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1-2 Months Before Start Date

Preparing for School
Congratulate yourself; your hard work has paid off. Throw a party.

Prepare yourself financially, reducing credit card debt, paying off bills, etc.

Establish a financial management plan for your time in school.

Take a vacation. The road ahead is going to be tough. Take this time for some well-deserved relaxation.

Start preparing yourself mentally for the start of classes. After your first year, starting prepping for the NBDE Part 1. Learn more about Kaplan's options for the NBDE.

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