Schematic Design Week 1

So I have been studying for a little over a week for the Schematic Design exam. I have met a couple of people at my local AIA study group that have helped my motivation. This exam is quite strange in the fact that there is limited material out there, and you can go through the practice vignettes very quickly. I have taken two practice vignettes so far, and realize that my solution is nowhere close to the recommended answer. All in all I know it is more about using the program and managing the stress related to the 1 hour time limit for the first portion of the test. I have read some useful tips in Kaplan and on the ARE Forum and will highlight my favorites when I have time.