Speed and accuracy both — most students optimize one and destroy the other. Here's exactly how top rankers balance them.
Trick 1: The 1-2-3 Pass System
On first pass, only solve questions you are 90%+ confident about. Mark the rest. On second pass, attempt medium-confidence questions. On third pass, guess strategically.
Trick 2: Never Read a Question Twice
Train yourself to extract all information on the first read. Top rankers rarely re-read a question.
Trick 3: Fixed Time Budgets Per Section
Allocate time before the exam starts. Stick to it even if a section feels easy.