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Just to provide a counterpoint - I took both 8 hour SE exams on the Friday-Saturday in one exam administration. I took the exams in Chicago because I "needed" the SE in Illinois and at the time, Illinois was not granting reciprocity for the SE taken in other jurisdictions. I drove 8 hours to...

I have an MEng from an Architectural Engineering program with a Structural Emphasis. I hold a Civil PE in NE and TN and an SE in Illinois. I'm preparing an application for the CA PE and hope to sit for their seismic and surveying this Fall. I spent 2 years with a structural consultant in NYC...

You can try amazon marketplace for used copies. Abe books is another online retailer of used books. There are others, too. Be sure that you're buying the item you want, i.e. - check ISBN numbers and so forth. A lot of used booksellers aren't going to be hip to variances in NCEES sample exams...

Any specialty boards are full of astroturfers, too. Cue the Claude Rains .gif and quote from Casablanca. I'm shocked that Gov't intelligence agencies are doing underhanded things including attacking citizens of their own nationality! In this world, at this point in time, someone is constantly...

I took the SE in Chicago April 2013. I didn't bring practice problems or solutions, but I did bring ring binders. NCEES criteria for materials are what they now use (as stated previously). The proctors checked my admission ticket and calculators, they weren't interested in my references.

I have a Civil PE outside CA, I'm in the process of applying and would sit for seismic and surveying this Fall. I also have an SE, so assuming my application is accepted and I pass the exams this Fall, I understand I would just have to apply for the CA SE three years from now. The CA PE will be...

I wonder what a CA SE annual salary range might be. I assume years of experience are a factor, too. I'll look at some CA job postings myself and update this thread with any information. I'm applying for CA PE by comity this year and I'm trying to decide if applying for CA SE by comity a few...

on the other hand, if you take both exams the same weekend and pass both, you are done. i don't know how many people successfully pull this off, but some do! good luck

That's a bummer and unfortunately, not totally surprising given my experience with a few different licensing boards. Although, to be fair, some of the people I've worked with have been really helpful and courteous. I have to ask - if your ultimate goal is SE licensure in Illinois, why don't you...

First, I would delete the Objective from your resume. My rationale is that everyone reviewing your resume understands that you're hoping to find a position that is mutually beneficial. Explicitly stating this does not add positive value and may have unintended negative consequences. If you...

surely you're joking....right?

Could you PM me with more information? I'm interested in your project and would like to help you out. Thanks.

another suggestion is to check with your state's licensing board. several states seem to have records and statistics that might be relevant to the point you're trying to make.

Have you tried ASME? They probably have some statistics that would be worth reviewing...

that's what i was hoping, i.e. - i wouldn't bother asking for a reference from non-PEs that were verifying working experience but the response i got from the board indicated that i needed references from each working engagement and a minimum of 4 PE references to satisfy the requirements for a...

i would compare the curricula and read the course descriptions, then. choose the program that allows you to take the most courses that interest you.

As an update, I e-mailed the board my questions. The response I received was that the board requires all of the application, transcript, and verification materials prior to commencing review of an application. Once the application review commences, satisfying the minimum qualifications is enough...

When I took exams there last spring, they were held at the Midwest Conference Center 401 W Lake Street Northlake, IL 60164. It's a decent facility, but there isn't enough parking and it's a little tricky to get in and out of the facility. I sent an e-mail to CTS asking about the location prior...

Thanks in advance for taking the time to review this, I appreciate any insight! I'm applying for CA PE through comity. I have over 7 years of qualifying experience since graduation, although my engagement references do not all qualify to verify that experience because they are not licensed...

What do you envision yourself doing after graduation? I think answering that question will help you make your decision. I'm not familiar with the Iowa State program, but I assumed they offer both Mech Eng and Mtls Eng. Are you interested in graduate school? If you do well as an undergrad and...