Systems and methods for optimizing study sessions are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a system for optimizing study sessions includes a graphical user interface (GUI), a timing device, a processor and a memory. The GUI accepts input from a user regarding a first study session. The timing device elapses for a first amount of time during the first study session. The processor and the memory are configured to: record the first amount of time elapsed by the timing device during the first study session; calculate at least one value regarding an effectiveness of the first study session; using the at least one value, calculate a second amount of time to be optimal for a second study session; and cause the graphical user interface to propose the second amount of time when the user begins the second study session.