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The most effective learning technique backed by science. Test yourself instead of passively re-reading to boost retention by 50%.
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Everything you need to study smarter.
Question-Based Learning
AI generates targeted questions from your materials.
Immediate Feedback
Know instantly what you know and what needs work.
Progress Tracking
See your mastery level increase with every session.
Adaptive Difficulty
Questions adjust based on your performance.
How it works
Three simple steps to mastery.
Upload Content
Add your study materials in any format
Answer Questions
Test yourself with AI-generated active recall questions
Review Mistakes
Focus on weak areas for maximum improvement
Common Questions
What is Active Recall?
Active recall is the practice of retrieving information from your brain instead of just reading it. By forcing your brain to "search" for the answer, you strengthen the neural pathways associated with that memory.
Why is active recall better than highlighting?
Highlighting or re-reading gives you a "fluency illusion"—you think you know it because it looks familiar. Active recall reveals what you actually know versus what you just recognize.
How does Masterly help with active recall?
Masterly uses AI to turn your passive notes into active questions. It creates the "test" for you, so you can spend your time practicing instead of preparing.
Is it harder than normal studying?
Yes, it requires more mental effort. However, this "desirable difficulty" is exactly why it works so well. You learn in 1 hour what usually takes 3 hours of re-reading.
Can I use it for essay-based subjects?
Definitely. For subjects like history or literature, Masterly generates open-ended conceptual questions that require deeper thinking.
What are some active recall examples?
Flashcards, practice tests, and the Feynman technique (teaching it to someone else) are all forms of active recall.
How does the AI generate flashcards and quizzes?
Our advanced AI analyzes your study materials (PDFs, notes, or lectures), identifies key concepts, definitions, and high-yield facts, and transforms them into interactive study cards and practice questions optimized for your exams.
Which devices can I use Masterly on?
Masterly is available on Web, iOS, and Android. Your study sets and progress sync instantly across all your devices so you can study anywhere, anytime.
Is my data secure and private?
Absolutely. We take privacy seriously and use enterprise-grade encryption to protect your study materials. Your uploaded content is never shared with third parties.
Is after-class review considered active recall?
Yes, if you try to summarize the lecture without looking at your notes, that is highly effective active recall.
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Sarah Chen
Featured StoryMCAT • 3 months of preparation
502 (48th percentile)
25h/week
518 (95th percentile)
12h/week
-13h/week
Same time, better results
"Masterly transformed how I studied. I spent half the time but scored way higher. The spaced repetition algorithm knew exactly when I was about to forget concepts."
James Rodriguez
USMLE Step 1 • 6 months
Before
Failed (below 200)
After
245 (85th percentile)
"I was burning out studying 40+ hours a week. Masterly helped me study smarter, not harder. The algorithm optimized my review schedule and I finally passed."
Emily Watson
Bar Exam • 4 months
Before
Didn't pass
After
Passed (top 20%)
"The case brief flashcards were a game-changer. I could review hundreds of cases efficiently and remembered every rule."
Michael Park
GRE • 2 months
Before
158 (Quant: 152, Verbal: 164)
After
168 (Quant: 168, Verbal: 168)
"Masterly identified my weak areas in quant and generated practice questions specifically for those topics. My score improved by 10 points!"
Lisa Nguyen
Anatomy Final • 6 weeks
Before
C+
After
A
"The image occlusion feature is incredible. I could hide labels on diagrams and test myself. Went from C+ to A in just 6 weeks!"
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