How I Ranked 1st at Cambridge University - 20 Study Tips

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. Enjoy xx

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TIME STAMPS:
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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[unstabledefusion]

I’ve reached a level of procrastination where I watch videos about studying rather than studying.

[RyeonLok]

1. general to specific
2. focus on your weakness
3. retrospective revision
4. learning should be easy,
5. focus on understanding first
6. technique for memorizing, a.active recall, b. space repetition c. interleaving
7. do mock exam
8. study with friends, ask friend to test u
9. read your friend essay to gain idea...
10. focus on the journey

[BookVybez]

Please listen to this man! As an older adult trying to get her degree, my memory is declining 😅! Mock exams, revision and daily recall (a little bit per day) has really helped me with my Physics class. There is no way I would pass anything with note taking and basic studying. Thank you for this video Ali !!

[Edinacls]

My primary school brother now knows more medicine then probably i did when I was a second year med student cz my study method is teaching him ( who's very curious and asks about everything ) .
That helped me remember mostly everything and gave me a free reminder, whenever I forget anything I go ask him and he remembers better than I do .

[AaryaGhuge]

“ the exam is not a test of knowledge, its the test of exam performance”
This hit me like a train!!

[HaHaLooLoo]

i got introduced to your channel years ago bc i was looking for study tips. now i stick around for the life tips and wonderful things ive learned. thanks Ali :) youre the best teacher!!

[TheSheekeyScienceShow]

I also ranked 1st at cambridge in biochemistry. Ali's tips are good, but ultimately, having a true passion for your course so that time spent studying doesnt feel like studying and determination to understand it are what will help most.

[thihachi]

Massively useful video! But to every student who watched, remember that he studied Medicine, a major where you need to memorize a lot of things! If you are studying other majors, you might need to change some of these techniques, for instance if you are doing computer science, focus on applying it by carrying out projects instead of taking a lot of notes and memorizing, or if you are studying business management, focus on cracking cases using your class knowledge, apply apply apply! Memorising definitions won’t get u anywhere. Thanks for this video Ali!

[jorvax]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:28 🌳 *Scope the Subject:*
01:38 🚦 *Focus on Weaknesses:*
02:34 🗓️ *Retrospective Revision Timetable:*
04:00 📝 *Note-taking Controversy:*
05:37 🧠 *Focus on Understanding First:*
07:02 🔄 *Effective Memorization Techniques:*
10:48 📝 *Mock Exams for Exam Performance:*
12:29 ✒️ *Intentional Flair in Essays:*
13:52 📚 *Bank Points with Coursework:*
14:34 👭 *Study with Friends:*
15:46 🔄 *Test Each Other:*
15:59 📚 *Collaborative essay preparation: Form a shared Google Drive with friends, distribute essay topics among the group, and share resources to efficiently cover more ground during university revision.*
16:56 🤝 *Use friends' notes, but add your own style: While it's not advisable to regurgitate a friend's essay verbatim in an exam, sharing notes and resources allows you to incorporate your own flair and understanding into your work.*
17:10 🏢 *Establish a productive workspace: Having a dedicated study space, like going to the library, can significantly enhance focus and productivity, creating a routine for consistent work.*
18:06 🎮 *Schedule time for unwinding: Prioritize a healthy balance by scheduling downtime in your calendar for hobbies, sports, and relaxation to avoid burnout and maintain overall well-being.*
19:32 🚀 *Enjoy the journey, not just the destination: Emphasize the importance of relishing the student experience, encouraging students to find joy in each day rather than solely focusing on future goals.*

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[Gagetydavis]

“Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” -Albert Einstein

I think the most important take away here is to stay balanced your life. Becoming too one sided will ultimately make all other areas much more difficult.

[luongtam]

Great video! Even though you are not in school anymore, you are forever the person who used to rank 1st at Cambridge university, Ali! Proud

[thelifeofarthur]

I want to say, I am in 2nd of year of med school in Malawi, and your video just really gave me good ideas for optimising my study time for the best results. Tips such as studying with friends and mock tests really work. Thanks for what you do. We appreciate you @Ali

[belindacrystal]

literally saw this vid and i missed the study videos I literally exhaled ohhh thank God alsooo IM SO PROUD OF YOU ALI AND HOW FAR COME LIKE HERE ON YOUTUBE ITS SO SATISFYING SEEING YOUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL GROW!

[SarahCrowder]

This is such a helpful video, thank you. As a teacher, I'm always trying to find ways to help my students. I'm especially interested in memory. Thank you!

[khalilahd.]

As a pre med student in a rut this is so helpful! I love that you emphasize working on your weaknesses. For me CARS has been a pain in my butt so I’ve avoided it but I’ll definitely work on it more. Thanks Ali 🙏🏽💜

[ildacengu]

I wish I could turn back time and use these technices just to make my life easier and taking those A's on exams without having to finish burned out, and having problems with short term memory because of long night studies.

Thank u for enlightning us and keep up your good work Ali🤲👏

[vilasaramrattan]

Not only are your videos helpful but entertaining so it keeps me watching 😊

[JohnSmith-llno]

Ali, good job. Congratulations on your achievements and thanks so much for sharing

[kyleytrimm]

I really enjoyed this video, I start university in the fall and am using this information to be the most effective in my study techniques. Thanks for sharing 😊

[yaraal-alawi]

This is the best how to revise video it’s so efficient.. I didn’t even dare to skip anything🤩👍🏼