Exam Study Expert: Study Tips And Psychology Hacks To Learn Effectively And Get Top Grades

For regular listeners, a brief update after a couple of unannounced weeks off-air, what happened, and when we'll be back in action (spoiler alert: v. soon!!).Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

This week on the show:Top tips for learning for high stakes examsMaintaining your sense of self-worth and protecting your mental health4 top tips for keeping test-taking nerves at bayAdvice for prospective / current nursing studentsOur guest today is Dr Morgan Taylor, an experienced advisor to nursing students. Today's conversation is mainly quite general and non-nursing specific, and relevant to anyone preparing for any high-stakes exam, though we do also dive into Morgan's specific passion and expertise for studying nursing towards the end of the interview.Dr Morgan Taylor is the founder and Chief Nursing Officer at Archer Review, a leading study platform for NCLEX, FNP, TEAS 7, USMLE and nursing school exams.https://www.archerreview.com/Follow Morgan and her company on social @ArcherReviewAlso mentioned in today's episode:Ep 42 with Prof. Timothy Wilson https://examstudyexpert.com/redirect-timothy-wilson/Student stories episodes 69/77 (Rose, high school student) and 73 (Michael, college stud

Today, we're talking neurodiversity in education. Whether you're a student with a neurodiverse brain, a parent to one or a teacher to one, today's episode is rich on practical advice to help you navigate the specific challenges you might have in the education system at school and college!My guest today is Christopher Wyatt, a diagnosed Autistic with ADHD as well as physical disabilities, who has also had extensive experience as a parent to neurodiverse children, a researcher, an educator, and an advisor and advocate.Find Christopher at https://www.tameri.com/autisticme/, and @autisticme on Facebook and Twitter.*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://gen

How to concentrate on your studies?I’m going to be talking to one of the world’s leading authorities on how to manage your attention, and focus on what really matters to you, Professor Stefan van der Stigchel.We’ll be walking through an entire day of concentration to show you step-by-step what you can do to help maximise your focus, including:“Attention rituals” – learning from Darwin and BeethovenHow to take effective breaksDesigning your environment for maximum concentrationIs it OK to listen to music?Stefan leads the AttentionLab at Utrecht University in the Netherlands, and is a regular face on national television and radio in the Netherlands, as well as speaking on prestigious conference stages around the world.Originally broadcast as Episode 60.You can find out more about Stefan’s work at his personal website: https://www.stefanvanderstigchel.nl/ For a highly practical guide to maximising concentration, I highly recommend his book “Concentration: Staying Focused in Times Of Distraction”, available at ht

Today, Nkechi L Ifediora joins us to break down her ABCD principles of smarter living:Assess / acceptanceBoundariesCommunityDecision makingNkechi is a doctor, director, Mum, executive coach, writer and influencer, who's built a large following through her practical and compassionate advice on living smart.Join Nkechi's 50,000+ followers on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nkechilifedioraofficial/And learn about her work and her book on her website: https://nkechilifediora.com/The Exam Study Expert podcast is hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams*** As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.Questions? Comme

Finding the balance on a vacation or in a holiday season can be tricky.In this episode, you'll learn:All I Want For Christmas is to do the bajillion things I've been meaning to do all term/semester. How to prioritise effectively to avoid panic or disappointment.Don't They Know It's Christmas... and I've got work today? Managing relationships with family or friends in the holidays.Santa Claus Is Coming To Town... to visit a coffee shop or library - how to work around distractions in the holidays.It's The Most Wonderful Time of The Year... to take a well-earned break.Mentioned today:Printable calendar chain template: https://examstudyexpert.com/chainEp 38. Take A Break: https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/6945920Ep 125. Deep Rest: https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/13860272*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work

A year-end special: ask me anything about how to study, I'm answering your questions about learning, study habits and more. Today's questions include:Tips for maths and numerical subjects (1:45)How to improve when you're struggling (6:40)How to deal with a "bad teacher" (11:10)How to study at the last minute, and prioritise when time is limited (14:40)What to do when reviewing ahead of a new semester / term (18:55)Building motivation to learn a subject you're not enjoying (19:35)Daily language learning habits (20:10)Staying organised across different subjects (21:20)Resources referenced in today's episode:[COURSE] "Wheel of Studying" in the Ace Your Exams Planning Party: [COURSE] Power Up Productivity Pack for time management, focus, energy and more: [POD] How to be good at maths with Joachim Cassel, Ep 4: https://examstudyexpert.com/joachim/[POD] Interleaving in Eps 156 and 166: https://examstudyexpert.com/veronica-yan/ (originally broadcast as ep 49)[POD] Pomodor

3 mistakes to avoid when taking your next exam.Featuring Lucy Parsons, from the School Success Formula podcast and lifemoreextraordinary.com*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams***As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).Come along to the year-end Ask Me Anything party on Sat Dec 14th - hang out with me LIVE and get your questions answered! Open to all listeners, registration is free but essential and only takes 20 seconds at https://examstudyexpert.com/ama-webinar-dec-24/. Hope to see you there!

My guest today is a non-traditional student and aspiring neurologist who shares her story of overcoming set backs and challenges, the power of resilience through difficult personal circumstances, and how to cultivate a growth mindset and overcoming beliefs that may be limiting your potential.Erika is also a mindset influencer and coach, find her on instagram @the_ErikaGrace.*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).Come along to the year-end Ask Me Anything party on Sat

#4/4 in our "pep talks" mini series. Keeping it all in perspective!*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.Podcast Edited by Benoît André.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

#3/4 in our "pep talks" mini series. Today, we're talking about connecting (or deepening your connection) with your sense of purpose in your studies.What's YOUR why?*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/coaching/THE SCHOLARS WAY mindset course is at https://examstudyexpert.com/TSW*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

#2/4 in our "pep talks" mini series in which I want to talk about releasing you from the overwhelming need to prepare perfectly.This is not a get out of jail free card that lets you off doing the work!Rather, this is about making peace with what is possible when the maths of how much you have to do simply doesn’t fit into the time you have available.Not always easy - here's some pointers to help in these situations.*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/coaching/THE SCHOLARS WAY mindset course is at https://examstudyexpert.com/TSW*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Stay hungry; be humble. Keep learning; be outstanding.An Exam Study Expert pep talk.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Today's episode is all about taking core principles from other domains, and using them to help us study smarter and ace our exams.We'll be asking paramedics and emergency responders to help us respond to answers better.Musicians will teach us valuable lessons about preparing for the performance (or exam) not just being able to succeed well in the rehearsal (or pre-exam study).We'll learn when less can be more from athletes.High-end chefs will show us a thing or two about maintaining an efficient workstation.We'll even use some ancient Chinese wisdom to sort our kit out.Should be a fun and interesting listen - enjoy!*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/coachingGet a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at http

In this week's episode we're tackling the world of time management with expert and coach David Buck. We'll delve into:Finding focusOvercoming distractionsAvoiding procrastinationThe importance of self-care And how to schedule your calendar for a healthy balanceMentioned in this episode:>> Episode 162: Stop Procrastinating & Start Studying Now With These 3 Powerful Methods>> Episode 39: Brian Tracy - Eat That Frog & Excel In School / CollegeFind out more about David Buck:>> His website: https://infinitylifestyledesign.com/>> His book, The Time Optimized Life: https://geni.us/davidbuck**** Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at htt

Today, we feature a listener who dreamed of earning a place at a top law school in Finland.Only 10% of candidates are accepted.It all comes down to a highly competitive exam, with a pile of learning material released just 30 days before exam day.She had failed before—would she make the cut this time?(Spoiler alert: yes, she did—tune in to find out what she did to eventually beat the exam!)Hers is a story of:Success after repeated attempts, not just through brute-force perseverance, but by taking a smart approach: identifying what needed improvement and finding the right solutions and advice to level up.Discovering the fundamentals of effective study strategies and mindset—including retrieval practice and a growth mindset.Optimizing her learning system after mastering the basics, leading to exceptional performance and the crucial edge in a highly competitive exam.*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not har

A good planning process is the foundation for success in any long-form written assignments like essays, dissertations and theses - and even your first novel!Discover the process I use for both non-exam and in-exam scenarios, helping you overcome procrastination, and write better, in less time!*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.Podcast Edited by Kerri Edinburgh.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Join us today for a look at tools and tactics you can use to speed up research and writing projects in your academic studies, featuring:My 3 top pick AI tools for students of all kinds.Featured interview with the founder of SciSpace Saikiran Chandha, an innovative suite of tools to shortcut much of the manual processes in academic research, such as making previously-laborious literature reviews effortless.Dissertation "time to completion" researcher Dr Joel Goodin on lessons from his research about helping master's and doctorate students get their goals completed sooner.We have a special discount code if you'd like to try a SciSpace pro account for yourself:Head to ExamStudyExpet.com/save Use coupon code STUDYSMARTER40 to save 40% off your annual planOr use coupon code STUDYSMARTER20 to save 20% on a monthly plan. (Click "pricing" then "upgrade" to premium plan)Other notes from today's episode:SciSpace on Twitter: https://x.com/scispace_Otter.ai, Descript, Speechno

What is interleaving?Why is it so powerful for helping you learn faster and remember more?How can you use it?Listen in today, and all will be revealed with the help of Dr Veronica Yan.Veronica will also be talking us through her insights on barriers to actually adopting effective learning strategies, including interleaving, but also many of the other strategies we’ve covered in recent weeks as part of Learning Science season on the podcast. Find Dr Veronica Yan online at:Twitter: @EdScientistsWebsite: https://sites.edb.utexas.edu/slam/Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/coaching/SCHOOLS / UNIVERSITIES discover staff CPD / keynote talks and student revision and study skills workshops at: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/revision-workshops/ Get a copy of

Discover the power of note making to extend your brain, with today's guest, information architect and author of "Duly Noted", Jorge Arango.*Featured in this episode:155. Cognitive Load Theory "Brain Hacks" For Students - Ollie Lovell: https://examstudyexpert.com/ollie-lovell/David Allen, Getting Things DoneDr Fiona McPherson, Effective Note-takingObsidian: https://obsidian.md/Find out more about Jorge:Jorge’s website: https://www.jarango.com/And his book: Duly Noted: Extend Your Mind Through Connected Notes*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.Podcast e