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Monday, January 30th, 2023
I see some have posted 4 years ago about NLC test prep for the PS exam not being worth the cost. I have a mechanical engineering degree, but switched to surveying. I went for my surveying degree to only have one college then another drop their program/ ABET accreditation. I received my LSIT after passing the FS (I was able to sit based on experience). But I’m worried I haven’t been exposed to enough aspects in the surveying field to pass the test based on my work experience, so I definitely think I need to study. If NLC can direct me to exactly what to study, I think that would be a big help, but I know through different threads here on SurveyConnect many have listed probably enough materials to study. I just want to pass and I’m unsure if I should spend money for a “possible” guarantee. Just trying to bounce it off of someone here. I’ve been involved at work with solving a fair amount of boundaries, some subdivisions and writing a few legal descriptions. The courses I’ve taken are Elementary Surveying 1 & 2 and Boundary Law 1 & 2, but that was 8 years ago. Is 8 months long enough to study for the PS exam and state specific exam for someone like me that may not be very well rounded yet in surveying? Thanks in advance.
I agree that NLC wouldn't have given me any advantage for the FS, AND I was ready to take the PS but where I live at currently the potential for upsetting the board by taking it without their permission (whatever yhgtbfkm ) kept me from doing that.
In the past 3 years I purchased 6 of the books shown and previous classes in surveying and GIS are from 15 years ago photo attached.
I feel that 8 months of prep might be toouch depends on the te you're spending. for the FS I spent about 6 weeks of 2 to 3 hours every other day and 8 hours total on the weekends.
I walked out about 1.5 hours early from the test not think I had a chance to pass.
Don't overlook or discount your real experience and focus only on books. You'll do far better than you think esp with the math with your back ground.
I have a biology degree and chem minor and never took Calculus, but I dabble in math for fun and legal things for the same and for work.
Youve got this, and this website is also a tremendous source for knowledge too and I credit it and it's participants for helping me get across the line for sure.
HMU if you have any more questions or ideas on study stuff.
Carry on.
Thanks Jitterboogie. I may grab other books but I’m still leaning toward using NLC. I feel that if I know NLC’s materials and direction is precisely what others have used to pass the exam then it makes me feel more confident. I just wish there were only certain materials we were to study from and that’s what the test would be on, rather than have a mountain of materials to choose from. I do appreciate your input. I will see if I can find some of your books as it all will help.
It took me like 4 attempts to pass my FS then I took NLC and passed very next try. Just finished up the NLC PS course, hoping for the same results. Let me know if you need a login.
@mikeflynn87 What do you mean by “need a login”? I will say, I’ve gone through a good portion of the NLC PS free preview and I am impressed with what I see so far. Nettleman explains things well in a way that is memorable. Some may say that I don’t need it, and maybe it’s a waste, but I just want to do all I can to give myself the best chances of passing. And I think I’ll just have the potential to have more knowledge under my belt. Could I ask you about how long did it take you to get through their program? Thanks for the response!
