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Get Ready for College: Your Path to Success Begins Here!

The Importance of Organization for Academic Success
College life is full of exciting opportunities, but balancing coursework, extracurricular activities, and personal responsibilities can feel overwhelming. Developing strong organizational skills is key to staying ahead and achieving your academic goals. When you’re organized, you:
Save Time – Less time searching for notes or deadlines means more time to focus on studying or enjoying campus life.
Reduce Stress – A clear plan helps you feel in control and avoid the last-minute rush.
Achieve Goals – Being organized ensures you’re always one step closer to academic success.

Helpful Organization Tips for Success

Use Student-Focused Planner and Task Management Tools
Keep track of due dates, test schedules, and important events. Whether you prefer a physical planner or a digital app, updating it daily is a game-changer. The same is true for tools that can help you with note-taking and assignment trackers. Click each of the headings below to view some worthy online tools.

Task Management & Calendar Apps

Google Calendar

  • Integrates with email, Google Classroom, and other apps.
  • Set reminders, color-code events, and share calendars.

Microsoft Outlook

  • Combines email and calendar features with task management.
  • Great for students using Microsoft 365.

Todoist

  • Easy-to-use task manager with recurring tasks and priority levels.
  • Integrates with other apps like Google Calendar.

Trello

  • Visual task board system with cards and checklists.
  • Great for project management and group assignments.

Asana

Student-Focused Apps

My Study Life

  • Designed specifically for students, it tracks assignments, exams, and class schedules.
  • Works offline and syncs across devices.

Chipper

  • Combines task management, a study planner, and a goal tracker.
  • Helps build productive study habits.

Egenda

  • Simple app for managing homework, projects, and quizzes.
  • Ideal for students looking for a straightforward interface.

Power Planner

  • Designed for students, with support for class schedules, GPA calculation, and reminders.
  • Syncs with Google Calendar and other devices.

Note-Taking & Assignment Tracking Apps

Notion

  • Combines note-taking, task management, and databases.
  • Flexible and highly customizable for class notes and to-do lists.

OneNote

  • A digital notebook that integrates with Microsoft 365.
  • Great for organizing lecture notes and assignment tasks in one place.

Evernote

  • Allows for note-taking, task lists, and file attachments.
  • Organize assignments by tagging and notebooks.

Career Interest Inventory

If you’re unsure about which major to choose, we offer a free resource to help you explore your interests and discover careers that align with them.

Click to Take the Career Interest Inventory

Transitioning from High School to College

In college, you approach tasks differently than you did in high school. In preparation for college, you’ll be one step ahead by having a solid study plan. These 10 short videos will help you prepare for the transition.

For more information, please contact the LATC Student Success and Career Services Coordinator Elizabeth Clobes. She is located in the Net where she assists with student retention efforts due to academic or non-academic reasons. Elizabeth also coordinates business job listings on the Career Opportunities page.
elizabeth.clobes@lakeareatech.edu
605-882-5284 Ext. 483