Yeah the PE test is not an easy one, you better get above a 70 because that's the cut off! And signing plans is really not a biggie; a lot of my work goes on final plans and a lot of other non-PE engineers, it's just important that someone who is a PE signs them because it's their @$$ if something goes horribly wrong within the warranty period. As of now we have one PE (my dad) in our department with around 5-6 higher up, the majority of engineers and designers are LEED certified in 5 different states, and we just bought an HVAC company in Arizona and a geothermal firm in Canada. Also, the cost of the PE exam should pay for itself pretty quick after you pass it with a pay increase and a wider range of opportunities for employment.

 

I hate to break it to you, but LEED isn't by state. It's run by USGBC, aka a national organization ..... and it's pretty easy. The hard part is finding the time to do it.

 

also, the passing for the PE isnt a hard number...it varies from exam to exam....they have a whole section explaining the scoring on the website...though a target of 60-70 is probably pretty solid.

 

I believe that it's scored similar to the SAT, where you are ranked against the others in the state taking that day's test.

 

I think you are ranked against others taking the test, as well as the test itself. It's odd.

 

Regardless, if you've prepared with proper materials and feel comfortable going into it, you'll most likely do fine. Just do your best, don't waste time on questions that you get stuck on (mark down the number and go back later .... remember to skip it on the bubble sheet too!). And in half a year, you'll be extatic or pissed off. If you're prepared, it shouldn't be too difficult from what I hear.

 

i plan to drink afterwards. i have never studied for anything this much in my life.