MELISSA FUCHS
Staff Writer
Being a college student can take a lot of hard work and organization. My late step-dad always used to tell me to do the hard work first and then to do the easier tasks.
I often find that organizing yourself before delving into tasks can save you the grief, or at least cut down on the stress, by having a precise breakdown of your to-do list.
I always try to spend a little time on Sundays planning my week so I have a good idea of what assignments I have to work on before their due dates roll up. After trying Grade Hound, I was pleasantly surprised by an updated and more technologically savvy way of staying organized.
The app, which is available on iOS devices, provides a pretty good way to look at everything that is due in each class.
One of the drawbacks I noticed immediately was the fact that in the unpaid version you can only have two classes, but Grade Hound Pro is a one-time purchase price of $1.99, so at least it’s not astronomical.
As a dog-lover, I have to admit one of my favorite parts of the app is the adorable icon, but the app is so much more than aesthetics.
Speaking of aesthetics, this powerful organizational tool is further enhanced by the ability to neatly organize courses by color. I have to admit this is a huge thing for someone like me who tends to get overwhelmed by disorganized clutter.
From the ability to put due dates on a calendar, to inputting graded assignments, to adding notes for different classes (hello big projects) — this app provides the power of organization in the palm of your hand.
The notes section is similar to Apple’s notes app in ability, which can be a bit of a godsend for someone like me who may be a visual person.
I expect the next few weeks of this semester to be crazy. Knowing I have an app that I can plug my assignments into, and also get reminders from, makes me feel at least slightly at ease.
Before the semester really snowballs into Study Week, download this app. Then, go ahead and fork over the $1.99 for the premium peace of mind as you run through this semester’s finish line feeling like an utter superhero. A superhero of productivity and organization, that is.