Techie_Junkie_PE_LEED_AP
PE, LEED AP, Ponderer of the abstract
Going into the exam, I had a cart dolly with three milk crates full-of-books bengee corded down. I also had a duffle bag of survival gear.
Here's my list of stash:
1) Admission slip: No admission without it.
2) Your ID: Driver's license, etc. No test without it.
3) Seat cushion: memory foam or regular kitchen chair type. You're sitting for a long time and them bones get tired. You don't need the distraction. (I also brought a lumbar memory foam cushion, I was stylin')
4) Ginseng: I used red panax liquid. It relaxes and sharpens mental functions.
5) Ear plugs: You never know what else is going on around the building. My EIT (FE) was taken under a hockey rink during a game. Lots of crowd noise and stomping. Also cold as hell. No..I'm NOT kidding!
6) Tylenol or aspirin: Need I say more?
7) Power bars or snacks: You can't eat in there, but you can sneak it into the bathroom. Hunger pangs will distract.
8) Extra Calculator and batteries: Just in case. You've come this far, be prepared.
9) Watch and stop watch: One to watch the time, one in case you want to time each question. Just turn off ALL beeping features and alarms. you'll get dirty looks and a visit from a proctologist. Oops I mean proctor.
10) Cough drops, gum or hard candy: Coughing will get you dirty looks and blowing bubbles may get you booted.
11) Bottled water or soda: Just in case there is no drinking fountain.
WARNING: Check to ensure your State allows these. I had no problems, but every State is different and you don't want surprises that morning.
Misc tips
1) Check all books for loose papers and remove them all, especially borrowed books.
2) If you're not familiar wih the test area, google it for morning coffee and eating places for lunch. If in doubt, leave a lunch in the car on ice.
3) If your car is unreliable, have someone on call to drive you or have a taxi number on hand. This involves a very long story from a friend/coworker involving a tow truck the morning of....
4) DO NOT bring your own pencils. You'll be the first one out of the exam, guaranteed.
5) Declare any missed restricted items at check-in and leave them in the contraband bags at the registration desk.
GOOD LUCK!! :holyness:
Here's my list of stash:
1) Admission slip: No admission without it.
2) Your ID: Driver's license, etc. No test without it.
3) Seat cushion: memory foam or regular kitchen chair type. You're sitting for a long time and them bones get tired. You don't need the distraction. (I also brought a lumbar memory foam cushion, I was stylin')
4) Ginseng: I used red panax liquid. It relaxes and sharpens mental functions.
5) Ear plugs: You never know what else is going on around the building. My EIT (FE) was taken under a hockey rink during a game. Lots of crowd noise and stomping. Also cold as hell. No..I'm NOT kidding!
6) Tylenol or aspirin: Need I say more?
7) Power bars or snacks: You can't eat in there, but you can sneak it into the bathroom. Hunger pangs will distract.
8) Extra Calculator and batteries: Just in case. You've come this far, be prepared.
9) Watch and stop watch: One to watch the time, one in case you want to time each question. Just turn off ALL beeping features and alarms. you'll get dirty looks and a visit from a proctologist. Oops I mean proctor.
10) Cough drops, gum or hard candy: Coughing will get you dirty looks and blowing bubbles may get you booted.
11) Bottled water or soda: Just in case there is no drinking fountain.
WARNING: Check to ensure your State allows these. I had no problems, but every State is different and you don't want surprises that morning.
Misc tips
1) Check all books for loose papers and remove them all, especially borrowed books.
2) If you're not familiar wih the test area, google it for morning coffee and eating places for lunch. If in doubt, leave a lunch in the car on ice.
3) If your car is unreliable, have someone on call to drive you or have a taxi number on hand. This involves a very long story from a friend/coworker involving a tow truck the morning of....
4) DO NOT bring your own pencils. You'll be the first one out of the exam, guaranteed.
5) Declare any missed restricted items at check-in and leave them in the contraband bags at the registration desk.
GOOD LUCK!! :holyness:
hmy: I know that this particular timer has been used in Florida and California, so what's up Texas?
