Study smarter

Study smarter, not harder

High performance doesn’t come from willpower alone. Drawing on research and practice, we share practical strategies to help you move from feeling drained and overwhelmed to performing at your best, consistently and sustainably.

Toolkit 01

Respecting circadian imperatives

Your body has a natural rhythm, the internal clock that regulates sleep, wakefulness, hormone release, metabolism, and even mood. Learn to work with it rather than fight against it.

Toolkit 02

Mastering effective methods

Everyone has 24 hours a day. Success doesn’t come from simply piling on more hours of study. Strive to make every effort count. Try best practices like planning ahead, spacing out revision, using active recall, and learning from mistakes. More importantly, adapt them to create your own effective methods.

Toolkit 03

Developing good habits

Habits are things you do on auto-pilot, such as brushing teeth before bed. You do not need to think much about it, yet it protects your dental health. Similarly, once you find effective methods to learn, turn them into habits. Good habits make study easier, and set you up for success throughout school and beyond.