The Secret Studying Strategy That Got Me a 4.0 at Harvard

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After a year of online learning, it was crazy hard to learn again. I read dozens of books, researched online, watched videos, and did tons of testing. After my first semester at Harvard, I'm happy to say I've figured out something that works for me.
This 8 minute guide will motivate you to study again. Listen to my story, and let's lock in.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 my secret study strategies
0:30 crazy story when I was 7
1:15 online learning was tough
1:58 what to ignore when studying
3:53 what stuff is the MOST important
4:34 how to UPGRADE your test prep
5:29 flash cards spaced repetition hack
6:40 teach others and profit
7:30 how to organize your life
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@immakeepchangingmyanimepro2612 3 ай бұрын

Wow, I have never related to a video this much before, especially as someone who's naturally talented and hasn't really had to study for exams, even in advanced classes. I went from advanced to online to advanced to normal and the constant switching was so taxing on my system. The beginning of my first semester of junior year were some of the worst months of my academic life, I didn't have As some of my classes and I even failed my highest weighted unit exam for the first time. I managed to pull my grades up in those classes by over 10% and even killed my math final. Now, I have A+s in all my classes and I'm slowly getting back on track to the level I know I can be at. Thanks for being an inspiration, especially for someone aiming for the same majors you applied for.

@user-li7gm7gv3v 3 ай бұрын

That whole schtick about being “naturally talented” is seriously cringe. I really hope people realize that one day.

@RishabJainK 3 ай бұрын

Learning HOW to study is really hard. Especially after COVID and online learning... I'll walk you through how I recovered and my secret, actionable strategies I used to get straight A's my first semester at Harvard as a STEM student. Leave a like, and let's lock in together.

@Michaelas10sk8 3 ай бұрын

Heh, as a PhD student who isn't taking courses anymore, most of this isn't really relevant, except one thing - Notion. It greatly helps you be organised in undergrad, but isn't critical as the courses themselves are intrinsically structured. In contrast, for grad school it's absolutely critical since you have to make your own structure. I have Notion pages for everything - daily tasks, papers I've read, videos I've watched, programming tips, cool machine learning methods I picked up, etc. etc.

@thebeanieboi 3 ай бұрын

This relates a little more to the beginning of the video, but as someone who was also placed into summa in middle school, especially right after going back to in-person after covid, I think it was really helpful. Since it was so jarring being placed into curriculum that reached my limits and not being able to slack of at all, I struggled a bit at the start of the school year. Thankfully, after the second half of the year, it got me into the routine of studying, completing homework, and focusing in class. Which I think is similar to your story. (Though obviously it didn't matter much in middle school)

@Kevin_Home 3 ай бұрын

I can't stress enough the importance of sleep and having a consistent bedtime: the knowledge learned during the day becomes encoded in synapses during the first cycle of sleep. You MUST have a consistent bedtime to catch that period of sleep because your body's circadian clock doesn't wait for you. Dr. Huberman says that a common marker of good neurological health when we get older is consistent bedtimes. Depriving yourself of sleep, especially when growing during your teen years, is like depriving yourself of growth and development.

@gl00my_days 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this comment, this is very good advice!

@RishabJainK 3 ай бұрын

I got 9 hours of sleep in high school every night. Some people equate being busy with less sleep. This isn’t necessarily true. I was an extremely busy high schooler involved in clubs, sports, businesses, and ECs. Still made time for sleep! You can do it, everyone!

@gl00my_days 3 ай бұрын

@JainK Thanks Rishab! If you can do it, we can too

@DhruvaGadipathi 3 ай бұрын

I have been cheesing school before but now that I have way too much honors courses as a middle schooler so I am barely getting by. With this advice, I am sure that I will be succesful! Everyone lock in!

@VIP3R_FN 3 ай бұрын

Yo rishab you rly inspire me to work harder towards my high school goals. Thx man ❤

@VIP3R_FN 3 ай бұрын

❤

@PurpleGirl-im9bq 3 ай бұрын

Day 6 of asking for a detailed breakdown of your 3M project and how you found mentors. And independent research!! Great video Rishab! So inspirational and this will save my grades!

@paupinart4894 Ай бұрын

Hi Rishab, it would be nice if you made a full video about your notion organization technique 😁

@user-li7gm7gv3v 3 ай бұрын

Please, please, please make the video on how to use Notion to improve school organization!!!

@MyQuicks 3 ай бұрын

I have always beeen seeing youre videos since i was 13, even since you posted whizz kid quiz..I dreamt of being an oncologist and inspired by seing youre achievements of pancreatic cancer....I feel depressed of never because i think ill never be enough for myself and think, I think ill gove up in my dreams...Its good to see you achieve

@ethxn3587 3 ай бұрын

Hi, please make that notion vid

@Hacoby 3 ай бұрын

Hi Rishab, can you go over one of the mock exams and walk us through how you would approach the exam. I am already aware of the tips on the website but I don't know how to approach the multiple choice. I am very confused on mock exam 3 question 3 because the explanation doesn't make sense to me. (IRO)

@cactusarecoool 2 ай бұрын

ofc my guy rishab cooking again 🔥

@gujju2026 3 ай бұрын

You are him! ⬆️

@po6417 3 ай бұрын

I was also put in a talented and gifted program and I feel like I forgot how to study now as a junior in HS. trying to make an academic comeback now

@RishabJainK 3 ай бұрын

Glad you could relate. You got this - will do my best to support on the content side!

@SanjanasreeSuriaprakashh 3 ай бұрын

Hello Rishab please get me tips on how to get perfect gpa. Because I want to get financial aid by being in the top 10 percent but I have to focus on other extracallicular . As I am not very sure. Notably I have not taken any aps or honors in 9 th grade except biology honors. My classes in 10 grade are is as follows : engineering , honors, English II, Honors Algebra 2 , honors Chemistry, debate (novice), world history ap , art 1 , French 2 honors. Just to mention it is based on weighted GPA. The activities Iam planning to continue are debate , dance, and eco club, as well as finishing my second degree in taekwondo and getting black belt certification. Please tell me what to do in terms of course selection since Iam not very sure. Right now Iam planning to take 3 aps and 1 IB which is IB English 3, AP precalculus , AP Enviromental Science, and AP us history . Your input will really help!

@alexism458 28 күн бұрын

show how you create your calendar on notion

@reyjunioredits 3 ай бұрын

Hi Rishab, do you have any tips for middle school? 7th grade has been really tough for me and I’m barley getting 4.0’s

@shaand6706 3 ай бұрын

i QOULD LIKE THAT VIDEO ON NOTION

@franklynxx1545 3 ай бұрын

So smart

@sujaalgelle5263 3 ай бұрын

Wait was that dude who took o-chem, Sahil Sood?

@randommatrix9 3 ай бұрын

Um, actually, at 5:30 you put "Falsh cards" instead of flashcards.

@internationalresearcholy 3 ай бұрын

95 FOR AN A IS CRAZYYYYY 2:35

@dr.abdullah.noman. 4 күн бұрын

7221D

@lohitm5519 3 ай бұрын

Notion video please.

@bulmarojimenez 2 ай бұрын

The secret studying strategy is to nag and whine at your professors until they agree to give you an A.

@internationalresearcholy 3 ай бұрын

ALSO SECOND

@user-hz9xo2dh9m 2 ай бұрын

You are teaching to ignore certain properties and elements in the material provided, granted that will work in getting a perfect score but that does not teach the ethics of innovation, many breakthroughs were solely due to small details that were hidden in plain sight that were once again, ignored.

@user-li7gm7gv3v 3 ай бұрын

Why do you flex on us so much? 😂😢