Coming from pass perfect here! I have failed the series 7 twice both with low scores. 1st attempt being 51 and second attempt being 55. At the time, I was going through some serious hardships and commuting 4 hrs to work daily “no kidding” which really drew a lot of energy from me after work. I am a naturally slow reader and I took me a couple attempts to pass the SIE as well. I have now moved closer to work and have about 2-3hrs daily I can put towards studying. The information on this platform so far is very digestible, but there is a lot of pressure since this is my last attempt before firm will no longer sponsor me. Is 10 weeks enough time realistically? What can I do to avoid burnout?
@Broker_Boyd, 10 weeks is definitely a realistic timeline, especially with 2–3 hours per day dedicated to studying. Since you’ve already studied before, you’ve got a solid baseline to build from. You’ll just need to stay consistent and determined to make it work.
Use the study plan feature to select your test and follow the schedule closely. It doesn’t hurt to get ahead when you’re feeling extra motivated; that way, you can spend more time reviewing the tougher topics later. Try to sprinkle in review as you go through the plan to keep earlier material fresh.
To avoid burnout, take an easier day of studying once a week. Don’t get discouraged if a topic doesn’t click right away, some of these concepts are challenging, and it’s completely normal to need a bit more time. Give yourself grace and keep moving forward.
If reading doesn’t come naturally, you can use the audio feature and read along, just make sure to work through the practice problems yourself to reinforce what you’re learning. You can also access your study plan on your phone to study on the go, which is great for fitting in review during your workday.
When you get to the practice exams, treat them like the real thing: limit distractions, use your time wisely, and avoid instant feedback mode to mirror the actual testing experience. Afterward, review your results carefully, focus on your weaker areas, and revisit related material. Keep taking full-length exams until you’re consistently scoring in the mid-to-upper 80s, that’ll give you a comfortable buffer for exam-day stress or tougher question sets.
You’ve got this 
Best,
Mataia