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Timing Issues

OptionA&A · 2026-05-29T01:27:36Z

I scored 100% on BR and would always get all the questions I answered before the time elapsed. It appears that timing is my greatest challenge. How can I possibly overcome this challenge?

Hey! A 100% Blind Review score is actually a very encouraging sign. It suggests that your primary issue is not understanding the material but rather executing under time constraints.

The first thing I’d suggest is to figure out exactly where your time is going. Are you spending a lot of time on the toughest questions? Do you find yourself rereading the stimulus or passage more than once? Or maybe you’re getting stuck choosing between two answer choices? The more specific you can get about what’s slowing you down, the easier it will be to work on it.

Something that really helped me was giving myself permission to move on when I needed to. It is very easy to get stuck trying to be absolutely certain about every single question, but sometimes it’s better to eliminate the answers you know are wrong, pick the best one left, and keep going. That way, you don’t lose time.

I’d also recommend mixing in some timed sections instead of only practicing untimed. The idea is to slowly build up your speed while still keeping your accuracy. When you review, make sure to notice which questions took you a long time, even if you ended up getting them right. Those are great opportunities to find ways to get faster.

One last thing to keep in mind is that getting better with timing usually comes from being more efficient, not just thinking faster. As you get more familiar with common argument structures, question types, and the patterns of wrong answers, you’ll find yourself moving through questions more quickly without feeling rushed.

Your perfect Blind Review score shows that you already have the knowledge you need. Now it’s just about finding ways to access that knowledge more quickly when the clock is ticking. I hope this helps, and keep up the great work!

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Asma Tutor
Tuesday, Jun 9

Hey! A 100% Blind Review score is actually a very encouraging sign. It suggests that your primary issue is not understanding the material but rather executing under time constraints.
The first thing I’d suggest is to figure out exactly where your time is going. Are you spending a lot of time on the toughest questions? Do you find yourself rereading the stimulus or passage more than once? Or maybe you’re getting stuck choosing between two answer choices? The more specific you can get about what’s slowing you down, the easier it will be to work on it.
Something that really helped me was giving myself permission to move on when I needed to. It is very easy to get stuck trying to be absolutely certain about every single question, but sometimes it’s better to eliminate the answers you know are wrong, pick the best one left, and keep going. That way, you don’t lose time.
I’d also recommend mixing in some timed sections instead of only practicing untimed. The idea is to slowly build up your speed while still keeping your accuracy. When you review, make sure to notice which questions took you a long time, even if you ended up getting them right. Those are great opportunities to find ways to get faster.
One last thing to keep in mind is that getting better with timing usually comes from being more efficient, not just thinking faster. As you get more familiar with common argument structures, question types, and the patterns of wrong answers, you’ll find yourself moving through questions more quickly without feeling rushed.
Your perfect Blind Review score shows that you already have the knowledge you need. Now it’s just about finding ways to access that knowledge more quickly when the clock is ticking. I hope this helps, and keep up the great work!

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OptionA&A OP
Wednesday, Jun 10

@Asma, thank you. I will put this into practice. I appreciate it!

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