Study plan for Comps
Former Math QFellow Allison Randy-Cofie '19 has created the suggested study plan below based on her own experience preparing for Math Comps.
Week 1 prep
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Day 1 |
Read syllabus and make note of topics that have been forgotten. Start going over theorems and definitions
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Day 2 |
Work through linear study guide
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Day 3 |
Work through linear study guide
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Day 4 |
Work through multivariable study guide
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Day 5 |
Work through multivariable study guide
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Day 6 |
Work through subject study guide
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Day 7 |
Take a break / Finish off items from earlier in the week |
Week 2 prep
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Day 1 |
Work through 3 core exams and make note of problem areas
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Day 2 |
Review notes/videos on topics that you got incorrect on the core tests
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Day 3 |
Work through more questions on problem areas
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Day 4 |
Work through at least 3 subject exams and make note of problem areas
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Day 5 |
Review notes/videos on topics that you got incorrect on the subject tests
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Day 6 |
Work through more questions on problem areas
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Day 7 |
Take a break/ Finish off items from earlier in the week |
Week 3 prep
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Day 1 |
Full practice test under test conditions
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Day 2 |
Review test
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Day 3 |
Full practice test under test conditions
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Day 4 |
Review test
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Day 5 |
Make note of problem areas and go over definitions and theorems
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Day 6 |
Take a break |
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Day 7 |
Take a break/ Finish off items from earlier in the week |
Possible Video Resources
PatrickJMT for Multivariable Calculus
Khan Academy for Multivariable Calculus
James Hamblin for Linear Algebra
Artem Chernikov for Analysis
Socratica for Groups
LadislauFernandes for Groups
Possible resources for questions
Old comps and Solutions to the old comps
Review session worksheets with solutions