A study-process checklist for the AMC MCQ exam.
This is a process checklist, not a content syllabus — it won't tell you what to study, but it will help you study in a way that compounds instead of one that just accumulates hours.
Keep one running recall log, not scattered notes
Every recall you work through — solved, flagged, or unresolved — goes in one place. A single log is what makes patterns across weeks visible; notes split across chats, PDFs, and screenshots hide them.
Track weak topics by frequency, not by feeling
It's easy to over-study what feels shaky and under-study what feels solid but rarely comes up. Cross-reference your weak spots against which topics are actually recurring in recent recalls before deciding what to prioritize next.
Timebox guideline reading per topic
Open-ended "review this topic" sessions expand to fill the time available. Give each topic a fixed block, aimed at the specific decision points MCQs test — first-line vs. escalate, manage vs. refer — rather than a full cover-to-cover read.
Simulate exam conditions before sitting day
Reading is not the same skill as answering 150 questions back-to-back under a clock. Run at least a few full-length timed sittings in the weeks before the exam so pacing and fatigue aren't a surprise on the day.
Review error patterns weekly, not just tallies
A weekly percentage-correct number tells you less than looking at *why* the wrong answers were wrong — misread stem, wrong guideline, or a gap in knowledge are three different problems with three different fixes.
Confirm the current official format yourself
Exam structure, fees, and eligibility criteria change and shouldn't be taken from any third-party guide, including this one — check the current handbook at amc.org.au before finalizing your study timeline.