PharmLaw's Ultimate Study Timeline
The time that you dedicate to studying for your MPJE will be dependent on several factors; however, PharmLaw recommends setting aside at least 2-4 weeks to prepare yourself to pass on your first attempt! Below we have created two example study schedules outlining preparation timelines of 2 weeks and 4 weeks. If you’re thinking to yourself “I have my test in 5 days…what do I do now?!” Don’t worry! PharmLaw’s got you covered with our 4-day crash course study plan too!
4-Week Plan
Week 1:
Day 1-2 = Take PharmLaw Quiz Questions 1-100
Day 3 = Read through State-specific Study Guide
Day 4-5 = Take PharmLaw Quiz Questions 101-200
Day 6 = Read through Federal Study Guide
Day 7 = Off Day
Woohoo! Week 1 is done! Take a step back and assess your performance from the quiz questions during week 1. What percentage of the questions did you get correct your first time through each set? This will give you a good baseline to assess your proficiency and growth when you retake the quizzes.
Week 2:
Day 8-9 = Take Federal Bonus Questions 1-50 and Take Drug Schedule Flashcards
Day 10 = Read through Compounding Study Guide
Day 11-12 = Retake PharmLaw Quiz Questions 1-100 (Should be achieving ≥75% correct)
Day 13 = Take Compounding Bonus Questions 1-50
Day 14 = Off Day
Well done on completing week 2! How did the second pass through of PharmLaw Quiz Questions 1-100 go? Did you achieve ≥75% correct? If you did, give yourself a pat on the back! These questions are not easy, but you are well on your way to being fully prepared to ace your MPJE! Keep up the consistent effort!
Week 3:
You're making solid progress! Ensure you're reviewing effectively by focusing on the topics where you struggled the most in the quizzes. Stay persistent and maintain your momentum!
Day 15-16 = Retake PharmLaw Quiz Questions 101-200 (Should be achieving ≥ 75% correct)
Day 17 = Re-read through Federal Study Guide (Focus on weaknesses from quiz questions)
Day 18-19 = Retake Federal Bonus Questions 1-50 and Compounding Bonus Questions 1-50 (Should be achieving ≥ 75% correct) & Retake Drug Schedule Flashcards (Should be achieving ≥ 90% correct)
Day 20 = Re-read through Compounding Study Guide (Focus on weaknesses from quiz questions)
Day 21 = Off Day
Week 4:
Congratulations on reaching the final week! You're approaching mastery of the material. Use these last days to polish your knowledge and address any remaining doubts. Trust in your preparation – you're ready to knock this MPJE out of the park!
Day 22-23 = Retake PharmLaw Quiz Questions 1-200 (Should be achieving ≥ 85% correct)
Day 24 = Retake Federal Bonus Questions 1-50 and Compounding Bonus Questions 1-50 (Should be achieving ≥ 85% correct)
Day 25-26 = Re-read through Compounding Study Guide and Federal Study Guide (Focus on weaknesses from quiz questions)
Day 27 = Read through State-specific Study Guide (Focus on weaknesses from quiz questions)
Day 28 = Review and Repeat Any Area (Focus on Study Guides)
2-Week Plan
Week 1:
Day 1 = Take PharmLaw Quiz Questions 1-100
Day 2 = Read through State-specific and Federal Study Guides
Day 3 = Take PharmLaw Quiz Questions 101-200
Day 4 = Read through Compounding Study Guide
Day 5 = Take Federal Bonus Questions 1-50 and Compounding Bonus Questions 1-50
Day 6 = Re-read through Federal and Compounding Study Guides (Focus on weaknesses from quiz questions)
Day 7 = Take Drug Schedule Flashcards
Great job completing your first week of studying! How did the quizzes go? What about the study guides? Did you discover aspects of state or federal law that surprised you? Remember, focus on applying the knowledge in the study guides to real-life scenarios as this will be what is asked of you on the real MPJE! You got this!
Week 2:
Day 8 = Retake PharmLaw Quiz Questions 1-100 (Should be achieving ≥ 75% correct)
Day 9 = Retake PharmLaw Quiz Questions 101-200 (Should be achieving ≥ 75% correct)
Day 10 = Retake Federal Bonus Questions 1-50 and Compounding Bonus Questions 1-50 (Should be achieving ≥ 85% correct)
Day 11 = Re-read through State-specific study guide
Day 12 = Retake Drug Schedule Flashcards (Should be achieving ≥ 90% correct)
Day 13 = Read through State-specific Study Guide
Day 14 = Review and Repeat Any Area (Focus on Study Guides)
Yay! You’ve made it to the end of your study plan! Did you achieve ≥ 85% of the federal and compounding bonus questions this time around? What about PharmLaw Quiz Questions 1-200? Did you hit ≥ 75% correct? Be sure to go back and address any areas you feel less confident with using the study guides are your North Star! You can do this and we at PharmLaw are proud of you!
4-Day Plan (Crash Course!)
Day 1
Take PharmLaw Quiz Questions 1-200
Read through State-specific study guide
Day 2
Take Federal Bonus Questions 1-50
Take Compounding Bonus Questions 1-50
Read through Federal and Compounding Study Guides
Day 3
Retake PharmLaw Quiz Questions 1-200 (Should be achieving ≥ 75% correct)
Take Drug Scheduled Flashcards
Day 4
Re-read State-specific, Federal and Compounding Study Guides
Retake Federal Bonus Questions 1-50 and Compounding Bonus Questions 1-50 (Should be achieving ≥ 85% correct)
BOOM! Crash course complete. How did it feel? A tad rushed? We believe it :) Still, you busted your butt for 4 straight days of intense studying, and you CAN absolutely pass this MPJE! Look in the mirror on test day and remember how hard you worked for this. Go get it!
Best of luck with your studies! You got this!!