I work full time (46 hours a week) and just registered for the PSPO. I'm trying to set a realistic study timeline before committing to a test date.
From what I've read online, estimates range from 6 weeks to 11 weeks depending on background. My background is related but I've never taken a formal exam prep course, so I'm probably starting from an intermediate level.
I've been using the pspo product goal and strategy to gauge where I stand, and my initial diagnostic scores are around 67% — 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.
For what it's worth — I've taken the PSPO twice now. First attempt I underestimated the study guide questions. Second time I focused almost exclusively on applied practice and passed comfortably. The difference is real.
Congrats on passing! Can I ask — how many questions did the actual exam have compared to what the practice tests simulate? I've seen different numbers online and want to calibrate my timing during practice.
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