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In order to achieve any goal, you have to really want it. If you don't have the conviction and see yourself passing the CMA exam, it'll be hard to stick to a study plan. Having a well-thought-out study plan from the beginning will save a lot of time and stress down the road. Develop a 12-week study plan for each part. Anything less than 12 weeks may not give you enough time to assimilate every topic. Studying small chunks each day makes the entire process lighter and manageable, and you will actually retain much more of what you study. My recommendation is to study with a solid CMA course for at least 2 to 3 hours a day and at least 6 to 8 hours on the weekends. Also, take mock tests.