<p>Here are references to some studies on this.  I don't know how rigorous they are!</p>

<p>An abstract of a study:
<a href="http://pss.sagepub.com/content/early/2013/03/27/0956797612459659.abstract" rel="nofollow">http://pss.sagepub.com/content/early/2013/03/27/0956797612459659.abstract</a></p>

<p>Two articles in the Huffington Post that reference studies.  I imagine trying to google the universities and professors involved might get you some abstracts or summaries of results:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/20/meditation-better-grades_n_3053719.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/20/meditation-better-grades_n_3053719.html</a></p>

<p><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/27/mindfulness-testing-focus-reading-comprehension_n_2957146.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/27/mindfulness-testing-focus-reading-comprehension_n_2957146.html</a></p>

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<p>Came across this interesting research paper: <a href="http://www.feelguide.com/2014/11/19/harvard-unveils-mri-study-proving-meditation-literally-rebuilds-the-brains-gray-matter-in-8-weeks/">Harvard Unveils MRI Study Proving Meditation Literally Rebuilds The Brain’s Gray Matter In 8 Weeks</a></p>

<p>If above is the case, is there any research showing that meditation makes better students or make people fair well at exams? Does it boost your IQ / EQ?</p>

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Can meditation help students in exams?
# Can meditation help students in exams?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-11-27)

Came across this interesting research paper: [Harvard Unveils MRI Study Proving Meditation Literally Rebuilds The Brain’s Gray Matter In 8 Weeks](http://www.feelguide.com/2014/11/19/harvard-unveils-mri-study-proving-meditation-literally-rebuilds-the-brains-gray-matter-in-8-weeks/)

If above is the case, is there any research showing that meditation makes better students or make people fair well at exams? Does it boost your IQ / EQ?

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### Answer by username_2 on 2014-12-11. Score: 3

Here are references to some studies on this. I don't know how rigorous they are!

An abstract of a study:
<http://pss.sagepub.com/content/early/2013/03/27/0956797612459659.abstract>

Two articles in the Huffington Post that reference studies. I imagine trying to google the universities and professors involved might get you some abstracts or summaries of results:

<http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/20/meditation-better-grades_n_3053719.html>

<http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/27/mindfulness-testing-focus-reading-comprehension_n_2957146.html>


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