High-performing students, according to a study of nearly 700 medical students, share several key study habits: They schedule dedicated study time, eliminate distractions (phones, socializing), study alone in multiple short sessions (2-3 hours total, spread out), teach the material to others, and frequently self-test. The study highlights that self-testing, even more than rereading, significantly improves knowledge retention and accuracy. Key Points * Active Recall over Rereading: Rereading is less effective than actively recalling information. Testing oneself (even mentally) on the material significantly improves retention and accuracy. * Teaching Peers Enhances Learning: Explaining concepts to others strengthens understanding and mastery of the material. * Effective Study Habits of Top Students: High-performing students schedule dedicated study time, minimize distractions (phones, socializing), and study for 3-4 hours daily in multiple sessions (not one long session). * The Power of Testing: Testing, even self-testing, is a crucial learning tool, not just an assessment method. Multiple tests improve long-term retention and neural encoding. * Consistent Study Schedule: Studying consistently for at least 5 days a week contributes to success.