What to Avoid in 30/60/90-Day FINRA Study Plans

🟥 What to Avoid in 30/60/90-Day FINRA Study Plans
Don’t let common mistakes derail your exam prep.

Creating a structured study plan is a great move—whether you’re prepping for the Series 6, Series 7, Series 65, or any other FINRA exam. But just having a 30/60/90-day plan isn’t enough. Avoid these pitfalls to maximize your chances of success.

❌ 1. Starting Without a Goal-Oriented Structure

Don’t just say “I’ll study a bit each day.”
✅ Instead: Break your plan into clear milestones, such as finishing key topics in each phase and leaving time for review and practice exams.

❌ 2. Skipping Practice Exams Until the End

Waiting until the final week to take your first practice test is a mistake.
✅ Instead: Start early with quizzes and weekly practice exams. They help reveal weak spots and build test-taking endurance.

❌ 3. Focusing Too Much on Memorization

It’s tempting to memorize definitions and charts, but FINRA exams test application of knowledge, not just recall.
✅ Instead: Practice scenario-based questions to prepare for real-world application.

❌ 4. Ignoring the Exam Outline

Studying random topics without aligning with the official exam outline is a common error.
✅ Instead: Follow the FINRA content breakdown and weight each topic by its importance.

❌ 5. Burnout from Over-Studying in the Early Weeks

Going too hard in the first 30 days often leads to fatigue.
✅ Instead: Use a progressive workload that builds intensity without burning you out.

❌ 6. Failing to Review Mistakes

Many candidates never revisit the questions they got wrong.
✅ Instead: Create an “error log” and review it weekly to avoid repeating the same mistakes.

❌ 7. Neglecting Updates to Rules or Regulations

Using outdated materials or ignoring rule changes can leave gaps in your knowledge.
✅ Instead: Make sure your course and prep materials are up-to-date and reflect FINRA’s latest standards.

❌ 8. Cramming the Final Week

Last-minute panic doesn’t lead to mastery—it leads to anxiety.
✅ Instead: Use the final 7–10 days to review, reinforce, and rest—not to learn new content.

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