A practical prep sequence from diagnosis to final review — designed for high retention, low panic, and actual sleep.
Takeaways
Week 1 — diagnose confidence and map the topics.
Weeks 2–3 — close the weakest, highest-weight gaps first.
Week 4 — timed practice plus light review only. No new topics.
Week 1 — build the map
List every testable topic and score your confidence from 1 to 5. Use the first week to generate baseline questions and spot the fragile areas you'd rather avoid.
Weeks 2–3 — close the high-impact gaps
Shift into daily retrieval blocks. Prioritize topics that are both high-weight on the exam and low-confidence for you. Keep one weekly cumulative block so older material doesn't quietly fade.
Week 4 — simulate, don't cram
Timed full-length or section practice, reviewed by error category. In the final 72 hours, avoid new material entirely — lean on stability and sleep.
