OSCP exam strategy — how to manage 24 hours?

Time blocks: 0-12 hours: target machines worth most points first (typically 25-pt and 20-pt machines). Take screenshots of every successful exploitation step in real-time. 12-18 hours: complete remaining machines as time/skill allows. 18-22 hours: take a 4-hour break (sleep is critical, not optional — fatigue compounds errors). 22-24 hours: write the report draft. Total report budget: 24 hours after exam ends. Report-writing is where many candidates fail — practice writing a complete report in under 8 hours during prep. Don't claim full pwn without screenshot evidence; partial credit available for partial proof.