Taking PE Exam in IL Before 4 years Experience

[jrem]

I found this thread after searching online for a while, thought I would add my email from David as well in case anyone else is looking for information on this topic.

Here is what he told me (I added the bold):

Illinois allows sitting for the examinations based solely upon education. You may sign up with both NCEES and CTS to sit for the P&P examination, but I must caution you: If you take the examination early in Illinois, you may have problems being licensed in any other jurisdiction. Until 2009, Illinois routinely denied licensure for anyone who took the examination early. With the change in the Act in 2009, now other states are not accepting the licensure of Illinois.

I highly suggest that you review any other jurisdiction that you might want to be licensed in, in the future, to find out if they have experience requirements before taking the examination.

If you think its worth it to take the Principles and Practice Exam (PE exam) right after school in order to have that info fresh in your mind then you should take it ASAP, but if you end up moving out of state you may have difficulties getting a new license. However, if you end up moving out of IL down the road I guess you can always retake the exam and pay the fees again.

Or, just wait until 4 years and then take it. Eliminates any future issues that could come up. Depends on how much confidence you have in your memory (or how much time you have to study).

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