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The best already already on your iPad and you're probably not using iP Welcome back iPad Orientation iPad Orientation A seven-part series where you through how to iPad into the only school supply you'll actually need episode 1. episode 2. Last episode, I shared accessories worth getting as a student. Before you spend money on any apps for class, Apple gives you really great options already on your iPad. Free First is the Freeform app. It's an endless canvas perfect for essay and group project brainstorms. There's a lot of tools pencils, and highlighters, but it also has lots of shapes arrows for building out different maps. This is one of my favorite to plan papers and essays, and Apple gives it to you for free. Next up is the Calculator It's so handy here on iPad with the larger screen, but there's this feature called Math Notes where you can literally write out different equations problems and for Calculator Don't forget calendar. Color Code every date so your whole week is visible in one glance. And then use Reminders can create a list per class, recurring task for weekly readings or assignments syncs to your calendar automatically. Later in the series, you can set up both to maximize your study and class time. Files The files app will become your essential spot for your readings, lecture slides, assignment instructions. Create a folder for every class with all of your PDFs PDFs sorted, and then access anywhere using iCloud. Note Finally, give notes a try. It has lots of tools for writing typing lecture even scan slides or presentations the right in the app. It comes with a lot of features for you to be able to sort your notes and folders too. If you think Apple Notes might not cut it for you this semester, I'll see you in the next episode where I share the best note-taking apps based on your budget and features.