I work full time (41 hours a week) and just registered for the CMP. I'm trying to set a realistic study timeline before committing to a test date.
From what I've read online, estimates range from 5 weeks to 10 weeks depending on background. My background is related but I've never taken a formal study guide course, so I'm probably starting from an intermediate level.
I've been using the free cmp loan documentation & compliance questions and answers to gauge where I stand, and my initial diagnostic scores are around 56% — which tells me I have work to do.
For those who've been through it: did you study daily or more intensively in bursts? And did you feel like your practice scores accurately predicted your real exam performance? Any input would help me set a realistic target date.
Bookmarking this. I'm still in the early stages of CMP prep and threads like this are way more useful than generic study guides. The specifics about study guide are particularly helpful — that's the section I've been avoiding.
Really helpful breakdown, thanks for sharing. I'm at week 3 of my CMP prep and the study guide section is exactly where I'm struggling too. Going to try the approach you described and see if it moves my scores.
The part about reviewing wrong answers thoroughly is so underrated. Most people (including me, first time around) just move on after getting something wrong. Going back to understand the concept is what actually builds retention for the CMP.
For the people asking about study timelines: I studied 66 minutes per day for 8 weeks working full time. It's absolutely doable without burning out. The key is consistency — missing days hurts more than extending your timeline.
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