FOR WHEN YOU’RE PLANNING TO STUDY:
…because if you’re anything like me, you spend at least as much time ORGANIZING your study schedule as you do actually STUDYING.
by Readdle
– It syncs both your iCalendar AND your Google Calendar. Need I say more?
Countdown+ Event Reminders Lite
by Apps Beyond
– In the App Store, the summary suggests that you use this to count down to nice things, like birthdays and holidays. Why not use it to count down (by the second!) to your midterms instead? Maybe you can guilt yourself into starting that studying sooner. You can even set reminder alarms.
FOR WHEN YOU FIND OUT HOW SOON YOUR FIRST MIDTERM ACTUALLY IS:
“It’s not until next week,” you said. “I’ve got time.” Well…it’s next week now.
by Any.DO
– Add tasks to do for today, tomorrow, and further into the future. You even get to tick them off when you’re done, and who doesn’t love that feeling?
by Intersog
– If having separate apps for your calendar and to-do list makes things too confusing, then this is the app for you – it easily combines both! Schedule Planner even compares your planned tasks to actual completed tasks in a handy pie chart to make you feel bad about all the things you meant to do, but haven’t yet (and again we have a prime example of how to guilt yourself into studying…).
FOR WHEN YOU’RE ACTUALLY STUDYING:
You can do it!
by StudyBlue, Inc.
– More than your average flashcard app! STUDYBLUE lets you create flashcards and review sheets, so you can use the method that works best for you. You can share your own and access others’ study materials, and also add images and audio.
by The Sound Agency Ltd
– This app plays “scientifically designed productivity-boosting sound that can mask ambient noise, help focus, improve cognition and reduce fatigue” in 45 minute segments. When one segment ends, you know it’s time to take a little brain-break.
FOR WHEN YOU JUST CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE (brain-break!):
…and you’re at that stage of mental-mush when virtual violence can only help.
Destress Smash Fly Fight Meme Face
by SAMURAI SPIRIT
– Make Rage Guy happy and swat away all of the flies that are making him… enraged.
by Crazylion Studies Limited
– If you prefer something a bit more festive, smash some pumpkins!
FOR THE HOUR BEFORE THE EXAM:
…when you’re convinced you’re just going to fail that midterm.
by Altra Solution LLC
– Somehow calculating the mark you need on an exam to just maintain your grade can be oddly comforting.
by Calm.com
– Described on the App Store as “a sanctuary in your pocket.” Look at a calming scenic photo, listen to some music and nature sounds, and RELAX. You’re going to do just fine!