Big Test Tomorrow

Wish me Luck. I have to take the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering Exam) tomorrow. This is a 8 hour long test and it is a pass/fail test. If I pass, I can get my EIT (Engineer in Training) License. I have to have this license and work for 4 years before I can take another test and become a Professional Engineer (PE). Without the PE license, all of my designs must be checked by a Professional engineer to be legal. I hope it makes everyone feel better knowing civil engineers must go through all of this before designing a building, road, etc. :)

good luck dude, i hate tests! hope ya do well!:)

EWWWWWW. As a fellow engineer, I wish you the best of luck. I've taken that exam, and I will be retaking it this fall. I didn't have time to study enough for it last time, as since I didn't need to pass it, I wasn't that concerned. Sitting for the exam is a graduation requirment at my college.

Ah, you're a civil engineer. It's essential for you guys, and not needed at all as a EE (unless you're working on med equipment or for the navy or something like that).

yep. Civil engineering is really the only engineering profession that a PE license is actually required...it is just kinda an option with everyone else. Another really big benefit is that once a civil engineer gets the PE license you usually receive about a 50% or more pay increase (other engineers would only see +5% or so). Some companies will not even hire graduates without an EIT license or will fire you if you dont pass the PE after so long. ...that sure is alot to worry about. I went to school for 4 years....and if I dont pass...... I need to stop thinking about that ...it is 6am in the morning...time to get a shower and go to the test.... have a good day everyone :)

bol....

thanks.... off to the test.

let us know how it went when you are done. if you can stand to keep your eyes open after such a long test! good luck!

I'd almost bet we wouldn't hear from him until tomorrow or so :P

Taking that exam is like hitting yourself in the head with a brick over and over. Most people go out and get trashed afterward.

haha.... i finished the general part (the first 4 hours)...now we are on lunch break. My brain feels like mush already. Welll...time to go take the civil section. be back in 4 hours...ha

well the test is done with. I am exhausted. I did get a nice suprise though. My fiance came to visit me this weekend. Thats always a plus. Have a good weekend everyone :)

i imagine. at least its in the past now. i hate tests, all tests in general. at least you get to see your fiance :):). have fun!:)

Well everyone, I got my results for the test back yesterday......

I PASSED!!!!!

Just wanted to give everyone an update. Thanks for the support.

Congrats!!!! Sounds like it's time for a celebratory outing!

ha ha....not tonight....but definately this weekend ;)

Yay! I will be retaking that exam this fall.

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Originally Posted by Schlyne

Yay! I will be retaking that exam this fall.

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Sorry to hear that...Good luck next time

CONGRATS!!!!!! That's wonderful Daniel and I'm sure you and your fiancee (and your family likely as well) are extremely proud of you. You did so well heck you deserve.....a new ball python at the very least (hint to the GF) LOL.


~~Joanna~~

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Originally Posted by frankykeno

CONGRATS!!!!!! That's wonderful Daniel and I'm sure you and your fiancee (and your family likely as well) are extremely proud of you. You did so well heck you deserve.....a new ball python at the very least (hint to the GF) LOL.

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Yep...everyone was so excited :) ha...I am making payments on the new ball python right now and cant wait til i get the new little girl :) ha ha...i think i am rubbing off on my fiancee....she was asking about bearded dragons the other day :D

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Originally Posted by daniel1983

Sorry to hear that...Good luck next time

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I didn't have a chance to study for it the first time, and it was just a graduation requirement. Granted, I would have liked to pass, but I didn't have enough time to really make sure I knew what was going on. The test is really slanted towards mechanical anyway (the general section, at least).

It's not required for my job, or for EE's most of the time.

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Originally Posted by Schlyne

It's not required for my job, or for EE's most of the time.

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Thats a great benefit. Most civil companies dont even hire unless you pass and get your EIT.....I guess thats why everyone was really happy for me. Now I wont have to struggle to get a job.....but I would have most likely passed the second time since I got to see what it was all about so I did not think of it as a big deal