How long did your full BCBA certification journey actually take?

I've seen wildly different timelines from different people and I'm trying to figure out a realistic end date for my own journey to becoming a board certified behavior analyst. Some people say two years from starting grad school, others say five years if you're working full-time while completing your degree and fieldwork simultaneously.

My situation: I finished my master's degree last May, started supervised fieldwork in August, and I'm working 30 hours per week as an RBT while accumulating hours. At my current pace I'll hit the 2,000-hour mark around this time next year. Then there's the application window, exam scheduling, and wait time for results.

For those who've gone through the whole process: where did time unexpectedly get eaten up? I've heard the BACB application review can take 4–6 weeks and exam scheduling slots book out fast in certain regions. I'm already using the BCBA Behavioral Assessment Methods practice quizzes now so I'm not cramming at the end, but I want to pace myself realistically.

Any honest account of your timeline — including setbacks — would be helpful. I'd rather plan for the real version than an optimistic one.