32. The Long Runway – Why Early Preparation Leads to Level 3 Success

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course: www.wineeducate.com/launchpad How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Episode Summary: In this episode, Joanne breaks down one of the biggest predictors of success in WSET Level 3: early preparation. While Levels 1 and 2 can be approached with minimal advance study, Level 3 is a different story. Joanne shares how giving yourself a longer runway—starting prep weeks or even months before class—can transform your experience and lead to both success and enjoyment in the course. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why early starters tend to outperform more experienced peers The common mistake of waiting until the course begins to start studying How underpreparing affects your ability to engage and retain information The benefits of building small, consistent study habits over time A recommended timeline for revisiting Level 2 material and reading the Level 3 textbook How the Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course can help you build a custom plan Why Level 3 is entirely passable—with the right tools in place from the start Next Episode: Tune in for Episode 33, where we'll explore the importance of study pods—what they are, how to find one, and why they're so helpful during Level 3. Subscribe & Stay Connected: Never miss an episode—subscribe to the Wine Educate Podcast and follow Joanne on Instagram @wineeducate for weekly study tips, class updates, and more. Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course: www.wineeducate.com/launchpad How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate