I did some research following another thread and confirmed that New Hampshire imposes no prerequisites to take its EIT exam. I have taken all the necessary calculus, and chemistry (B&M), and a LOT of electronics and some physics and engineering science in various accredited and unaccredited places over the years. I think I could pass this puppy, given the chance, and a major review effort but I don't qualify to take it anywhere but NH. The reason I want to take it is to qualify for the Patent Bar. Can anyone recommend good, in depth self study review materials? Or am I nuts to try?
Greetings. While conducting your research (which, I suspect, consisted of discovering my own previously posted research <g>) I trust you also discovered www.ppi2pass.com ? They certainly seem to have the best web site for FE/EIT/PE information. If their exam prep material (http://ppi2pass.com/catalog/servlet/MyPpi_ct_MAIN) is only half as good, you should be set! I hope you'll submit reviews of all the exam prep material you uses, of the FE/EIT exam/exam process, and of your experiences in NH! Cordially, Richard Kanarek P.S. Why NH deserves praise for making its FE/EIT exam unequivocally accessible, it may not be your only choice. The rules of the various state boards (which control the exams) can be quite convoluted, and sometimes this may work in your favor. For example, I am under the impression that, due to the 'massive' <g> number credits my circuitous erudition has yielded, I would be eligible to take the FE/EIT exam in my own state (NY) even though I do not even possess a Bachelor's degree.
Yes, it was your earlier post that got me to thinking and pointed out NH. Most helpful. I don't quire agree that NH is a bastion of liberality, however. Although one may obtain an EIT certificate, going to P/E requires either an engineering or tech (I think) BS or TWENTY FIVE YEARS of experience. I thought that was a bit, um, excessive... As to other states, I have checked out a handful that seemed promising. Without exception, so far, they require between two and four years of experience or a degree. A very small hadful will not accept an ABET/TAC BSET under ANY circumstances. I really don't know if I can pass this exam. I sure can't do it without at least six months of prep.
ppi2pass.com I used the electrical review book from www.ppi2pass.com and I passed. This book was the one used in a review course at Dutchess Community College around 12 years ago, which is when I took the exam. Their book seemed fine to me, but I didn't by any other review books. By the way, I used the book to review for the second part of the exam, the Principles and Practice exam. At the same time, I took the EIT exam, and I used Merle Potter's book _Fundamentals of Engineering_, published by Great Lakes Press in 1990. I was not very impressed by that book, especially in the electrical/electronics area. Nevertheless, I passed. Gerry Ashton PE
