Hey all! I have started to notice a rather unfortunate pattern with my studying. When I spend 2-3 days focusing on LR or RC, I find my full timed sections land at around a -6 to -4. HOWEVER, when I take a few days off/focus on the other concept (Ie, I focus on RC for a few days instead of LR), my sections drop significantly to -11 to -9.
Has anyone else struggled with this? If so, how did you get over this?!
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Hello! I totally hear your concern. I know that many people take breaks between their studies to refresh their minds and rest, but that was never the case for me either!
When I took a few days off, my brain literally reset, and it took time to return to my normal pace. Therefore, I realized that taking multiple days completely off was just not an option for me.
That being said, there is no single best method for studying; it varies from person to person. The best strategy is simply the one that yields the highest accuracy and comfort for you. For some people, taking time off works. But for others (like you and me), that rest can hurt our momentum.
Honestly, I think it is great that you noticed your study style sooner rather than later! It gives you time to revise your plan. Now that you know taking a few days off causes a score drop, I highly recommend you to do a little bit every day. You don't need to do full tests every day if that causes burnout, but try to do at least something small daily so your brain doesn't forget your pace.
This same logic applies to topic shifts. Instead of focusing exclusively on RC for several days, shorten the duration. For example, maybe try a one-day ping-pong method: LR on Monday, RC on Tuesday, LR on Wednesday, and so on. This can keep both skill sets warmed up. I hope this helps, and good luck!