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How I Used Strategy to Score 85% in Final Year — And How I’d Use ChatGPT to Do It Faster Today

Ten days. Seven subjects. Zero preparation.

That was my situation in the final year of college. I still remember the moment the exam timetable dropped. I had just 10 days to study seven full subjects… and honestly, I hadn’t even opened some of the books.

But something clicked.

I created a simple but focused strategy:

  • Broke down each chapter by topic
  • Wrote 7–8 page notes per subject
  • Spent the last 3 days just revising smart

That system worked. I ended up scoring 85% — my highest academic score ever.


What If I Had ChatGPT Back Then?

While I didn't have AI tools back then, I keep thinking how tools like ChatGPT could’ve saved me hours.

If you’re a student today, your exam prep can be 10x smarter and faster — without cheating.

Imagine being able to:

  • Summarize chapters into short notes instantly
  • Ask questions to clarify difficult concepts
  • Generate practice questions and revision tests
  • Build a personal study assistant on-demand

Sounds unreal? It’s not.


I’ve Shared My Full System (With ChatGPT Prompts)

In a full-length blog post, I’ve broken down:

  • How to replicate my 10-day strategy using ChatGPT
  • Real prompts to generate notes, questions, and summaries
  • How to stay ethical and use AI as a study partner
  • Bonus tips to maximize your marks

Want to See the Full Strategy in Action?

If you're curious about how I’d prepare smarter with ChatGPT today — including prompts, planning structure, and how to actually apply it during exam time —

👉 Explore the full strategy and guide with examples here

It’s the guide I wish I had in college — now you can use it.


Final Thoughts

If you’re currently in college or preparing for finals, trust me — you don’t need to panic or cram blindly.

You just need a smart, focused system.

And today, tools like ChatGPT can make that system easier to follow than ever before.


Ever had a last-minute success like mine?

Or used ChatGPT and any other AI to study better? Drop your thoughts or stories below — let’s talk!

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