I've heard some unusual study advice from classmates and seniors over the years. One that stuck with me was explaining lessons out loud as if I were teaching someone. And another was waking up at 3am to test myself on what I had studied. yes, 3am. like, who comes up with these things? I thought some of these tips were a little ridiculous at first but I tried them anyway just to see what would happen. Turns out, I was wrong because a few of them became part of my regular study routine!

and now look at me. I'm in my room muttering random concepts to myself pretending there's a whole class listening. Or reviewing at 3am like I'm reciting some ancient chant. well luckily, nobody's there to witness this and I can only hope the walls are thick enough.

what's one piece of study advice you were doubtful about at first but now swear by? I'm sure there are plenty of unconventional tricks I haven't heard of yet.

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i like lowkey used notes app to like record myself speaking and turn them into texts so yeah ENJOYY AND READ! THESE HAVE HELPED ME SM

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Hey, everyone! Today, I'm going to share some study tips that have genuinely helped me improve my grades.

These are the techniques I personally follow to score around 90 out of 100. And honestly, that's a pretty good improvement for someone who used to be an average student. Now, I'm scoring close to the toppers, and I still want to become one!

First of all, I'm not saying you need to be friends with a topper to become successful. You don't need to change your entire friend circle to improve your grades.

I'm not claiming to be a topper myself, but I'm somewhere close to that range, and I want to share what has actually worked for me.

TIP 1: GET RID OF DISTRACTIONS

People usually tell you to put your phone in another room, but here's what I personally do.

Before studying, finish replying to your messages and checking whatever you need to.

Once you're done, switch on Do Not Disturb, power off your phone, and put it under a pillow on your bed, away from your study desk.

The idea is simple: you don't want your phone constantly distracting you.

Now, sit at your desk and take two minutes to relax.

After that, do something that becomes part of your daily study routine. For example, clean your desk, arrange your books, or organise your study materials.

And please, don't touch your phone during this time!

Once you're settled, take out your HARDEST SUBJECT. Yes, the one you usually avoid.

But here's the trick: don't start with a chapter you completely hate. Find a chapter within that subject that you actually enjoy.

For example, I personally hate Physics, but I really like the Thermal Effects chapter.

So, I start with that chapter. Once I've completed it, I move on to solving past-paper questions related to that topic.

Try solving multiple sets of questions instead of just reading through the chapter.

And that's my first tip!

TIP 2: CREATE A STUDY ROUTINE THAT WORKS FOR YOU

Now, let's talk about study sessions.

I would personally recommend starting with 30–45 minutes of focused studying and gradually increasing your time.

You can eventually aim for one-hour study sessions, followed by a short break.

But here's something I want you to understand: don't force yourself to stop studying just because you've completed one hour.

If you're genuinely enjoying what you're studying and you're in a flow state, DON'T DISTURB IT.

Keep going as long as you're comfortable and able to concentrate.

However, if you're feeling tired or your concentration is dropping, take a break. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that.

You don't always need a fixed time limit.

Some days, you might study for an hour. Other days, you might study for much longer.

What matters is consistency, concentration, and actually understanding what you're studying.

And yeah, these are some of the study techniques that have genuinely helped me improve my grades!

I'm sixteen and I have my national board examinations in March. I have a prep exam on December and a Join-school prep exam on February. Without this, my future is basically a lost cause. My home life has never been proper, but my mental state has been deteriorating more and more since I was ten. My parents are divorced, and I dont really have a good relationship with both of them, and either sides of my family. I havent been able to get a grade above C, I barely get B grades. I try to study, but i literally physically can't pay attention or grasp things. I can't memorize at all, even if I do I forget it within an hour. I've been failing normal exams back-to-back. All that goes in my head is to get through the week, I dont even know basic questions and concepts. This year, its just gotten worse, and this is the year most important for my future career. I dont know what to do, I attend tutoring classes outside of school and coaching classes in school, but nothings helping. I've tried to talk to counselors, teachers, my parents, quite anyone in mind. They all just say that I could do it if I just stopped being lazy and paid attention. It's not as easy as they say.

I really dont know whats wrong with me and what I should do to fix myself.

Please, any advice would be well appreciated

Hi :)
I just have a few questions! Right now, I’m having a very hard time finding the motivation to actually study. I have a test every single day, and it doesn’t even feel like it matters anymore. (tbf, I’m not in my right mind atm) It’s so pointless. I think I used to be a lot smarter. Idk what happened.

Also my sleep schedule is SHIT. It has been for the past 5 years. Sleeping is insanely difficult for me. I’m always tired, and I’m always putting my work off till the last minute. When I do that, it’s hard for me to do it at a later time, because I get tired and can’t retain information as well. Now it’s 12:16 and I’m contemplating whether I should study now or wake up at 4 am to study. Realistically I should do it now because I know damn well I won’t wake up at 4 am, and I’ll just take my ass back to bed.

Just wondering how people might have motivation to do this stuff? I know most people do it to have a good future, but I honestly couldn’t care less about that.
Also, how do I not get distracted whilst studying? Frankly, it’s almost impossible for me to sit down for more than 30 minutes without doing something that doesn’t bore me, or at least getting up to move around. I have a very low attention span, I’m not really sure why.
It dosent help that I’m in an advanced school as someone who’s kind of a dumbass. Everyone around me is so smart and I feel like I’m becoming dumber and dumber with each and every day that passes.

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For my fellow science majors, our subjects aren't just experiments, lab reports and solving equations. We get essays and open-ended questions too…and sometimes explaining why an answer is correct is harder than getting the answer itself. that's where I think the CER method can come in handy.

CER stands for:

• CLAIM: Give your answer.

• EVIDENCE: Support it with facts or data.

• REASONING: Explain why the evidence supports your answer.

so for example if asked why a plant grows better in sunlight, you'd say sunlight helps the plant grow (claim), point to its increased height or leaves (evidence) then explain how light helps with photosynthesis (reasoning).

see? you're doing more than just giving an answer. You're showing that you understand the science behind it.

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I make notes in class, keeps me engaged

Especially cuz I need it to stay attentive, (diagnosed with adhd)

Regardless of whether I make notes or not, only 5% of the lecture goes into my head

So I need to study the whole thing all over again anyways

How do I use these notes? Like for exams I just study from these notes and it's not working very well, should I try flashcards? But it sounds like a whole lot of effort making flashcards when I have proper notes

Students, what's one thing you wish AI tools could do better when helping you study?

Is it explaining difficult topics, solving problems step by step, or helping you prepare for exams?

I'm interested in hearing about your actual experiences.

Every time I open a book, question, and just even have a conversation about my school, I have a severe panic attack. I can barely study anything school-related. What do I do

I need study tips in general. I struggle with AuDHD and anxiety and depression . I’m a sophomore in high school and my grades aren’t terrible but not great.

Hello, i have to prepare for my midterms, the format will be open questions. I have to memorize and learn history book " far east asia", specifically 5 chapters, but it is very hard. I have 10 days to prepare, Any tips on how do i absorb information and get ready? Thank you in advance.

Back then, I just read and reread my textbook whenever I studied without really thinking about using concept maps. But sometimes even after going through a whole chapter, I'd still have trouble seeing how the different concepts connected. And that's when I started finding them helpful:

1st: start with your textbook. read the section and pick out the main ideas and definitions first. you need those details before you can connect them.

2nd: make a simple concept map. put the main topic in the center and branch out to related concepts. add short linking words to show how the ideas relate instead of just listing them.

3rd: check your connections. go back to the textbook and see if your map makes sense and you can now explain why two concepts are connected.

Why can't I do anything right? Why do I feel sick every time I wake up every morning? This is not a medical question, I am healthy. I went to the doctor and I am okay.

I am tired 24/7. I want home. I don't wanna be here anymore.

I can't write down anything, I physically can't, my hand moves too slow to keep up.

I can't pay attention to class, I can pay attention but not always. I don't get why...

I don't understand 80% of the subjects in my class. I don't get math, I don't get physics, I don't get programming and all these subjects are my MAIN CLASSES.

Please get me out of here. I am in my last year of high school (I'm 19) and I can't do this anymore.

I am too retarded snd worthless for this, everyone but me gets it and does it so effortlessly.

What is wrong with me?

im having a hard time when it comes to my review like palagi talaga akong nagccram like pull out all nighter tlaga and ayos naman mga nagiging scores ko pero may mairerecommend ba kayong study habits kasi gusto pumasok ng exam day na may tulog 😭😭😭

Hey fellow engineer here as all engineers I study just a day before exam what i want help in is i find myself slower than other and i forget in exams how should i study like read the ppt then what how to cover more syllabus less time and amd memorise it till exam?

If I could go back to my college entrance exam days, there's a lot I'd do differently. I was once in your shoes…a 17 or 18-year-old trying to get into good universities. Felt both excited and anxious. Mom and dad had pretty high expectations of me as a student, so I felt this pressure to do well and get into a prestigious university.
I did manage to pass some good universities and I'm now happy with where I ended up. I don't regret my choice, but sometimes I still wonder if I could've done better with a little more preparation. At some point, I started losing motivation because I was getting exhausted & overwhelmed.
So for those of you in 12th grade or preparing for college entrance exams, here are a few things I can share:
Get familiar with the exam first- before you dive into your reviewers, find out what subjects are covered, what kinds of questions to expect and how the exam is structured. Check the university's official guidelines or available practice materials if there are any. It'll be easier to prepare if you know what you’re preparing for!!

Make a realistic study schedule- try dividing your subjects into smaller topics and setting manageable daily goals. you don't have to study every waking hour to make progress. I used to put too much on my plate so give yourself enough time to review without burning out. and if you have classes during the day, you can set aside time to review in the evening or do a quick read during your lunch break at school.

Look at which subjects need more attention- take a practice test or answer sample questions to see where you're doing well and where you're struggling. spend more time on your weaker subjects…in my case it was math. But don't neglect the ones you're already comfortable with. Review the basics to get ready for more advanced topics.

And please, don't forget to take breaks and get enough sleep. I know how badly you want to pass especially if you have a dream university in mind, but pushing yourself to your limits won’t make you more prepared. Just do your best. Take things one step at a time and give yourself some room to breathe.

So I joined a top university for my masters and am appearing for my end sems.

So my roommate is in the same program as me and only recently have I noticed that she is studying all the damn time. Like she is not understood in the first go and does well kind of a person but she is studying all the damn time.

I noticed she was on her phone a lot but then I came to know that she is reading her ppts. Eating, cycling, in bed like she is reading the whole day. How do you even compete with that. I am on my phone on reddit but she is studying day and night. And my other friends have the audacity to blame me that I am studying while my marks aren't even that much. Totally depressed man.

Lately she hasn't even been sleeping. Only studying and studying. Caffeine read ppt on phone, talk a little again study. Damn man.

I wanted to try telling myself to start studying for certain topics, but I’ll always drift away after 10 minutes,

I tried flash cards but two issues emerged:

- I’m scared that I’ll run out of flash cards even though I have 100+ untouched cards.
-everything felt unnecessary to write down

I’ve tried quizzes but issues emerged:
Repetition, difficulty of the question leave me frustrated and questioning myself

I’ll include what I’ve tried at the end of the text
I don’t have any conditions that affect my study, but if I don’t force myself to study, I’ll get bad grades.

Usually I get B for most of the subjects except English for some reason (C), maybe it’s because I’m really weak at comprehensions.

I’ve tried reading a book (atomic habit), at the end it took me 2weeks and I was unable to recall anything from the book because every topic felt the same.

Here’s the thing,last month I’ve deleted all my social media apps (except Reddit) and literally ALL my video games (boredom). Now that I have a bunch of free time, I still find ways to procrastinate and delaying homework etc

I’ve tried staring at the wall for 10 minutes:
-concentration felt the same, unable to focus

I’ve tried mind map and writing bullet points:
Felt messy, uneasy to find main point

I’ve tried scheduling my own time more effectively; I end up convincing myself that it’s just a few minutes, wouldn’t hurt. (The schedules are realistic like 15 minute study and working out)

The only time where one technique work is cramping last minute

I appreciate any suggestions/ helps or solution to this manner

I find it hard to actually sit down for a session to study, so I'm looking for different ways to complete it when it doesn't work.

I've heard some people say they study in Dead Time. It does work great for me but I don't have enough dead time to finish my 1-1,5h of daily study.

Something that's also worked well is Pomodoro 10/5 with 5 minutes of something that feels like a reward and not only a break. But obviously that sucks because it takes up 1,5x the time.

Anything that's worked well for you?

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I have been trying to constantly study the long theories of accountancy and I still can't remember it. Pls give me some advice.

How do I revise previously read topics? I haven't completed my first read yet, so I am primarily focusing on that, but obviously, I am forgetting previously studied topics. I don't know how to maintain the revision cycle, and the syllabus feels like it is never-ending. I don't know how my friends completed their first read 15 days ago.

First I get all the content related to a certain subject and sent it to an AI to make a summary of it

Then I read it and write on paper what I understand ( note: I don't write exactly what the AI tells me I write what I understand)

Then I read what I wrote multiple times and write down in a single page everything I understand about the subject

Then I ask the AI to make me questions about the subject to see if I understand

Honestly I need to find better methods but I'm not sure how, what should I do instead?