← All articles
StudyingTime management

Effective time management as a key success factor in your HSG studies

How can effective time management improve your chances in the HSG assessment year? We give you tips you really should follow.

Timon JaeggiFounder & managing director · 22 January 2023 · 2 min read
HSG assessment year: effective time management
Success factor: effective time management

"Time is infinitely long and each day is a vessel into which a great deal may be poured, if one will actually fill it up." – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Efficient time management is the process of using time in a targeted and planned way to complete tasks successfully and reach goals. For HSG students this is especially important, as they are often faced with a wide range of tasks and commitments (e.g. written assignments) that they have to handle alongside studying for exams.

Effective time management brings many benefits. First, you can prioritise your tasks better and make sure the most important ones are done first. You can also avoid wasting time and ensure the time available is used as well as possible. Another benefit is a better work-life balance, because you plan in time for yourself, friends and family.


To manage your time effectively during your studies, there are a few steps you can take:

Set priorities

Identify the most important tasks that need to be done and make a to-do list. Set priorities and do the most important tasks first.

Create a schedule

Create a schedule in which you plan the time available for completing tasks and attending classes. Make sure you plan enough time for exam preparation and for completing exercises/assignments.

Avoid wasting time

Avoid wasting time by keeping distractions to a minimum (e.g. deleting Instagram, TikTok and co. from your phone) and concentrating on the tasks that really need to be done.

Plan breaks

Breaks are important to refresh your mind and restore your concentration. So plan regular breaks to relax and recharge (short walks outdoors etc.).

Be flexible

Be flexible and ready to adjust your schedule when circumstances change.


Another important aspect of effective time management is self-discipline. You have to learn to motivate yourself again and again and stick to your schedule. You can do this, for example, with reminders in your calendar.

Another way to manage your time effectively during your studies is to use technology such as calendar apps or to-do list apps. These tools can help you manage tasks and commitments and make sure nothing is forgotten.


We at the Coaching Institute promote effective time management and discuss with you individually how you can get the most out of your available time, so you are optimally prepared for your assessment exams.

If you're interested, feel free to contact us with no obligation

  • HSG assessment year
  • success factor
  • time management
  • time management for students

Comments (0)

Preview: comments aren't stored yet, they only stay in this browser.

No comments yet. Be the first.

Have we sparked your interest?

Get in touch without obligation: we'll reply personally, advise you free of charge and send you a quote.