Thanks Kevo,
We do work in Illinois, so thats the only reason I "need" to take the S2. Our senior engineer could retire any year now and I'm the only other SE here..... so, it will be job security for me to have the license! I would certainly be happy to be done testing! We have also been dabling on the west coast - Washington as of now.... so it is a good goal to pass the S2, maybe some day they will want us to take the S3 too. Are you getting ready for the S3 in California? Is that the same test as the Washington S3? Does your company to work on the west coast?
I did read the other post about references and have the 3 book set from ICC for seismic design. Were these books allowed in the exam room in Minnesota?
Thanks again,
knelli