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.
New posts regularly.
Spaced Repetition: When You Review Matters as Much as How You Review
You review material while it's still fresh because it feels productive. The research says that's the most expensive timing mistake you can make.
The Forgetting Curve: Why You Don't Remember What You Studied
You passed the class. Six months later, you can't remember any of it. That's not a personal failing; it's a 140-year-old pattern, and it has a fix.