To date, more than 2 million books in the How to Study series have been sold. According to Ron Fry it's the concepts of time management and organization around which all six books in the series are built.
Some people study best in the morning with a quiet environment.
Others study best late at night with music blasting. The first step to studying smart is to find your ideal environment. Set up a system for periodic review of class notes. This avoids the need for last-minute cramming for tests. Study in groups.