5 Must-Have Apps For Students

It's that time of year again and hundreds of thousands students will be heading back to classrooms to, hopefully, get smarter. Whether you're in middle school, high school or going to college, these apps are sure to help you get ahead and get your homework done!

Ace the SAT
If you're looking to head States-side, you'll need to get good SAT scores, especially if you're looking at scholarships. With this app, you get more than 3 million questions to test your maths knowledge, and you can track your progress and improve your scores until it's test time. Also check out the MyPrepPal app for the critical reading section of the SAT.
 Khan Academy
Their motto is "You can learn anything", and as a rapidly growing educational resource, filled with tutorials and accompanying instructional videos on maths, science, history, civics and finance, this is one of the most extensive resources available for kids of all ages. There are even free features for parents and teachers.
The Chemical Touch
If you're having a hard time learning about the elements in your middle school chemistry class, this is the app to save your day. The interactive app gives you detailed information about the characteristics of various elements, and you can sort the table based on colours and properties.
AccelaStudy
Learning a second language has been proven to lead to better cognitive skills, and it's never too late to pick one up. If you're taking a foreign language class, this app will help you better pronounce and understand the words used, whether it's Spanish or Japanese. There are all sorts of tools to help you learn quickly and efficiently, and it's free and works offline!
Studious
Sure, your smartphone/tablet has a calendar app that you could use to organise your assignments, projects and tests, but the Studious app is a planner that does that for you intelligently. You can schedule due dates for assignments based on your subjects, and the app will remind you when big exams are approaching. It will even silence your phone when you're in class.

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