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When I was 17, I had a dream to become a doctor.
I entered pre-med, fully aware of the fierce competition that awaited me.
I locked myself in an intense routine, waking up at 7 AM for lectures and studying until midnight, every single day.
One day, a classmate casually mentioned studying until 2 AM. I felt compelled to outdo him and started studying 20 hours a day, every day, for nine gruelling months.
I even resorted to rubbing dissolved breath mints on my eyelids to stay awake. Every second mattered…
The result? I got perfect grades and made it to medical school, but at the cost of my mental health.
In medical school, the volume of content doubled, and my previous method of studying 20 hours a day was unsustainable.
I remembered walking out of a lecture after week 1 telling myself, “There is no way I can keep up anymore…”...
I knew I needed a better approach if I wanted to do well without repeating last year’s struggles.
Over the next few years, I dove into thousands of research papers on learning, constantly building on the techniques I’d picked up from medicine.
Eventually, I was confident enough to teach what I had refined to the students I tutored, and it worked!
This obsession led me back to university, where I completed a Master’s in Education scoring the highest grade in every paper and was awarded the Dean's award for the top graduating student in the program.
And I only studied a few hours a day for 6 weeks…
I discovered that many students, like myself, were stuck in a cycle of intense work, inconsistent results, and anxiety.
The methods we were using were inefficient and unsustainable.
Recognizing this, I left my medical career to teach these effective learning skills full-time.
Today, I work with tens of thousands of people from over 150 countries, helping them learn more efficiently and achieve their academic goals without burning out.
The reality is that most studying does not lead to learning. By actually understanding how learning works, you can transform your approach and achieve extraordinary results with less effort.
This program is designed to help you unlock your true potential and change your life, just like it did for me.
What I realised about becoming a top learner (after 13 years)...
To become a top learner, you need to understand 3 things...
First, you still need to work hard. There's no magic pill to become an ultra-learner overnight.
Second, becoming a top learner means changing your habits. If you're not willing to change, don't expect anything to change!
Third, making the change is worth it to achieve the goals you want to achieve.
Seems simple?
Here's the thing...
Most people do not make this change.
Most people stick with their same learning methods for years, endlessly playing catch up and losing opportunities.
In over a decade of coaching people to become top learners, the most important thing I've realised is that even if you teach someone "the best learning methods", it doesn't matter if they're still held back by something else.
So what holds students back?
Why do so few students actually succeed with their studies?
Outdated learning methods
Problem: If you spend hours studying without getting the results you want, the problem is how you study (effort isn't the issue!).
Procrastination
Problem: If you can't control procrastination, you can't control your life. You cannot achieve any goal reliably if you're a slave to procrastination.
Low focus and energy
Problem: You blocked out 4 hours to study. But you spend 2 hours distracted and 1 hour napping. Sound familiar? Me too.
Lack of control
Problem: Imagine trying to fix a car without knowing how an engine works... That's what trying to get better grades without knowing how learning works is like.
Burnout
Problem: Burnout = Effort without reward. Taking a break isn't always enough to overcome burnout at its root cause.
Balancing life
Problem: There's more to life than studying. But when studying is so stressful, it's hard to enjoy life outside of it!
How our program helps you save time and get better results.
It took me a decade of trial and error to figure out how to learn with true efficiency. I want you to learn that in less than 1/10th of the time.
My program teaches you to build an evidence-based learning system to help you...
Create study schedules like a top learner
Prevent burnout and improve motivation
Learn and process new information for maximum memory and understanding
Write high-efficiency notes that help you remember more in less time
Beat procrastination and learn to activate deeper focus
How much does this cost?
For context, the starting rate for a private coaching session with me is $2,500 USD an hour with a 6 month waitlist.
But I understand this is not affordable for most people.
I did not come from a "family of money" and I believe high-quality education should be accessible.
You could pay thousands of dollars for tutoring, but the iCanStudy Program offers what I believe to be a much more impactful solution at a fraction of that cost.
I invested 10+ years of my life to design this world's-first system of learning to learn. And if you're serious about academic success, I want you to achieve what I have without investing that much.
Program Pricing
Next Cohort Starting 24th Jan 2025 11:59 PM PST
4-Monthly
$167
Ideal for flexibility
30-day money-back guarantee*
Yearly (Recommended)
$399
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What's included in your membership?
Gain 10 years of learning wisdom in 10 minutes. Discover the learning habits that help or hinder you. Complete your personalised learning diagnostic assessment to gain insights that take most people several years.
Master the methods of high-efficiency learning with 70+ lessons on evidence-based learning strategies to save you time and get you better results.
Develop deep focus and eliminate procrastination with 15 tried-and-tested techniques for improving concentration, time management and enhancing motivation.
Live support and feedback from our coaches and community, including free access to exclusive monthly interactive workshops by Dr Justin Sung (only for our members).
Join a supportive, global community of over 10,000 like-minded learners
*Our 30-Day Money-Back Promise
If you aren’t 100% satisfied, just drop us an email within the first 30 days after your cohort starts, and we’ll refund your entire payment.
You can read our terms and conditions here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time do I need for this program?
The program is self-paced, which means you can spend as much or as little time as you want.
We generally recommend between 2 to 3 hours per week spent on learning new theory through our lessons, with at least 10 hours of active studying and learning time per week where you can practise techniques.
You do not need to add "extra" time for practice as it should seamlessly replace the time you are already spending studying.
Example: Jennifer spends 20 hours per week studying and joins the program. She puts aside 2 hours over the weekend to go through program lessons. During the week, she uses the techniques in her normal 20 hours of studying. Over time, her efficiency improves and she only needs to spend 15 hours a week studying!
We recommend a maximum of 10 hours per week of theory as any more is likely to create overload!
What's the difference between 4-monthly and yearly membership options?
For most students, we recommend the yearly. This is because skills take time and patience to develop and it's important that you don't rush the process. As a result, our most successful students tend to join with yearly.
However, we offer a 4-monthly option for those who struggle to afford the upfront cost of the yearly membership.
Both membership options give you full access to the program and all support channels. They differ only in the method of payment and access duration.
Is this program only for "smart" people?
Absolutely not. Our program is designed to meet you at your level and help you reach the next goal. We work with students and professionals of all academic backgrounds and abilities.
Whether you're struggling with basic study habits, aiming for a top 0.1% score, trying to study while working full-time, or changing careers and going back to university after 20 years, our program has the skills you need to succeed!
How is the program structured and delivered?
The program includes over 70* recorded video lessons with interactive activities, guidelines, tools, and techniques. The lessons start with a diagnostic assessment which tells you your personalised learning strengths and weaknesses, followed by a structured, step-by-step curriculum that we've refined over the past 9 years.
The curriculum is designed to teach you everything you ever need to learn to become a top learner.
Every month there are live interactive workshops by Dr. Justin Sung covering key, common topics of that month and the opportunity for Q&A.
At any time, you also have access to our coaching team for personalised feedback and support, as well as a vibrant and supportive community of learners all around the world, working on their skills alongside you.
*The actual number of lessons varies as new ones are added and existing ones are refined regularly.
For a breakdown of our curriculum or technical documentation on our evidence-based methodologies, click here.
What if I’m already using another study method or program?
Our techniques are designed to complement and enhance any existing study methods you might be using. Many of our students have successfully integrated our strategies with other programs to achieve even better results.
How do the techniques work?
The techniques are broken into two domains of skills:
Learning skills: These include strategies for information processing, encoding, retrieval, and other techniques like note-taking, revision timing, active flashcard management, prestudying techniques, and in-class techniques that support efficient, active learning.
Enabler skills: These include strategies around time and task management, procrastination reduction, goal-setting and planning, and improving focus and concentration. They are called enablers because they are necessary to enable learning in the first place.
There are dozens of total techniques across these two domains, taught across the 70+ lessons in the program.
Techniques taught early in the program tend to be the easiest to learn and produce quick, high impact. Later techniques take longer to learn but create consistent performance in more complex and competitive scenarios.
All techniques we teach meet the below criteria:
Supported by a critical review of the latest research
Effective in real-world applications when applied to real-world pressures and contexts
Effective for most people when performed correctly (i.e. not exclusively for gifted learners)
Trainable with practice (i.e. not due to genetics and natural intelligence only)
Synergises with other techniques and does not create problems in other parts of learning or self-management.
For a breakdown of our curriculum or technical documentation on our evidence-based methodologies, click here.
How is this different to YouTube videos?
This program is substantially deeper, more specific, guided, and structured than YouTube videos. The Justin Sung YouTube channel covers less than 10% of the content of this program.
This program is a step-by-step learning experience, designed to help you develop a set of complex skills.
On the other hand, YouTube is primarily an entertainment platform designed to gain views and subscribers.
As a result, this program includes many more specific examples, demonstrations and techniques that are not suitable for YouTube (explained below).
Education through YouTube is limited in that:
YouTube videos are designed for views. This means topics are usually mainstream and superficial. Creating videos on nuanced aspects of a technique becomes non-viable for growing a YouTube channel because the algorithm would show it to so few people.
Each YouTube video must be able to perform standalone. When a video does not perform, it can damage the channel's overall performance. Therefore, sequential techniques are not viable on YouTube. Any technique (or series of techniques) that requires you to first master another skill is not suited for YouTube because there is no way to ensure my audience practices the first skill first.
It is impossible to create guided structure on YouTube. There is no way on YouTube to ensure learners are learning in a certain order, completing certain activities, getting adequate, practice, or to give feedback to them. These are all necessary to develop any more complex skill.
YouTube is not suited for demonstrations. It is not viable to make deep dives on specific demonstrations or explanations on using a technique as these would not be relevant to the entire channel's audience, damaging the channel's reach and audience algorithm.
How is this program different from others?
Our program is based on a deep examination of research combined with our industry-leading level of coaching experience.
Many studying courses focus on superficial techniques that only work for some (usually already high-achieving) students or only work in theory.
Our data from over 10,000 learners shows that our techniques and methods are effective for over 90% of students who commit to practising them.
For a breakdown of our curriculum or technical documentation on our evidence-based methodologies, click here.
What kind of support is included?
You can ask for feedback in our community forums from supportive, like-minded learners, as well as get help directly from our team of experienced coaches, 24/7.
We offer a range of support options to suit your needs, including written, recorded, and live group or one-on-one coaching. All of these are included in your membership at no extra cost.
Cases are directly escalated to Dr. Justin Sung for nuanced or complex challenges, and may include one-on-one coaching. This is provided for free with your membership.
How do I know if this program is the right fit for me?
This program is not "effortless" or a "get-smart-quick" scheme. But if you’re serious about improving your academic results, confidence, and consistency, and you're willing to put in the work to develop these skills, this program is for you.
For a breakdown of compatible subjects/disciplines, click here.
Still have questions?
Send us your question to [email protected], and we’ll get back to you ASAP 😊
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In just 4 weeks...
77%
of students need to spend 30% less time studying.
64%
of students report significantly less procrastination.
96%
of students feel more confident to achieve their academic goals.
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The ICS program has genuinely helped me with aspects of my life that I’ve struggled with for years.
The care and dedication that Justin and the entire ICS team bring to their students is exceptional. Justin is not only proficient and knowledgeable but also genuinely caring in their approach.
Even though I’m still relatively early in the program, I’ve already noticed massive improvements in my ability to learn new content, build integrated networks of information in my mind, and recall them effectively.
He could (and should) charge far more for his program. I’ve spent thousands of dollars on exam prep, career advice, and coaching, and none of it even comes close to what ICS has provided. This program is incredibly effective, and I highly recommend it.
Grace C.
AU - Dec 05, 2024 via Trustpilot
Life Changer
I used to get very inconsistent results, and as a high achiever, it was depressing.
I now get top results... spend less time studying and more time working on my physical health, bass guitar skills and much more.
The fact that it has been less than 6 months and I am the happiest I have ever been, and that this will help me with everything else for the rest of my life (uni, parenting, having fun), is the reason I am giving 5 stars and wish I could give 5 hundred stars.
Peter D.
AU - April 26 2024, via Trustpilot
It works!
I want to say a massive thank you to ICS. As a struggling final-year pharmacy student, I had no idea how to study effectively, and my grades were consistently mediocre (C level).
I am thrilled to report that my recent test results came back, and I achieved a B+! This grade may seem small to some people, but to me, it's a tremendous achievement, and I couldn't have done it without ICS's help :)
Jonathan L.
NZ - April 28, 2023 via Trustpilot
Life changing experience
ICS has been a transformative program for me. It hasn't just enhanced my learning—it has positively impacted many areas of my life that I had struggled with for years.
The way I think, approach challenges, and navigate life has completely changed for the better. While it does require effort, the results are more than worth it. I couldn't recommend it enough!
Shilpa B.
AU - Dec 20, 2024 via Trustpilot
What to expect as you work through the program...
First, learn the theory and tools to save time and get better grades.
About 2-3 hours per week
Understand how the brain likes to learn (based on the research).
Learn tried-and-tested techniques based on the theory.
Then, apply what you learned and get feedback to improve faster.
Practise the techniques while studying with our step-by-step instructions.
Improve faster by getting support, feedback and guidance on your work.
The road to becoming a highly efficient learner...
Click the tabs below to see a breakdown of what to expect in your journey.
Day 1: Uncover your learning habits
Start your journey with a detailed learning diagnostic assessment that assess you on five evidence-based dimensions of learning:
Deep processing: Your ability to analyse concepts, create connections, and extract meaningful learning from information. Deep processing is what most people think of as "intelligence".
Self-regulation: Your awareness of how you learn and your ability to make strategic changes to your methods. Self-regulation is what creates an adaptable learner.
Retrieval: Your strategies for memory retrieval and developing mastery. Retrieval influences your ability to recall information quickly and solve complex problems.
Self-management: Your time, task, stress, and focus management skills and habits. Self-management is the defining characteristic of consistently productive people.
Mindset: Your beliefs and tendencies around learning from mistakes, experimentation, and navigating uncertainty. Mindset is the single most important attribute for rapid growth and improvement.
At the end, you'll get a personalised report with your specific learning strengths and weaknesses alongside practical recommendations for how you can immediately improve your most high-yield dimensions.
Week 1: High-yield improvements
Train your highest priority areas with a suite of rapid-fire learning and self-management techniques. Some of our students fix their biggest barriers in just this first stage.
During this week, you'll learn how to:
Schedule and create focus zones
Reduce procrastination (for good)
Create task lists that actually work
Use spaced interleaved retrieval to boost memory and knowledge mastery
"Stack" marginal gains to unlock the secret to faster skill improvement and growth
Weeks 2 to 10: Rapid growth
Fill your learning toolkit and build a truly top learner's system. Expect heavy hitting techniques that help you nail the next exam (and every exam for the rest of your life).
In this stage, you'll learn to:
Use evidence-based note-taking techniques that enhance memory and deepen understanding (that don't take all day)
Process information during class and lectures to prevent overwhelm and retain more of what you hear
Use flashcards like a top learner, including our flashcard "rule of 3" and "active flashcard management" system
Prepare for exams with more confidence while minimising gaps and errors.
Learn new skills 10 to 20x faster than normal with our famous modified Kolb's cycle (one of our foundational techniques for hacking growth).
Weeks 10 to 20: Become a genius
You've got a great learning system already.
You might have already achieve your goals and you don't even need to get any better! But if you're aiming for the very top, it's time to rewire the way your brain thinks and learns at a fundamental level.
Using our world's first cognitive retraining methodology, you'll learn:
How to use advanced note-taking methods that drive higher-order learning
High-pressure time management and habit creation systems to perform at your peak when everyone else struggles
Advanced planning, motivation and stress management systems that can withstand the demands of the most difficult and competitive exams and careers.
Week 20+: Road to mastery
At the stage, you'll learn:
How to hyper-personalise your learning system for any situation and challenge
How to create advanced learning systems for complicated challenges and limited time
How to combine and hybridise all the techniques you've learned so far to overcome unique challenges and reach the highest level of academic success
Note that the expected timeline for improvements depends on your level of practice and diligence. The expectations above are based on our recommended 2 to 3 hours of theory per week. Individual results may vary.
So, does it work for my subject or curriculum?
Our academic program is suitable for a very wide range of domains and circumstances. This is because the techniques are built on fundamental methods of human processing, rather than superficial, subject-specific tips or tricks.
For subjects:
It is most effective for subjects that are heavy, conceptual or detailed. For example:
sciences
medicine
maths
anatomy
philosophy
english
economics
law/politics
coding
It is least effective for highly procedural domains such as music performance, dance and (partially) languages.
For curriculums:
We have learners using our program successfully for the following curriculums:
MCAT
IGCSE/GCSE
A-levels
IB
USMLE
UPSC
JEE
NEET
SAT
There are also many learners studying for professional certifications like CA/CPA/CFA examinations, medical and surgical specialisation exams, and software certifications.
Who is this program not for?
We do not recommend this program if...
You’re not ready to put in the time and effort...
You will need to commit to at least 2 hours of theory and reflection per week (and practise what you learn in your normal daily studying).
You’re not willing to try something new and experiment with your learning...
Changing your learning habits can be uncomfortable and challenging.
You’re not willing to make any mistakes...
Learning something new always involves making mistakes and learning from them.
You’re looking for a magic bullet or a "get-smart-quick" scheme...
There’s no secret shortcut or overnight solution to academic excellence.
It's not easy, but it is worth it
Learning how to learn effectively is something that we should have been taught to do during school. This course by Dr Justin Sung delves deep into the nitty gritty of why you can remember some things with ease and some go in one ear and out the other...
I've returned to uni after over a decade and am able to perform better than ever whilst still being early in the course.
Liam B.
AU - June 16 2023, via Trustpilot
The Most Life Changing Course You Will Ever Encounter
This has been by far the most valuable course I have taken In my life, the methods taught in this course are out of this world efficient...
I would easily pay several multiples of what the course costs to get this kind of information and feedback (The price to value discrepancy is insane). It's not an easy course, but the community and structure of the program provide the feedback you need to get. ahead.
I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to learn not just a bit faster but orders of magnitude faster.
Diego V.
CA - June 17, 2023 via Trustpilot
Shy skeptic to confident believer
I was skeptical beforehand and even took half a year before I enrolled but after I decided to take it I don't regret it.
It's more than what I thought I wanted.
I developed a growth mindset which consequentially has motivated me to... work on my dream job. Im closer to my goal than I have ever been before. Thank you I.C.S.
Jose R.
US - Sep 16, 2023, via Trustpilot
A game-changing course!
Fantastic! There are many more superlatives I can use to describe the course, but I'd be writing for a while.
After being in a slump in 2021, I came across the course from word of mouth. Slowly after adopting the techniques of the course, I started seeing transformations, I thought that they were unreal! Procrastination no longer exists for me, I'm always on top of my time and tasks, my health is at its prime, and it only continues to get better, and I'm able to learn efficiently and still perform to a good standard.
Wonderful course, probably one of the best courses I have taken in my life so far.
Vansh J.
AU - Aug 01, 2023 via Trustpilot
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I have been part of the iCanStudy course for over 12 months, and it has completely transformed my approach to learning.
I would highly recommend this course to any student who is looking to better themselves. It may require some hard work and effort, but the course can genuinely transform your entire studying power, your grades and possibly even your career!
The discord community is extremely active and there are many great ways to gain feedback on your work. The coaches are extremely dedicated and offer extensive feedback which is incredibly valuable.
I would genuinely recommend this course to anyone, so if you're on the fence, trust me and take the leap of faith!
Emil E.
AU - April 29, 2023 via Trustpilot
Thank god Justin appeared on my homepage
The best course. The best formation. Let's not talk about what's in the course because the overwhelming amount of knowledge & effort that was put in it would make eloquent people struggle to define it in a single sentence. Let's just say that the Head of learning (Dr. Justin Sung) designed this course TRULY not focusing on money but more on solving all the issues most learners have...
I often say to my self that some of the things I can now do would have taken me LITERALLY 1 or 2 years to achieve by myself.
However, this thing is not easy. If you want easy, you'll waste your time.
Ali
CA - Nov 11, 2023 via Trustpilot
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