I use the Dr. Green's study method for years and I've always get A+'s. However, it takes a lot of time following his system of studying. Usually, it takes about 2-4 hours a day to study new things and review notes, but it's worth it.

I tried to learn PhotoReading just to cut short the amount of time spent on reading. In IB, there are tons of books which I have to read, given a short amount of time. However, if PR does not work, I will then have to magnificently torture myself in IB, such as staying up very late reading, studying, solving problems, and reviewing notes (Dr. Green's method makes me to review cumulative notes daily).

Maybe PR only applies to computer-like person. Or maybe some people are born with the potentiality to learn and use it well, while others aren't.