Problem

Studying for exams meant going through long PDFs, lecture slides, and class notes — often scattered across devices. Reviewing everything manually was repetitive and time-consuming, especially when I just needed a quick refresher or a few practice questions before class or exams.

Tools Used

ChatGPT (Custom GPT, trained with my uploaded materials and prompts)
Notion – to store and organize the outputs

Solution

I built a personalized AI Study Assistant using ChatGPT by uploading my course materials and creating prompts for summarizing topics, generating quizzes, and simplifying concepts. This allowed me to quickly get concise, easy-to-understand answers, which I organized in Notion for fast revision — saving time and reducing exam stress.

Impact

This setup helped me revise faster without rereading everything from scratch.
It reduced my mental load while preparing for exams and turned my notes into something brief and easy to understand.

Instead of spending 30–45 minutes summarizing, I now get what I need in under 5 minutes — freeing up time for actual learning and practice.

Step by Step Solution

1. I gathered all my study material
I started by collecting everything I needed — PDFs, lecture slides, handwritten notes, and reading material from different courses. If I had physical or scanned notes, I used tools like Adobe Scan or Google Lens to convert them into text.

2. I created a Custom GPT
I went to the "Explore GPTs" section on ChatGPT and built a personalized AI Study Assistant. I uploaded all my course files into it and added a few simple instructions so it would respond the way I needed, such as:

“Summarize topics in 5 bullet points”
“Generate 10-question quizzes from the material”
“Explain complex terms in simple language”

3. I used simple, repeatable prompts
Whenever I had to revise or prepare for class, I used clear prompts like:

“Summarize the topic ‘Planetary boundaries’ in 5 bullet points”
“Generate a quiz from this topic”
“Explain the difference between Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions”
This gave me quick, focused answers without having to scroll through long documents.

4. I saved everything in Notion
To keep things organized, I created a Notion page for each subject or topic. I copied all the summaries, quiz questions, and simplified explanations into Notion so I could come back to them before exams. I also added labels like “Quick Recap” or “Practice Quiz” to make revision easier.

5. I used it right before classes and exams
Instead of spending 30–45 minutes going through my notes, I could now review everything I needed in under 5 minutes. This gave me more time to actually learn and practice — without feeling overwhelmed.I created a personalized AI Study Assistant using ChatGPT to help me revise more efficiently.

I uploaded my course material into a custom GPT and added simple instructions like:

“Summarize the topic "Planetary boundaries" in 5 bullet points”
“Generate a 10-question quiz based on this content”
“Explain the concept of ESG in simple terms”

Whenever I needed to review something, I would paste in my notes or ask a direct question (e.g., “Explain the difference between Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions”).
The GPT would return a clear summary, essential definitions, or quiz questions — which I would save in Notion for quick revision before class or exams.

AI Study Assistant – Automating Summaries & Quizzes from Study Files