PMA Cadet Entrance Test study plan

Diagnose baseline by completing a timed 40-item mixed math and science set and logging every error by cause

Relearn arithmetic fundamentals: fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion, and order of operations

Relearn scientific notation, unit conversion, and significant figures, then apply them to 20 conversion drills

Set up an error log with columns for topic, cause, and correction date

Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including word problems translated into equations

Apply ratio, proportion, and percentage to work-rate, mixture, and discount problems

Compute perimeter, area, and volume for standard plane and solid figures

Complete 30 algebra drills under a 25-minute timer

Factor and expand algebraic expressions, including difference of squares and perfect trinomials

Solve systems of two linear equations by substitution and elimination

Interpret distance-time and simple linear graphs, including slope and intercept

Apply Newton's laws qualitatively to motion, force, and friction scenarios

Explain cell structure, transport across membranes, and the role of enzymes

Describe the water cycle, nutrient cycles, and energy flow through food chains

Distinguish elements, compounds, mixtures, and the signs of a chemical reaction

Recall the planets, seasons, tides, and phases of the moon with correct causes

Review English grammar rules for subject-verb agreement, tense consistency, pronoun case, and modifiers

Build a 60-word vocabulary list of high-frequency academic and military-context words with example sentences

Practice reading comprehension by summarizing the main idea and author's purpose of three short passages

Solve 40 abstract reasoning items covering series, analogies, and matrices while timing each set

Correct misplaced modifiers, run-ons, and faulty parallelism in 30 practice sentences

Identify the rule behind number, letter, and figure series and write it in one sentence each

Solve spatial reasoning items involving rotation, reflection, and folding

Complete two 20-minute mixed English and reasoning sets back to back to build stamina

Review the Philippine Constitution: branches of government, Bill of Rights, and citizenship duties

Review Philippine geography, regions, and major bodies of water relevant to national defense context

Recall current national and international events from the past six months using a news log

Revisit the five weakest math subtopics from your week 1 error log and redo those items

Take two full-length timed mock tests under exam conditions and record section scores

Review every mock-test error and classify it as knowledge gap, careless slip, or time pressure

Drill the top 20 recurring error types until each is solved correctly twice in a row

Finalize an exam-day plan covering pacing targets per section, materials, and rest schedule