EPSO AD5 Part 1 Study Plan: How to Organise Your Prep
A simple study plan for EPSO AD5 Part 1 (verbal, numerical, abstract): what to do each week to be ready for November.
Preparing well for Part 1 isn't about studying more, but studying better: short, focused, timed and regular sessions. Here's a simple plan up to the November tests.
The principle: consistency + timer
30-45 minutes a day beats 5 hours at the weekend. Always practise against the clock: speed and clarity under pressure are half your score.
A weekly rhythm (example)
- Mon/Wed/Fri: 30-40 min on one area (verbal → numerical → abstract), with mistake review.
- Tue/Thu: 20 min quick review of the previous session's mistakes.
- Saturday: one timed mixed mock + analysis.
- Sunday: rest or light review.
How to raise your score
- Diagnose: start with a test to find your weak area and prioritise it.
- Targeted review: understand why you're wrong, not just how much.
- Track progress: log by area to see what's improving.
- Mocks: in the last 3 weeks, recreate real conditions.
Put the plan into practice
Take the free timed test for your diagnosis, then train every area with full access (500 questions with explained answers and progress saved by area).
Put this into practice: start with the free EPSO AD5 practice test, then move on to full access for all 500 questions with explanations.