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Ter achtergrond, ik ben zelf een fulltime professional en volg daarnaast een Universitaire master studie. Zelf ben ik afkomstig van het Nederlandse HBO, het was daarom ook logisch dat het een wereld van verschil is. Niet alleen qua stof en structuur van de studie, maar ook hoe dien ik dit te plannen in combinatie met mijn fulltime werk. Ik zat zelf in een put waarbij er een kans bestond dat ik van universiteit moest wisselen wegens het niet behalen van een vak, daarnaast had ik daarvoor al moeite om met enige rust vakken te behalen.

Ik volgde Tom al enige tijd op instagram en vond zijn content en Youtube video's al interessant. Toen hij contact zocht met mij om het een en ander door te nemen kwam ik erachter dat ik hulp nodig had van buitenaf om beter mijn studie in te kunnen delen. Tijdens de on-boarding call hadden we zeer fijn contact en besloot ik om mee te doen aan het programma.

Hierbij kreeg ik toegang tot de online omgeving en hadden we wekelijkse calls gepland om de voortgang te bespreken. De content in de online omgeving is te ervaren als zeer aangenaam, de video's zijn helder en deze kan ik zovaak als nodig terugkijken. Met de wekelijkse calls checkte Tom bij mij in om te kijken hoe de studiemethodes verliepen en toetste hij mij doordat ik mijn lesstof moest sturen en hij mij kon overhoren.

Overall heb ik tijdens het traject geleerd hoe ik mijn week moet plannen met daarbij voldoende ruimte voor studie en vrije tijd naast mijn fulltime baan, heb ik geleerd hoe ik moest leren en hoe ik positiever tegenover studie moet staan wat resulteerde een betere mindset en goede schoolresultaten. Hierbij heb ik ook geleerd dat alleen leren in samenhang is met hoe je mentaal erin staat, dat het ook van belang is om voldoende rust te pakken en niet meer de hele nacht door moet leren wat niet goed is voor je mentale welzijn.

Hierbij heb ik heel veel geleerd welke ik nog steeds toepas in mijn dagelijks leven, hierbij wil ik Tom heel erg bedanken voor het steuntje in de rug met betrekking tot planning en studiemethodes!

As a medical student, I really struggled with time management and effective study techniques last year, which unfortunately reflected in my exam results. When I came across Tom’s programme through an ad, I decided to give it a try — and it was honestly the best decision I could have made.

In just three months, I have seen a huge improvement in how I study, manage my time, and stay consistent. I am now able to balance my studies alongside research, something I never thought I could do before. A lot of this progress is thanks to the guidance and support from Tom and Dan.

I would highly recommend this programme to other medical students who feel stuck or overwhelmed — it’s genuinely been a game changer for me.

Before I met Tom and his community, I didn't know how to study in a right way. I just tried my best to memorize whole text book by writting whole textbook on the notebook endlessly, re reading, cramming..... Because I thought it was the right way to study as everybody did that.
However, Unlike other students who get the good grade super easy by cramming, I couldn't get good grades and scores. Because of that, I thought I had low Intelligence.
But Tom told me why I couldnt' get good grade even though I spent more efforts than other Students. My studying method was inefficient and totally wrong.
What made me surprised was that everything that I ve
Learned here, for instance, Active recall, cornell note, previewing.... actually worked!

I ve also attended winter semester course, which takes only 15 days including mid term and End term.
Even though I didnt have enough time for preparing whole exams, I could get A thanks to Tom's programm

I chose to invest in The Study Coach Academy to elevate my study skills, time management, and efficiency in graduate school. The combination of weekly 1:1 coaching, group sessions, reflection exercises, and Q&A made the experience worthwhile. Having access to the platform’s video tutorials and worksheets helped me better understand how to approach learning new material and other components that impacted the process.

Tom and my coach, Dan consistently made me feel welcome, supported, and heard. They listened, asked thoughtful questions, and guided me toward positive changes in my habits and mindset. I will say that it’s up to you to make the most of the experience including advocating for yourself and putting in the work. Change and results don’t happen overnight. There were times when I needed to follow up with my coach more than once before receiving a response, but staying proactive helped me get what I needed from the program.

I also valued being part of a community of students navigating similar challenges, which created space for shared learning and encouragement. This program was valuable and I will carry what I learned with me as I move into the next part of my program.

I joined the StudyCoach Academy after a sales call with Tom, during which I was convinced to enroll and pay immediately. Looking back, this decision was made under pressure and based on representations that turned out not to reflect the reality of the program.

Only after the call did I learn the actual contract terms and even then I had to purchase a trial on the external platform just to access and read the agreement I was being asked to sign. That alone already felt problematic and non transparent.

I have now been in the program for about a week and it is clear to me that what was presented during the sales call does not match what is actually delivered.

During the call, the program was described as having a strong, active and supportive community, close and meaningful contact with a coach and high level, personalized support and guidance. In reality the community aspect is very limited and far from what was described, contact with the coach is minimal and highly structured and many elements were clearly overstated or heavily polished during the sales conversation.

What is especially striking is that the terms and conditions clearly outline what you are actually paying for and it is significantly less than what is promised verbally during the call. There is a clear discrepancy between marketing and sales communication and the written agreement.

My impression is that the sales call is designed to persuade at all costs, even if that means presenting an inflated or misleading picture of the program. Had the program been described honestly and in line with the contract, I would not have enrolled.

I strongly recommend that anyone considering this program does not make a decision during the first call, reads the full contract before paying anything and treats the promises made during the call with caution.

This review reflects my personal experience as a participant who joined in good faith and quickly discovered that the reality does not align with what was sold.

Before joining The Study Coach program, I was constantly running out of time on exams. I often knew the material, but I was not finishing, and that was costing me points, confidence, and grades.

Since working with Maria, that problem has turned around completely. Now, on every exam, I am able to finish on time with a lot more calm and confidence. That alone has boosted my scores because I can finish the entire exam and earn points I used to miss.

Maria has been a core part of my success since day one. As a working professional pursuing a full-time MBA while balancing family life at home, I needed more than generic study tips. I needed a realistic, customized system and a coach who could adjust week to week based on my real constraints. That is exactly what Maria does, and she does it exceptionally well. Her empathy is genuine, her communication is clear and consistent, and she adapts quickly based on what I am facing that week. It is rare to find a coach who is this emotionally intelligent and this effective. Maria brings a calm, big-sister energy that makes you feel supported, and she is also incredibly sharp at spotting what is not working and simplifying the next steps.

The program itself is also special because of Tom, the founder. Tom gives his students more than you could ever ask for. He brings in guest speakers, shares rare techniques, and provides a depth of useful knowledge that helps you level up, not just as a student, but as a better version of yourself. He holds weekly sessions where he teaches practical techniques and exercises for the community, and he genuinely shows up for his students. You can tell he cares, and he makes himself available in a way that feels personal and sincere. One session that really stuck with me was when he taught breathing techniques to quickly reset energy and focus. It was powerful, and I still use that focused breathwork often. It has done wonders for me.

What changed everything was the shift in how I study. Maria helped me stop wasting time rereading and passively reviewing notes, and instead build an intentional plan centered on active recall, practice exams, and testing my understanding across a lot of content and concepts. She also reinforced the fundamentals that make it sustainable, like building a study schedule that works, using focus sprints, and protecting rest and sleep. As a result, I stopped cramming the night before exams. I started studying earlier, finishing assignments in advance, retaining more, and showing up rested instead of anxious.

Maria also has a gift for explaining concepts in a way that is easy to absorb. She is invested in you and truly cares about your success. She is supportive, clear, and steady, while still holding you accountable and keeping you moving forward.

If you are considering The Study Coach program, the results can be fast and real, but they depend on how willing you are to put in the work and apply the tools. I am genuinely grateful I was paired with Maria, and I am grateful for the community Tom has built. The improvement in my exam speed and confidence alone has been worth it, and it is just one of the many ways this program has elevated my overall performance.

I have been following @the_studycoach / Tom for almost two years on Instagram. When I wanted to start a new study, I was hestitant, since I have been failing a few exams in previous years. My confidence was low. I decided to ask Tom for help. With asking the right questions, having the right tools, and some tips and tricks, Tom helped me to be more confident. I passed the exam with 9,5 out of 10. Tom and his team are multilingual. And they coach from students to 50+. Thanks Tom!

Tom was so nice and helpful from the beginning. Tom and his team showed great personal attention and always made time to listen to me to truly understand my needs. Their supportive and patient approach made a big difference in my learning. I felt comfortable and encouraged throughout the process. They helped me improve myself by focusing on my personal strengths and tailoring the learning styles that worked best for me. These helped me a lot not only in my study techniques but also with how I manage my time in my personal life. It was a really important and unique experience and I am grateful for all the help and care I have received.

I came across Tom's post on Instagram right when I was feeling overwhelmed with my upcoming major exams. I doubted my self and always thought That 2 months worth of work isnt enought to cover all the material. Tom's post was catchy.. how to study smarter and more efficiently. I knew this what I needed. I was coached by Dan who is an incredible person. He was always receptice and took my concerns (and hesitation at times) into consideration. Other than helping with study techniques and time management, Dan also helped me change my mindset about work, studying and self believes. I learned the importance of appreciating the hard work I put in regardless of the results. The past 3 months have been transformative on so many levels. Tom and his team offer scientific and evidence based methods to help students excel not only in studies but also life.

I started following Tom on Instagram and then joined the Study Coach Programme in July to receive guidance during my final year at university, as not only were the exams challenging, but I was also feeling a lot of pressure.
In these four months, I discovered a tailored programme that truly met all my requests and helped me change, or better, let go of my old and dysfunctional mindset, and opt for a new one, thanks to which I could be more focused on my goals, and I could grow more aware of things that distracted me and of what steps I needed to take to reach it.
I feel very grateful, and I heartily recommend following this programme to anyone who feels overwhelmed or simply confused while studying or during their career.

Working with Tom and his team has been extremely valuable, especially as a premed student juggling clinical experience, research, and everything else that comes with preparing for the MCAT and medical school applications. They helped me develop personalized strategies, beyond general study tips, that actually work in my busy life.

One of the biggest breakthroughs for me was learning to study effectively even when I didn’t have large blocks of time. I learned how to match my study sessions to my energy levels and how to reframe setbacks so they didn’t derail my whole week. Their mindset coaching made a real difference in how I approach challenges. They have really helped me become more in control of my goals and overall growth. Highly recommend!

Over the past three months, working with Tom and his team, I have grown both academically and personally. The study skills taught have entirely changed the way I view my studies, as I now feel confident going into lectures for the first time in my life. While targeted at studying, these skills have developed me as a person, allowing for personal growth in my personal life also. This would not have been possible without Tom and his team.

Through daily videos and one-to-one coaching sessions, I have developed lifelong skills that integrate into all aspects of my life, not just my studies. I'm now in a position where my lecturers have asked me to stop answering questions about previous material in lectures. While everyone looks at their notes, I'm now able to recall information quickly and efficiently without notes in front of me.

While Tom provides all the techniques and the foundations for success, it is through hard work and participation that these techniques truly become beneficial. Without the one-to-one coaching, the daily videos and weekly workshops, I would not be in the position I am now, where I'm looking forward to exams and assignments.

While I recognised early on in my course that I could do far better. It is Tom and his team that have made that a reality for me. I'm most thankful to him for everything.

As someone who has been going through university alone, with nobody's help or motivation, this felt like an amazing and fulfilling experience. I had been through many videos trying to improve my studying methods but nothing was completely working to its fullest. I reached out to Tom from an Instagram story ( it was completely random) my retaking exam was coming soon and I had only 1 month to prepare for them and in case if failureI would have had to quit my major. After I started my journey with Tom I felt the commitment right away. And Got a 16/20 on my history exam that I had been retaking for the past 2 years and 15/20 on my physics exam that used to make me anxious from failing it. I'm really happy that I got the chance to have Tom as a coach amd it was fully worth it ^^

I joined the study program proposed by Tom as a medical device professional who had just changed roles after 15 years in the same company. For the first time in over a decade, I found myself needing to learn new technologies quickly in a completely unfamiliar environment.

At the same time, I often felt unproductive, easily distracted, and stuck in procrastination mode.

The coaching helped me create a clear plan, stay accountable, and actually follow through on my goals.

What stood out most was how supportive and practical the approach was. It not only changed how I manage tasks at work, but also helped me realize how my lifestyle habits were affecting my performance.

Learning how to study effectively for the first time has been truly transformative. I was sorprese how quickly I was able to engage in professional discussions with my colleagues and feel confident in this new professional setting.

What Tom offers isn’t a set of generic tips—it’s personalized strategies that made a real difference for me

Wonderful community of dedicated learners. Great mentorship by Tom and an actually helpful learning platform. I would strongly recommend it to anyone who wants to get better at learning and studying!

Working with Tom and his team has been a truly transformative experience. I used to struggle with time management and effective studying, but with Tom’s guidance I’ve improved both academically and personally. The support was practical, personalized, and easy to apply. This has been one of the best investments in myself—I highly recommend Tom and his team to anyone wanting to take control of their studies and growth!

I had such a positive experience with The StudyCoach – Tom’sTeam. As a full-time working parent with a toddler, finding the time and energy to study felt impossible, but my coach Dan made it manageable. He helped me organize my time, stay focused, and keep a healthy balance. With his support, I not only passed my trauma course/certification but also gained tools and tips that I can use in my career moving forward. What stood out most was how approachable and supportive Dan was always just a message or email away when I needed guidance. I’d highly recommend this to anyone in the medical or healthcare field who’s juggling a busy life and still wants to reach their goals. It is a game changer!

Over the past few months I have had the opportunity to work with Tom and his team. I contacted him because I was also taking part in the selection for medicine in addition to my studies. I sought help in combining this with the rest of my life, getting higher grades, stopping procrastination and most important being admitted to medicine.

During this time I was given tools to improve this and I certainly succeeded. My situation and the problems I experienced were looked at. I experienced the personal guidance as very positive. During this time, I have been accepted to medicine. A dream that has become true. Everything I have learned I will take with me in my medical studies and also in the rest of my life. If you have the chance and/or opportunity to work with Tom, I would highly recommend it. You will benefit from this for the rest of your life.

I approached Tom because I felt that I had to fresh up on some knowledge asap to start my new business to get maximum results out of the opportunities that would be coming.
He provided me with excellent tips and tools to get the results I aimed for in half the time I had set to make them. It was quite overwhelming at first, but even there he managed to give the support and understanding to keep me on track.
Thank you Tom! All the best!
Anahi

Throughout this program, both Tom during the live group sessions and my 1-on-1 coach Dan were incredibly patient, kind, and supportive. I asked a lot of questions (sometimes the same ones in different ways), and every. single. time. they met me with the same patience and genuine desire to help. Both of their feedback was always detailed and clear, and most importantly made me feel as if no question was ever out of place. Working with Dan 1-1, he was able to help me tailor my study methods to the specific classes I was taking this semester, stay on track with my study goals, and clarify anything that I was uncertain about while using any study methods I learned in this program.

Before joining this program, I was stuck in procrastination due to fear of failure. I felt like if I couldn’t do something perfectly, it wasn’t worth doing at all. I relied only on flashcards and didn’t know how to prioritize between personal and academic tasks. But now, I feel more intentional with my time. The biggest transformation was in my mindset. I used to live with 100% perfectionism, and that mindset kept me frozen in place. Both Tom and Dan taught me how to shift toward a growth mindset, and that changed everything because I was no longer waiting for the “perfect plan/time” to start. This shift helped me actually apply the study strategies I was learning, rather than just collecting information and staying stuck.

Often, everyone focuses on productivity tools for their studies (which are important) but without the right mindset, it’s hard to consistently apply them in real life. What this program did was help me build a strong mental foundation first, which made it easier to incorporate habits like effective prioritization and realistic planning. It didn’t just help me become a better student—it helped me become more self-compassionate and more action-oriented in all areas of my life.