1. Early in Your Prep: (3-6 months before the exam)

  • Start Small: Begin with around 10-20 questions per day.
  • Focus on understanding the structure of Single Best Answer (SBA) questions and thoroughly reviewing explanations.
  • This phase is about building a habit, so consistency is more important than volume.

2. Midway Through Prep: (2-3 months before the exam)

  • Increase Your Load: Aim for 30-50 questions per day.
  • At this stage, you should be comfortable with the exam format and actively targeting your weaker areas.
  • Start mixing in timed sessions to get used to working under pressure.

3. Final Weeks: (1-2 months before the exam)

  • Ramp Up: Target 50-100 questions per day, depending on your time.
  • Practice under exam-like conditions by taking full-length mock exams.
  • Focus on fine-tuning your test-taking strategy and improving your speed.

4. In the Last Week:

  • Consolidate: Reduce your daily question count to around 20-30. This is a time for reviewing your mistakes, revisiting weaker areas, and avoiding burnout.
  • Focus on quality, not quantity—review key explanations and stay sharp without overloading yourself.

General Rule:

  • If you’re studying part-time (e.g., while working), aim for at least 20-30 questions per day.
  • For full-time study, you can manage up to 50-100 questions if you pace yourself well.

The key is consistency and making sure you review the explanations thoroughly, as this is where the real learning happens. Try to space out your practice rather than cramming large question sets into a few days.

 

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