October 2021 Post Exam Wait Period - Welcome to the Suck

[RBHeadge PE]

so is this the last official suck with everything going virtual after this?

Pretty much. The SE's will still have a wait period for a at least four more sessions. But I don't have any plans to recreate this bi-annual thread for them. Generally speaking they've all gone though this as PE candidates and they "know the drill", that and I have zero background on the SE exam and couldn't really provide any insight.

It doesn't have to be. Perhaps, we can keep an open thread for rolling results. I think the CBT results take 2 weeks (Wednesday to Wednesday?). So, maybe we can help the folks who have to wait 14 agonizing days.

Maybe that's an option? IDK. IIRC examinees get their results the Wednesday the week after they take the exam. If so then the longest people have to wait it nine days; and as few as three days. For such as short period it might not be worth having a Q&A and ranting thread. I do like the rolling results open thread idea.

The more I read about these stories, the more thankful I am to have tested in MD.

You're right. I think we had it pretty good here. Whatever contractor they used had their act together and there was usually a board member or staff there to help things out. I'm not sure how common that was at other testing locations.

I like this idea. Like just make a 2022 CBT WTTS, then a 2023, then a 2024, and so forth.

Could still do ones like these for the last few SE exams, though.

If there is sufficient interest then I (or someone else) could start a thread. I/someone would have to rewrite the opening post as most of it is irrelevant to the CBT.

I'd strongly defer to the SE's if they'd want such a thread. They tend to have their own thing going in their subforum.

Does anyone know when is the last day to sign up for the 1Q 2022 Civil PE exam? I know registration starts on November 1st, but when is the lady day?

IIRC its open registration. You just pick a day with an open slot. Maybe someone who's registered for a CBT can provide insight? @DuranDuran PE

 

[steel]

IIRC its open registration. You just pick a day with an open slot. Maybe someone who's registered for a CBT can provide insight? @DuranDuran PE

If I remember from my FE days, as recently as 2016, you can pick any day that works for you. I took it on a Wednesday, but only because I was unemployed and that was a day of the week I didn't have any grad school courses. I got my results I think a week later.

Also, forgot my calculator and had to frantically call my sister to walk her through how to get into my house and find it and have her fight through morning rush hour traffic to bring it to me. I got it for the second half of the test at least!

 

[DLD PE]

IIRC its open registration. You just pick a day with an open slot. Maybe someone who's registered for a CBT can provide insight? @DuranDuran PE

Correct. It's open registration. I first took the CBT on Dec 1st, and when I didn't pass I was able to re-register that day. You pay the fee first, then you can schedule your next exam. You may pick up to three exam sites IIRC, then scroll through the calendar to see available dates. For example, I had the option to re-take in January, but figured it was too soon. I could have taken in late February, but saw a Saturday date available in March, so I grabbed that one, figuring I wouldn't have to burn a vacation day, plus have a bit more time to prepare.

 

[DoctorWho-PE]

Pretty much. The SE's will still have a wait period for a at least four more sessions. But I don't have any plans to recreate this bi-annual thread for them. Generally speaking they've all gone though this as PE candidates and they "know the drill", that and I have zero background on the SE exam and couldn't really provide any insight.


Maybe that's an option? IDK. IIRC examinees get their results the Wednesday the week after they take the exam. If so then the longest people have to wait it nine days; and as few as three days. For such as short period it might not be worth having a Q&A and ranting thread. I do like the rolling results open thread idea.


You're right. I think we had it pretty good here. Whatever contractor they used had their act together and there was usually a board member or staff there to help things out. I'm not sure how common that was at other testing locations.


If there is sufficient interest then I (or someone else) could start a thread. I/someone would have to rewrite the opening post as most of it is irrelevant to the CBT.

I'd strongly defer to the SE's if they'd want such a thread. They tend to have their own thing going in their subforum.


IIRC its open registration. You just pick a day with an open slot. Maybe someone who's registered for a CBT can provide insight? @DuranDuran PE

As one of the sad sacks who will be testing P&P in April for the SE, and one of the few who stalk visit WTTS, I don't feel the need to have a WTTS for like 6 people.

 

[civilrobot PE etc etc]

Wow! It's November 2 and you guys are doing so good! Holding steady in Phase 1?

 

[steel]

Wow! It's November 2 and you guys are doing so good! Holding steady in Phase 1?

I'd say I am firmly in stage 1, and probably will be for another week or so. It might be overconfidence (I hope not) but I felt very strong walking out of the exam and even tried my best to estimate my potential score. I figure I got about 50/80 right, and if I managed to work out a few more on each session, I'm in a good spot.

And that means that even if I didn't get through it, I hope I'm close enough that the next attempt will be smoother than even this one (second attempt).

 

[morphe83 PE]

First time taking Civil -Structural October exam, and already went through all phases described in less than 10 days Wonder how I am going to survive the remaining "at least" 30 days....Thank you for sharing at least I feel less guilty acting like I am, I need to find a hobby?! psychometric analysis May be I am a hopeless case.

 

[steel]

First time taking Civil -Structural October exam, and already went through all phases described in less than 10 days Wonder how I am going to survive the remaining "at least" 30 days....Thank you for sharing at least I feel less guilty acting like I am, I need to find a hobby?! psychometric analysis May be I am a hopeless case.

Need a hobby?
https://engineerboards.com/threads/eb-mafia.33851/

 

[leggo PE]

First time taking Civil -Structural October exam, and already went through all phases described in less than 10 days Wonder how I am going to survive the remaining "at least" 30 days....Thank you for sharing at least I feel less guilty acting like I am, I need to find a hobby?! psychometric analysis May be I am a hopeless case.

Spamming is great for stress relief!

https://engineerboards.com/threads/october-2021-15k-spam-thread.37634/

 

[DLD PE]

Spamming is great for stress relief!

https://engineerboards.com/threads/october-2021-15k-spam-thread.37634/

EB Mafia is more fun. I started out as a Spammer in October '19, but EB Mafia became my guiding light.

 

[MeowMeow PE]

I am interested in EB Mafia, but feel very overwhelmed by it. Like it's a lot of reading, and I feel like there are so many rules established that I would have to go back and read a ton of pages to understand how it all works.... and it just seems like a lot of work.

 

[DLD PE]

I am interested in EB Mafia, but feel very overwhelmed by it. Like it's a lot of reading, and I feel like there are so many rules established that I would have to go back and read a ton of pages to understand how it all works.... and it just seems like a lot of work.

It's easy. Not as overwhelming as you might think. It's fun too.

 

[Orchid PE]

I am interested in EB Mafia, but feel very overwhelmed by it. Like it's a lot of reading, and I feel like there are so many rules established that I would have to go back and read a ton of pages to understand how it all works.... and it just seems like a lot of work.

Yes. Spam is life.

 

[DoctorWho-PE]

I am interested in EB Mafia, but feel very overwhelmed by it. Like it's a lot of reading, and I feel like there are so many rules established that I would have to go back and read a ton of pages to understand how it all works.... and it just seems like a lot of work.

Most of the reading is storytelling, and really kind of optional (but we have some good writers, so is worth the read) There is one big block of text for the rules, which are posted at the beginning of each round, but other than that, just following is helpful. Or do what i do, vote blind and hope for the best!

 

[DLD PE]

Most of the reading is storytelling, and really kind of optional (but we have some good writers, so is worth the read) There is one big block of text for the rules, which are posted at the beginning of each round, but other than that, just following is helpful. Or do what i do, vote blind and hope for the best!

Some of us do better the less we know! And to be clear, I'm talking about me, not Vhab lol.

 

[DoctorWho-PE]

Some of us do better the less we know! And to be clear, I'm talking about me, not Vhab lol.

Duran is right, I don't do well no matter how much I know.

 

[squaretaper LIT AF PE]

Some of us do better the less we know! And to be clear, I'm talking about me, not Vhab lol.

False, since I'm usually a kamikaze townie.

 

[steel]

I am interested in EB Mafia, but feel very overwhelmed by it. Like it's a lot of reading, and I feel like there are so many rules established that I would have to go back and read a ton of pages to understand how it all works.... and it just seems like a lot of work.

I had absolutely no idea what I was doing before I jumped into my first game last week, and it turned out to be super fun! Don't be afraid to ask questions!

The main rules you just need to know:

1) You have to find out who is mafia. Nobody knows except for the members of the mafia.
2) Everyone, including mafia, votes during the day for one other player. The player with the most votes is eliminated.
3) The mafia members also vote amongst themselves to eliminate a player.
4) The townspeople win when there are no mafia members left.
5) Mafia wins when there are more of them than townspeople.

 

[morphe83 PE]

Need a hobby?
https://engineerboards.com/threads/eb-mafia.33851/

I am a full time mom and have a full time job, and the little free time I have left I am spending it stressing about the outcome of that 8h misery lol glad found this support group to help go through those next weeks., let me try to figure out that Mafia game after I figure out how NCEES comes up with a cutting score, I am almost there lol

 

[RBHeadge PE]

I am interested in EB Mafia, but feel very overwhelmed by it. Like it's a lot of reading, and I feel like there are so many rules established that I would have to go back and read a ton of pages to understand how it all works.... and it just seems like a lot of work.

I'll just echo everything @DuranDuran PE , @vhab49_PE , @structurenole15 said above. It's fun and easy to follow once you start playing.