Encourage someone studying for October

[frazil]

Welcome back UT. Hope everything is ok. Good luck in April!!

I agree with all the advice here. Try not to stress out too much. Two weeks before I took the exam I was running around the house and caught my foot on a door frame and broke it! I was on crutches for the exam! I'm sure the only reason it happened was because I wasn't even thinking straight. Try to relax if you're feeling overwhelmed.

 

[csb]

Is it too late to start studying?

:wtlw:

This is my first post...but I thought I'd say thanks for all the encouragement. I've lurked a lot and learned a lot. Now I can only hope I don't pass out during the exam.

 

[snickerd3]

Good luck to all. One thing to remember to bring would be a watch...there may not be a clock in the room or one that is not easily read from your seat.

 

[Guest]

With one week to go you are almost there !! :multiplespotting: :multiplespotting:

Focus and relaxation is the key now - you want to be able to do your best going into the exam. Create your success - start easing down on studying and do things that build confidence. Reorganize your references. Double-check that you have ALL of the necessary materials for exam day. Check out the exam site (if it is close by) or at least google it to see if there are any possible impediments. Plan your exam day breakfast and lunch.

All of these steps can be taken in advance so you can minimize that, "I am forgetting something" feeling the day of the exam.

JR

 

[bigray76]

With one week to go you are almost there !! :multiplespotting: :multiplespotting:
Focus and relaxation is the key now - you want to be able to do your best going into the exam. Create your success - start easing down on studying and do things that build confidence. Reorganize your references. Double-check that you have ALL of the necessary materials for exam day. Check out the exam site (if it is close by) or at least google it to see if there are any possible impediments. Plan your exam day breakfast and lunch.

All of these steps can be taken in advance so you can minimize that, "I am forgetting something" feeling the day of the exam.

JR

I echo JR's thought here - take a dry run to the exam site. See what major roads are currently under construction or alternate traffic patterns there may be from the last time you went to that location.

Make a list of everything you want to bring - books, calculators, snacks, tissues, chap stick, etc. - Pack any personal items (motrin, hard candy, spare glasses, etc. in a clear tupperware container so the proctors won't think you are trying to hide anything.

Load your car the night/afternoon before. Check off on you list what has been packed.

Bring a sweatshirt just in case the room temperature varies - dress in layers.

-Ray

 

[ktulu]

Bring ear plugs. Last time, I sat right next to an outside window.

And remember this: It is not the end of the world if you don't pass (trust me on this one). Although you might think otherwise based on the time put into it. But I have a wife who loves me, a son that I adore, and a little girl on the way. I also have an excellent job that puts food on the table. And I haven't been able to pass the PE yet, but will continue to try until I am successful....

Just go in there and do your best....

Good Luck,

ktulu

 

[RIP - VTEnviro]

Bring a sweatshirt just in case the room temperature varies - dress in layers.

That was key. I was definitely feeling the heat because I peeled off layers as the test went on. The morning of my exam was really chilly, in the 30s but I don't think it was cold enough for a frost. I had a nice comfy sweatshirt and everything on. By the end of the day, I was down to sweaty undershirt that wreaked of BO and fear.

 

[DVINNY]

GOOD LUCK to all those studying. It coming soon. Start organizing. Make sure you have that checklist covered of things to take with you, etc. etc. etc.

WE ARE ALL PULLING FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!

Go EB.com members!!!

 

[Guest]

You are in the final stretch - just a few more days !!!!

Goooooooooo Team EB !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bananalama:

JR

 

[Jennifer Price]

Holy crap. You mean the exam is this week?!?!?!?!? :bawling:

j/k. Of course, i know it's this week. I am just ready to get it over with and return to my normally scheduled life (at least for 12 weeks until we get the results)

 

[csb]

Holy crap. You mean the exam is this week?!?!?!?!? :bawling: j/k. Of course, i know it's this week. I am just ready to get it over with and return to my normally scheduled life (at least for 12 weeks until we get the results)

Ha! I feel like I'm inching closer to my death...and the countdown clock isn't helping.

I've adopted the feeling of "Well, at least I won't have to study again until Christmas."

Sigh.

 

[roadwreck]

Ha! I feel like I'm inching closer to my death...and the countdown clock isn't helping.
I've adopted the feeling of "Well, at least I won't have to study again until Christmas."

Sigh.

I feel much the same way. I'm just ready to get back to my 'normal' life for a while. My friends and family can't wait either. :\

 

[Capt Worley PE]

I can't wait for it to be over.

 

[frazil]

Good luck everyone!! Just thinking about it makes me nervous -- and I'm not even taking it. Don't forget to wear your EngineerBoards.com t-shirt to the exam!

 

[bigray76]

Good luck everyone!! Just thinking about it makes me nervous -- and I'm not even taking it. Don't forget to wear your EngineerBoards.com t-shirt to the exam!

Same here frazil, I keep looking at the countdown clock thinking what I was doing the week before I took the exam back in April (it seems so long ago).

Now it is time to relax and make sure you have everything you need (gum, mints, sweatshirt, water, snacks, calculators)... As someone mentioned before, make a checklist of things you need and start assembling them.

Load you car the night before, this way you won't be packing the car in haste the morning of the test!

Good luck!

-Ray

 

[csb]

Oh, and if anything else, I'm staying at a Holiday Inn Express the night before the exam.

"Six Minute Solutions? No, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night."

 

[roadwreck]

I'm staying at a Holiday Inn Express the night before the exam.

He he, me too. (for the same reason)

 

[Jennifer Price]

I've adopted the feeling of "Well, at least I won't have to study again until Christmas."

If I had a $1 for everytime I have said this, I would have enough to pay for my hotel room in Florida

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!!

Let's kick this exam's butt!!! :210:

 

[DVINNY]

Oh, and if anything else, I'm staying at a Holiday Inn Express the night before the exam.
"Six Minute Solutions? No, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night."

I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express the night before my exam in April. Can't hurt.

 

[Guest]

If I had a $1 for everytime I have said this, I would have enough to pay for my hotel room in Florida

Where are you taking it at in FL ?? Hotel room rates will vary depending on where you are will be taking it at.

JR