September 14, 2022

Best Apps for Students Applying to College

Applying to colleges and universities is a long process that does not start in 12th grade, but actually when you are an underclassman as you begin getting involved in extracurriculars, volunteering, and preparing for standardized tests.

Here is a list of apps that can help you stay organized from start to finish.

In an already busy senior year adding writing essays, answering supplemental questions, and asking for teacher references can be overwhelming. We put together a list of apps to hopefully help make the process easier.

Whether you are looking for apps to help choose a school or study for standardized tests – we have a curated list of some of the best mobile apps out there!

Best App for Choosing a School:

Niche

With over 5,000 colleges and universities in the United States, it can be difficult to find the right fit for you. With the Niche mobile app they make it easy to filter schools based on your preferences. Public or private, 2 year trade or community school, majors, test scores, size are just a few of the ways you can narrow down your choices.

Best Apps for Standardized Test Prep:

SAT Flash Cards, ACT Flash Cards

SAT: Practice, Prep, Flash Cards and ACT: Practice, Prep, Flash Cards are wonderful mobile apps that allow you to study for standardized tests right from your phone. So while you are waiting in line or riding in a car you can be working on your test prep.

Best Apps for College Applications:

Common App, Grammarly

Common App is a one stop shop for helping research different colleges and universities, planning for the process, as well as actually applying for different schools (although you might want to do that on their web version).

As you are applying, there will be essays and supplemental questions you will need to submit. Use the app Grammarly to help make sure your spelling and grammar are correct.

Best App for Tracking Volunteer Hours:

Givefinity

Using the Givefinity® mobile app as and when you volunteer will help you remember everything you did as an underclassman when you are a senior and filling out your college application. Givefinity’s reporting allows you to see all of the places and people you have helped and how many hours you have given all in one place.

Best Apps for Staying Organized:

Google Keep, Google Calendar

With so much to keep track of, staying organized is the key to staying on top of everything. Google Keep is a great way to organize your to do lists and these can be shared with friends and family. In addition, Google Calendar is a great way to keep all of the due dates organized and easily seen.

Best Apps for Scholarship Search:

Going Merry, ScholarshipOwl, and Scholly

After you have applied for colleges, then it is time to start applying for scholarships. There are a lot of great apps out there to help with finding scholarships. Going Merry, ScholarshipOwl, and Scholly are a few of the best.

Best Apps for your Mental Health:

Spotify, Calm

Throughout the entire process we encourage you to use Spotify so as you work you can listen to your favorite tunes to either calm you or hype you up. In addition, Calm is a great app for meditation. Use that app when you are feeling stressed to help calm you down!

Opportunities to Help with Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief

We’ve heard from many of you asking how to help those impacted by the devastation in Western NC and throughout the Southeast. Now is the time to come together and make a difference!
We have developed this list to be a comprehensive hub of where you can see opportunities to volunteer, give financially and help in specific areas like pets, etc.

Corporate Volunteerism: A Pathway to Stronger Employee Relations and Smarter Business Strategies

In today’s dynamic business environment, companies are seeking ways to stand out, attract top talent, and align their practices with sustainable, purpose-driven missions. Corporate volunteer programs have emerged as a powerful tool to achieve these goals, fostering stronger employee relations while simultaneously driving smarter business strategies.For certified B Corps companies committed to balancing profit with purpose, corporate volunteerism is not just a ‘nice-to-have’; it’s a critical element of their mission to positively impact society. Corporate volunteer programs provide employees with opportunities to engage in meaningful community service, fostering a culture of collaboration, shared purpose, and deeper engagement. The benefits are significant: increased job satisfaction, enhanced morale, better communication, teamwork and improved employee retention.

Stand Out in the Common App: The Importance of Highlighting Your High School Volunteer Experiences

As summer winds down and August approaches, high school students are preparing for one of the most exciting times of their academic careers: college applications! The Common Application, or Common App, which goes live on August 1st, opens the door to a world of opportunities for your future. According to Forbes, for the 2023-2024 academic school year, 4 year institutions 1,244,476 distinct first-year applicants had applied to 841 colleges participating in the Common App. With thousands of students applying to colleges across the country, how can you make your application stand out? One key way to differentiate yourself is by showcasing your high school volunteer experiences. Here’s why highlighting your volunteer work is crucial and how Givefinity can help you do it effectively.