RESOURCES
Here you will find a summarized list of resources that you can come to for all of your FE Exam needs. We’ll add more resources as we find more stuff we think will help you.
Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links to products that will earn us a commission. These are all things that we have experience with and recommend because they are helpful with the test.
Study Materials
Here are various study resources for the FE Exam. The following guides will help you get a better understanding of the material you have to know to pass the FE exam.
- FE Exam Study Guide
- Electrical Engineering Study Guide
- Civil Engineering Study Guide
- FE Exam Quick Guide
Some other popular FE Exam study materials:
- FE Review Manual:
The most common and most popular review text used by test takers.
- HP 35s Scientific Calculator:
Approved calculator of choice for the exam. You’ll want to buy this ahead of time so you can practice using it. See our post for more calculator advice here.
- FE Exam Supplied Reference Handbook:
It is a good idea to get the reference book you will get on test day ahead of time.
The sample questions & solutions books are one of the best ways to prepare for the exam. In our experience, they are the closest thing to the kind of questions you will find on the exam. They are also a good refresher for the discipline specific material and provides explanations. Click the links below to find the book for your engineering discipline.
Other Stuff
- Amazon Student: Amazon is one the best places to get school and study essentials. Great for textbooks.
- How to Ace Calculus:
A great paperback that reviews the basics of calculus in a conversational style.
- Global Student Experience: Global Student Exchange offers the total study abroad experience for a semester, quarter, summer or year round.
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