Hi everyone! I’m writing another discussion post because I’d really like to hear your opinions on this. I recently started the study plan on this platform and chose the accelerated path for Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension. I customized it so I’m working through the theory alongside the in-lesson untimed practice drills, and I’ve also been doing some additional untimed drilling on the side to make sure I’m retaining what I’ve learned.

Right now, I’m following the schedule pretty closely, but I try to get ahead when I have the time, so I’ll likely finish the theory portion earlier than expected. At the same time, I’m being careful to slow down and really understand the concepts and what to look for when answering questions, rather than rushing through the material.

My main dilemma is whether I should start incorporating timed drills now or wait until I begin my practice blocks, where the plan naturally shifts to timed practice. I’ve heard that doing timed practice too early can be counterproductive since I’m still learning the concepts and figuring out how to apply them. Introducing timed drills at this stage could hurt confidence, especially if the focus shifts from understanding the material to beating the clock. While I know timing is an important skill to develop, I’m wondering if it’s better to save that for later in the process.

When you do start the practice blocks, I’ve noticed that much of the work is timed, which makes sense because that’s when you really start to evaluate accuracy under time pressure. It also helps clarify whether missed questions are due to gaps in understanding or timing issues. That said, I’m curious to know how others handle this transition. Do you still incorporate additional untimed practice outside of the practice blocks? If so, how do you structure it?

I’m just trying to figure out the best approach here, since there seem to be mixed opinions, and I’m still working through what makes the most sense at this stage of studying.