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Study Smarter

A three-part guide to the study habits with the strongest evidence behind them: active recall, spaced repetition and better notes.

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3 parts · about 10 min in total

  1. 1Active Recall: Why Testing Yourself Works Better Than RereadingRereading feels productive because the page looks familiar. Pulling information out of your memory is what actually makes it stick.22 Sept 2026 · 1 min read
  2. 2Spaced Repetition: How to Build a Review Schedule That Actually WorksCramming works for tomorrow and fails for next month. How spacing works, how far apart your reviews should be, and a simple schedule you can start this week.27 Sept 2026 · 8 min read
  3. 3How to Take Notes You Will Actually UseGood notes are not a transcript. They are a tool for thinking now and revising later. Three methods, and how to choose between them.14 Sept 2026 · 1 min read