<p>Hey so I am currently a junior (third-year student) at an accredited university and want to take the EIT exam. The next exam is in April 2011, but the online requirements say that in order to register I "must have completed at least three years" of education. Is there anyone that took it at the end of their third year or know anything about the basics of the requirements. Oh, by the way, I e-mailed and called and got a generic response restating the requirements defined online. Help is much appreciated.</p>
<p>My son took the California EIT in the spring of his Jr year, so did several of his friends. They all passed the test, and none of them had any problems with signing up for it as Juniors.</p>
<p>The EIT exam (technically the “FE” exam) is exactly the same in every state. However, the eligibility rules are not; they vary (sometimes a lot) from state to state. </p>
<p>Some states are very loose; for example, New Hampshire has no entrance requirements for the FE exam beyond writing a check. Other states are much tighter, and they only let in people who meet strictly-defined education or experience requirements. </p>
<p>Without knowing your state (which you did not specify), there is no way to answer your question. If you are in a state with a rigidly enforced 3-year eligibility requirement, then you may be out of luck. </p>
<p>If your university has a civil engineering dept., they probably have lots of students taking the FE exam every year. You could try asking the students or faculty there; chances are that the civils are very familiar with your state’s rules and regulations on FE exam eligibility.</p>
<p>I’d wait and take it at the closest test offering to your graduation. You’ll want to give yourself time when your coursework is over or winding down so you can study. There’s no advantage in taking it early because the clock for experience to apply for your PE doesn’t start until after you’re working your first job anyway.</p>
<p>I know in Illinois you had to be a senior to take it. Honestly, I think if I were him I would wait until next year when he has more classes under his belt. More things will be review that way instead of learning material for the first time when studying for it.</p>
<p>I’m from CA and I was actually planning to take it this April but was told by the Board that I did not satisfy the NEW CA requirements. I did the whole online registration thing, bought a review manual, and even took classes that I should not have last semester in order to prepare for the Spring '11 exam. I’m a Junior and the FE requirements in CA have just changed as of the beginning of this year. They are now requiring students to have COMPLETED 3 years of their engineering curriculum. So basically CA students must be a Senior to take the exam. I was so angry because I was beginning to study for it during the fall semester until I noticed the exam requirements on the CA website. Most states allow you to take it during your junior year, which honestly makes more sense because that is when we are taking all of the “General Engineering” subjects. I’m still angry and upset because majority of my peers don’t know about the new rules. The CA board is not informing very well in my opinion.</p>
<p>So to answer your question, take it as soon as you meet your State requirements. You really don’t need to have taken all of the tested subjects to pass. Reinforce your strengths, study your weaknesses. Just prepare, as I will too for this years October exam! Good luck! Oh and by the way, I know several people who took it and passed with little to no studying. But thats not to say you should do the same!</p>
<p>The CA board can be a pain to deal with, I just got my PE in CA. </p>
<p>As for the FE exam - dont sweat it too much, it’s pretty easy. I didnt go into it cold, but I only studied the night before and passed.</p>
<p>Most students at my school take it in fall of their senior year.</p>
<p>Yea I’m in California, so the new rules have changed. I guess before the new requirements I could have… but now now… thanks guys. big help</p>