203. Beating a High Stakes Test: Flashcards, Grit and Time (A Student Story)

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

We're back today for another Student Story: celebrating successfully beating a high-stakes test, and learning all the study techniques that made the difference between pass and fail.

Our guest today is veterinary dermatologist Alissa, who confidently passed her specialist exam after spending some time as my coaching client - she put in the hard work, studied smarter and took home a well-deserved win.

Alissa shares her practical tips on what made the difference to her confidence and studying success:

• how she learnt to balance a schedule of digital studying with the demands of a hectic family life
• how she prioritised effective flashcard technique for an information-heavy exam
• mastering holistic, calming exam tactics to make a difference on the day
• and the benefits of working with a study coach (me!) to personalise the techniques we discuss here on the podcast to your own needs

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Podcast edited by Kerri Edinburgh.

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1. Welcome And Success Story Setup (00:00:00)

2. Alyssa’s Academic Roots And Life Shift (00:02:59)

3. What Veterinary Dermatology Involves (00:05:16)

4. How Tough The Certification Really Is (00:07:25)

5. From Analogue Notes To Digital Mastery (00:09:46)

6. Timeboxing Study Around Family Life (00:12:06)

7. Building Better Flashcards And Decks (00:14:02)

8. Calm Tactics And Exam-Day Technique (00:17:02)

9. Prioritising Ruthlessly And Saying No (00:19:12)

10. Chunking Content And Conference Notes (00:22:00)

11. Group Study Pitfalls And Anxiety (00:24:38)

12. Sleep, Environment, And Recovery (00:27:10)

13. Boundaries, Breaks, And Retrieval (00:29:20)

14. Coaching, Scheduling, And Clarity (00:31:15)