Im sure your right. But if that is the way they do it why would CA except 8hr PE results from all 49 other states? Out of state applicants only need to take siesmic and surveying. All states accept 8rh NCEES exam results from each other. But like you said - it's probably just that they always take NCEES recomendations.CA Board does not select the cut-off score or determine who passes or fails. Pass/Fail, cut-scores for the NCEES exam are same for all states. Of course, I'm only speeking about the 8hr Civil PE exam, not the state specifics.
Actually this is not true. NCEES makes a recommendation on the cut off score and it is up to each state to either accept that recommendation or make their own cut off score. Most states just accept the NCEES recommendation whereas others want to have a board meeting to discuss the pass rates etc. Not sure that I have heard of any state not accepting the NCEES recommendation on the passing score.
I am up here in Maine so will probably have to wait an extra day or two for the USPS to deliver my letter once they come out...ugh.