Revision Strategy
- Use Spaced Revision: I personally followed a revision schedule inspired by Ebbinghaus’s forgetting curve. If I studied a topic on Monday, I prepared notes the same day and revised them before sleeping. I revised them again the next morning, reviewed the week’s material on Sunday, and used the last three days of each month only for revising that month’s notes.
- Create a Realistic Timeline: Make a study schedule and try to follow it consistently. It does not have to be perfect; even following most of your planned schedule can keep your preparation on track.
- Relate Concepts to Real Life: Connecting psychological concepts with everyday situations and personal examples can make them easier to understand and remember.
- Find What Works for You: There is no single study method that works equally well for everyone. Experiment with different methods and develop a routine that suits your learning style and schedule.
My Preparation Timeline
I completed the syllabus in approximately five months and devoted the remaining time to revision and practice. I prepared Paper I alongside Psychology Paper II and then spent around 15 days focusing particularly on Paper I questions, Reasoning and Data Interpretation. Overall, my preparation took approximately six months.