6-Week ESAT Revision Timetable: From Diagnostic to Sub-90

The Sub-90 Periodisation Philosophy#

Untimed past paper practice fails on the ESAT because it never trains your speed-accuracy threshold:

High performance requires structured periodisation:

1. Diagnostic Benchmark (Find pacing leaks)
2. Archetype Acquisition (Learn shortcuts)
3. Speed Reflex Automation (Cut arithmetic time)
4. Full Mock Simulation (Build 120-minute stamina)

Week 1: Diagnostic Benchmark & Weak-Area Mapping#

• Take the 25-Question Diagnostic Sprint.
• Record your average seconds per question and accuracy percentage.
• View your initial topic breakdown on the Student Dashboard.

Week 2: Mathematics 1 Foundation Sprint#

• Mathematics 1 is compulsory for 100% of candidates.
• Complete 6-Card lessons for all 13 Maths 1 archetypes (ARCH-M1-01 to ARCH-M1-13).
• Focus on polynomial division, circle geometry, and definite integral parity.
• Spend 15 minutes daily on arithmetic in the Speed Dojo.

Week 3: Primary Science Module Specialisation#

• Physics: Master potential divider grids, momentum scaling, and wave interference.
• Chemistry: Master molar gas volumes ($24.0\text{ dm}^3$), Hess cycles, and equilibria.
• Practice 2-Line scratchpad working on every question.

Week 4: Elective Module & Speed Dojo Reflex Drills#

• Maths 2: Work through the 31 Maths 2 Solutions (radians, functions, 3D vectors).
• Biology: Drill genetics Punnett ratios, membrane transport, and enzyme kinetics.
• Aim for under 45 seconds on Speed Dojo mental calculation drills.

Week 5: Common Exam Traps & Mistake Bank Redemption#

• Complete the 8 clinics in Common Exam Traps.
• Clear your Mistake Bank by redeeming flagged questions in 3 consecutive sub-90s attempts.
• Take your first timed 40-minute single module in the Mock Center.

Week 6: Full-Scale Exam Mocks & Tapering#

• Day 1: Full 120-minute 3-module mock (81 questions under timed conditions).
• Day 2: Forensic error review mapping missed questions to their archetype.
• Day 3: Second 120-minute mock simulation.
• Day 4: Speed Dojo sprints on remaining slow topics.
• Day 5: Formula sheet review; rest before test day.

Daily Study Routine (45–60 Minutes)#

1. Warm-Up (10 mins): Speed Dojo drills (fractions, surds, scientific notation).
2. Archetype Study (20 mins): 2 new 6-Card lessons.
3. Boss Question (15 mins): 5 timed archetype questions under the 90-second countdown.
4. Mistake Review (10 mins): Log incorrect choices into your Mistake Bank.