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Top Websites to Help You Study for Exams

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Vitak Kam Student Contributor, University of Toronto
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Natalie Ha Student Contributor, University of Toronto
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Toronto chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Exam schedules are rolling in, so it’s time to hit the books, review all those notes, and make sure you understand all the material. December is going to be one hectic month but if you organize your time wisely, they will be a piece of cake. Here are some great websites that offer help on all of your academic needs! Take note that these four websites only scratch the surface of millions of websites dedicated to improving your academic life! 

Academic Earth

Forgot to record your professor’s lecture? Look no further! Academic Earth is a website that provides online courses on subjects from Biology to Writing. The material is taken from professors teaching at renowned universities like Harvard and Yale. The material is organized thoroughly by subject, so it’s easy to search for the particular topic desired. The online lectures are taken during live classes, providing detailed information in a straight-forward manner. Search through the playlists to catch up on all those missed lectures!

Quizlet

This website is fantastic for testing your knowledge on any subject! The website features online flash cards, perfect for sharing with study groups and easy to access anywhere. Because anyone can use Quizlet, there is an extremely wide range of subjects. You can look at flash cards made by other users or just make your own. Also, you test how much you know by taking quizzes and flash games. Who says you can’t have fun while you study?

Khan Academy

I’m pretty sure that all you Her Campus readers out there are familiar with Sal. The guy who founded Khan Academy while completing several degrees from Harvard and MIT? What started from an idea, resulted in a revolution in online learning. Khan Academy has thousands of videos, explaining everything you would need and love to know about academic subjects. It is very simple, just create an account on Khan Academy. If you sign up, you will be taught by a coach and you will receive a report on your progress! However, you can also watch one of the many videos available on YouTube.

College Cram

Whether you cram or not, College Cram is a mine field of resources that aid in exam preparation. Formula solvers, flash cards, study sheets, you name it, College Cram has it! One of the best features of College Cram is the interactive setting. There are animations and graphs that allow you to explore the topic and quick summaries and notes on the side. Practically all you will need to study for that Chemistry midterm is available on this website and all the tips on how to study more effectively.

Natalie has recently completed her second year at the University of Toronto with a double major in History and Ethics, Society, and Law. She is excited to bring Her Campus to U of T and seeing it expand its presence in Canada. She is also active in the school's Model United Nations circles and numerous organizations off campus and is best described as a political and pop culture junkie. Born and raised in Toronto, she is blindingly proud of everything the city has to offer including the best school in the country, no matter what Macleans says, and its sports teams, no matter how many times they may lose or miss the playoffs.