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This is a little after the fact for this thread, but I wanted to share for future test takers how much I like the EET Seismic review book. I took the test for the second time in June using the EET material (rather than attempting to wade though the Hiner book again). Maybe it's just me -...

No I didn't!! ...But that's probably because I failed Seismic. Anyone else studying again this winter? I took the Hiner course in the fall and I think his book has everything I need if I actually use it, but if anyone has additional recommendations for practice exams or general advice, please...

... did they really say that?

Bah! Humbug!

The "in the coming weeks" language is on one of the facebook page posts (still).

Are they trying to kill us

Even after results are released, don't you need to go through some paperwork before you get your license? (Or am I misunderstanding this convo?)

Thanks for the advice - the EET written material did end up being pretty helpful on the exam. The binder is essentially all of the slides plus practice problems, so it's not necessarily a complete stand-alone study guide without the context of the videos or other sources to explain concepts. But...

Yes I did. 

Hi! I bought the EET on-demand webinar after seeing all of the great reviews on this site, but so far I am a little disappointed. I'm finding that the material isn't very well organized (at least, not organized according to the Civil exam specs) so I often can't find a specific topic I'm looking...

Sure, what I mean is: The first message suggests that I have to pass the 8-hr national exam before I can take the CA special exams; the second message suggests I can sign up for the special exams via Prometric now (before taking the national exam). 

My responses from the Board, back in December: "...beginning with the April 2017 exam, CA has a new licensing process as follows: 1. Engineer passes the FE exam; 2. Engineer passes the PE exam (NCEES exam); 3. Engineer applies to BPELSG for license approval, once approved, 4. Engineer takes CA...

The flowchart does suggest you can no longer take them all at once: http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/new_process_flowchart.pdf

Hi Irap, I'm actually not sure if you're affected by the change if you've already taken and passed the 8-hour test. The only thing I can see changing is that applicants no longer need work experience to take the 8-hour exam, we just need the EIT and then take the 8-hr as soon as we want. The...

I just registered too! As I understand it, anyone with the EIT can go ahead and take the 8-hr exam now, no application needed. An application is still needed for the CA special exams if you're doing Civil. Nick, mine says "Approved," so maybe make sure you have everything updated/verified on...

Halley_guo, when you say that CA changed its process, what do you mean? We can register to take the exam without our applications having been approved? Can we actually take the test?  I'm also waiting to hear back on my application for the Spring test - I mailed my application on Nov 5 (why do...

Haha! Oh gawd.

Lomarandil, thanks for sharing. I am going with a similar approach, and want to mention for others' benefit that I called the Board and got the following explanation: it is sufficient to have only one engagement (job) - so all 4 reference forms say 'Engagement 1' and have the same employment...

Dashpot, how did this work out for you? 5 years later, and I am currently experiencing the same confusion you did. (Two+ years of experience, one job, and multiple assignments/projects under 4+ registered PEs.) How did you end up defining an "engagement?" Thanks!

...just kidding with the dramatic cry for help. But I do have a question for the PE-knowledgeable: what is an "engagement," with respect to the CA Civil PE Engagement Record and Reference Form? It was explained to me this morning at work that you need 4+ engagements, each with an...