Trying to get into college is stressful for just about anyone, but as the saying goes, there's an app for that. (Or at least a website.) Helpful tools available right on your smartphone can dramatically increase your ability to get into your favorite school.
SummaryFind your dream school with College PassportPrepare with the SAT question of the dayStudy just about everything else with QuizletApps for CollegeWhether you need to study to pass the necessary tests for your college of choice or just need to find the right school for you, the three apps below can help. Even better, they are free to download. This comes in handy when you have a college budget.
College Passport by Edupath will help you get into college just about every step of the way. It has a lot of amazing tools to narrow schools and dig deeper, plus it provides you with tasks on a monthly basis so you stay on top of everything you should probably do to prepare.
When you sign up for College Passport (completely free), you start by taking a peek at what it calls your way. This organizes different tasks for you by month starting with the current one, until it's time for college. You choose in advance which class you are currently in so that it is adapted to your life. Tasks include everything from selecting your dream school, forming a list of universities, preparing to submit first applications, and more.
From there, you can start browsing schools. Filter them by required SAT scores, number of students, acceptance rate, and location. When you find matching schools, you can check out their individual profiles for even more information, including tips on student life, academics, and why you should or shouldn't attend.
Build your college list, set goals, compare with friends, and take practice SAT tests right in College Passport. The app is free for iOS.
At some point, you'll have to face arguably the worst part of trying to get into college:passing the SAT. Everyone is stressed, everyone is nervous, no one is happy, and no one feels fully prepared. At least help yourself feel a little more prepared every day by downloading The SAT Question of the Day.
Straight from CollegeBoard, the app gives you a single SAT question each day to answer in reading, math, or writing.
Tip: That might not seem like a lot, but even if you start using the app daily, a year before you need to take your SATs, that's 365 different SAT questions you read in time for your test date. /P>
The app allows you to ask for hints and also gives explanations of right and wrong answers. If you're still having trouble, you can use the training resources for additional help. Finally, when you're ready, check out the SAT registration dates in the app for more information about fees and registration.
The SAT question of the day is free on iOS and Android.
Alright, so you've picked your best school, passed the SATs, and finally have a pretty good idea of where you're attending college. Unfortunately, the studies don't stop there — in fact, it's just the beginning. Before you even start taking classes, know that the transition from high school to college can often be very shocking, even if you seem to pick up where you left off.
Stay ahead of the game by giving yourself a personal refresher course with Quizlet. The app has millions of user-submitted flashcard packs on just about every topic you can think of. You can access it quickly and study on your own, as well as create and submit your own packs.
More than that, you can even play study games, take quizzes, and join "classes" of people who all study the same subjects. Millions of students are already Quizlet members, and it's completely free for iOS and Android.
The three apps above — College Passport, The SAT Question of the Day, and Quizlet — provide comprehensive tools to help you get the most out of the college admissions process. Plenty of apps already exist to keep you afloat during your college years, but going in on your own is stressful enough.
The apps are all free, so give them a try if you're having trouble.
