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What is the best studying strategy to manage your time, stay focused, and actually retain the information you need?

I am currently a senior in high school, applying for scholarships when I start my freshman year at Walla Walla University in Fall 2026. My goal is to get a bachelor's degree in social work and become a clinical case manager.

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Harshal’s Answer

I feel 20 minute rule for time management really works well. In this time management technique:

1) First chose the task you want to accomplish
2) Set a timer i.e. keep the end time for this task.
3) Sit in a peaceful place and focus on the task without encountering any distractions. Work with full focus on that task for next 20 minutes.
4) Once you understand that time is over and if the task is not completed, take a 5 minutes break and then repeat this process from step 2 unless task gets completed.
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Evelyn’s Answer

Hi Abigail! I think the best studying strategy is to remove any distractions from your view by not using your phone and being in a quiet environment. Another strategy is to take regular breaks instead of forcing yourself to study for hours. To retain information, I suggest using flashcards to help with memorizing information and writing down your notes.
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Surjeet’s Answer

Start by figuring out the best way for you to learn, whether it's watching educational videos or reading books. Then, plan your daily schedule to include time for study. Make sure you follow this schedule. After learning something new, review it by writing it down and checking your understanding.
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Jasmine’s Answer

Great question! One study strategy that I used throughout university when I needed to maximize my productivity is the "Pomodoro Method." This is a time management technique in which you break up studying and breaks into fixed intervals. Typically, you study for 25 minutes, followed by a 5-minute break. This is a cycle called a "pomodoro." After four pomodoros, you then take a longer break of 15-20 minutes. The pomodoro method can help you ease into a more focused mindset while providing ample breaks so you do not feel burnt out.
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Jerry’s Answer

Just a quick answer to add to the informative answers already posted.

My daughter went to MIT as an undergraduate.

Students at MIT have a "saying" regarding how to be successful (or not) at the institution: You can do three things at MIT, study, sleep, party; pick any two.
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Rebecca’s Answer

Thank you for your question. Firstly, you need to find out a time management tool to help, e.g. MS Outlook, Google Calendar, Phone Calendar, etc.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Put down the time to need to attend classes
2. Assign some time every day on the project & assignment, etc. Review the material covered in the call everyday. Ask the tutor if you have anything not clear in next tutorial
3. Make sure you have enough time to sleep and do some exercise.
4. You can allocate some time for your leisure time and have some friends & family gathering, etc.
5. Assign more time for revision before assessment
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
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Wong’s Answer

A good study strategy is: create a study schedule. Time management is important, especially with all the things you need to balance, like schoolwork, scholarship applications, and preparing for college. You can write down everything you have to do each week, including classes, assignments, and any extracurricular activities. Then, you should break bigger tasks into smaller steps and spread them out over several days. This will help you avoid last-minute stress.

Next, you should focus on active learning. This means doing more than just reading through notes or textbooks. For example, try to study for 25 minutes and then take a 5-minute break. After four study sessions, take a longer break. This helps you stay focused without feeling too tired.

Another great method is self-quizzing. After studying a section of material, ask yourself questions about it to see how much you remember.

Hope this helps. All the best.
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