Resource Library

Study Strategies

Study Cycle

Step-by-step approach for effective studying, from previewing to self-quizzing.

Study Cycle

Levels of Learning

Understand and practice the six levels of learning for better test prep.

 Levels of Learning

Objective Tests

Strategies for preparing, taking, and reviewing objective exams.

Objective Tests

Essay Tests

Tips for preparing, outlining, and answering essay exam questions.

Essay Tests

How to Prepare for Exams

Plan, study, and review with proven strategies for exam success.

How to Prepare for Exams 

Finding the Best Place to Study

Compare study spots to find your ideal, distraction-free environment.

Finding the Best Place to Study

Motivation & Goals

Finding Your Motivation

Identify what you want, why you want it, and use rewards to stay motivated.

Finding Your Motivation

Concentration: Internal and External Distractions

Identify and control distractions to build strong study focus habits.

Concentration

SMART Goals

How to create and accomplish achievable short & long-term goals.

SMART Goals

Motivation & Your Beliefs

Explore how your beliefs shape motivation, success, and study habits.

Motivation & Your Beliefs

Time Management

Fall 25 Deadline Calendar

Key academic dates and deadlines for this semester.

Deadline Calendar (PDF)

Deadline Calendar (Excel)

Monthly Calendar

Blank, customizable calendar for any month.

Monthly Calendar (PDF)

Weekly Schedule

Blank, customizable template to plan your weekly routine.

Weekly Schedule (.docx)

Tasks to Do

Blank weekly planner to organize assignments, readings, and study tasks.

Tasks to Do

Be Strategic With Your Time

Track and plan your weekly schedule to manage time wisely.

Be Strategic With Your Time

Where is My Time Going?

Track how you spend your weekly hours to find free time.

Where is My Time Going?

Time Black Holes

Identify and track activities that waste your time.

Time Black Holes

Planner Essentials

Tips for using a planner to break down tasks, schedule wisely, and stay balanced.

Planner Essentials

Procrastinators: Which One Are You?

Identify your procrastination style and get tips to overcome it.

Procrastinators:  Which One Are You?

Reading & Notes

PRR: Preview, Read, Review

Preview, read, and review to boost reading comprehension and retention.

Preview, Read, Review

Scanning & Skimming

Techniques for quickly finding facts or main ideas in a text.

Scanning & Skimming

Critical Reading

Strategies for questioning, analyzing, and evaluating texts as you read.

Critical Reading

Cornell Note-Taking System

Organize notes into cues, notes, and summary sections for efficient studying and self-quizzing.

Cornell Note-Taking System

Making Notes Work For You

Use graphic organizers, charts, and concept maps to make notes clear, memorable, and useful for self-quizzing.

Making Notes Work For You

Using Your Notes to Study

Turn class notes into study tools by reviewing, self-quizzing, and summarizing.

Using Your Notes to Study

Services & Resources

Fall 2025 Sanger Services Handout

Overview of Sanger Learning Center’s free tutoring, coaching, workshops, and study support for Fall 2025.

Sanger Services Handout

Campus Resource Referral Guide

Directory of UT Austin academic, wellness, and support resources with contact info.

Campus Resource Referral Guide