Stop prompting
like an amateur.

I'm a [your role, e.g. college sophomore] studying [subject] at a [level] level. I want to deeply understand [specific topic]. Here are my current notes and materials: [paste notes]. Take this information and explain it back to me in a way that makes sense. Ask me clarifying questions if anything is unclear about my level or goals.

Here are my study notes on [topic]: [paste notes]. Quiz me one question at a time. Wait for my answer before moving on. After each answer, tell me if I'm right or wrong and explain why. Track which areas I struggle with and circle back to them. Adjust difficulty based on my performance. Let's start.

Here is a piece of work I'm proud of: [paste your work]. This represents my standard of quality. Here's what I liked about it: [what worked]. Here's what I'd improve: [what you'd change]. Remember this as my benchmark. When I ask for help in the future, aim for this level of quality and match this writing voice.

Here is my [essay/assignment]: [paste work]. Here is the rubric my professor uses: [paste rubric]. Notes about my professor's preferences: [what they emphasize, penalize, reward]. Grade this work using ONLY the rubric criteria. Give me a letter grade first with no explanation. Then I'll ask for feedback.

Here is the job description: [paste job description]. Here is my resume: [paste resume]. Based on the gaps between this role's requirements and my experience, give me the 10 hardest questions the interviewer is likely to ask. Be ruthless — I'd rather be over-prepared than caught off guard. For each question, explain why they'd ask it and what they're really testing.

I have a meeting with [client/stakeholder description]. Here are my prep notes: [paste notes]. Here is the proposal I'm presenting: [paste or summarize]. Act as a skeptical version of this client. Give me the 5 hardest questions they could ask. Then identify any weak arguments, unsupported claims, or assumptions I'm making that I might not realize.

Here's everything on my plate this week: [list all tasks, deadlines, meetings, personal commitments]. My working hours are [hours]. I do my best deep work in the [morning/afternoon]. Build me a realistic day-by-day schedule with time blocks. Include buffer time between tasks. Rank priorities. Flag anything that seems unrealistic given the time available.

I just had a doctor's appointment. Here's what I remember being told: [everything you recall — terms, medications, instructions]. Please explain each medical term in plain language. Summarize the key takeaways I should remember. List any follow-up questions I should ask at my next appointment. Note: this is for my understanding only, not a replacement for medical advice.

Here is code I need to understand: [paste code]. Walk me through this line by line. For each section, explain: what it does, WHY this approach was chosen over alternatives, and what would break if I removed or changed it. Use analogies where possible. I'm at a [beginner/intermediate/advanced] level.

I'm working on [project description] using [language/framework]. I have a bug. Here's what SHOULD happen: [expected behavior]. Here's what ACTUALLY happens: [actual behavior]. Here's the relevant code: [paste code]. Before giving me a fix, explain what you think is causing the issue and why. Then show me the solution and explain the reasoning.