October 2020 Post Exam Wait Period - Welcome to the Suck

[FlangeheadPEAZ]

hey so from my personal experience, i don't recommend immediately diving back in and signing up and all of that ****.

i was really bummed that i didn't pass and i was all gung-ho, "i'm gonna retake it the next exam cycle and pass!" and i was so burnt out from working and studying that i didn't study. at all.

so my suggestion is to take a few weeks off from even thinking about the PE. and re-evaluate if you really want to take it the next exam cycle - if you work-life balance can handle it, if you home life can handle it, if your mental health can handle it (most important imo), if your physical health can handle it. 

I know everyone has been advising a break till next year which I am totally up for but the last time it was crazy no work-life balance, wasn't handling things mentally well after getting done with it, physical was screwed up.... but that's why I do not want to wait till Feb and may be give it a early start so that it just gets into the routine... starting half an hour to slowly increasing the study time. I do not want to loose it like last time. Also, don't want to forget whatever I studied lol. I hear stories about how hard it gets with passing time added life responsibilities etc...in any case these suggestions and advices are welcome ...many here have been through it and have experiences which can help this second time taker. I did sit for it thinking don't stress its just the first attempt see how the exam is but by the end of it I wanted it to work so badly for the time and efforts I had put in but guess not enough.

 

[CUniverse]

Illinois is out

Omg thank you 

 

[FlangeheadPEAZ]

I kinda foreseen this, seeing the high cut off for structural. Still 45 not bad for 1st attempt I guess. I am feeling empty, can't work anymore. I am new to this forum and it was heck entertaining yesterday.  I have to get familiar with this website and might want to seek some of your help like someone mentioned EET preparation. Guide me ya'll seniors.

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Sorry man. I didn't know you were waiting too...We can do it! 

 

[CUniverse]

Holy bleep, the wait has ended. Thank you all for the incredible journey. 

 

[CUniverse]

 

[MadamPirate PE]

Holy bleep, the wait has ended. Thank you all for the incredible journey. 

Did you pass, friendo!?

 

[MadamPirate PE]

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YAAAAAAAAAAS!!!!

 

[Anchor Engineer]

Is anyone here from Washington, or does anyone have any info on Washington? I feel like I'm at an airport baggage carousel where the last few bags are being claimed, it's still spinning, and no new bags are coming down the chute. 

 

[OBGator]

Fiancee (transpo) and I (structural) just got passing result in Florida.

To those that didn't, I will tell you that for structures, I went through the school of PE notes (and took notes on the notes), then acquired, tabbed, and took notes on the entirety of every structural code listed. These were valuable steps, but the most valuable, and where the most time should be spent, was on practicing problems. I did the equivalent of several full-length tests (sometimes just 5 or 10 questions after work, maybe 20, and then up to a full 80-question test on weekend days) in the last few months before the test. That is absolutely vital. Good luck to all and don't give up if you didn't pass. I was honestly feeling like I didn't when I left the structural PM. It's always within reach.

 

[squaretaper LIT AF PE]

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WOOO!! STOKED FOR YOU @CUniverse!! UNCE UNCE UNCE

 

[CUniverse]

WOOO!! STOKED FOR YOU @CUniverse!! UNCE UNCE UNCE

YAAAAAAAAAAS!!!!

THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

 

[BlueBlueprintPE PMP]

Is anyone here from Washington, or does anyone have any info on Washington? I feel like I'm at an airport baggage carousel where the last few bags are being claimed, it's still spinning, and no new bags are coming down the chute. 

agreed.... fellow Washingtonian here ....  :BS:

 

[lynnlyl]

Is anyone here from Washington, or does anyone have any info on Washington? I feel like I'm at an airport baggage carousel where the last few bags are being claimed, it's still spinning, and no new bags are coming down the chute. 

right here with you on the lookout. can't work can't eat. My productivity since yesterday afternoon is ZERO.

 

[br400]

agreed.... fellow Washingtonian here ....  :BS:

Right there with you - Minnesota here

 

[NJHHEngineer P.E.]

As I ran out to grab lunch, and decided to stress treat myself to TACO BELL for the first time in probably 10 years, something occurred to me.  I was registered for the April 2020 exam and had to go through the NJ application and board approval process to sit.  According to the NJ Board website, board approval is no longer required to sit for the exam.  You just contact them afterwards to do whatever you gotta do.  In which case, i could see the actual license issuance taking another 2-3 weeks...but I don't see what bearing this has on the physical release of the results.  Shouldn't be a reason to hold them hostage...

I'm in no rush for the license itself.  Take your time.  But give me the darn results!

What you think @KSeng?

 

[dsp002]

QFMFT

I read that in this forum before. I live by it since I read it. EI, PE or neither it's how you treat people and how you carry yourself.

 

[matate99]

Right there with you - Minnesota here

Good to know I'm not the only one at the MSP baggage claim.

 

[BlueBlueprintPE PMP]

As I ran out to grab lunch, and decided to stress treat myself to TACO BELL for the first time in probably 10 years, something occurred to me.  I was registered for the April 2020 exam and had to go through the NJ application and board approval process to sit.  According to the NJ Board website, board approval is no longer required to sit for the exam.  You just contact them afterwards to do whatever you gotta do.  In which case, i could see the actual license issuance taking another 2-3 weeks...but I don't see what bearing this has on the physical release of the results.  Shouldn't be a reason to hold them hostage...

I'm in no rush for the license itself.  Take your time.  But give me the darn results!

What you think @KSeng?

agree! 

 

[Floridian]

Any recommendations for Electronics and Control exam classes? I did not pass the exam this time. Congrats to everyone who passed. Also, when can I retake the exam? 

 

[sarah21212]

Good to know I'm not the only one at the MSP baggage claim.

I'm starting to lose hope that Connecticut will even release today.