How Fast Do You Read?

This tool measures your reading speed in words per minute (WPM).

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Reading Speed Cohort Comparison

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Typical Reading Speeds

Reader Type	Average Speed (WPM)	Description
Average Adult (U.S.)	150–250	Typical range for most adults reading non-technical material.
College Educated	250–350	Slightly higher due to more practice with informational reading.
Skilled Speed Reader	600–1,000+	Using trained eye-movement and comprehension techniques.
ChatGPT / AI Models	600,000–1,000,000+	Equivalent rate for processing and analyzing text with full context awareness.

Recommended Course Path by Motivation & Goals

Goal / Motivation	Recommended Path
Build a Strong Foundation You want to improve speed, comprehension, focus and retention while reading more efficiently.	Speed Reading & Memory Bootcamp Establish the fundamentals — eye movement control, pacing, comprehension and memory techniques.
Go Beyond the Basics You already have a solid foundation and want to push your reading efficiency to the next level.	Speed Reading Mastery Course Master advanced speed reading techniques and approach technical material / analytical reading more effectively.
Improve Focus and Productivity You want to manage distractions, organize your reading and stay sharp while tackling large workloads.	Personal Productivity Course Manage your time more effectively with concentration and prioritization techniques to improve daily performance.
Enhance Memory and Recall You want to remember more from books, academic and/or professional reading material.	Maximizing Memory Course Learn practical memory techniques and principles for faster recall and long-term retention.
Take Notes Faster, Better and Smarter You want to capture key ideas efficiently and review material more effectively.	Note-Taking Mastery Course Discover strategic note-taking methods and visual mapping tools to improve comprehension and recall.
Leverage AI for Reading and Learning You want to use tools like ChatGPT to summarize, organize and accelerate your information intake.	Boosting Productivity with ChatGPT Learn practical ways to pair AI with speed reading techniques for faster insights and smarter learning.
Apply Speed Reading to Your Career You want to read and process professional material more efficiently — research, reports, correspondence / emails, business documents, among other types of material frequently encountered.	Speed Reading for Professionals Custom niche courses designed for business professionals, financial & investment professionals, healthcare & medical professionals, among types of executives dealing with high-volume reading and decision-making.
Develop Test-Taking and Academic Skills You want to prepare for academic or professional exams that demand heavy reading and retention.	Speed Reading for Test Prep Series Includes specialized training for LSAT, MCAT, Bar Exam, CFA Exam, among other academic and professional exams.

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