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William Wadsworth

Looking to maximise your exam results this year? Arm your learners with ultra-effective study strategies for accelerated learning and top test scores. Blending cognitive psychology with vast experience helping teenagers of all abilities take their revision skills and exam results to the next level, the “Exam Study Expert” is standing by to help YOUR students study smarter than ever!

William Wadsworth is a high-profile memory psychologist who helps students study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.

His obsession with exam success started early, with 10 A* grades at GCSE, 6 A grades at A-Level and a First-Class degree from Cambridge University.

Since launching Exam Study Expert back in 2019, William has been on a mission to help the next generation of students unlock their best academic performance, using the latest science of learning in their independent study and exam revision.

Alongside his speaking work, William is an active independent researcher, best known for the flagship “Revision Census” tracking survey, which he runs in partnership with leading memory science academics. The Census has surveyed some 40,000 students across the UK on their study habits over 5 years, making it the largest research project of its kind ever undertaken.

You can often William’s study skills expertise and research findings featured in media and conferences, from being five-times guest expert on exam preparation for The Times to being a regular speaker at some of the UK’s leading education industry conferences (BERA, ResearchEd, ISA).

William is the author of Outsmart Your Exams and Outsmart Your Studies, both no1 Amazon category bestsellers in multiple countries, including the UK. He also hosts the award-nominated Exam Study Expert podcast and blog, produced for students, and trusted by over 1,000,000 readers and listeners every single year.

William is an in-demand school speaker and consultant, and has worked with over 100 leading schools on their approach to study skills and exam revision.

His high-impact workshops for students leave students with total clarity on how to revise for best results, regardless of their starting point. Novice revisers are rapidly equipped with the most effective strategies to make immediate and significant progress; old hands are shown the next-level secrets to unlock the next level of achievement and help them achieve their full potential.

William also offers CPD for teaching staff on the science of learning and memory, and in particular, what teachers can do to support learners in maximise the uptake of effective independent learning habits. He is also available to speak to parents, a popular offering that supports everyone in the home environment pulling in the same direction when it comes to effective independent study.

William even teams up with an experienced Oxbridge interviewer to deliver a very special Oxbridge Interview workshop unpacking the secrets to engaging with tough interview questions, to help candidates maximise their chances of success in applications to Oxford, Cambridge and other top-tier universities, or for competitive courses such as Medicine and Law.

William’s speaking topics are:

“Revision Technique Masterclass”: next-level study strategies to learn faster and remember more, and ace your exams
“Outsmart Your Exams”: ingenious test-taking secrets for the exam hall itself to maximise your mark when it matters most (based on our popular book of the same name)
“Smarter Study Skills for Scholars”: how to overcome procrastination, manage your time, stay focused and win at school without the stress and overwhelm
INSET / CPD day sessions for teaching staff: topics including “Learn Em To Learn: Effective Study Methods IN ACTION”, “World-Class Basics: Taking Spaced Retrieval Practice To The Next Level”, “Interleaving Demystified” and “Cognitive Load Theory and the Independent Learner: Overcoming Procrastination, Solving Stretch Problems & Mark-Boosting Exam Technique Tips”
“Exam Success: A Parents’ Guide”, our signature seminar for parents to help them support their children in exam season
"Land Your Place: Oxbridge Interview Secrets" - how to engage with, think through and communicate challenging interview questions, and maximise your chances of success for Oxbridge, Medicine and other competitive courses

You can hear William in action on his popular Exam Study Expert podcast.

Testimonials from Teachers

“William delivered excellent sessions to our Year 11 students and their parents on practical tips for their GCSE examinations. From the outset, his expertise on how to help prepare for examinations was evident. The study materials and tips were based on his knowledge as a memory psychologist and his delivery was interesting, thought provoking and well-paced. I would recommend the Exam Study Expert to all schools and have already booked for next year.”

– Chris Dunford, Assistant Head, King Edward VI Grammar School

“William's sessions are engaging and informative. We have had him visit our Sixth Form numerous times and students always comment on how much they have enjoyed the sessions are enthused to use the strategies William has introduced them to. I would highly recommend The Exam Expert.”

– Laura Jones, Head of Sixth Form, Lincoln Christ Hospital School

“William put together a cumulative study skills programme for multiple year groups, which has been very well-received by not only students but also their parents. His deep subject knowledge and engaging, interactive style have proved a winning formula, and learners are already reporting a positive impact on their independent study and test / exam revision.”

– James Eve, Deputy Headteacher, Royal Grammar School High Wycombe