Apps That Will Make College Life a Breeze

Make your college experience as easy as a click.

There's an App for That - When school is in session, there’s a lot going on — especially for college students. It can get overwhelming sometimes balancing the day to day with all your papers, homework, finances and not to mention a social life. Use these apps to help stay on track and make things just a bit easier! By Jazmine A. Ortiz (Photo: Hero Images/Corbis)

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There's an App for That - When school is in session, there’s a lot going on — especially for college students. It can get overwhelming sometimes balancing the day to day with all your papers, homework, finances and not to mention a social life. Use these apps to help stay on track and make things just a bit easier! By Jazmine A. Ortiz (Photo: Hero Images/Corbis)

StudyBlue - Are you a visual learner? Then flash cards will be your go-to study guide in college. Make things simple with StudyBlue. The app uses text, pictures and audio to create the perfect stack of (digital) flashcards. You can even search their wide database to borrow someone else's study cards. (Photo: Study Blue)

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StudyBlue - Are you a visual learner? Then flash cards will be your go-to study guide in college. Make things simple with StudyBlue. The app uses text, pictures and audio to create the perfect stack of (digital) flashcards. You can even search their wide database to borrow someone else's study cards. (Photo: Study Blue)

iHomework - It costs a dollar, but makes organization easy breezy. Use it to keep track of assignments, readings, courses, teachers — basically everything. As a bonus, you can set alarms for your homework and get notifications for upcoming deadlines. #NoExcuses (Photo: iHomework, Paul Pilone via iTunes)

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iHomework - It costs a dollar, but makes organization easy breezy. Use it to keep track of assignments, readings, courses, teachers — basically everything. As a bonus, you can set alarms for your homework and get notifications for upcoming deadlines. #NoExcuses (Photo: iHomework, Paul Pilone via iTunes)

Notability - Note-takers rejoice! For a dollar, you can use this app to not only take notes, but for PDF annotation, typing and recording lectures. Personalize with a variety of "pen" colors and paper styles and include links or photos. Cool. (Photo: Ginger Labs)

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Notability - Note-takers rejoice! For a dollar, you can use this app to not only take notes, but for PDF annotation, typing and recording lectures. Personalize with a variety of "pen" colors and paper styles and include links or photos. Cool. (Photo: Ginger Labs)

SelfControl - Who hasn’t been guilty of getting sucked into social media during study time? Stay focused with SelfControl, which helps avoid interruptions from your phone by blocking certain websites that can distract you from studying for a set amount of time. It's really, really helpful. (Photo: Special J via Google play)

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SelfControl - Who hasn’t been guilty of getting sucked into social media during study time? Stay focused with SelfControl, which helps avoid interruptions from your phone by blocking certain websites that can distract you from studying for a set amount of time. It's really, really helpful. (Photo: Special J via Google play)

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Dictionary.com - If you’re a fan of the popular site Dictionary.com, you’re going to love their app. Getting stuck on a word you don’t know is no longer a hassle to figure out. Not only does the app define words, it shows you how to pronounce them. Plus, for students who like spying on their classmates: this application also allows you to see what words others around you are searching for, too. (Photo: Dictionary.com,LLC)

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Dictionary.com - If you’re a fan of the popular site Dictionary.com, you’re going to love their app. Getting stuck on a word you don’t know is no longer a hassle to figure out. Not only does the app define words, it shows you how to pronounce them. Plus, for students who like spying on their classmates: this application also allows you to see what words others around you are searching for, too. (Photo: Dictionary.com,LLC)

CliffNotes - Cliffs Notes will become your best friend in college when it comes to literature. Brush up on character, plot, theme and get summaries of every book you read (or may not have read. Wink, wink). There’s audio too, so you can listen to all the info on your way to get ready for the big exam. (Photo: Cliff Notes)

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CliffNotes - Cliffs Notes will become your best friend in college when it comes to literature. Brush up on character, plot, theme and get summaries of every book you read (or may not have read. Wink, wink). There’s audio too, so you can listen to all the info on your way to get ready for the big exam. (Photo: Cliff Notes)

Mathway - If math’s not your thing, then you’ll be thankful for Mathway. This app includes step-by-step work and explanations to get you to any math solution. First, do it yourself, then enter your task into the application to double check result. Wrong answer? Return to Mathway and see exactly where you went wrong. (Photo: Mathway)

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Mathway - If math’s not your thing, then you’ll be thankful for Mathway. This app includes step-by-step work and explanations to get you to any math solution. First, do it yourself, then enter your task into the application to double check result. Wrong answer? Return to Mathway and see exactly where you went wrong. (Photo: Mathway)

Snap2PDF - Formatting files into PDFs can get a bit tricky. This app consolidates the process into a single click (Yay)! Just take a pic of the needed text and then convert this picture into a PDF file. (Photo: Snap2PDF)

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Snap2PDF - Formatting files into PDFs can get a bit tricky. This app consolidates the process into a single click (Yay)! Just take a pic of the needed text and then convert this picture into a PDF file. (Photo: Snap2PDF)

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Easy Bib - Those pesky bibliographies are such a killer once you’ve completed your essay and are ready to move on to the next, but then — oh, wait, you forgot to cite the eight sources you used to write that damn paper. Citing can be an assignment within itself, so use Easy Bib to do it for you by just scanning the book's bar code or entering the title. It generates citations in MLA, APA and Chicago style, and you can quickly email/export the bibliographies to yourself. A cinch. (Photo: Easy Bib)

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Easy Bib - Those pesky bibliographies are such a killer once you’ve completed your essay and are ready to move on to the next, but then — oh, wait, you forgot to cite the eight sources you used to write that damn paper. Citing can be an assignment within itself, so use Easy Bib to do it for you by just scanning the book's bar code or entering the title. It generates citations in MLA, APA and Chicago style, and you can quickly email/export the bibliographies to yourself. A cinch. (Photo: Easy Bib)

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MINT Personal Finance App - For those who resolved this year to maintain a steady budget and to save efficiently, this one is for you. The MINT Personal Finance app is available for both iPhone and Android and allows you to check your credit, pay your bills and manage your money all in one place.(Photo: MINT via Twitter)

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Mint - Use Mint to budget. You’ll find out in college that you’ll need to keep track of your spending — whether it’s for that Organic Chemistry textbook, your ticket to the homecoming party or that iced coffee you pick up every morning on your way to class. It all adds up! It’s free, you can manage all your accounts in one place and you can instantly see where your money is going with a click on your phone. (Photo: MINT via Twitter)

MyFitnessPal - Prevent the dreaded Freshmen 15 with the help of MyFitnessPal. Set fitness goals, punch in your diet and activity for the day and watch as you reach new levels of good health. There’s a social aspect, too, so you can buddy up with a friend on the app and help each other stay on track. (Photo: My Fitness Pal, inc)

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MyFitnessPal - Prevent the dreaded Freshmen 15 with the help of MyFitnessPal. Set fitness goals, punch in your diet and activity for the day and watch as you reach new levels of good health. There’s a social aspect, too, so you can buddy up with a friend on the app and help each other stay on track. (Photo: My Fitness Pal, inc)

Seamless - Let’s face it, school cafeterias have crummy hours and even if your dorm is equipped with a kitchenette, who has the time and patience to cook. Ordering in takes the win! But don’t limit yourself to pizza, with Seamless you can easily browse local takeout spots and their menus. Once you have your card information linked, ordering is super simple. (Photo: Seamless)

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Seamless - Let’s face it, school cafeterias have crummy hours and even if your dorm is equipped with a kitchenette, who has the time and patience to cook. Ordering in takes the win! But don’t limit yourself to pizza, with Seamless you can easily browse local takeout spots and their menus. Once you have your card information linked, ordering is super simple. (Photo: Seamless)