Exams explainer
How to study for an exam in a week: a day-by-day plan
Seven days is enough time to prepare well if you spend it on the right things. This plan uses practice questions, spaced review and sleep to get you ready.
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Memory
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College explainer
Why sleep is a study tool: what the research says about all-nighters
Your brain consolidates what you learned while you sleep, so cutting sleep to study usually means remembering less. Here's what the research says.
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Study Tips explainer
The Cornell note-taking method: a simple system for notes you can study from
Divide the page into three parts and your lecture notes become a ready-made set of practice questions. Here is how the Cornell method works and how to use it.
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Study Tips explainer
Active recall and spaced repetition: the two study habits research backs most
Rereading your notes feels productive, but it fades fast. Testing yourself on a schedule is harder work — and it is the most reliable way to remember what you study.