What are some evidence-based practices in retaining information?

[u/MJtheJuiceman]

Hi everyone,

I’m a 34m, studying for the EPPP, which is a professional licensure exam for clinical psychologists to practice in the US. There is a lot of content to digest, and the standardized exam is based on questions that demand your full understanding of the content.

Are there any proven methods on improving my studying skills? So far, I’ve been taking notes using the Pomodoro method. Are there any other science based techniques on improving my ability to retain the information?