A practical study routine

Turn a wrong answer into a better next session.

Work in a short loop: identify the gap, learn the rule, retrieve it and apply it again. Pass New York is independent exam preparation. It does not replace the required 77-hour approved qualifying course or the state examination.

  1. Step 1

    Find your starting point

    Take the free 19-question website sampler. Choose confidence before answering. A high-confidence mistake deserves attention because the rule felt familiar but was misapplied. One question per subject is a starting map, not proof of mastery.

    Take the sampler
  2. Step 2

    Learn the controlling rule

    Open the guide for a missed subject. Read the rule and example, then close the explanation and answer the retrieval prompt. Separate who is represented, what document does what, and which state or local rule applies.

    Read the subject guides
  3. Step 3

    Practice more than recognition

    Explain why the selected answer fits and why the alternatives fail. Use flashcards for recall and questions for application. Change the facts in an example and ask whether the conclusion changes too.

    See the practice tools
  4. Step 4

    Make the math setup visible

    Write the unknown and its unit. Label the whole, percentage, time period and tax component. Try mixed math before looking at a formula. If you need a hint, use it, then return to the same relationship later without help.

    Practice mixed math
  5. Step 5

    Add the clock after review

    Choose a quiet block for the 90-minute simulation. Flag uncertain items, review unanswered questions and finish before the clock expires. Use the results to identify weak rules and pacing problems, not to claim a predicted state-exam score.

    Try timed practice
  6. Step 6

    Return to the rules you missed

    Choose a study plan that fits your available days. Keep reviewing all 19 subjects rather than abandoning smaller course subjects. Course hours describe the qualifying curriculum, not official exam percentages.

    Choose a study plan

Keep the routine with you.

The website gives you free lessons and a practice starting point. Use the download page to choose app or browser study and review what free access includes before purchasing.

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