Anyone studying for or have passed the EIT?

cheapgoose

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hey guys, taking it in oct. i wasn't going to considering i only have 2 months to study. but most of my friends are, so if they pass, I'd have no one to study with come next spring.

looking for a good studying guide, book, cd, website whatever. I was told we can no longer use graphic calculators so a book with step-by-step solutions would be nice. I don't even remember the last time I had to solve a problem without my trusty 89.

oh and any tips on how to study for, or take the test are welcome too. thanks.
 

The Wildcard

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Hmm first off, I recommend this book as your study guide.

Fundamentals of Engineering by Merle C. Potter

Second, are you still in school? If so, it can be hard to both study and work on school at the same time. My friend and I tried to study during the semester (ie. September), but wasn't productive.

Luckily, however, our school provided a one day review session for the EIT. You should check to see if your engineering department or maybe a club/engineering society (ASME, ASCE) at your school will provide such a review.

In addition to the one day review, my friend and I spent the 3 fridays before the day of test in october doing random problems in the most important sections, which the study book will tell you. These sections are worth the most points cuz they have the most questions in those subjects - Math, chemistry, statics and circuits I believe.

Finally, I dunno if you know this already, but the test is divided into a morning section and a general section. The morning section tests you on your general engineering knowledge on a wide range of subjects (the study guide will tell you). The afternoon section, however, has less questions I think but are tougher. You can choose which section you want for the afternoon session, based on your engineering discipline, ie. mechanical, electrical, etc. But I suggest you choose the General section for the afternoon as it is similar to the morning section but the questions are harder.

Btw, if you are in california (since I dunno how they do it in other states), if you get your results in an envelope that looks thin, you passed. You'll know you have failed when the envelope they mail your results in is thick, because they also include a form for you to fill out if you wish to retake the exam. And when you pass, they don't tell you how much you pass by, so don't bother asking, lol.
 

Rumpltzer

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My roommate and I were talking about this the other day.

Why do people take the EIT? It was offered when I was an undergrad, and I didn't understand the point.
 

Dedpuhl

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Originally posted by: Rumpltzer
My roommate and I were talking about this the other day.

Why do people take the EIT? It was offered when I was an undergrad, and I didn't understand the point.

If you ever want to be a Professional Engineer, then you MUST take the F.E. Examination (E.I.T. Exam)...
 

Rumpltzer

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Originally posted by: Dedpuhl
Originally posted by: Rumpltzer
My roommate and I were talking about this the other day.

Why do people take the EIT? It was offered when I was an undergrad, and I didn't understand the point.
If you ever want to be a Professional Engineer, then you MUST take the F.E. Examination (E.I.T. Exam)...
I guess that's the part I don't get. What's a "professional engineer"?

Do these diplomas from UIUC and UCSB not say that I'm an engineer? No one has ever asked me about the EIT or FE or whatever.
 

Triumph

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If you are a good student, or even an average one, you will at least pass the EIT. I don't think I know anyone that failed it. That's not to say that it isn't hard, but it is stuff you should know how to do.
 

cheapgoose

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Originally posted by: The_Wildcard
Hmm first off, I recommend this book as your study guide.

Fundamentals of Engineering by Merle C. Potter

Second, are you still in school? If so, it can be hard to both study and work on school at the same time. My friend and I tried to study during the semester (ie. September), but wasn't productive.

Luckily, however, our school provided a one day review session for the EIT. You should check to see if your engineering department or maybe a club/engineering society (ASME, ASCE) at your school will provide such a review.

In addition to the one day review, my friend and I spent the 3 fridays before the day of test in october doing random problems in the most important sections, which the study book will tell you. These sections are worth the most points cuz they have the most questions in those subjects - Math, chemistry, statics and circuits I believe.

Finally, I dunno if you know this already, but the test is divided into a morning section and a general section. The morning section tests you on your general engineering knowledge on a wide range of subjects (the study guide will tell you). The afternoon section, however, has less questions I think but are tougher. You can choose which section you want for the afternoon session, based on your engineering discipline, ie. mechanical, electrical, etc. But I suggest you choose the General section for the afternoon as it is similar to the morning section but the questions are harder.

Btw, if you are in california (since I dunno how they do it in other states), if you get your results in an envelope that looks thin, you passed. You'll know you have failed when the envelope they mail your results in is thick, because they also include a form for you to fill out if you wish to retake the exam. And when you pass, they don't tell you how much you pass by, so don't bother asking, lol.

cool, thanks for the link and inputs. I'm an ASME officer at my local chapter and some of the other officers are looking into setting up a review day when school starts. I'm just looking for a head start.

thanks again.
 

Yossarian

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Originally posted by: Rumpltzer
Originally posted by: Dedpuhl
Originally posted by: Rumpltzer
My roommate and I were talking about this the other day.

Why do people take the EIT? It was offered when I was an undergrad, and I didn't understand the point.
If you ever want to be a Professional Engineer, then you MUST take the F.E. Examination (E.I.T. Exam)...
I guess that's the part I don't get. What's a "professional engineer"?

Do these diplomas from UIUC and UCSB not say that I'm an engineer? No one has ever asked me about the EIT or FE or whatever.

for certain fields you have to be a licensed engineer. generally for civil engineering stuff, designing bridges etc.
 

StephenM

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Originally posted by: Rumpltzer
I guess that's the part I don't get. What's a "professional engineer"?

Do these diplomas from UIUC and UCSB not say that I'm an engineer? No one has ever asked me about the EIT or FE or whatever.


You don't really need to get a PE unless you work in a few specific fields, engineering construction being one of the big ones (Bechtel, Fleur, Halliburton, etc.). In short, if you need one, your employer will tell you. I'd say a vast majority of engineers don't need it. Of the dozens of engineers I've graduated with, only one is working on getting his PE. I didn't know many Civil Engineers, though, and it's more common for them.

-StephenM