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Exam Countdown Planner

Day-by-day countdown to any major exam. Strategic, organized, confident.

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Exam Countdown Planner

Count down. Focus in. Show up ready.

Exam Name
Subject
Exam Date
Today's Date
___
days until exam
7-Day Countdown Plan
Day 7 Date: __________
Today's Focus Topic
Day 6 Date: __________
Today's Focus Topic
Day 5 Date: __________
Today's Focus Topic
Day 4 Date: __________
Today's Focus Topic
Day 3 Date: __________
Today's Focus Topic
Day 2 Date: __________
Today's Focus Topic
Day 1 Date: __________
Light Review Only - No New Material
Quick review of key formulas/concepts
Pack exam materials
Early bedtime - get good sleep!
Topic Coverage Tracker

Write topics in each cell and mark when covered:

Day 7
Day 6
Day 5
Day 4
Day 3
Day 2
Day 1
Readiness Check (Mark Day Before Exam)

Circle your confidence level:

1
Not Ready
2
Nervous
3
Okay
4
Good
5
Ready!
Post-Exam Reflection
How did it go?
What will I do differently next countdown?

How to Use This Planner

  1. Fill in exam details and calculate days until the exam.
  2. Plan backwards from exam day—assign one main topic per day.
  3. Write specific, actionable tasks for each day.
  4. Day 1 should be light review only—no cramming new material.
  5. Use the topic tracker to ensure you cover everything.
  6. Check off tasks as you complete them to build momentum.
  7. The night before, do the readiness check to assess confidence.
  8. After the exam, reflect to improve your next countdown.