Many of the students and scholars I speak to struggle with stress, anxiety and overwhelming emotions: about exams, assignments, academic pressure or feeling behind. So today we're chatting with Dr Jennifer Veilleux, clinical therapist and Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Arkansas. Dr Jenn explains all her key practical strategies, roote ... Show More
Mar 15
220. Study Motivation and the U Shaped Curve
Everything's a u shaped curve: don't work too hard, but not too little either, for best results.Explore how understanding this "sweet spot" principle can help you find the balance in your study routine, as well as get the right balance in other areas of your study strategy too, s ... Show More
13m 59s
Mar 1
218. Hare And Tortoise: The Magic In Consistency
Small can be mighty when it comes to setting the right study goals, especially at first! Learn why consistency is queen, and how a "do-able come rain or shine" study routine is the key to building and maintaining momentum in your learning, and maximising your progress in the long ... Show More
9m 2s
Sep 2025
EP 175: Pass the CMA Exam Faster Than You Think!
Studying for the CMA but feel like your notes aren't sticking? In this episode, you'll discover the note-taking method top CMA candidates swear by: the Cornell Method, customized for the CMA exam. You'll learn the exact steps so you can organize your thoughts, retain more, and st ... Show More
4m 53s
Jun 2022
EP 103: 4 Strategies to Prepare for CMA Exam Day
<p>As the time ticks down to test day, it's important that you don't blow it in the final mile. This home stretch has a strategy of its own, and I want to walk you through what that is.</p> <p>In the very last days before your test, there are a few areas of priority. I recommend ... Show More
13m 2s
Oct 2014
Episode 2: Always more GRE Vocab!
In Episode 2, I cover the words Vim, Kindle, Molt, and Antipathy. VictorPrep's vocab podcast is for improving for English vocabulary skills while helping you prepare for your standardized tests! This podcast isn't only intended for those studying for the GRE or SAT, but also for ... Show More
14m 8s
Jan 2025
You ask, we answer: Getting back on track after an exam setback
Didn't get the exam results you wanted? Feeling disappointed after an exam setback is normal, but every exam experience offers a chance to learn and grow. In this episode, we put your questions to @JamesWrightACCA to get his advice on how to identify what went wrong and achieve ... Show More
23 m
Sep 2025
Ep. 370: Deep Work in the Age of AI
<p>A recent study called into question a core assumption about the generative AI revolution: that these tools, at the very least, will make us more productive. In this episode, Cal dives deep into the study and argues that when it comes to efforts that require deep work, AI can s ... Show More
1h 10m
Sep 2025
815: The situation of not having the best undergraduate school (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss the situation of those people who may not have had the best undergraduate school, are not landing interviews, or do not impress their interviewer too well and how to fix this kind of ... Show More
13m 31s