Capstone week: protect the last mile

Capstone week is not for new topics. It is for sleep, logistics, and two high-value reviews. Print one page with exam location, ID requirements, and two links to official status pages. Add a column for "who to call if Wi‑Fi fails" if you test from home.

Schedule one thirty-minute conversation with a peer who already passed; ask about pacing, not content. Run a single timed micro set two days before, then stop. The night before, pack cables and snacks like you would for a short flight.

Morning of, play one calm audio reset from the sprint archive, then ignore new links until you are done. The archive exists because last-minute novelty rarely helps and often spikes anxiety.