50 ChatGPT prompts
for students.

Explain [concept] to me like I'm 5 years old, then gradually increase the complexity in 3 steps until you reach university level. Check my understanding at each step.

Grade this essay using the following rubric: [paste rubric]. Give me a score out of 100, identify the 3 biggest weaknesses, and give me specific rewrites for the worst-performing paragraphs. [paste essay]

Create a [X]-week study schedule for my [subject] exam on [date]. I have [X hours] free per day. Topics to cover: [list topics]. Include short breaks and a final review day.

Create 20 flashcards for [topic]. Format each as: Q: [question] A: [concise answer] Focus on the most commonly tested concepts.

Quiz me on [topic]. Ask me one question at a time. Wait for my answer before moving on. Tell me if I'm right, explain why, then ask the next question. Start easy and gradually increase difficulty.

Here are my class notes: [paste notes] Create a clean summary with: (1) key concepts, (2) important definitions, (3) anything that is likely to appear on an exam.

Ask me 10 questions about [topic] to identify gaps in my understanding. After each answer, tell me if I'm correct and what I'm missing. Give me a summary of my weak areas at the end.

Rewrite this passage in plain English without losing any key information. Then highlight the 3 most important ideas I should remember: [paste passage]

Explain [concept] using a real-world analogy that a student with no background in this subject would immediately understand. Then summarise it in 3 bullet points.

Create a one-page study guide for [topic]. Include: key concepts, important formulas or definitions, common mistakes students make, and a 5-question practice quiz with answers.

I need to study [subject 1], [subject 2], and [subject 3] this week. I have [X hours] available each day. Create a detailed day-by-day schedule that balances all three without burnout.

I have a seminar on [topic] tomorrow. Give me 5 discussion questions I should be able to answer, then challenge me on one of them so I can practice defending my view.

Help me visualise [abstract concept] using a vivid mental image or physical analogy. Walk me through it step by step as if you're describing a scene I can picture.

Here is my assignment brief: [paste brief]. Create a detailed checklist of every requirement I need to meet to get full marks. Order it by the mark weighting.

Give me 3 different academic perspectives on [topic] — one mainstream, one contrarian, one emerging. Include a key thinker or paper associated with each.

Review these notes on [topic] and tell me: (1) anything factually incorrect, (2) important concepts I've missed, (3) how to improve the structure for revision. [paste notes]

Teach me [concept] by drawing comparisons to things I already understand. Use at least 3 different analogies and explain why each one works.

Create a detailed essay outline for the question: "[essay question]". Include a thesis statement, 3 main arguments with supporting evidence, counterarguments, and a conclusion strategy.

Create a comparison table between [A] and [B] covering: definition, key features, strengths, weaknesses, and when each is used. Add a summary of the most important difference.

Give me 5 real-world examples of [concept] that I might actually encounter in everyday life. For each one, explain exactly how the concept applies.

Review this resume for a [job title] position. Give me: (1) an overall score out of 10, (2) the 3 weakest bullet points and how to rewrite them, (3) anything that's missing for this role. [paste resume]

Write a cover letter for a [position] role at [company]. My background: [brief summary]. Make it sound confident, specific, and genuinely interested — not generic. Keep it under 300 words.

Give me the 10 most common interview questions for a [job title] role at a [industry] company. After I answer each one, give me honest feedback and suggest a stronger version of my answer.

Help me write a 90-second "Tell me about yourself" answer for a [job title] interview. My background: [brief summary]. Make it sound natural, confident, and relevant to the role.

Write a LinkedIn headline and summary for a [year] student studying [major] who is interested in [industry/role]. Make it professional but personable. Highlight skills, goals, and what I offer.

Write a cold email to [name/role] at [company] requesting a 20-minute informational chat. Context: I'm a student interested in [industry]. Keep it short, specific, and easy to say yes to.

Help me answer this behavioural interview question using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result): "[question]" Here's the experience I want to use: [brief description]. Make it punchy and under 2 minutes when spoken aloud.

Rewrite these bullet points from my resume to better match the following job description. Keep everything truthful but reframe my experience using their language and priorities. My bullets: [paste] Job description: [paste]

Based on these experiences: [list]. Help me identify 3 transferable strengths I could confidently talk about in interviews for a career in [field]. Frame each one with a specific example.

I'm deciding between [option A] and [option B] for my career. Help me think through this using a pros/cons framework, then tell me what questions I should ask myself before deciding.

Turn these responsibilities into strong resume bullet points using the format: [Action verb] + [what you did] + [measurable result]. Here's what I did: [list responsibilities].

Help me prepare to negotiate [salary/internship offer/freelance rate]. I was offered [X], the market rate is [Y], and I have [experience/skills]. Give me a word-for-word script I can use.

I want to break into [industry] after graduation. Based on what actually gets students hired, what is the single highest-leverage daily habit I should build right now? Include a 30-day starter plan.

Act as a hiring manager at a [company type] in [industry]. Interview me for a [job title] position. Ask me one question at a time, starting with an easy warm-up and escalating to harder ones.

Analyse this job description and tell me: (1) the 5 most important skills they're looking for, (2) what kind of candidate they really want, (3) questions I'll likely be asked in the interview. [paste job description]

Help me create a monthly budget. My income is [X] from [sources]. My fixed expenses are [list]. Create a budget with categories, suggest where I can cut back, and calculate how much I can save.

Give me 10 conversation starters I can use at [event: freshers week / networking event / house party / seminar]. Make them natural, curious, and not cringe. Include follow-up questions.

Write an email to my professor asking for [extension / feedback / a meeting]. Context: [brief situation]. Make it polite, brief, and professional. Don't make me sound lazy or entitled.

Create a simple weekly meal plan for a student with a budget of [X] per week. I can spend [X minutes] cooking. I [have/don't have] these appliances: [list]. Keep it nutritious, cheap, and quick.

I'm trying to make [dish] but I only have: [list what you have]. Tell me if I can still make it, what I'll need to substitute, and walk me through each step simply.

I'm overwhelmed. Here's everything I need to do this week: [list tasks]. Help me prioritise using the Eisenhower matrix, estimate realistic time for each, and build a day-by-day plan.

I'm stuck in this thought: "[negative thought]". Help me examine whether it's actually true, identify the cognitive distortion, and reframe it into something more balanced and realistic.

I'm feeling [emotion] today because [brief context]. Give me 5 journaling prompts tailored to my situation that will help me process this, gain perspective, and figure out what to do next.

Plan a dinner for [X] people near [city/area] with a budget of [X] per person. Give me 3 restaurant options with pros and cons, and suggest a fair way to split the bill.

I want to build a habit of [habit] but I always give up after a week. Create a 30-day starter plan that's realistic for a busy student. Include triggers, accountability ideas, and what to do when I miss a day.

Ask me 5 deep questions to help me figure out my real goals for this semester — academically, socially, and personally. After I answer, summarise what you think I actually want and suggest 3 concrete actions.

Help me recreate [dish] at home. Give me a simple recipe, a shopping list with estimated cost, and tell me which shortcuts I can take without ruining it.

I have [X days] and a budget of [X]. I want to travel somewhere [type of trip: city/beach/adventure]. Suggest 3 destinations with rough cost breakdowns, best time to go, and one thing I must not miss.

Create a murder mystery game for [X] players set in [theme/setting]. Include character descriptions, a plot twist, clues for each round, and a reveal script for the host.

Create a [X]-day itinerary for [destination] for a student on a tight budget. Include free or cheap things to do each day, where to eat affordably, transport tips, and one splurge worth it for the experience.