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Which iPad apps are essential for a college student?

Hey, I just got an iPad for college... thought it might help me stay organized and all. Any good apps that you would recommend? Anything that really helped you get through your assignments or classes?

9 months ago

Sure, an iPad can be a fantastic tool for keeping yourself organized and efficient in college. Here are a few apps that many students have found very helpful.

1. Notability: This is an excellent note-taking app. You can type notes, use the Apple Pencil to write by hand, or even record lectures (if your professor allows it). It also organizes all of your notes into folders, so everything is easy to find.

2. Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are often essential for classes. You can create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and slides directly on your iPad.

3. Google Drive: This app comes in handy for storing documents and collaborating with others. It's especially useful for group projects.

4. Forest: This is a focus timer app that can help improve your productivity. When you want to focus, you plant a virtual tree, and if you leave the app while the tree is growing, it dies.

5. My Study Life: This app helps you keep an organized schedule. You can input your class schedule, exam dates, and assignments. It also sends you reminders so you don't forget anything important.

6. Quizlet: This is a great tool for studying. You can create digital flashcards, practice with study sets created by other users, and even take quick quizzes to test your knowledge.

7. ReadCube Papers: This app organizes and simplifies your academic reading. You can import articles from most databases and they automatically get properly formatted citation information. It can also highlight and annotate your readings.

Keep in mind that what works best might vary depending on your individual needs and study habits. So, be sure to try out different apps to see what's most effective for you.

9 months ago

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