Exams
A 30-day study plan before exams
Thirty days gives you time to learn, return and practise without making every day intense. Use weekly phases so the plan changes as the exam approaches.
Week 1 maps gaps, week 2 repairs the biggest ones, week 3 mixes topics and exam questions, and week 4 uses timed practice followed by lighter review.
A simple way to start
- Map topics and dates
- Repair weak foundations
- Mix recall and application
- Taper before each exam
Week 1: build the map
List topics against each exam and test a sample from every major area. Rate confidence from evidence, not familiarity, then choose the few weaknesses that affect the most questions.
Week 2: repair foundations
Schedule focused learning and immediate practice for the top gaps. Add short returns to week 1 material so early work is not forgotten.
Week 3: mix and apply
Combine topics inside sessions and use more exam-style questions. Review the error list twice during the week and move repeated problems to the front.
Week 4: practise, correct, taper
Use timed sections or papers early in the week. Correct them carefully. Near each exam, switch to shorter recall and familiar question types rather than exhausting marathons.
Example schedule
| When | Time | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Diagnosis | Topic map and sample questions |
| Week 2 | Repair | Weak topics and spaced returns |
| Week 3 | Application | Mixed exam questions |
| Week 4 | Performance | Timed work, corrections and lighter review |
Make it personal: use the free planner to fit these ideas around your own subjects, deadlines and days off.
Build my study planCommon questions
Do I need to plan all 30 days in detail?
Set the weekly structure now and plan the next seven to fourteen days precisely. Update later sessions using results from practice.
How many rest days should the month include?
Keep at least one lighter or free period each week. The exact pattern depends on commitments and exam spacing.
How this guide was made: practical scheduling guidance written for My Study Plan's rules-based planner. Read our planning method and limitations.