April PLS Exam Info?

billy in slo · Post by **billy in slo** » Thu May 17, 2012 1:12 pm

So any info on when results might be posted? At least in years past they told you when to expect the results, this year they told us they would tell us when to expect results and have not even done that yet. I know you read this stuff Ric, any news?

Hi-Note · Post by **Hi-Note** » Fri May 18, 2012 8:36 am

The NCEES site claims to have released FS results to the board on May 10 along with vague claim about releasing the Survey exam results on May 16. The Board just met on May 15 and it's hard to say whether or not that means folks will be hearing something soon. I have a friend in Montana who just got his FE results from NCEES.

There is absolutely no information whatsoever regarding the state specific results. It would be nice to have an idea but I'll hope for July until I hear something different.

Stephen Johnson · Post by **Stephen Johnson** » Fri May 18, 2012 9:05 am

The CA board is notoriously slow. I passed the Comity test in early March and did not receive official notification until June. Then I did not get my wall certificate until the following March.

Of course my experience is over 20 years ago.

Ric7308 · Post by **Ric7308** » Mon May 21, 2012 8:12 am

It is no longer required for the Board to meet to release results (last couple of years).

We've been telling everyone that our target for those exams administered by CBT is 30-45 days and we expect to meet that for the state PLS results.

We are finalizing dates for release of the FS and PS results and those should be soon also.

Stephen - many, many things have changed and re-changed in the last twenty years and how things were done then is irrelevent today.

billy in slo · Post by **billy in slo** » Mon May 21, 2012 11:59 am

Thanks Ric, I'm sorry but I had not heard the 30-45 day response time. That would be terrific and I know that was one of the reasons we went to CBT. I was also under the impression the Board had to meet prior to the results being released so that too is good news. Keep up the good work.

everstudy · Post by **everstudy** » Mon May 21, 2012 12:19 pm

That's good to hear. That means we should hear within the next 2-2 1/2 weeks.

Hi-Note · Post by **Hi-Note** » Thu May 31, 2012 12:27 pm

Exam results notifications!

http://www.pels.ca.gov/applicants/apr12results.shtml

Stuart Hagerman · Post by **Stuart Hagerman** » Thu May 31, 2012 4:29 pm

OK! I passed!!!!!!!!!!!!! but my letter is a little ambigious.... Is this telling me i passed both test?

State Board: California
Exam Type: Principles and Practice of Surveying
Exam Date: April 2012
Exam Result: Pass
Congratulations! You have achieved a passing score on your recent NCEES exam. Please note that NCEES does not release numeric exam scores; results are reported as pass or fail only.

See below for information on how to proceed with the licensing process in your state. We wish you continued success in your career.
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Upon verification by the California Board that all requirements* are complete, you will receive a letter from the Board For Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists that will serve as temporary evidence that you now hold a valid license as a Professional Land Surveyor in California. A formal certificate, which will include your license number, will be prepared and mailed to you (using the address that you supplied the California Board) within four to six weeks.

Stuart Hagerman · Post by **Stuart Hagerman** » Thu May 31, 2012 4:44 pm

I may not be comprehending it right because I am so excited!

liftmys10 · Post by **liftmys10** » Thu May 31, 2012 5:49 pm

Stuart Hagerman wrote:OK! I passed!!!!!!!!!!!!! but my letter is a little ambigious.... Is this telling me i passed both test?
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It's telling you that you passed the national portion.

The state portion will be notified via mail/letter soon. Check the bpels web site for details.

Hi-Note · Post by **Hi-Note** » Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:14 am

Based on the wording at the bottom of the page, I'd say you passed! Still waiting on my letter.

pls7809 · Post by **pls7809** » Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:15 am

"Congratulations! You have achieved a passing score on your recent NCEES exam."

I also think that is the National notification. Who sent the letter, NCEES or BPELSG? NCEES exam is the national exam. The BPELSG site says results for the state exam will be sent June 1 and today is June 1.

The paragraph at the bottom is likely a note that BPELSG is the final determination of whether all items have been passed and when that is verified then you will receive a letter notifying you that you are a licensed land surveyor.

FYI for the license lookup, it appears the last LS number given out is 8900 from those who passed the October 2011 National Exam and already had passed the State specific exam.

Hi-Note · Post by **Hi-Note** » Fri Jun 01, 2012 1:24 pm

Yes, it probably is the National that is being referenced. The difference is this; NCEES notifies National results by email, BPELSG by snailmail.

land butcher · Post by **land butcher** » Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:31 pm

Chris got a email and checked their site and it's the NCEES national portion.
Yes, he passed that part.

Ephilang2 · Post by **Ephilang2** » Sat Jun 02, 2012 6:46 am

BPELS released the April 2012 Statistics. Looks about average. I too am awaiting April exam results results (passed the National) and this sure ramped up the anxiousness!

http://www.pels.ca.gov/applicants/ap12stats.shtml

Land Surveying Exams
National PLS
Tested131
Passed 63 Pass% 48%
Failed 68 Fail % 52%
Pass/Fail Only

State-Specific PLS
Tested 384
Passed 91 Pass% 24% !!!!!
Failed 293 Fail % 76%
Pass/Fail Only

land butcher · Post by **land butcher** » Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:06 pm

Not sure I like seeing the pass/fail breakdown before the applicants were notified of their test results.

Ephilang2 · Post by **Ephilang2** » Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:33 pm

Just got a single page paper in the mail saying I passed! No licence or LS number yet.

Now I can sleep again!

Stuart Hagerman · Post by **Stuart Hagerman** » Sat Jun 02, 2012 1:36 pm

Ok must have been just the national results... I am just sitting in my front room waiting for the mail person! Very anxious

Hi-Note · Post by **Hi-Note** » Sat Jun 02, 2012 2:02 pm

I guess I'm too far out in the sticks. No letter and a long wait until Monday afternoon.

billy in slo · Post by **billy in slo** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 8:13 am

No notice here either. I am surprised at both the low pass rate on the State Specific and the fact that they published the statistics before the applicants have been notified.

everstudy · Post by **everstudy** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 10:46 am

Just got my letter... and the results are very good... I passed.

billy in slo · Post by **billy in slo** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 11:17 am

My mail came with no notice either way! May I ask where you are everstudy?

everstudy · Post by **everstudy** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 12:51 pm

billy,

I'm in Orange County.

billy in slo · Post by **billy in slo** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 1:26 pm

Ha Ha, well that blows my theory of those in close proximity to Sac-Town recieved their letters before those of us in Templeton aka Mayberry. Guess my co-workers are right, "pass" letters went out before "fail" letters.
Staying positive. Congrats by the way!

everstudy · Post by **everstudy** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 2:50 pm

Thanks.

Here's to hoping you passed as well.

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April PLS Exam Info?

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Congratulations Stuart!