A practical preparation sequence from diagnosis to final review, designed for high retention and low panic.
Key Takeaways
Week 1: diagnostic review and topic mapping.
Week 2-3: high-frequency retrieval and gap closure.
Week 4: timed practice plus lightweight revision only.
Week 1: build the map
List all examinable topics and rate confidence from 1 to 5. Spend the first week generating baseline questions and identifying fragile areas.
Week 2-3: close high-impact gaps
Shift to daily retrieval blocks. Prioritize topics with high exam weight and low confidence scores. Keep one weekly cumulative review block to preserve older material.
Week 4: simulate exam conditions
Practice in timed conditions and review errors by category. Avoid major new topics in the final 72 hours; focus on stability and sleep consistency.
