ESE Exam Priority II (DSA Maintenance Only)

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 CONTINUES — Mid-exam period. Full academic priority. Zero new MUST load. Continue daily algorithmic maintenance.

Weeks: W31 W32 W33 Active W34 W35

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 Daily Maintenance (Week 33)

Solve 1 medium problem per day (30–45 min) from past topics to keep hands warm.

5.0h

check

CP Contest & Upsolving (Week 33)

Weekend contest participation if exam schedule permits.

2.0h

STRETCH — If Ahead

(1 Tasks)

Bonus reps & competitive advantage

check

CORE Review STAR Stories

Review your 5 STAR behavioral stories for 15 minutes during break.

0.5h

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)

Protect health and academic exam preparation

schedule Defer (Safe to Shift)

nothing further → next week

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Week 33 Technical Notes & Journal

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