Episode 58 - Brainscape CEO: The Better Way to Study for Exams - Andrew Cohen

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the SupportED Learning Podcast, Dr. Joe sits down with Andrew Cohen, founder and CEO of Brainscape—a smart-flashcard platform used by millions of students from AP through the bar exam—to explain why most of the studying kids do is a waste of time, and what the cognitive science says actually works.Dr. Joe and Andrew break down why highlighting and rereading feel productive but barely move retention, what active recall and spaced repetition really do, how "confidence-based repetition" turns studying into a kind of metacognition, why front-loading material before class supercharges learning, why note-taking is only the first step, the right way to cram without forgetting everything a week later, and why the rise of AI makes memorization more important, not less—because you can't connect concepts that don't already live in your head.This episode is especially useful for students preparing for AP or big cumulative exams, parents tired of watching their kids cram and forget, and anyone who wants their study time to actually stick.📲 Connect with them: https://www.brainscape.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrainscapeNYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrainscapeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acohenny/📲 Learn more about us: https://supportedtutoring.com/Facebook: Dr. JoeInstagram: @dr_joe_ap_exams Thanks for tuning in to the SupportED Learning Podcast with Dr. Joe. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe for more insights on education, critical thinking, and AI integration in learning. Visit our website at supportedtutoring.comRemember to share this podcast with fellow parents and educators who are passionate about reimagining education for tomorrow's world. Until next time, keep supporting learning!