Possible change in licensure process--early exam?
Possible change in licensure process--early exam?
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At the August meeting of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, the Board elected to consider the possibility of allowing EITs to take the PE exam at any time after graduation, provided they have already taken the FE. They would still have to wait the minimum of four years to gain experience before getting licensed, but could have the exam out of the way early.
My questions are: 1) Are there any other state boards that allow you to take the PE exam early? and 2) What are your thoughts? I think I am opposed to the change, but I'm not sure why.
My questions are: 1) Are there any other state boards that allow you to take the PE exam early? and 2) What are your thoughts? I think I am opposed to the change, but I'm not sure why.





RE: Possible change in licensure process--early exam?
Now they've swung the whole way over and would let you take the test early.
Advantage to the would-be engineer as they get to take the test earlier, get it over with, while they are still young and good at tests.
Advantage Texas - more fees as more failures mean more re-takes.
Disadvantage would-be engineers in that they may not then match other states when trying to get comity licensure as many states require that you mimic their requirements.
RE: Possible change in licensure process--early exam?
RE: Possible change in licensure process--early exam?
I would bet that the Board would allow ONLY those candidates that have prior engineering work experience to take the FE exam concurrent with the PE exam (as most states allow). Recent graduates with no engineering work experience could not possibly take the PE exam and pass it.
RE: Possible change in licensure process--early exam?
That point notwithstanding, I agree. I don't feel the exam would accurately measure the engineering abilities of a fresh graduate--only his/her study skills and test-taking ability.
The Board should be opening this issue up for discussion shortly. I think the majority of engineers would rather keep the current requirements, so this will likely be voted down.
RE: Possible change in licensure process--early exam?
RE: Possible change in licensure process--early exam?
From the few exam questions I have seen there is little there that would make it easier for a more experienced engineer to pass, except in their direct area of expertise.
Cheers
Greg Locock
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RE: Possible change in licensure process--early exam?
RE: Possible change in licensure process--early exam?