Study With Me for STEP Exam in San Diego

Where to anchor sessions

• Use short accountability loops with explicit next-session commitments.
• Anchor around clear norms that work across mixed learner backgrounds.
• Publish one shared room playbook so every host follows the same structure.

Scheduling reality

• Pre-day block (7:00-8:30 PT): commit one measurable output before the day ramps up.
• Mid-cycle block (12:00-2:00 PT): reset focus and close one high-friction task.
• Wrap block (6:30-9:00 PT): close loops, capture wins, and set tomorrow's first action.

Host prompts that work

• Wrap prompt: What proof of progress can you share now?
• Kickoff prompt: One task, one timer, one done definition.
• Midpoint prompt: Are room norms still being followed?

0-8 min: setup and friction removal

Define the exact output for STEP problem-solving practice and remove one likely distraction before the timer starts.

8-33 min: deep sprint

Commit to one high-friction task. Capture blockers in one line instead of context switching.

33-40 min: reset and diagnose

Take a short break, review what slowed you down, and adjust the next block for your local timing.

40-60 min: finish and recap

Ship one concrete output and write the first action for your next session.

Joining with no target outcome

Write one visible intent before the timer starts.

Trying to run marathon sessions

Start with two 25-35 minute cycles and review output between them.

Treating camera as mandatory

Keep camera optional and rely on short check-ins plus recap notes.

Ignoring post-sprint planning

End each cycle by deciding the first 5-minute action for the next one.

Pre-commit window in San Diego

Start with a 20-25 minute block on one measurable outcome before meetings or classes.

Transition window in San Diego

Use mid-day transitions for one short accountability sprint instead of fragmented multitasking.

End-of-day closure in San Diego

Reserve one block for cleanup, recap, and tomorrow's priority setup.