Hi guys, I am planning to take the SE exam in Florida. I know that we have 3 chances to take it. If I take the Friday/Vertical exam and do not show up for the Saturday/Lateral exam and if I pass the Vertical exam what will happen? Will they count the Saturday/Lateral exam as a fail and will I lose one of my chances? Or will I still have 3 chances remaining for the Saturday/Lateral exam? I could also ask the board directly, but I would also like to hear feedback from you guys. Thanks!
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Yeah, we could take a guess but you really should just email or call the Florida engineering board.
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I will still have 3 chances for Saturday/Lateral if I do not show up. I just received the email from Board. My concern is I do not think I will have the energy to take the test on 2nd day/Saturday. I will be tired on Friday, 8 hrs exam and drive.
Yes I'd drive down early the day before, get settled, get a hotel. I'm not sure how far you'll have to drive, but for me it was a 3hr drive and there was no way I was doing that on the morning of my test...
I'd also recommend getting in early just to avoid any potential issues. I know both my boss and I (taking the exams at different times) had travel problems the day before we took the PE on our way to the exam site. And so for the SE I made sure to get in quite a bit earlier to avoid any potential issues.
If I were you, I'd get a hotel the night before, and the night between your exams unless you're very close. I realize it may cost some money, but you can always see if you company will reimburse you.
I'd also recommend getting in early just to avoid any potential issues. I know both my boss and I (taking the exams at different times) had travel problems the day before we took the PE on our way to the exam site. And so for the SE I made sure to get in quite a bit earlier to avoid any potential issues.
If I were you, I'd get a hotel the night before, and the night between your exams unless you're very close. I realize it may cost some money, but you can always see if you company will reimburse you.
It is about a 1hr 15 min drive from my home to test location. I can stay in the hotel on Thursday and Friday. I still have doubt If I will have energy after the Friday/Vertical. Staying in hotel is good idea I agree with hejulie_PE and smahurin
I 100% know that I will be fried after one day, so I am planning on taking the exam in pieces.
