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PE Exam Results

PE Exam Results

PE Exam Results

(OP)
Anyone know how long Illinois takes to get PE Exam results out?  It's been six weeks and it's driving me crazy!

RE: PE Exam Results

1st or 2nd week in January. Happy (hope you pass)Holidays!

RE: PE Exam Results

I hope you pass as well. I remember whet it took five months to get the results.

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(OP)
Oh my god!  It's frustrating that it takes longer to get the results than it took to prepare for the test.  

RE: PE Exam Results

I've seen it go into the first week of February, too.  Just be patient and know that you will do fine.

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First week in January in New York.

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That's really quite soon.  Back in the day, when it was mostly essay questions, I waited until April to find out that I had passed the October test.

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I don't recall it taking until April.  Usually the policy was that the results would come back so that those who didn't pass had time to re-apply for the spring test...which is usually in April.

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I recall that Illinois (continental testing) used to (and perhaps still does) send them out late in February and there is a real rush to get the paper work in for the April testing if you need to take part of it again.

Regards,
Qshake

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Qshake;
An acquaintance of mine in Illinois received their PE last year after taking the exam in October. It was the Monday or Tuesday of the second week in January by mail.

The tests are all multiple choice, and grading goes much faster. Also, NCEES sets the policy for scoring, and on their web site they indicate pass/fail notifications are issued about 12 weeks after the exam.

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(OP)
Sounds like I need to take about a month long vacation.

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Just for fun when the envelope comes you should not open it for a couple of weeks!

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heh - A couple of weeks is probably not humanly possible.

But getting off to a lonely place before slitting open the envelope is a good idea - that way the screams of ecstacy or agony won't be heard.

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Only a visual observation is required to determine pass/fail. You don't even need to slit open the envelope. Once the test results are delivered in the mailbox, if you passed in Illinois it is a thin envelope. If you fail, a diagnostic report is supposed to be included, thus increasing the weight and thickness of the envelope.

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Thin to win!

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Wish you good luck. You probably know deep inside you as to how you are going to fare. I have a feeling you will do just fine, or would not be so impatient.

If not feeling confident, remember the following:

1. Failing in PE exam is not end of the world. In fact it happens to majoriy of those taking the test first time than not.

2. Your life does not depend on it.

3. There is always a second chance and beyond.




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Yep, a small envelope is what you want.  If you pass that is all you will ever know about how well you did.  If you fail there will be a lot more information.

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(OP)
I feel good about the test, but I am looking forward to getting the results for bargaining power.  I have worked through a company aquisition which left me a little short changed due to new management.  This will be my oppurtunity to get some compensation back hopefully.

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cjd97;
Great. Now, go out and have some egg nog and enjoy life.

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it's 6 weeks, and i'm going nuts.  i check my mailbox everyday, LOL

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how much bargaining power do we actually get if we pass?

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you will find out.

You may not get the most out of your current employer, but offer from outside would be more. 10% difference is not uncommon for same type of position, in consulting world.

Key is to get promoted or get a higher position in other firm.


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While I don't have a great deal of experience in moving around and bargaining I can note the following:

success on the PE is usually awarded with a single payment of $1000 or so.  As a way of saying thanks or good job.  I feel, the reason is that it is really expected of engineers and in most companies is not the end of the world if you don't have it.

Usually moving on to another company will result in a raise between 5-10K.

The PE is definitely marketable but more important is how many clients you've spoken to with your PE.  

The PE, like lawyers passing the bar, allows one to seal and represent your clients.  Just as the bar allows a lawyer to stand before the court on the clients behalf.

Regards,
Qshake

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RE: PE Exam Results

I'm in the same boat (Illinois and October PE).  I set my expectations on the beginning of February, makes it easier to wait.

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"success on the PE is usually awarded with a single payment of $1000 or so."

All I got was a handshake and my nameplate changed.

...which I thought was fine!

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Dave -

let me tell you I was in the same boat when I received my PE and SE.  I wasn't at the company were I'm at now and I didn't get anything....not even a handshake.  As I noted it was kind of expected.

This company will not only pay money but they'll even put your name in the company newsletter.

Regards,
Qshake

Eng-Tips Forums:Real Solutions for Real Problems Really Quick.

RE: PE Exam Results

Recieved Idaho results on 23 Dec, dated 21 Dec.  I suspect Idaho has a lot fewer applicants to process than most.

Gary, P.E.

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A few years ago, I received my state licence about a week before the results.  It took me a few minutes to realize I passed the test, I kept looking for something that said what my score was.

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ok.....so now what?

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(OP)
For anyone who cares, the IL board has updated the license lookup website to reflect the October Exam.  

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I got the license in the mail but not the "results"

yeah, I passed!

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esloan;
In IL and other States you now either P or F. Congrats!

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(OP)
esloan,

Congrats!  

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