Top College Student Apps

College students today are more likely to forget a pen for class than their phone! In our tech-savvy culture young people rely on their wireless devices for so much more than calling and texting.

At Sprint by T-Cellular, we get it– smart phones help you keep your classes, homework, job, finances and social life in check. So why not make life just a little easier (or at least a little more fun)?

Check out our list of:

The Top 15 iPhone and Android Apps College Students Should Be Using:

Chegg (free): Save money on textbooks, save time with the Chegg App. Search by title, author, ISBN or simply scan a barcode on your device to comparison shop or purchase books. Available for iPhone
Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock ($.99-$1.79): College students need all of the sleep they can get! Sleep Cycle alarm clock analyzes your sleep patterns then wakes you up during your lightest sleep phase. How does it work? We have no idea – - but join thousands of other users who swear by it! Available for iPhone and Android
Algeo/Graphing Calculator (free/$1.99): Why waste the money on purchasing a graphing calculator? Go back to class with a user-friendly app that allows you to draw functions, find intersections in the trace mode and show a table of values. Available for Android and similar app on iPhone.
GFlash + Flashcards + Tests/ Flashcards buddy Pro ($1.99): Stop walking around with a huge stack of index cards. Make flash cards, store and study all in one place! These two apps for iPhone and Android are very similar, and can help you learn at any time and in any place. Follow the links to learn more!
Rate My Professor (free): This app makes it that much more convenient to register for classes, make your schedule, or provide opinion of your Professors. Get it for the iPhone
Money & Bills/My Bills (free): Just moved into your own place? Stay on top of your cable, utilities and other expenses with this helpful app that track and manage your money in one place. When your bills are due, use this app to make payments safely and securely. For iPhone and Android.
Mint Personal Finance (free): With all of the social events going on, it can be easy to forget you’re on a budget! Mint brings all your financial accounts together, automatically categorizes your transactions, lets you set budgets and helps you achieve your savings goals. For iPhone and Android users.
Yelp (free): Use Yelp when you need help finding the best and closest places to shop, eat, drink or relax near your University. Read reviews or write your own. Get it for iPhone or Android
Lose It! (free): Worried about gaining (or need to lose) the freshman 15? Set goals and establish easy calorie counting to stay on track with your health and fitness routine. The average Lose It! user has lost more than 12 lbs and more than 85% of active users have lost weight. Download for iPhone and Android.
Blackboard (free): Blackboard Mobile solutions were developed so that students, professors and college communities could access all aspects of the educational experience from their wireless phone or tablet. Check your grades, find contact information or review course materials with Blackboard Mobile. Available exclusively from Sprint for iPhone and Android devices.
Huffington Post (free): Take college student’s most read internet newspaper with you on your mobile device! Get articles, opinions, blogs and videos in everything from business to fashion to politics. It is SO important to keep up with the news, the Huff Post app makes it possible when you’re on the go. Download here for both iPhone and Android.
iStudiez Pro ($2.99): Warning: This app WILL put your old written agenda to shame. If you have an iPhone, take charge of your schedule and assignments using iStudiez Pro’s interactive calendar. Plan accordingly and create a free cloud sync account to access all of your data on any Apple device.. Check it out here!
EZ Read ++ ($1.99): Every college student uses SparkNotes.com to read classics in any department ranging from English to Political Science. The EZ Read app has been created to make the content on the SparkNotes.com site simple to read and accessible from your iPhone.
Evernote (free): Do you feel like constant pressure to remember everything? Create notes, snap photos, record voice memos, or save your ideas then access them at any time from your phone, tablet, or from any computer. Easily recall and back up your professor’s tips for next week’s exam, or that guy’s phone number you just overheard. There’s a reason it has been inducted in Apple’s iPhone “App Hall of Fame” and was named a New York Times ‘Top 10 Must-Have App.” Available for Android, too.
Wapedia and Wikipanion (free): Whether your Professor’s want you using it or not, Wikipedia always comes in handy. Get the fastest access to Wikipedia on your mobile device by downloading Wapedia for Android or Wikipanion for iPhone. Use this app for easier search, navigation and browsing features on your phone.

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