Hello everyone
Background:
- Studied a deck of about 1700 cards for “subject 1”, using the SM-2 based algorithm (the only thing I’ve ever touched is the number of new and review cards I could see per day)
- Some days prior to the exams, followed the “Cram mode” (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7LA2ca-09U&t=21s), without rescheduling my cards based on my answers on that custom filtered deck
- Had exams
- Deleted the custom filtered deck I made during the “Cram mode”
- For around 40 days, did not study at all while waiting for the exam results
- Failed exams
- Reviews have piled up
Current plans:
- Retake exams in a year
- Enrich existing deck for subject 1
- Create and study 2 new decks for subjects 2 and 3
- Really considering using FSRS due to higher retention/workload ratio
Problem:
Studying using SM-2, or even the attractive FSRS, might push due dates of reviews of cards answered correctly significantly far. On the other hand, I think “So be it. Trust the algorithm”.
In short, given that I can afford the time to study, I’m afraid significantly long due dates might deprive me of beneficial extra exposure, although I might use cram mode close to the examination date again.
How would you recommend to approach this situation, if you are looking to transition to FSRS? (I’ve attached a graph displaying my current thoughts)
Any insights are greatly appreciated! 
TL;DR: Studied with SM-2. Had & failed exams. Aim to study & retake in 1 year. In need of recommendations regarding piled reviews and transition to FSRS