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

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 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, our award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams* I may get compensated if you use Headspace, but this has no bearing on my decision to recommend it to you. In fact, I had been personally using and enthusiastically recommending Headspace for 3-4 years before we started our commercial partnership.Podcast Edited by Alan YahyaQuestions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

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 Hibble, Exam Study Expert's new study strategy coach and expert on all kinds of useful stuff, in conversation with your regular host, William Wadsworth.Sign up for an Exam Study Expert Power Hour at https://examstudyexpert.com/PowerHour*Podcast Edited by Alan Yahya.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

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.us/goodflashcards- Flash card rings sold separately (just need to punch a hole in your paper of choice): https://geni.us/flashcardringsOutsmart Your Studies, the book Max recommends for all students:- https://geni.us/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.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 Alan Yahya.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

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-curveOutsmart Your Exams: 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!).

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://www.nwtutoring.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.Podcast Edited by Benoît André.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

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.Learn more about working with Teri at https://www.thompsoncollegeconsulting.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.Podcast Edited by Benoît André.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

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, and use my experiences to help set YOU for maximum success if and when you face similar challenges on the day of your exam.Because sometimes, all you need is one more mark to pass.Here's how to get it :-)*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!).

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/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!).

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/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!).

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 and find out!To work with Chris, visit https://becomingbetter.org/coaching/*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!).