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I used to think getting a higher GPA just meant studying longer.

But the older I got, the more I realized that most students aren’t struggling because they’re “lazy” or “not smart enough.”

They’re struggling because no one ever taught them how to study in a way their brain actually responds to.

The difference between a 3.6, a 3.8, and a 4.0 student is almost never effort.
It’s usually STRUCTURE.

One of the methods that helped me the most at Harvard is something I call the 20–5 method:

1️⃣ Choose one clear objective for your 20-minute block. Example:
– Understand how the Krebs cycle produces ATP
– Rework 4 practice problems
– Memorize the steps of a lab technique

2️⃣ Study for 20 minutes with everything open.
Notes, textbook, slides…whatever you need. This is your input phase.

3️⃣ Then 5 minutes of closed-book recall. Try to remember:
– What did I just learn?
– Can I explain it in my own words?
– Could I teach the main idea to someone else?
– What pieces did I forget?

Those five minutes matter more than the twenty. This is where your brain actually strengthens the memory.

4️⃣ Repeat the cycle a few times, then rest.
What ends up happening is that you cover more in less time, and you retain it longer.

If you want the full list of study strategies I use at Harvard, DM me STUDY to my Instagram @ultimateivyleagueguide and I’ll send them to you ✅📚

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