Against the Curve
Most students study hard. The problem is that the strategies they often rely on are among the least effective ways to build lasting knowledge. I learned this the hard way: an MCAT score that put me squarely in the middle of the pack among admitted medical students, followed by a complete overhaul that carried me to the top 3% on every board exam since. This series breaks down what the research actually shows about how learning works, one principle at a time. No filler, no fluff, just the evidence, my personal takeaways, and how to apply these principles to improve your learning and performance.
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Contextual Learning: Why the Room You Study In Matters Less Than You Think
You’ve probably heard you should study in the room where you’ll be tested. The evidence says the room matters less than that advice assumes. Studying in more than one place, and picturing it at test time, does more than trying to match the exam.