Exam Prep
An exam timer that matches the test
The most powerful prep principle is "practice under conditions that match the exam." Most timers can't do that — they're locked to 25-minute blocks. The chess-clock lets you mirror your real test: 90-minute essays, 60-minute MCQ sections, 30-minute drills, all on the same tool.
A four-week ramp
- Weeks 4–3 out: 60-min review blocks at 70%+ rate. Build the foundation.
- Weeks 2: Switch to 90-min practice blocks under timed conditions.
- Final week: One full-length simulation per day plus 60-min weak-spot drills.
- Day before: Light review only. Trust the rate you've been building.
FAQ
What's the best timer for exam prep?
One that matches the test, not an arbitrary 25-minute block. Practice in the same chunks your actual exam uses — full sections under timed conditions, short-answer drills in shorter blocks. The chess-clock lets you set any length.
How many hours should I study for an exam per day?
Three to five hours of genuinely focused study per day, peaking the week before. More than that and your focus rate collapses — and the chess-clock will show you exactly when that starts happening.
How do I stop wasting study time scrolling?
Make it visible. Tap break the instant you reach for your phone. After one session you'll see — usually with horror — that 'I just checked Instagram for a sec' was actually 22 minutes.
Best routine the week before an exam?
Three blocks per day. 90 min content review / 90 min practice questions / 60 min targeted weak-spot drilling. Track all three on the chess-clock and watch the rate trend up as the exam approaches.