Research shows that simply managing time properly can improve college students' grades

A meta-analysis found that better time management is linked to higher grades among college students.

The study pooled 31 papers from 2000 to 2024, covering 13,506 students, and found a significant positive relationship.

The effect was stronger for undergraduates, especially first-year students, than for graduate students.

Time management based on concrete planning and actions showed a stronger link to performance, while no clear gender or cultural differences appeared.