{"id":562,"date":"2026-05-25T11:02:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T11:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nyrealestateprep.com\/ny-real-estate-exam-study-plan\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T07:15:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T07:15:50","slug":"ny-real-estate-exam-study-plan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nyrealestateprep.com\/?page_id=562","title":{"rendered":"The 6-Week NY Real Estate Exam Study Plan \u2014 Free Week-by-Week Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Fraunces:opsz,wght@9..144,400;9..144,500;9..144,600&display=swap\");\n.np-page{font-family:Inter,-apple-system,sans-serif;color:#0F2A44;font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;padding:30px 0 60px;background:#FBF7EF}\n.np-page *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.np-container{max-width:1080px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}\n.np-narrow{max-width:780px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}\n.np-eyebrow{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#C9A55B;margin-bottom:14px;display:inline-block}\n.np-page h1.np-h1{font-family:Fraunces,Georgia,serif;font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(36px,5vw,56px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#0F2A44;margin:0 0 14px}\n.np-lede{font-size:19px;line-height:1.55;color:#1B3A5A;margin:0 0 28px;max-width:60ch}\n.np-page h2{font-family:Fraunces,serif;font-weight:500;font-size:30px;letter-spacing:-.018em;color:#0F2A44;margin:36px 0 14px}\n.np-page h3{font-family:Fraunces,serif;font-weight:500;font-size:22px;color:#0F2A44;margin:18px 0 8px}\n.np-page p{margin:0 0 14px;color:#1B3A5A}\n.np-page strong{color:#0F2A44}\n.np-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid #E8DFCC;border-radius:14px;padding:24px 28px;margin:14px 0}\n.np-card h3{margin-top:0}\n.np-card p{margin:0;font-size:15.5px}\n.np-card a.title-link{display:block;font-family:Fraunces,serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:500;color:#0F2A44;text-decoration:none;margin-bottom:6px;letter-spacing:-.01em}\n.np-card a.title-link:hover{color:#C9A55B}\n.np-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:16px;margin:14px 0}\n.np-cat{margin-top:36px}\n.np-cat .cat-head{font-family:Fraunces,serif;font-weight:500;font-size:26px;color:#0F2A44;margin:0 0 4px}\n.np-cat .cat-sub{font-size:14px;color:#6B6056;margin-bottom:14px}\n.np-cta{background:#0F2A44;color:#FBF7EF;border-radius:14px;padding:30px;text-align:center;margin:36px 0}\n.np-cta h3{font-family:Fraunces,serif;font-size:24px;color:#FBF7EF;margin:0 0 10px}\n.np-cta p{color:rgba(251,247,239,.78);margin:0 0 18px}\n.np-btn{display:inline-block;background:#C9A55B;color:#fff;padding:13px 22px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;text-decoration:none}\n.np-btn:hover{background:#8C6230;color:#fff}\n.np-disclaim{background:#FBF7EF;border:1px solid #E8DFCC;border-left:4px solid #C9A55B;border-radius:12px;padding:16px 20px;margin:30px 0 14px;font-size:13.5px;color:#6B6056;line-height:1.55}\n.np-disclaim strong{color:#0F2A44;display:block;margin-bottom:4px}\n.np-step{background:#fff;border:1px solid #E8DFCC;border-radius:12px;padding:22px 24px;margin:14px 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:60px 1fr;gap:18px;align-items:start}\n.np-step .week{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:12px;background:#0F2A44;color:#E8C57E;display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:Fraunces,serif;font-weight:600;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:14px;padding:6px}\n.np-step .week b{font-size:18px;display:block;margin-top:2px}\n.np-step h3{margin:0 0 8px}\n.np-step ul{margin:8px 0 0 20px;color:#1B3A5A;font-size:15px}\n.np-step ul li{margin-bottom:4px}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"np-page\">\n<div class=\"np-narrow\">\n<span class=\"np-eyebrow\">Free Study Plan<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"np-h1\">The 6-Week NY Real Estate Exam Study Plan<\/h1>\n<p class=\"np-lede\">A realistic week-by-week schedule from &#8220;I just finished my 77-hour course&#8221; to &#8220;I just passed.&#8221; Built around how memory actually works.<\/p>\n<div class=\"np-disclaim\"><strong>Educational use only<\/strong>NY Real Estate Prep is an independent study tool \u2014 not affiliated with the NY Department of State. Not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify all policies at <a href=\"https:\/\/dos.ny.gov\" style=\"color:#8C6230\" rel=\"noopener\">dos.ny.gov<\/a>.<\/div>\n<h2>Before week 1: the prerequisites<\/h2>\n<p>This plan assumes you have completed (or are within 2 weeks of completing) your <strong>77-hour state-approved pre-licensing course<\/strong>. If you haven&#8217;t started the 77-hour course yet, focus on that first \u2014 practice tests are not a substitute for the core material.<\/p>\n<p>Budget: roughly <strong>45 minutes per day, 6 days a week<\/strong>. That&#8217;s about 27 hours of focused practice \u2014 enough for most candidates to pass.<\/p>\n<div class=\"np-step\">\n<div class=\"week\"><b>1<\/b>WEEK<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Diagnose where you stand<\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t study yet. Take a full-length cold practice test to see where you actually are. Most students think they&#8217;re closer to ready than they are.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Day 1:<\/strong> Take our <a href=\"\/courses\/free-ny-real-estate-quiz\/\" style=\"color:#8C6230\">10-question diagnostic<\/a> first \u2014 get a quick baseline.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 2:<\/strong> Take a full 75-question timed mock exam (Practice Test 2 if you have full access; the simulator otherwise).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 3-7:<\/strong> Review every wrong answer carefully. Write down each topic you missed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#6B6056;margin-top:8px\">By end of week: you should know which 3-4 topics are your weakest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#FBF7EF;border:1px solid #E8DFCC;border-left:4px solid #C9A55B;border-radius:12px;padding:20px 24px;margin:28px 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:16px;justify-content:space-between\">\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 300px\">\n<strong style=\"display:block;color:#0F2A44;font-size:17px;margin-bottom:4px\">Download the free 4-week study plan<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color:#6B6056;font-size:14px\">The whole plan on two printable pages, with checkboxes and a readiness benchmark.<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nyrealestateprep.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ny-4-week-study-plan.pdf\" download style=\"display:inline-block;background:#C9A55B;color:#0F2A44;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;text-decoration:none;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:999px;white-space:nowrap\">Download PDF &darr;<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"np-step\">\n<div class=\"week\"><b>2<\/b>WEEK<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Drill your weakest topic<\/h3>\n<p>Focus on the single topic that hurt you most in week 1. For most students, that&#8217;s <strong>math<\/strong> or <strong>agency disclosure rules<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Daily:<\/strong> 15-20 practice questions from ONE topic only. Use <a href=\"\/ny-real-estate-exam-simulator\/\" style=\"color:#8C6230\">topic-drill mode<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If math is weak:<\/strong> Memorize the <a href=\"\/ny-real-estate-math-cheat-sheet\/\" style=\"color:#8C6230\">math cheat sheet<\/a> formulas cold. Practice using only basic arithmetic (no phone, no calculator app).<\/li>\n<li><strong>If agency is weak:<\/strong> Read our <a href=\"\/ny-agency-law-disclosure-fiduciary-duties-dual-agency\/\" style=\"color:#8C6230\">agency deep-dive<\/a>. Memorize OLD-CAR.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"np-step\">\n<div class=\"week\"><b>3<\/b>WEEK<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Drill your second-weakest topic + start flashcards<\/h3>\n<p>Switch to your next weakest area. Don&#8217;t ignore the topic you drilled last week \u2014 keep doing a few questions from it each day to reinforce.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Daily:<\/strong> 15 questions from current weak topic + 5 from last week&#8217;s topic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add 10 minutes:<\/strong> Review <a href=\"\/ny-real-estate-flashcards\/\" style=\"color:#8C6230\">flashcards<\/a> \u2014 pick a different category each day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 7:<\/strong> Take another full-length timed mock. Compare to week 1 score.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"np-step\">\n<div class=\"week\"><b>4<\/b>WEEK<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Mixed practice + topic 3<\/h3>\n<p>Stop drilling single topics in isolation. Real exams mix everything. Start mixed practice.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Day 1-3:<\/strong> Drill your third weakest topic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 4-7:<\/strong> Take random-topic practice (the <a href=\"\/ny-real-estate-exam-simulator\/\" style=\"color:#8C6230\">Quick 10<\/a> mode, repeated). Pay attention to which topics consistently trip you up.<\/li>\n<li>Keep daily flashcards going.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"np-step\">\n<div class=\"week\"><b>5<\/b>WEEK<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Full-length timed exams<\/h3>\n<p>This week is about building exam-day stamina. 75 questions in 90 minutes is harder than 25 questions untimed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mon, Wed, Fri:<\/strong> Full 75-Q timed mock exam. Use simulator&#8217;s Full Exam mode.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tue, Thu, Sat:<\/strong> Review every wrong answer from the previous day&#8217;s mock. No new practice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Read our <a href=\"\/20-most-missed-ny-real-estate-exam-questions\/\" style=\"color:#8C6230\">20 Most-Missed Questions<\/a> post.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#6B6056;margin-top:8px\">If you&#8217;re consistently scoring 75%+ on full-length timed tests by end of week 5, you&#8217;re ready.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"np-step\">\n<div class=\"week\"><b>6<\/b>WEEK<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Polish and rest<\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t cram. Don&#8217;t try to learn new material. The week before is about reinforcement and reducing test anxiety.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Day 1-3:<\/strong> One light practice session per day (15-20 mixed questions). Review wrong answers immediately.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 4:<\/strong> Read our <a href=\"\/ny-real-estate-exam-day-guide\/\" style=\"color:#8C6230\">Exam Day Guide<\/a> \u2014 know what to bring, where to go, what to expect.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 5:<\/strong> Glance at the <a href=\"\/ny-real-estate-math-cheat-sheet\/\" style=\"color:#8C6230\">math cheat sheet<\/a> once.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 6 (test day):<\/strong> Eat a real breakfast. Bring 2 IDs. Arrive 30 minutes early. Trust your prep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Adjustments to this plan<\/h2>\n<p><strong>If you scored above 70% on the week-1 diagnostic:<\/strong> Compress this to 3 weeks. Skip weeks 2-3, jump to mixed practice and full-length tests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you scored below 50% on the week-1 diagnostic:<\/strong> Stretch to 8-10 weeks. Don&#8217;t skip the topic drilling. 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