Memory and the processes it involves form the basis of learning and studying. In order to establish an ideal study method for success in college, one must understand memory and its underlying processes. The basic explanations will provide information on a wide range of established theories along with their empirical evidence to suggest an optimal study technique. A deeper understanding will come from discussing theories of encoding, storage, and retrieval and the interdependent relationship they have in influencing effective study strategies. All this knowledge will then be used to come up with the optimal study technique to ensure accurate, long-term memory. In 1974, Baddeley and Hitch proposed a three-component model of working memory comprising the “central executive”, “phonological loop”. and “the visuospatial sketchbook”. In 2000, Baddeley added a fourth component to the model, which he called "the episodic buffer." This model forms the basis on which our minds operate and creates meaningful elaboration and depth of processing. All auditory and verbal information received by the conscious mind is filtered in the phonological loop; written text can also be converted into phonological code. This process is known as “silent articulation” and consists of two parts: phonological storage (inner ear) and the articulatory control process (inner voice). Visuospatial sketching is another process in our working memory in which visual and spatial information is manipulated and temporarily stored. Examples include memorizing shapes, colors, locations, or the speed at which objects move in space. The episodic buffer is a system that is an essential part of both encoding and recall, although it is limited to the medium of the paper. ....the necessary to store information in a long memory is completed. The hardware underwent maintenance rehearsal, temporarily storing the information in short-term memory, and then underwent elaborate rehearsal, encoding the information in long-term memory. Another factor to consider when studying information is the spacing effect. Learning done using distributive practice tends to yield much better results than learning done using massed practice. The purpose of the study is not only to receive and encode information, but also to retrieve this information when necessary. It is therefore also important to exercise one's own ability to memorize the information studied through quizzes and practical assignments. This holistic approach to effective studying considers individual processes crucial to facilitating academic success..