PagewoodA study timer and app blocker for exam prep
Whether it's the MCAT, LSAT, bar exam, CPA, CFA, SAT, IB or A-Levels, big exams are passed in months of quiet, repeated hours. Pagewood keeps your phone out of those hours and shows you, section by section, where they went.
Built for long preparation
Professional and admissions exams have one thing in common: a long runway. Over three to six months or more, the difference between passing and retaking is usually consistency, not brilliance. Pagewood is designed for that: start a session in one tap, keep distractions closed, and watch your journal fill up week after week.
How to set it up for your exam
| Exam | Tags to create | Typical session |
|---|---|---|
| MCAT | Chem/Phys, CARS, Bio/Biochem, Psych/Soc | 90-min content blocks; count-up for full-length practice tests |
| LSAT | Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Writing | Timed blocks that match a section; review in Pomodoros |
| Bar exam | One tag per subject, plus essays and practice questions | 50-min blocks for outlines; 90 for practice essays |
| CPA / CFA | One tag per exam section or topic | Two or three 90-min blocks on study days |
| SAT, IB, A-Levels, GCSEs | One tag per subject | 25 to 50-minute blocks after school; a weekly practice paper |
Exam formats change; always check the official exam body (linked above) for the current structure and timing.
Why Pagewood fits exam prep
- Allowed apps: keep your question bank, flashcards or PDF reader open while everything else rests.
- Count-up for full-length practice tests, where the test decides when you stop.
- Section tags show the weak area you have quietly been avoiding.
- Weekly view: plan in hours per week and check you actually hit them.
- Offline: works in the library, on a train, anywhere.
Try it now, free
Run one focused block on the free study timer, which works on any computer or phone. If your phone is what keeps breaking the block, that's the job of the Pagewood app on Android.
Questions people ask
How many hours a day should I study for a big exam?
It depends on the exam and your timeline, but most people preparing for exams like the MCAT, LSAT, bar or CPA plan a fixed number of focused hours per week and spread them over several months. Measure focused hours, not hours at the desk, and check the official exam body for recommended preparation time.
Can I time full-length practice tests?
Yes. Use count-up mode for a full-length practice test, or set the growth ruler for a single section. In Strict mode, distracting apps rest for the whole test.
Can I track hours by exam section?
Yes. Create a tag for each section or subject, for example Chem/Phys, CARS and Bio/Biochem for the MCAT, or AUD, FAR and REG for the CPA, and see your hours for each.
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