AUB-EN - AUB English Entrance Examination study plan

Diagnose current reading and writing level by completing one timed reading passage set and one 250-word essay under exam conditions

Inventory personal grammar error patterns by tagging every mistake in the diagnostic into categories (tense, agreement, articles, prepositions, sentence structure)

Build a personal vocabulary log of 60 academic words drawn from the diagnostic reading, recording part of speech, definition in own words, and one original sentence each

Establish a fixed weekly study schedule of three 2-hour blocks and log baseline scores

Master the four core reading question types (main idea, detail, inference, vocabulary-in-context) by answering 40 practice items and writing a one-line justification for each answer

Apply active reading strategies: skim for structure in 90 seconds, annotate paragraph purpose, and predict answers before checking options

Reduce average time per reading passage to 9 minutes while keeping accuracy above 70 percent

Review and correct the 60-word vocabulary log by rewriting any sentences containing errors

Eliminate the top three grammar error categories from week 1 by completing 60 targeted correction exercises and rewriting each wrong sentence correctly

Practise sentence-combining and sentence-variety drills to produce 15 sentences mixing simple, compound, and complex structures

Write two 300-word essays under 40-minute time limits using a clear thesis, topic sentences, and a conclusion

Self-edit both essays against a checklist covering agreement, tense consistency, articles, and punctuation

Complete a full-length timed mock test under exam conditions without notes or breaks

Analyse every incorrect answer to classify errors as knowledge gaps, misreading, or time pressure

Rewrite the weakest essay section from the mock, targeting the specific weaknesses identified

Expand the vocabulary log to 120 words with a focus on transition words and academic connectors

Strengthen inference and tone questions by completing 30 items and explaining in writing why each distractor is wrong

Practise paraphrasing 20 complex sentences from reading passages to build synonym recognition

Write one 350-word argumentative essay with clear counterargument and rebuttal paragraphs

Cut average essay planning time to 5 minutes using a repeatable outline template

Complete two timed half-mocks (reading plus writing) on separate days and compare scores for consistency

Refine grammar accuracy to under five errors per 300 words by proofreading own work aloud and with a checklist

Build fluency with 40 cloze and sentence-completion items testing prepositions, collocations, and verb forms

Review the full vocabulary log and retire mastered words while adding 40 new entries

Run a full timed mock test and aim to beat the week 4 score by at least 10 percent

Drill time management by completing reading sections with 2 minutes remaining and writing sections with 5 minutes for proofreading

Practise 15 summary-writing tasks condensing passages into 60 words each

Rehearse the essay outline template on five unseen prompts in 5 minutes each

Complete two final full-length timed mocks under strict exam conditions and review each within 24 hours

Consolidate the error log into a one-page pre-exam checklist of personal reminders

Review the 160-word vocabulary log and all corrected grammar sentences for final retention

Simulate exam-day logistics: sleep schedule, materials, and a 10-minute warm-up routine