Engineering (FE and PE) Frequently Asked Questions

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FAQs about the PE Exams
What's the format of the PE exams? What codes are used on the exams? What are the passing rates?...
         What advice do recent PE examinees have for me?

FAQs about the Land Surveying Exams
What are the FLS and PLS exams like? What are the passing rates?...

Online Exam Prep-Related References
Links to dozens of helpful sites full of free engineering information...

Exam Review Course Locations
A geographical listing of courses...

Calculator FAQs
What calculators can I use during the exam?

FAQs about Qualifying to Take the Engineering Licensing Exams
What type of education do I need? How much work experience should I have? What kind of references do I need?...

FAQs about What Happens After You Pass the Exams
How do I change my business card? Where do I get my wall certificate?...

General FAQs about Engineering Licensing
How can a PE license benefit me? What's the licensing process?...

The Rumor Mill: Fact Versus Fiction
What's true and what's not about engineering licensing and the exams?...

FAQs about Continuing Education Requirements
Does my state require this? How many hours do I need?...

How does a Non-U.S. Engineer Obtain U.S. PE Licensure?
How do I apply? Who approves my transcript?...

How does PE Licensure Work Outside the U.S.?
How does PE licensure work in Canada, Mexico, the UK, Europe, and the Philippines?...