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 99th+ percentile 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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The Pomodoro Technique: What a Study Timer Actually Changes
You probably assume the Pomodoro Technique works because 25 minutes is the right number. In the only randomized test, a 12-minute schedule did about as well, and nobody checked whether students remembered more. Here is what a study timer can change, and where the evidence stops.