The advantages of a mind map 

• You know immediately what the mind map is about. The subject of this mind map almost 'pops' out of the centre of the page. A   
• You see the hierarchical importance in a glimpse. The structure of the branches shows you immediately the various relations between several pieces of information  
• A mind map will enable you to obtain a helicopter view in order to see various correlations between key ideas. This gives you a good chance to rethink about the several connection possibilities. This could mean a huge advantage while preparing for an essay or when you are developing an idea.   
• All information is on ONE piece of paper; you cannot get out of context, which is the case with several pieces of paper.   
• All points mentioned above combined with the fact that every handmade Mind Map is by default is unique, remembering goes effortlessly. Reviewing info in a mind map will only take 2-3 minutes at the most. This really is a very efficient and effective way of reviewing.   
• We all know the saying "a picture can tell a thousand words. This is exactly what happens with a mind map. One has less to memorize (1 image), while you remember more (1000 words). On average you need 90% less words in order to get a better insight and overview of the matter you're dealing with.   
• You can always add extra info  
• With a mind map the mind of the user stays open, which will influence creativity in a positive way.   
• A mind map will provide you with clarity within complex relations between subjects  
• A mind map will show you in a simple but clear way an overview of contradictions, paradoxes and leaking holes in your information (what you're missing in the avalanche of info)  
• A mind map will provide you with the necessary armor in order to direct good questions in a conversation. A mind map will stimulate your personal discovery within the information in front of you.  
• A mind map will show you what you don't know  
• A mind map will show you where you are with your knowledge (very handy for teachers and it's students; you know exactly what your student knows; what he/she understands and what he/she doesn't)  
• A mind map gives you the opportunity to jump between several different topics without losing control over it  

 Lets see what the disadvantages of a mind map are.