Exam Pacing Timer

A customizable floating timer with alternating Answer and Review phases, audio alerts, and persistent settings.

Exam Pacing Timer is a powerful, customizable floating timer designed specifically for UWorld users to optimize their study efficiency and develop better time management skills for exam preparation. 🎯 KEY FEATURES: • Alternating Answer & Review Phases: The timer automatically switches between "ANSWER NOW" and "REVIEW" phases to help you build a disciplined study rhythm • Customizable Durations: Set custom time intervals for both Answer (default: 2 minutes) and Review (default: 4 minutes) phases to match your learning pace • Audio Alerts: Never miss a phase transition with built-in audio beep notifications when each phase ends • Floating & Draggable Interface: Position the timer anywhere on your screen without obstructing your study materials • Persistent Settings: Your timer position and custom durations are automatically saved and restored across sessions • Clean, Distraction-Free Design: Color-coded backgrounds (green for Answer, blue for Review, gray for Idle) provide instant visual feedback • Privacy-First: All settings are stored locally on your device - no data is ever transmitted or shared 📚 HOW IT WORKS: 1. The timer appears as a floating widget on UWorld pages 2. Set your preferred Answer and Review durations (1-60 minutes each) 3. Click "Start" to begin your first Answer phase 4. When the Answer phase ends, you'll hear a beep and automatically enter the Review phase 5. The timer continues alternating between phases to maintain your study momentum 6. Click "Reset" anytime to stop and return to the idle state 💡 WHY USE EXAM PACING TIMER: Medical students and healthcare professionals preparing for board exams know that time management is just as crucial as content knowledge. This extension helps you: - Build muscle memory for exam pacing - Prevent spending too much time on difficult questions - Develop a systematic approach to question review - Reduce exam anxiety through consistent practice - Improve overall study efficiency and retention 🔒 PRIVACY & SECURITY: - No personal data collection - No tracking or analytics - No external server communication - All settings stored locally using Chrome's secure storage API - Only requests permissions for UWorld.com domain and local storage Perfect for USMLE, COMLEX, NCLEX, and other medical board exam preparation using UWorld question banks.