Why Cramming Is Not Effective for Your Learning…and What You Should Do Instead
Whether it's because of a full schedule or because of procrastination, you've probably had the experience of staying up all night trying to cram information into your brain before the exam. And even if you're lucky to have never needed to cram, you've at least seen someone around campus pulling an all-nighter before an exam. However, even when it seems as if everyone across your college campus is doing it, cramming isn't necessarily the best way to study. Not only is it stressful for your body and mind, the majority of the information crammed into the brain won’t last after the exam. If your only goal is to pass the exam, this isn't a big deal. But if your goal is to learn material for the long term and deeply understand the concepts, cramming is a terrible idea.