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What's the best study method you've found?

I've always had trouble with studying. Any tips?

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Malaika’s Answer

Hello! I used to think I wasn't good at learning, but I finally discovered a study method that works perfectly for me. In school, I managed to get by, but in college, I almost failed my first economics class. I knew I had to change something, so I tried an accounting course and started developing new study techniques with a friend's help. I found that I learn best by reading, so I focused on reading the material in class or on my own. I took handwritten notes, especially for math and finance subjects, which was really important for me.

Before big exams, I would rewrite my notes on printer paper, highlighting key terms and formulas. Sometimes I only needed a couple of pages, but other times it was more. This method worked wonders for me throughout college, and I never got below an A- in economics or accounting after that. I even tutored accounting for two years! In high school or in classes with frequent tests, the content is smaller, so studying by rewriting notes can be quicker and easier.

I realized that I had to keep trying different study methods until I found the right one, and I hope you find yours too. It's such an amazing feeling! I used this method to study for the CPA exam and passed. Think about whether you're a visual learner who learns better by reading, or an auditory learner who understands better by listening. Figuring this out helped me find a study method that really worked!
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Reetika’s Answer

Thank you for your question, while there are several study methods it really depends on what works for you if you keep practicing it. Some tips on study methods:
- Learning and understanding by doing
- Study Thinking: Reflect on your study habits and adjust your approach as needed to optimize your learning
- Keep changing locations
- Take breaks
- Visualize and organize information by creating diagrams that connect concepts, making it easier to understand and remember
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Brian’s Answer

Spread it out over time. Cramming for me never worked. Small bits of studying spread out over time will get you there. Plot out your milestones — tests, exams, papers, etc. — and build a daily study plan off of that. Prioritize the things you're not as clear on. Procrastination is your enemy, trust me! Pulling for you, Ally!
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Susan-Ray’s Answer

Ally,
My favorite method of studying was writing out my notes. The repetition helped my memory better than just reading it to myself hands down. As I memorized, I would pare down/shorten the information (for my hand's sake!).
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Cristina’s Answer

Hi Ally!

I have found it helpful to re-organize notes! If during note taking, you were sloppy, jotting down information quickly, and don't have any rhyme or rhythm to the notes, re do them!

Get a fresh piece of paper in your notebook (or computer) and start from scratch. Not only is re-writing the information helpful to be able to retain it, but being organized will feel like an accomplishment as well.

Hope this helps!
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Christopher’s Answer

I'm sure you can look up the science behind it, but something I was taught at a young age that always helped me is 50 minutes on, 10 minutes off. From what I recall, your brain can only absorb information for so long before the study time becomes less effective. Your first few minutes and your last few minutes of studying have the highest retention as well. So my typical studying pattern that worked for college and the CPA exams was to study or go through examples or whatever for around 45-50 minutes, and then take a 10-15 minute break where I forced myself to get up and move. I would do some dishes or take the dog out for a bathroom break or just walk around the library two or three times (bonus points when it was a cold winter evening and I did it with no jacket to wake up!!).

In terms of the actual study time, I'm a kinetic learner so I re-type or re-write notes/summaries to retain material. Completing examples and doing it myself vs reading through an example would be 10x more valuable. When reading a textbook chapter, I would "solve" the examples given in the materials (aka follow along and write out the given solution) so that by the time I got to the problems in the back of the chapter, I already had at least one example to follow. I would complete the examples and check answers. At the end of the semester, I had a whole notebook full of answers to problems to test my knowledge for finals. It worked very well for me, hope it helps you!
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Balakrishna’s Answer

I've found a study method that works well for me, helping me balance both study and work. Studying all day without breaks wasn't effective. Instead, I make sure to get 6 to 8 hours of good sleep. I wake up early, around 4 am, and study until 7 or 8 am, taking short breaks. The amount of time I spend studying depends on the subject.

I make it a habit to study what I learn each day. I try to connect the topics to real life to help me remember them better. When I review the same subject the next day, I test myself on what I learned previously to see how much I remember. I do a quick review before moving on, which helps improve my memory.

I always jot down notes while studying, even if it's just scribbling key points on paper. These notes help me remember the topics better. Taking breaks of at least an hour after studying helps me stay focused. Keep in mind that our brains absorb more information in the morning than at night. Morning time is always refreshing and calm.

Balakrishna recommends the following next steps:

Try to do meditation to improve concentration
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