know the Reference manual by heart and FERM should be enough as studying materials. If you are not familiar with any of the FE Exam subjects I suggest buying (individual) lectures online from EITEXPERTS.COM for the specific subjects needed. Most importantly, i suggest that you buy the sample examination offered by the NCEES, the Oct. 10 was very similar to their sample examination (OTHER DISCIPLINE). I studied on my own the first time, the second time i studied the ref. manual, FERM, eit experts and the NCEES sample examination (PASSED). make sure you follow EITEXPERTS strategy of taking the exam.