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

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

26 Oct 2025

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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**Find out more about Exam Study Expert:Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.   • BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/coaching/ • Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams *     Podcast edited by Kerri Edinburgh.*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

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