How to Finish 6 Months of Study in 72 Hours

Learn my framework for hyper-cramming effectively for exams.

Every week, I distil what really works for improving results, memory, depth of understanding, and knowledge application from over a decade of coaching into bite-sized emails.

=== Paid Training Program ===

(Designed for busy students and professionals aiming to achieve top results without endless studying. 77% of our students cover the same amount of study material in 30% less time within 1 month.)

=== Timestamps ===

00:00 How to cram to get the best grade possible
00:46 Using the Hypercram method in Medical School
02:43 Strategy for Cramming - Pick your losses
03:03 Think like the examiner (predict exam questions)
08:12 How to use logic to answer questions correctly
10:21 The Ultimate Hyper Cramming Strategy
12:31 My 3-day cramming schedule
17:12 Bonus benefits of Cramming strategy

=== About Dr Justin Sung ===

Dr. Justin Sung is a world-renowned expert in self-regulated learning, certified teacher, research author, and former medical doctor. He has guest lectured on learning skills at Monash University for Master’s and PhD students in Education and Medicine. Over the past decade, he has empowered tens of thousands of learners worldwide to dramatically improve their academic performance, learning efficiency, and motivation.

[JustinSung]

Every week, I distil what really works for improving results, memory, depth of understanding, and knowledge application from over a decade of coaching into bite-sized emails.

[lightS]

This was me in December for my Calculus final. I studied for 4 days straight using a similar method and it was my birthday that week as well. In the end, I was able to get a perfect score in the final!

[AMJ]

"I've been dumb for very long part of my life"
Yepp.. That line hit the perfect spot... 🎯😅

[poet.s_moon]

Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

02:48 Understand your compromised position when cramming; strategically choose what to focus on and accept that you can't cover everything.
04:23 Exam questions are often based on learning objectives; identify the level of thinking (lower, mid, higher) they target to prioritize your study approach.
08:16 Leverage logical reasoning in cramming; focus on information with high "logic points" that can help deduce other knowledge gaps.
12:52 Strategic cramming schedule:
Day 1 - Identify learning objectives and levels;
Day 2 - Focus on higher logic point items;
Day 3 - Fill gaps, memorize details if time allows.
17:42 This method, while for cramming, promotes deep processing and discernment, enhancing cognitive benefits; applicable for longer study periods too.

Made with HARPA AI

[ReflectionOcean]

- Recognize you're in a compromised position and prioritize strategically - [0:44]

- Identify the learning objectives and levels of comprehension required - [3:31]

- Employ logical reasoning to deduce answers for unknown topics during the exam - [8:22]

- Focus on understanding major concepts and principles with high "logic points" - [9:25]

- Dedicate the first day to scoping the topic and learning high-logic-point material - [12:31]

- Spend the second day covering slightly lower logic-point information - [15:25]

- Use the third day to fill in any obvious gaps and memorize detail-heavy content - [15:58]

- Consider the ion study program for more efficient learning methods - [16:50]

[DucDatPham-ps]

Thank god, I watched this channel before my physiology exam. This helped me achieve 81% on the exam and pass the course with flying colours :).

[Imwhouthink]

Honestly could not name a creator who has helped me more thank you and to all of you guys who are new I hope the best for you as you are about to stumble on a new learning journey🤗

[editophobia_]

Bro... I studied for 3 days straight before my social science exam of class 10 which is not as much but still the test comprised of half the total syllabus which is like 12-13 chs. I managed to score 74 out of 80, second highest in my class. I've used your method to understand hard topic by making mind maps (the real ones as you explain in your other videos). Thank you Justin sir❤ Anyone how made it till this point please pay attention to his videos.

[Dank_Lulu]

Love the video abruptly ending mid-sentence, really matches the cram vibe. Also, I believe this approach is good in general just like you said. I get overwhelmed by a lot of things, because I cannot handle unknowns and have this urge to figure-out every detail of a problem once I'm faced with it. Which is not a feasible task, because solutions don't really exist in a vacuum. There is just too-much missing information to find an individual one for each problem. It would be a good approach for my stress levels to group problems under a common solution or solutions under a common problem as a sort of 'deductive library'. It does not address my intollerance for the unknown, but it offers a mental route that can process multiple problem/solution equations at the same time which should reduce overwhelm.

[aceshigh]

this is my favourite video. you addressed exactly what i've been struggling with.

[raymeester]

We still need a video about writing essays, essays answers and understanding the structure of exam questions and learning outcomes.

[arhamjain]

Today is the day I realised, all my life I have aced mid and higher order thinking questions.

While dogshitting on the allegedly easier lower order fact recall questions.

I guess this is because my brain is lazy but loves theories, but deems the specifics less valueable. For example I can easy answer the questions of comparing and significance but I forget the simple fact recalls.

I think that since my higher order is better I should implement some lower order retention techniques like active recall or mnemonics

[madeleyvel]

I had a bad experience in a final test, despite I didn't disapprove, now it is a reminder to study at least 1h every day for the coming tests. In the course they give a lot of tools to build habits. I learned the hard way, I stopped being perfectionist memorizing at the very last moment, and now I try to stay consistent.

[jamesstramer]

Hi Justin,

Could you please a video on preparing for math heavy exam involving procedural learning?

[memeranque]

Commenting for algorithm! Please keep making these type of content!

[gokulhemanthkumar]

This works. It's how I passed most of my Mechanical Engineering papers lol. I'll sit in the examination hall looking at the paper seeing all the questions and thinking.. man I would have to be lucky to pass this exam.. i barely know any of these questions! But as I attempt the questions, some of the logic points I covered come into my mind and I make up more points out of that from various contexts I have learnt, and just do my best at each question. I somehow end up with an above average grade.

[Catholicguy-qsng]

I may be wrong but for those who are confused, the idea of logic points May be those key words or concepts which provide the highest leverage
Students must be familiar with PRIMING to use Justin's method
How would i cram with his method:
DAY 1: step1- Discern and list the keywords which provide high leverage
step 2- prime the concepts and supplement with SYNTOPICAL reading to develop a robust framework
step3- add upon the framework (evaluation)

DAY2: add the next layer of detail to the framework and continue building up the layer

DAY 3: Look for gaps in your knowledge and fill in the details by learning about it

U can learn SYNTOPICAL reading from Archer Newton's channel where he has a video on how to cram 100 hours of study in 10 hours👍👍

I hope it's helpful

[Fallentree-hxsu]

And here I am studying a year and a half’s worth of syllabus (18 months) in a week. Wish me luck

[hardcore_boop]

I'm in the Course and this still provides a good level of direction on how to approach academic set-backs/exam revisions.

Btw got a major assessment in a few weeks.

[naturalgoldenjazz]

Who have finals and searching for hope 😮