Self-study
Hey guys! I recently finished the RC module and now I'm on to practice. My question is what exactly should I be doing now? Ive been doing some drilling and following my study plan for the past few days but I feel like I should be doing more. I know I should be taking PTs but I'm not sure when I should start. Should I start taking them now, later, how often, timed, untimed? Should I be drilling alongside them? Should I just keep following my study plan? Also if I take a PT and don't get around the score I want should I be worried about this considering I finished the entire core curriculum? Any advice is greatly appreciated!
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Hello! First of all, there is no single correct way to study. Everyone learns differently, so you will likely hear a variety of advice!
From my perspective, if you feel like you need to do more and you can do more, then why not do more? Since you’ve completed the RC curriculum and are already drilling, it is definitely not too early to start incorporating full PTs. However, if a full PT feels like too much right now, I recommend starting with individual RC sections.
It is fine to begin with untimed sections, but I suggest transitioning to timed testing sooner rather than later. If a strict 35-minute block feels too abrupt, try starting with 40 or 45 minutes and gradually shortening the time until you reach 35 minutes.
Regarding your last question: it is totally normal to not hit your target score soon after finishing the core curriculum! Learning the theory is only the first step. What ultimately gets you your goal score is regularly applying those methods through practice until they become yours. I hope this helps, and best of luck!