Will make a mental note of the alternate meaning of GPS should I ever need to relate to it

A couple of follow up questions if I may;
when it comes down to sit the JAA exams, how did you guys find it to work best for you in terms of dividing up the number of exams to take, while still giving you adequate spacing to focus fully on each one? I mean, taking at look at the way OAA and other schools split up the theory into phases, Phase 1 covers roughly half of the 14 subjects. Does that mean most people take the 7 exams, which means about two per day when testing days come around, or have some of you waited another month to pass before undergoing the remaining 3-4 exams. Curios as to what overall strategy is preferred without rushing into something just to "get it done".
also with housing again, is it worth pursuing the private sector in looking for cheaper rent? Some prices I've found seems considerably cheaper than hotels or the academy's own facilities, but wasn't sure if families are willing to rent out a room for shorter periods than the standard 3 or 6 month blocks just for a temporary stay student. Just curios if anyone went down this route before.
Regards