FAQs 

Start with QUEST Study Skills System - Level 1 to understand how effective studying works. Then progress to Level 2 for practical application. The 60 Days Planning course can be taken anytime, before, during, or after Level 1 and Level 2 courses.

We have provided approximate lengths of time to complete the courses, however they can be taken at your own pace. So you can take as little or as long to complete them. The course is intended to be a resource you can revisit.

Lifetime access. Take them at your own pace, come back whenever you need a refresher, and use them year after year as you progress through your studies.

Level 1 teaches why certain study methods work and others don't, through five steps you can start using straight away, on whatever you're studying right now. It also helps you understand how memory and recall actually work, which matters for tests. Level 1 stands on its own, you don't need to wait for Level 2 to see results. Level 2 goes deeper into specific techniques, such as note-taking, mind maps, and exam preparation.

If you're getting the results you want and feel confident in your approach, you might not need Level 1. But if you're working hard without understanding why your methods work (or don't), Level 1 gives you that foundation. Even strong students benefit from understanding the system.

Yes! The two courses are designed to work together. Level 1 gives you the understanding of the system, and the five steps which you can practise right away. Level 2 follows on with more hands-on techniques after you fully understanding how the system works.

It's not recommended. The understanding you gain from the QUEST framework in Level 1 makes Level 2 much more effective.

Level 2 builds on concepts from Level 1, so we recommend completing Level 1 first. However, if you already have a strong understanding of active study principles (not just passive re-reading and highlighting), you could start with Level 2.

No. QUEST works across all subjects. The framework is the same whether you're studying Math, Languages, Science, History, or anything else.

The planning course uses QUEST principles and works perfectly alongside the Level 1 and Level 2 courses, but it can also be taken on its own if you just need help getting organised.

It's not too late. While starting earlier is ideal, Year 12 students or even university students often benefit the most from Level 1 because they finally understand why their old methods weren't working. The system helps you make the most of the rest of your learning years.

Partly. Level 1 is about understanding the system, not learning specific techniques. It does cover the principles of learning and preparing for exams. For the how-to hands-on strategies such as note taking, you'll want to complete Level 2.

Most study courses give you tips and tricks without explaining why they work. QUEST Study Skills gives you a simple framework based on learning science, that you can follow step-by-step, for every subject, year on year. This is more useful than a collection of random study tips. 

Absolutely! Parents can take the courses to better support their children's study habits. The courses are designed to be student-friendly, but the principles work for anyone who wants to learn more effectively.

Unfortunately courses are not refundable. These are digital products which once accessed and/or downloaded are not able to be returned like physical books and products. 

No. The courses don't teach you Chemistry formulas, English essay structures, or Maths calculations. The courses teach you how to study that content effectively. You bring your own subject material and the techniques show you how to learn it more effectively.

YouTube tips are scattered, often contradictory, and rarely explain why they work or when to use them. The Level 2 course gives you a complete system based on the QUEST framework you learn in Level 1, with examples across subjects and troubleshooting when things don't work.

Indirectly, yes. When you know how to prepare effectively and have practiced active study, you'll feel more confident going into exams. The courses also cover practical test-taking strategies. But if severe anxiety is your main issue, you might also need additional support.

Some techniques (like active recall) you can start using immediately and see benefits within a study session. Other skills (like building good topic maps) develop over a few weeks. This isn't something that happens all at once. It's a systematic skill-building exercise with practice.

That's fine as a starting point. The course shows you how to adapt techniques to what's easiest for you to get going with, without locking you into one approach forever. You'll learn when to use visual strategies, when to explain things out loud, and when to practice actively.