AOSB Aptitude study plan
AOSB Aptitude · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Verbal Reasoning & Numerical Reasoning
Diagnose baseline accuracy and speed in verbal and numerical reasoning using timed mixed sets
Identify three weakest verbal question types (e.g., inference, assumption, main point) and log error patterns
Identify three weakest numerical topics (e.g., ratios, percentages, data interpretation) and log error patterns
Establish a daily 20-minute mental arithmetic drill routine
Your checkpoint
A written diagnostic report listing baseline scores, top three error patterns per domain, and a prioritized topic list for weeks 2–3.
Verbal Reasoning & Numerical Reasoning
Drill each weak verbal question type with 15 untimed questions, then 15 timed questions
Drill each weak numerical topic with 20 untimed problems, then 20 timed problems
Apply a structured passage-mapping technique to five long verbal passages
Practice estimation and approximation to reduce calculation time on numerical sets
Your checkpoint
A timed score log for 30 verbal and 30 numerical questions showing accuracy and average time per question, with annotated corrections.
Abstract and Spatial Reasoning
Solve 60 abstract reasoning items covering series, matrices, and odd-one-out formats
Categorize every error by rule type (rotation, reflection, counting, progression) and record the correct rule
Practice spatial reasoning tasks (mental rotation, folding, cube nets) for 30 minutes daily
Complete two 20-minute timed abstract reasoning sets under exam conditions
Your checkpoint
An error taxonomy sheet listing each abstract reasoning rule type, error frequency, and a corrected example for each.
Abstract and Spatial Reasoning & Planning and Problem Solving
Complete two full-length timed abstract reasoning sets and compare scores to week 1 baseline
Solve 10 planning and problem-solving scenarios (scheduling, resource allocation, prioritization) with written reasoning
Practice constructing decision matrices and Gantt-style schedules for complex constraints
Review and correct all errors from weeks 1–4, updating the error logs
Your checkpoint
A mid-point progress report with scores for domains 1–4, a comparison to baseline, and a revised study plan for weeks 5–8.
Planning and Problem Solving & Group and Practical Leadership Exercises
Solve 15 planning scenarios under time pressure, documenting assumptions and trade-offs
Draft a personal leadership self-assessment covering communication, delegation, and decision-making
Practice two group exercise scenarios (e.g., survival ranking, bridge building) with a peer or recorded self-review
Identify three leadership behaviors to demonstrate in group exercises and rehearse them in role-play
Your checkpoint
A leadership self-assessment document with three target behaviors and a written debrief of two group exercise simulations.
Group and Practical Leadership Exercises & Interview and Personal Qualities
Participate in two mock group exercises with feedback and write a reflection on each
Prepare and rehearse answers to 20 common interview questions using the STAR method
Research the role and training pipeline, and draft five questions to ask the interviewer
Record and review a 10-minute mock interview, noting three improvement areas
Your checkpoint
A mock interview recording with a written self-review and a one-page interview preparation sheet covering 20 questions and five questions to ask.
Verbal Reasoning & Numerical Reasoning & Abstract and Spatial Reasoning
Complete two full-length timed mixed tests covering verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning
Review all errors from the mixed tests and update the error logs
Re-drill the five weakest topics across domains 1–3 using spaced repetition
Practice exam-day pacing and question-skipping strategies
Your checkpoint
A full-length mock test score report with a final weak-topic list and a one-page exam-day strategy sheet.
Planning and Problem Solving & Group and Practical Leadership Exercises & Interview and Personal Qualities
Complete one final full-length timed test across all domains and review all errors
Rehearse two group exercise scenarios and one mock interview with a peer, incorporating all prior feedback
Finalize personal examples and stories for interview questions
Consolidate all error logs and strategy sheets into a one-page pre-exam checklist
Your checkpoint
A final consolidated checklist and a personal readiness statement summarizing scores, strengths, and remaining risks.
Milestones
Week 4: Achieve at least 60% accuracy on timed verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning sets, and complete 10 planning scenarios with written reasoning.
Week 6: Complete two mock group exercises with written feedback and one recorded mock interview with a self-review.
Week 8: Score at least 70% on a full-length timed mixed test and complete all mock group and interview exercises with documented feedback.