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The highlighter is the most misused study tool

April 24, 2025 • Brainscape

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In this podcast, Brainscape’s founder and CEO, Andrew Cohen, discusses why highlighters are the most misused study tool.

In this video, we answer the following questions:

0:00 - Intro

0:19 - The myth of highlighters and productivity

0:58 - Highlighting is a static and linear activity

1:58 - How to use reading time to prepare for efficient study

3:47 - How to use highlighters effectively

4:46 - Conclusion

We hope this podcast finally helps you understand why there are much better study tools than highlighters—don't forget to give it a thumbs up—and that you now have the tools you need to study better, like Brainscape, your ultimate study weapon!

If you’re looking for help with your studies, don’t forget to check out Brainscape (https://www.brainscape.com) for millions of flashcards that have already been created, or create your own for any subject you’re learning about.

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