Read the Notice first.
Your specific competition sets the map. Do not prepare for “Europe in general”.
EPSO AD exam preparation
One point can change everything.
I scored 31 when I needed 32. This is the honest, practical preparation guide I wish I had had before sitting my EPSO AD exam.
A practical EPSO AD guide
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How I almost passed my AD6 exam — and what I learned.
Joanna Kyriakidou · 2026
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10 things I wish I’d known sooner.
Treat EU Knowledge as a priority.
Reasoning practice matters, but precise EU knowledge can decide your ranking.
Take a cold diagnostic test.
Twenty to thirty questions will show you where your time is most needed.
Build understanding before memorising.
Learn how institutions and procedures connect; facts stick better once the structure is clear.
Use flashcards daily.
Fifteen focused minutes of spaced repetition adds up quickly over three months.
Practise under a clock.
Knowledge feels different when a question has an 80-second deadline.
Review uncertainty, too.
Learn why an answer is correct — even when you guessed it right.
Aim to rank, not only pass.
Set a score target that gives you a margin rather than relying on the minimum.
Protect a small study ritual.
A realistic 45–90 minutes a day is more useful than waiting for a perfect free weekend.
Use official sources for current affairs.
Policy priorities change. Keep your preparation aligned with the current competition and EU material.
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- 01How EPSO AD competitions are structured — and where your score matters
- 02A realistic 3-month study plan for full-time professionals
- 03EU institutions, policies and current-affairs priorities to focus on
- 04Timed MCQ strategy, written-test structure and oral-test preparation
- 05How to prepare with ambition without burning out
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