ESE Exam Priority III (Exam Wrap-up & Preparation)

Weekly MUST Budget Exam

0.0h / 0.0h cap

Hour Calibration

actual hours logged

Rule: slippage > 1.25x triggers Scope-Cut Rung 2

Week Execution 0%

0/ 3 tasks 0.0h

target

Week Objective & Target Output

Target Output

ESE EXAM PERIOD ENDS (Dec 2) — Final exam papers wrap up. Zero new MUST content. Prepare for the December Break Golden Window sprint starting Week 10.

Weeks: W06 W07 W08 W09 Active W10

MUST — Critical Path

0 Tasks • ~0.0h

Non-negotiable core curriculum

SHOULD — Depth & Mastery

(2 Tasks)

Execute when MUST pace is on track

check

DSA DSA Maintenance & Journal Review (Week 9)

1 problem/day + comprehensive review of Problem-Solving Journal entries from Phase 1.

5.0h

check

CORE December Golden Window Planning

Prepare workspace, download datasets, and set targets for the December break sprint.

1.5h

STRETCH — If Ahead

(1 Tasks)

Bonus reps & competitive advantage

check

CP Codeforces Virtual Contest (Week 9)

Run 1 virtual Codeforces Div.3 contest to regain speed after exam period.

2.0h

verified_user

Weekly Clearance Gate

0 / 1 Cleared

check

Health & Guardrails: 1 full rest day taken every 2 weeks?

tune

If Behind / Life Interruption Protocol

Triage Rule

When academic exams spike or weekly time slips, execute this contingency plan:

shield Protect (Non-Negotiable)

Rest for 24 hours immediately following your last exam paper. Prepare mentally for the upcoming Golden Window

schedule Defer (Safe to Shift)

nothing further → next week

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Week 09 Technical Notes & Journal

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