FE Exam Prep 3, NCEES-Approved Calculators — HP 35s, TI-36X Pro, Casio fx-115/991

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The exact NCEES-approved calculator models for the FE exam (TI-36X Pro, Casio fx-115/991, HP 35s) and why graphing calculators are banned. - How to use advanced functions like matrix solvers and complex number operations to save critical time on exam problems. - The most common and costly calculator mistake involving Degrees and Radians mode that can invalidate your calculations. - The consequences of bringing a non-approved calculator to the test center and the importance of checking the official NCEES list. - A memorable mnemonic (M.O.D.E.) to ensure your calculator is always set up correctly to avoid unforced errors. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep