Must Have School Apps
It’s getting to be that time of the year again. Many students will be arriving on-campus sporting a new cell phone to keep in touch with their parents back home. Most of these phones will be smart-phones with the ability to download applications. There are some great apps that are a must for any college scholar to keep in his repertoire. Here are my picks I feel are “must downloads”
RateMyProfessor (Free)
RateMyProfessoris a must have for any college student. I use this site to schedule my classes every single semester. RateMyProfessor allows students to rate their professors in multiple categories, just as the name implies. Students rate professors for helpfulness, clarity and easiness. These ratings are averaged for an overall score on a 5-point scale. Students can also indciate the professor is “hot” and provides some eye-candy to get you through lecture.
Some reports on professors may be biased and just simply not true, more of a personal attack from some bad apples. However, with a sizeable sample of reviews the numbers should give a good indication on the quality of a professor.
Download it, and live by it! You’ll thank yourself later.
iStudiez Pro ($2.99)
iStudiez might be the best $2.99 you ever spend in college. Well maybe not considering those late night $2.50 slices from Jeff’s Pizza or Teddy’s Tubesteaks. iStudiez turns your smart-phone into a mega organizer built specifically for students like you and I. iStudiez keeps track of your class schedule, homework assignments, test dates and dates with that hot new guy or cute girl in your class. It also allows you to keep track of your grades so you know where you stand at all times. This app is a must because any veteran college student will tell you, the key to success is keeping organized. Your life is a tornado and you have a million things going on: homework, classes, social time, video games sessions, working two jobs. You need this app! Learn to use it and make it habit and you’re home free!
If iStudiez is a bit too much to spend, which I urge you it’s not, there are other options. If you want to experiment with a free option check out MyHomework. It’s free and does almost the same things as iStudiez, however it’s not as good.
iFlipr Flashcards ($4.99)
iFlipr makes studying for that next exam so much easier! Create your own custom flashcards or even download card packs for iFlipr’s huge online repository. This allows you to study from anywhere, anytime.! No Internet access is needed to flip through your flashcards.
Don’t fret over the $4.99 price tag. Go buy two packs of flashcards from Wal-Mart and I guarantee you spend just as much. Buy this and have it for four years. It will actually save you money over your college career and your cards will be with you 24/7.
Other Sites You MUST Check Out!
Here are a few websites you need to check out if your enrolling in college this fall. They can be a huge help! (These are NOT apps)
DesignYourDorm – http://www.designyourdorm.com
iTunes U – http://www.itunesu.com
How to survive your freshmen year – http://www.campusgrotto.com/how-to-survive-your-freshman-year.html
