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Plan your exam prep with a mind map planner made from your notes

Upload your syllabus, lecture notes, or slides and get an editable mind map that breaks your coursework into dated, ordered study steps you can explore branch by branch.

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How a mind map planner keeps exam prep in order

Most study plans fail on sequence rather than effort: students know what is due but not which topic to tackle first. A mind map planner solves that by putting the exam or deadline at the center and hanging each unit off it as a branch you can reorder, date, and expand.

Put the exam date at the center and attach one branch per unit
Mark each branch with its weight, due date, or confidence level
Reorder branches to study weak areas earlier in the week
Turn any branch into flashcards or a quiz when you are ready to test

Example study planner branches for exam prep

Weeks before the examList every chapter · Rank each by weight on the syllabus · Block two review sessions per chapter

Topics you keep missingMark weak areas after each quiz · Move them into the next day's plan · Re-test before moving on

Spaced review scheduleReview new cards the next day · Space repeats further apart · Reset any card you forgot

Night before the examSkim the top-level branches · Re-read flagged definitions · Sleep rather than cram new material

Assignments and deadlinesDate each task on its branch · Estimate hours per task · Flag anything due within 48 hours

Generate the full set

Editable branches

Rename, move, or add branches to fit how your course is actually organized, so the planner matches your syllabus rather than a generic template.

Explorable structure

Collapse and expand sections to focus on one unit at a time, then zoom out to see how every topic connects to the exam.

Study-ready output

Turn any branch into flashcards or a quiz when you are ready to test yourself, using the same material you uploaded.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or photos of pages. Text in images is read with text recognition.

Review the generated map

Check the main branches against your syllabus, then edit labels or reorder topics so the plan reflects what matters most.

Work through it branch by branch

Pick the largest or least familiar branch first, study it, and mark it done as you go until the whole map is covered.

Because the map is generated from your own notes or PDFs, the branches follow your course structure instead of a generic outline. You can edit anything that looks off, so the plan stays accurate as your syllabus changes or a unit turns out harder than expected.

Once the plan is laid out, you can move from the map into flashcards with spaced repetition or a quiz on the same material. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki, or CSV are part of the paid Plus plan.

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Frequently asked questions

How far ahead should I start planning for a final exam?

Starting three to four weeks out gives you room for at least two review passes over each unit. If your course has a shorter timeline, map the topics first and then cut the least important branches.

How do I use a mind map to decide what to study first?

Put the exam at the center and add one branch per unit with its weight or due date. Study the branches with the most points or the least familiarity first, and mark each one as you finish it.

Can I export my mind map planner to other apps?

Exports are part of the paid Plus plan, which includes PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.

Is there a free way to try it?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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