As of Dec 12, 2025: The exact CSCA paper structure (timing/points/question mix) may vary by subject and by the most recent official updates. Use the official portal and your target university notice as the final source.
Official portal: csca.cn/home
Full papers are the fastest way to improve: they expose your weak topics, your timing issues, and your “careless mistake patterns”. This page shows exactly how to use full CSCA papers like a training system.
What you should get from full papers
- Timing control: finish each section with a buffer (even if you skip hard items).
- Error patterns: identify the 3–5 recurring mistake types that cost most points.
- Topic map: connect wrong answers back to the syllabus and drill those topics.
The “full paper” method (do this every time)
- Run it timed (single sitting, no pausing).
- Mark uncertainty during the test (guess vs confident) so you can review correctly.
- Review with an error log: topic → why wrong → correct method → “trap” note.
- Retake the same weak topic set 48 hours later.
Study plans (pick one)
7‑Day emergency plan
14‑Day standard plan
- Week 1: syllabus-driven drills + 2 full papers
- Week 2: 2–3 full papers + retakes of weak topics
30‑Day score-building plan
- Weeks 1–2: fundamentals + topic mastery (60%)
- Weeks 3–4: full papers + timing optimization (40%)
Practice by subject (fast links)
- Interactive subject drills: CSCA Mock Tests
- Math pacing: CSCA Math Test (no‑calculator guide)
- Free full papers: Free CSCA Mock Tests in Discord
Want structured help?
If you want a coached plan (diagnostic → schedule → weekly review), see CSCA Training Courses.
Next steps: Try our CSCA Mock Tests page, review the CSCA 2026 Syllabus, or consider Training Courses.
Disclaimer: Practice materials and paper structures evolve. Use the official portal and your target university notice as the final authority.