Okieduck71
Civil/Environmental
Hello all!
I have just failed the PE exam for the 3rd time. Needless to say, Im very discouraged as I have done everything from taking classes to sample exams as suggested by everyone. Ive got the CERM all tabed up, bought all 6 minute solutions books, and taken sample PE exams. Ive been told that maybe I should go into Construction Management or get my MBA if I want to succeed in my career with out a PE. Since I graduated 5 years ago, Ive mostly been employed with a government agency (COE, DOT and City) with little to no design experience. Now I work for a small engineering design firm doing hydrology and hydraulics on HEC-HMS and HEC-Ras and design roads and enjoy it very much. I used to believe in the "3 strikes and your out" rule, but now Im not so sure.
The first 2 times I took water resources and did fairly well in a few subjects (88 scores). Then I made the mistake of taking transportation and did worse than the first 2 times. I was thinking I should try geotech next October since Im due to have my second child this Feb, and there is no way I could take it in April.
I was also wondering what everyone thinks about the new Masters Degree or equivalent requirement to take the PE. As a member of ASCE, I know NCEES is thinking of implementing this as soon as 2010. I really dont think more college courses are necessary, since Ive learned more on the job than I ever did in college.
I appreciate any positive input to my thread. Dont waste your time if you think Im just retarded.
I have just failed the PE exam for the 3rd time. Needless to say, Im very discouraged as I have done everything from taking classes to sample exams as suggested by everyone. Ive got the CERM all tabed up, bought all 6 minute solutions books, and taken sample PE exams. Ive been told that maybe I should go into Construction Management or get my MBA if I want to succeed in my career with out a PE. Since I graduated 5 years ago, Ive mostly been employed with a government agency (COE, DOT and City) with little to no design experience. Now I work for a small engineering design firm doing hydrology and hydraulics on HEC-HMS and HEC-Ras and design roads and enjoy it very much. I used to believe in the "3 strikes and your out" rule, but now Im not so sure.
The first 2 times I took water resources and did fairly well in a few subjects (88 scores). Then I made the mistake of taking transportation and did worse than the first 2 times. I was thinking I should try geotech next October since Im due to have my second child this Feb, and there is no way I could take it in April.
I was also wondering what everyone thinks about the new Masters Degree or equivalent requirement to take the PE. As a member of ASCE, I know NCEES is thinking of implementing this as soon as 2010. I really dont think more college courses are necessary, since Ive learned more on the job than I ever did in college.
I appreciate any positive input to my thread. Dont waste your time if you think Im just retarded.
