Support agents were still chating at 5:30 est. Here is our conversation:
Support Agent: Hello, welcome to exam registration support. How can I help you?
me: hello, can you tell me when the GA PE results will be available?
Support Agent: within a week or two
me: I have been out of work for many months and have a lead on a job right now that requires the PE. I need to update the hiring manager asap with my test results in order to be considered for this position. Is it possible the results will be available by Friday?
Support Agent: not likely
me: in the past when I have taken the test the results have always been available before Christmas. Is there any particular reason why they will not be available by then this year?
Support Agent: the exam was a week later this oct than it has been in the past
me: yes, I realize that. but based on the number of days between taking the test and when I have received results in the past it's been 53 to 58 days. If results are not going to be avaialble until two more weeks that is far more than 58 days. I thought the results was supposed to be more streamlined now???? anyway, looks like I will not get this job either.
Support Agent: NCEES states that results will be released within 8-10 weeks. this is week 8
me: yes I know. But as I said, in the past it has been more like 6-8 weeks which has been good. now that things are "streamlined" it's actually taking the 8-10 weeks. seems odd to me.
Support Agent: Please revisit the NCEES web site and read the information we have posted on our web site regarding scoring:
http://bit.ly/9LRymt . We post 8–10 weeks because that is indeed how long it can take.
I understand that you are anxious for your results, as are the other 50,000 examinees worldwide that took the exam. However; there are certain measures that must take place in order to verify that exams were fair and accurate.
me: I'm sure you do understand. Oh wait, you have a job. have a good night
Support Agent: Please feel free to contact Tim Miller, NCEES Director of Exam Services with your questions/comments.