A very practical background ;) I read tons about it ever since I started learning Mandarin 5 years ago. Eventually I turned the method that worked for me into an app (https://traverse.link/). Source: about 1 year ago

I agree that spaced repetition is an effective method for studying, particularly when preparing for exams like the MCAT. Going through the r/MCAT subreddit is an excellent idea, as you can discover strategies that have worked for others and adapt them to your personal learning style. Additionally, I'd like to share an app I developed called Traverse, which combines mind mapping, note-taking, and flashcards in one... Source: about 1 year ago

Visually map them out, and then test yourself on each step using map occlusion cards (you can use sw like traverse to create those). Source: about 1 year ago

If you're interested in a more visual approach you can try https://traverse.link/ - it's an app I created which has spaced repetition, but really its goal is to cover the whole learning process, so it also has mind mapping and note-taking so you get a big picture view of what you're learning, why reinforcing bottom-up with spaced repetition. - Source: Hacker News / about 1 year ago

It seems like you have a solid study plan in place, using a combination of different resources and techniques. Since you mentioned that you find mind maps helpful, you might find an app called Traverse useful. It combines mind mapping, note-taking, and flashcards, allowing you to build a top-down big picture understanding of the material and then use active recall and spaced repetition flashcards to memorize the... Source: about 1 year ago

There might not be grants but there are definitely scholarships. https://scholarshipowl.com/. Source: over 1 year ago

I'm an incoming college freshman and I have just started applying for scholarships. I am starting a little bit late, but I figured better late than never. I have been feeling a little overwhelmed as to how I am supposed to manage all of this. I have basically 7 different pages for scholarships (my college scholarship page, scholarships.com, fastweb.com , scholarships.collegeboard.org, careeronestop.org, niche.com,... Source: over 1 year ago

There are also scholarships that are not specific to any school, but rather an organization. For example, my mosque offers a scholarship that students can apply to. The scholarship money is given via check that can go towards any school. There are many websites that make finding and applying to these external scholarships easy like scholarshipowl.com, scholarships.com, and unigo.com. I guess you could say that... Source: over 1 year ago

Another paid scholarship finder, ScholarshipOwl, offers a seven-day free trial, then charges $20 per month or $120 per year. The website makes up for the cost by streamlining the application process, making it easier and faster to apply for scholarships. The more applications you can submit, the better your chances of getting the aid you need. Source: over 1 year ago

Scholarship Owl: https://scholarshipowl.com/. Source: almost 2 years ago