Scope Your Subjects
#Top 20 Study Tips from a Cambridge Medical Student
Create a visual tree diagram for each subject to understand how topics fit together. Color code areas of weakness to focus revision.
### Benefits:
- Provides an overview of the entire subject
- Identifies knowledge gaps to target
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In this video, we're going through the top 20 study tips that helped me smash my exams when I was at school, and do pretty well at Cambridge University medical school - all while building this YouTube channel, having an actual social life, and enjoying the journey along the way.
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## Timestamps:
- 00:00 Intro
- 00:26 Scope the subject
- 01:27 Focus on your weaknesses
- 02:25 Use a retrospective revision timetable
- 03:47 Notetaking is a waste of time
- 05:29 Focus on understanding
- 10:39 Do lots of mock exams
- 12:14 Use intentional flair
- 13:51 Bank points with coursework
- 14:19 Study with friends
- 15:10 Test each other
- 16:02 Read your friends' essays
- 17:02 Have a workspace
- 18:04 Have time to unwind
- 19:17 Focus on enjoying the journey
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## About Ali Abdaal
I'm Ali, a YouTuber, podcaster, soon-to-be author and ex-Doctor working in London, UK. I make videos that explore the strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives. I also have a weekly podcast called Deep Dive, and I write a weekly email newsletter that contains some quick thoughts + links to interesting things.