Time Management Tips for LET Preparation
Time is your most valuable asset during LET preparation. With multiple subjects to cover, effective time management separates successful candidates from those who fall short.
Mastering the Clock to Master the Exam
Time is your biggest enemy if mismanaged. With multiple subjects to cover, concepts to master, and practice tests to complete, effective time management separates successful candidates from those who fall short.
Most successful LET passers invest 300-400 hours of focused study time over 12-16 weeks. That's roughly 20-25 hours weekly—manageable with proper planning, overwhelming without it.
The LET Time Reality Check
Understanding the Scope
The LET covers extensive ground: Gen Ed (Math, Science, English, Filipino, Social Sciences), Prof Ed (Pedagogy, Psychology), and Specialization. You cannot cram this in a week.
Compound Effect
Daily 3-hour sessions over 12 weeks yield 252 focused hours. This beats sporadic 8-hour marathons that lead to burnout. Consistency > Intensity.
Time Audit: Where Your Hours Really Go
The Brutal Truth Exercise
Track every hour for one week. You'll likely find hidden time in:
- Social media: 2-3 hours daily
- TV/Streaming: 1-2 hours daily
- Commute dead time: 1-2 hours daily
- Weekend leisure: 4-6 hours daily
Identify Your Peak Performance
Align your hardest subjects with your peak energy times.
The Pomodoro Technique: LET Edition
Basic Framework
- • 25 mins: Focused study (single subject)
- • 5 mins: Break (move, hydrate)
- • Repeat 4x: Then take 15-30 min break
LET Customization
- • Math: Full cycles (problem solving)
- • Prof Ed: Standard intervals (theory)
- • Practice Tests: Extended sessions
- • Review: Shorter 15-min intervals
Priority Matrix: What Matters Most
Q1: Urgent & Important
- Practice tests with low scores
- High weightage subjects
- Frequent past exam topics
Q2: Important, Not Urgent
- Comprehensive mastery
- Advanced practice
- Long-term retention strategies
Q3: Urgent, Not Important
- Social obligations
- Non-essential materials
- Perfectionism on mastered topics
Q4: Neither
- Social media scrolling
- Excessive breaks
- Worrying/Comparing
Strategy: Spend 70% time in Q1, 25% in Q2. Eliminate Q3 & Q4.
The Weekly Master Schedule Framework
Math & Logic
Start week with hardest subject when mental energy is highest.
Science Integration
Build on analytical foundation with scientific concepts.
Prof Ed Deep Dive
Mid-week focus on pedagogical theories and complex concepts.
English & Comm
Language skills benefit from consistent practice.
Specialization
End academic week with major subject focus.
Practice Tests & Review
Full-length exams and comprehensive review sessions.
Overcoming Obstacles
Procrastination
- • 2-Minute Rule: Do short tasks immediately.
- • Rituals: Clear desk, review goals.
- • Accountability: Share goals with a buddy.
Perfectionism
- • 80% Rule: Move on after good enough mastery.
- • Time Boxing: Strict limits per topic.
- • Progress > Perfection.
Energy Slumps
- • High Energy: Hard subjects.
- • Medium: Practice questions.
- • Low: Review/Reading.
Tools & Apps
Forest App
Gamifies focus by planting virtual trees.
RescueTime
Tracks time on apps/sites automatically.
Google Calendar
Color-coded scheduling with reminders.
Toggl
Detailed manual time tracking.