Navigating the Days Leading Up to the BOC Exam
As the day of your Board of Certification (BOC) exam looms closer, the challenge of determining where to direct your focus can be overwhelming. While we advocate for a relaxed approach rather than last-minute cramming on the eve of your BOC exam, we have identified some effective study strategies for the time period leading up to it.
By now, you’ve likely worked through your study materials, leaving you with the question, “What should I do next?” This is the opportune moment to fully utilize online practice exams. These tests serve as invaluable tools to pinpoint your strengths and, more importantly, areas that demand improvement (ATStudy Buddy breaks it down by domain). Following the completion of an exam, invest time in reviewing each question and compile a list labeled “Topics to Review” for the ones you answered incorrectly. Resist the urge to start a full re-read of chapters or study guides. Instead, hone in on specific questions related to your exam and study question experiences:
- Did I answer this question incorrectly?
- Why did I get it wrong?
- In which section of my textbook/notes/outlines/ATStudy Buddy modules can this content be found?
- Did I find any patterns or recurrent topics that were most challenging?
