Hoi's story is an interesting one. In this interview, he goes into detail regarding preparation strategies and how to approach certain question types.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0kOtuFLl2E
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Here are the visuals Hoi refers to in the interview:
Hoi is also the author of original software that trains an individual to speed read. Visit his site at http://www.jendoux.com.