Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning

How to upgrade your study routine / revision timetable - a powerful way to get more done and take control. Part 1 of my "5 Powerful Study Upgrades" series. Learn more about the Study Smarter Network today at: https://examstudyexpert.com/Study-Smarter-Network The Study Smarter Network is my new signature extravaganza VIP programme lovingly designed to provide the ultimate support for stud...

This bonus episode unpacks all the different ways Exam Study Expert is available to provide you with support in studying for your exams, including a very special announcement! Join the Study Smarter Network as a Founder Member today at https://examstudyexpert.com/Network Resources mentioned in this episode: Blog / podcast episodes grouped by topic: Outsmart Your Exams: https://geni.us/exams * Outs...

Join us for a very special celebration to mark the 100th episode of the Exam Study Expert podcast, including: A countdown of my top 10 picks on the podcast to date An interview with a very special mystery guest - runaway #1 listener favourite from the first 100 episodes Top tips from the whole Exam Study Expert team Resources mentioned in today's episode: https://idpartnership.org/ Imposter s...

What's your WHY?  What drives you to get to your books each day and get your studying done? I share some of the best answers to this question I've come across recently, to help get you inspired, and perhaps give you some ideas to find (or deepen) your own sense of purpose. Because with a big enough WHY, any HOW becomes possible! * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, indepen...

"Is it OK to listen to music while studying" is the #1 question Alix and I get asked when we're out running revision workshops in schools. It's a great question, because so many of us LOVE to have a bit of music in the background! But is music going to distract you? Or on the other hand, is there evidence for any benefits to listening to music? Join me as I take a look at what...

Exploring introversion in school / university, your ambition, personalised goal setting for students, coping with overwhelm and burn out in the run-up to exams, deep mindset work and more! With special guest Ruth Poundwhite. Find Ruth at: RuthPoundwhite.com @RuthPoundwhite on Instagram Book: Quietly Ambitious, available at https://geni.us/quietlyambitious * Other resources mentioned: "Quiet&q...

You are doing enough! An important message for those who need to hear it, because simply packing in more hours is not the path to success. Balance is the key. * 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 super...

Finding your why, setting MASSIVE goals, and the magic "pyramid" process for how to achieve them, with today's special guest, goals expert David Hyner! Find David online at: DavidHyner.com StretchDevelopment.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 th...

Don’t settle for less than you can be. Never give up. Today's epic tale spans decades of our hero's life, and has seen her overcome lack of money and grind in minimum-wage jobs, lack of time, family tragedy and her own mental health struggles. No matter what you're facing - never say never! NB: Please stay listening to the end of the episode - although our protagonist had some poor...

Discover the power of The Glass, The T-Shape and The Process Flow: 3 handy and flexible mental images I often use to help students plan, prioritise and feel calmer in their studies. * 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. BOO...

“The path to productivity runs right through calm.” The “most productive man you could hope to meet” (TED), Chris Bailey, was back on the show to talk about how finding calm not only is good for mind and body, it also actually helps us get more done (not less). Get your copy of Chris’s new book at: https://geni.us/calmyourmind Find more from Chris at ChrisBailey.com , and you can find his podcast...

New year = new you? Check out our four fast "neuro-hacks" to boost your brain health this year, and beyond! Exam Study Expert's recommended meditation app: https://examstudyexpert.com/headspace * * * * * Hosted by William Wadsworth and Dr Alix Hibble, memory psychologists and study skills coaches. We help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams w...

How do friends and colleagues impact your study habits? Who lifts you up... and who drags you down? Whether you prefer to swim solo or are a long-time fan of your study group, everyone wants slightly different things from their peers. We get real on the potential frictions and how to manage them, as well as making the most of using your support network as you prepare for exams. Featuring Dr Alix H...

Max, a CPA (accounting) exam candidate, brings us the daily challenges of learning an information-dense course, and how flashcards make the learning process flow! Whatever course you're studying, I encourage you to listen to the logistics of flashcard use, as foundation for progressing your own goals. * Flashcard links in line with Max's recommendations: - Mini flash cards: https://geni....

Today, I wanted to share 5 fun little features of memory that psychologists have figured out over the years, and how we can use them to help "hack" the learning process. Enjoy! As mentioned in this episode:   https://examstudyexpert.com/ebbinghaus-forgetting-curve Outsmart Your Exams: https://geni.us/exams* * * * * *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested bo...

College essays: the bit of your application that give you an opportunity to really shine, and stand out from the crowd, especially for competitive schools. To help us smash our essays out of the park, I’m joined by vastly experienced US tutor and education guru, Greg Smith, who drops some incredible wisdom on how to nail your college essay. Learn more about working with Greg and his team at https:...

If you’re applying for US colleges and universities, or thinking of doing so, then this episode is for you. I’m talking to college consultant Teri Thompson who is a formidable wealth of information about the vast ecosystem of US colleges, and who’s generously here on the show today to walk us through the main options in terms of choosing colleges, and how to decide where is right for you to apply....

I took major exams over 7 years of my life, through high school and University (Cambridge).  Looking back, there were 7 pivotal moments itself which made all the difference when it came to my final grade. I'm not talking about the studying or the exam prep - these 7 moments are all taken from what happened actually in the exam hall itself. Learn from my mistakes, borrow from what I did well,...

Discover my 12 time-saving tips and tricks to create more time in even the busiest of schedules! * 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/workwith...

How to overcome procrastination when studying: my top 6 tips to beat procrastination and get things done! * 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...

I'm in the hotseat this week, as habit change coach Chris Loper puts me through my paces in building a lasting habit in my own life. Whatever habit you’re trying to build, I encourage you to listen to the approach Chris takes with me, and try and apply the same principles to your own goals. Can a leopard change its spots? Is it possible to make lasting changes to your daily habits? Listen in...

Discover the grounding principles for creating lasting changes in your own study habits. Your studies will never be the same again! With habit change specialist coach, Chris Loper. Find out more about working with Chris at https://becomingbetter.org/coaching/ * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarte...

Another chance to catch perhaps the greatest "student story" I'll ever tell: how one man named Jo made it from primitive island village to the top of the career ladder in the Western world, through the power of education. But perhaps the most incredible part of it all: how he did it all while staying humble, gentle and incredibly generous of spirit.  He's an inspiration to us a...

Summarising and synthesising the How To Study Effectively course right here on the Exam Study Expert podcast. It all works together as a complete system - listen today to discover how! The 8th and final part of this special 8-part series on "How To Study Effectively" (abbreviated to H2SE in show titles). * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study...

Today, we’re talking about interleaving: a powerful but not widely-known study strategy for maths-style problems. Interleaving will help you master maths faster, and score more highly in tests and exams. This is Part 7 of this special 8-part series on "How To Study Effectively" (abbreviated to H2SE in show titles).  If you haven't already listened to Part 1 (broadcast as Episode 66...