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hey guys!! i wanted to do a post of my favorite study apps + websites cause i’ve found some really helpful ones and i wanted to share them!!

for learning

duolingo!! (it’s awesome for learning languages!!)

albert (has tons of questions/lessons on major lit books and sat/act and also every ap subject!! basically what saved my ass in ap human geog)

quizlet (p self explanatory but it’s a hella good flashcard app/website)

dictionary (also self explanatory but they have a cool app too!!)

this periodic table windows app is a GODSEND

crash course (honestly what can i say it’s a lifesaver)

khan academy (also the best thing- more videos + practice problems/questions for almost any subjects + sat prep!!)

learn latin + greek roots!

for planning + time management!

todoist (p basic task app but it’s awesome and simple and free for the basic version and i use it a lot!)

plan (awesome scheduling app/website and it’s awesome for time sensitive stuff!!)

google calendar (syncs with ur email, can share, etc)

streaks (haven’t used it but i’ve heard it’s good? pricey tho)

proud (kinda pricey but looks nice!!)

forest (gr8 for staying on task and stuff)

pomodrone (a pomodoro timer that is rly simple + minimalistic!!)

my study life (a chrome app that’s a coolio school planner!!)

sunrise calendar (has a v pretty design and integrates with google calendar!)

any.do aka a lists + tasks app

notes + writing!

google docs (kinda self explanatory? but theres an app for it and it’s rly nice for on the go stuff)

evernote (haven’t used it but i’ve heard it’s gr8!!)

paper (nice for simple notetaking)

onenote by microsoft!! i just started using it and i love it omg!

here’s a collection of minimalist writing platforms!

hemingway to check essays + stuff!!!

everything else schoolish??

onesafe (keeps passwords 4 u in one spot!! for ios and maybe android, but there are other apps out there)

star walk (is a bit pricey but it’s beautiful and the graphics are gorgeous and it’s such a stunning app)

put ur post it notes into digital format!

pulse is a gr8 and minimalistic metronome app

grammarly is like spell check on steroids and is super helpful!!

canva is an easy and rly awesome beginner graphic design site!

dafont has tons of free fonts!

write rhymes like a bamf

easybib which saved my ass every time i had to cite sources in mla

dropbox + google drive + google photos are the best for online storage + backup!

free resume creator!!

bunches of science songs!

music + ambient noise!

8tracks (+ mine + my collection of study mixes + my collection of classical mixes)

spotify (+ mine)

noizio (nice simple ambient noise for background working, can mix noises and its rly nice)

noisli aka another ambient noise app!

the best place for guitar chords + the best place for uke chords

free sheet music!! you can only see 3 pieces a day and you can’t save it but shh you can totally screenshot it

amazon music is AWESOME if you already have amazon prime!!

health stuff

stop breathe + think (has awesome lil meditations, get cute badges and it’s great for beginners!)

clue (for uterus-wielders this is a v clean and simple (and not pink) app for period tracking)

waterlogged water tracker!

vent (kinda a social network for feelings?? it’s like twitter kinda but with every post you pick a mood that you’re feeling and then you can rant/vent abt it, v nice community)

sleep cycle (nice for waking u up + tracking ur sleep

sleepyti.me (bedtime calculator!! super important omg)

plant nanny water tracker pt 2

earth mode extension calculates ur computer energy usage and then plants trees!!

dress up ur tech

momentum aka the chrome tab app that everyone has. super cute and #aesthetic

lanes a similar chrome tab app, but also has a pomodoro timer built in!

fliqlo aka the flip clock screensaver everyone has

calligraphy wallpapers!

embark~ another minimalistic new tab app

tabstract which gives you new art on every new tab!

cool polar clock new tab screen

super cute wallpapers for ur phone + computer!

more super cute wallpapers!!

games + distractions

subway surfers (i love this game tbh)

hocus is sort of like mc escher created an app?? super cool + weird + fun

do nothing for 2 minutes

little alchemy for some fun pretend chemistry

xo, bridget

more masterposts

what’s in my backpack what’s in my pen case summer productivity fave school supplies my bullet journal study playlists study tips + tricks lil happy things

studywithmariana

[you can check out the companion video here]

First and foremost, I manage the time I have available for my test. I look at the days I have ahead and try to understand what is the best time to study and how many hours I will have available during those days. Dividing my studying sessions throughout one or two weeks makes studying a much less stressful task and it also guarantees that I am able to cover all of the material during that time.

Afterwards I like to make a numbered list of all the topics, questions and sub questions I need to learn to be a hundred percent prepared for that test. This list is very useful so you can keep track of your studying rhythm. You can tell yourself you need to study, for example, from point 15 to point 30 in a certain day, while also making sure that you don’t leave any small details behind. I like to take my time while developing this list, as it will serve as an index or table of contents for my test as well as future exams.

After I evaluated my time and I made my list, I like to make a final calendar, dividing all of those topics I have just numbered for my remaining days. Try to be as mindful as possible of your availability - I always like to take into account weekends, holidays and days when I am just going to be plain busy, and when I know it will be impossible to study. This is important so you can manage your workload – sometimes you are going to study more in a certain day and in other days you may only have half to one hour of productive time. Have this in mind as you make your calendar.

After I have decided all of that, I just do my best to study - study as in reading and trying to memorize. I normally incorporate all of my textbook notes into my main binder and by this time of the semester I already have the most condensed version of my notes already filed and put together. This helps a lot during revision time because you can count on a batch of notes instead of carrying your textbooks around all the time. Generally, before I start complying with my calendar, I will first skim through all of my material to get a general idea of the main issues that the test will focus on and afterwards I will study the dedicated topics during each day. I like to read slowly and take any notes on the margins if I have the need to.

If I have the time, I also like to create study guides for individual topics or for the overall subject. Study guides are mainly developed topics in bullet form that comprehend all of the points you should cover in an answer. These are very useful so you can structure your answers in advance and take your time to understand how you should respond in your test, while also further reinforcing your knowledge on the subject and making you understand how ideas and concepts connect and work together. Of course that this mostly applies to essay-based questions instead of more direct or multiple choice questions; in that case, using flashcards is a more effective studying method because you are relying on definitions and concepts that you need to directly translate into your answers.

I do all of this while using the Pomodoro technique, this is, studying for twenty five minute blocks and making short breaks in between. You can use any timer for this as well as apps like the Pomodoro app or the Forest app, which makes the process a little bit more fun.

Happy studying!

Mariana