by William Wadsworth | Last updated May 28, 2026 | First published on May 28, 2026 |
Discover how to handle the pressure of exam season through my five top “mental reframes” for stress-free, successful exam prep. Banish overwhelm, comparison, perfectionism and frustration and grab huge practical benefits too. Whether you’re an anxious exam-taker, or a...
by William Wadsworth | Last updated Oct 2, 2025 | First published on Oct 2, 2025 |
Out of all the habits that make for a “successful” student, these are the top 5 I think will make the biggest difference to your academic year if you start them NOW. We talk a lot about effective study habits here at Exam Study Expert, but today we’re tackling this...
by William Wadsworth | Last updated Oct 2, 2025 | First published on Oct 2, 2025 |
Today’s idea is a short one, but quite a powerful one. It’s time management with a twist: we’re learning the skill of streamlining and prioritising, we’re letting go of old habits and we’re making space in our routines. We’re freeing our frazzled, exhausted and...
by William Wadsworth | Last updated Nov 22, 2024 | First published on May 24, 2024 |
As an expert exam coach, I find that every year many clients ask me “but what should I really be doing the day before my exams?”. So, I’ve pulled together all my best advice on how to handle that scary last day before an exam. This is a short and sweet article, packed...
by William Wadsworth | Last updated Nov 22, 2024 | First published on Oct 19, 2023 |
Let’s dive into my “all-time most-asked questions” list and tackle the thorny issue of how many hours you should be studying for each day. As an expert study coach there are LOTS of questions I get asked frequently, from whether it’s OK to listen to music while...
by William Wadsworth | Last updated Nov 22, 2024 | First published on Oct 13, 2023 |
Let’s cut through the noise: there are dozens of slightly different approaches to studying effectively. You’ve probably discovered many already, thanks to viral Tiktok videos, endless study guides and YouTuber’s pitches. But really, everything boils down to this:...
