around and took the PE twice and failed both times.  For the next 17 years worked for the same...

I too the power PE and saw no suggestions for the IBC in my studies.  Furthermore, there was no need for it on my test.  Per Wikipedia the IBC does refer to the NEC and NFPA but a lot of it seems to deal more with architecture(?), structural(?), etc.  Based on my experience I see no need for it. 

Sure you can do it. I passed the FE in 1997 eight years after I graduated. Promptly took the PE twice and failed both. Became gun shy but finally buckled down took it a third time in April 2014 and passed. If I can do it you can do. I basically isolated myself and treated like it was life...

BigWheel........I passed the PE prior to Zach Stone's course but it's good to hear several positive reviews about it.  Sounds like a good course.  Your test taking strategy was very similar to mine and we used several of the same materials.  I totally embraced Spinup's test taking strategy and...

:plusone: I even went so far as to work a sample test each Saturday for the last month prior to the exam.  Either a CI or Spinup under simulated test conditions.  Whatever problems I struggled with I'd focus on studying that material the following week.  It does get you into the zone.

You've already received excellent advice on how to use your diagnostic sheet. I really can't add anything to that. I recommend reviewing the test taking strategy in Spinup's introduction. Gives good tactical advice on approaching test problems. I also strongly encourage you to get the CI NEC...

I know this because I bought it because it was cheap. I was fortunate that my company footed the cost for the GA Tech course. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

IMHO, assuming you have heard of it, I would not use the MGI prep course. There is a reason it is half the cost of courses like GA Tech. The problems are not similar to actual test problems. Supposedly it is endorsed by NSPE. Which amazes me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

G Tech also does a good job of teaching the basics and he reviews a significant number of NCEES sample test problems. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I really liked the GA Tech review course. The videos are a few years old but I still found them useful. The instructor checks his email and will respond to questions within 24 hours. G Tech and SOPE seem to get the best reviews on this forum. I've stated this in many posts before but if...

I will add two other bits of advice. Get a copy of the Spinup sample test book. The problems drive home basic concepts and the introduction has an excellent approach to taking the test. Also, the NEC portion can be challenging but if studied and approached properly is something you can get...

Good advice from the earlier posts. Three things that I will reemphasize are Try a review class, Prepare a very thorough note sheet. Take your time on this. It took me 2-3 weeks. Helps to drive home the concepts. Organize your notes. Cross reference your information with sample test...

never heard of anyone receiving their exact passing score.

I agree with you in the sense that if you have studied until your mind feels like it's going to explode then the main thing left is how well you've organized your material.  I expanded my GA Tech course manuals with additional info from the internet and also re-tabbed.  I also cross-referenced...