Exams
A 7-day study plan before an exam
One week is enough for a focused cycle: find the gaps, practise the highest-value material, correct mistakes and reduce the load before the exam.
Use days 1 and 2 to diagnose, days 3 to 5 for targeted practice, day 6 for a mixed check and day 7 for brief recall and preparation.
A simple way to start
- Diagnose with questions
- Target the largest gaps
- Mix topics midweek
- Make the final day lighter
Days 1-2: find the real gaps
Attempt a mixed question set or past-paper section before reviewing. Sort errors into knowledge gaps, misunderstood methods and rushed mistakes. This prevents a week of revising what is already comfortable.
Days 3-5: practise and correct
Give each day one or two priority areas. Use short recall followed by exam-style questions. Keep an error list and revisit it in the next session.
Day 6: mix the material
Complete a mixed set with realistic timing. Mark it, then use a final targeted block for the most repeated error rather than beginning a huge new topic.
Day 7: reduce the load
Review key prompts, formulas and your error list. Prepare materials and the route or login details. Finish early enough that the plan supports the exam rather than competing with it.
Example schedule
| When | Time | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Days 1-2 | Diagnose | Mixed questions and an error list |
| Days 3-5 | Repair | Focused topics plus exam practice |
| Day 6 | Check | Timed mixed set and corrections |
| Day 7 | Light review | Recall list, preparation and rest |
Make it personal: use the free planner to fit these ideas around your own subjects, deadlines and days off.
Build my study planCommon questions
How many subjects can I revise in seven days?
You can rotate several subjects, but each exam needs a small priority list. Avoid scheduling every subject every day.
Should I do a full paper every day?
Not necessarily. Full papers are useful when timing is the problem; targeted sections are often better for repairing specific gaps.
How this guide was made: practical scheduling guidance written for My Study Plan's rules-based planner. Read our planning method and limitations.