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By // May 10, 2016, 8:58 AM PST

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  • Introduction

    Some of my recent endeavors have required me to spend an insane amount of time studying for exams. There has been a lot of pressure to learn vast quantities of difficult information as quickly as possible. Thankfully, a number of apps have helped me in the study process. This article lists five general purpose study apps that are useful for anything from studying for hard core science exams, to IT certifications.

    Note: This gallery is also available as an article.

    Image: iStockphoto.com/SamuelBrownNG

  • Anki

    Anki is a free electronic flash card application, and it’s one of the apps I have been using the most. Admittedly, the study interface is a bit more complicated than I would like it to be, but the software does have certain redeeming qualities.

  • Anki

    Anki allows you to place just about any content imaginable onto flash cards. I have created hundreds of cards containing rich text, diagrams, and even mathematical formulas.

  • Knightlite TestMaker

    Knightlite TestMaker is another tool I’ve been using in my studies. To be fair, Knightlite TestMaker isn’t so much a study tool as a tool to help teachers to create exams. However, I have found that the software works really well for creating mock multiple-choice exams.

  • Knightlite TestMaker

    This software not only allows you to create exams, but also to quiz yourself using the questions that you have created. Knightlite TestMaker sells for $49.95, but a free trial version is available for download.

  • CueCard

    CueCard is another free app for creating electronic flashcards. Although CueCard is a somewhat lightweight tool, it does allow you to incorporate pictures and sounds into your flashcards.

  • CueCard

    CueCard also enables the printing of single-sided cards, double-sided cards, and study sheets.

  • StudyMinder Homework System

    StudyMinder Homework System is completely different from the other apps on this list. While the other apps are geared toward the act of studying, StudyMinder is designed to help you stay on track with your studies. Think of it as a project management tool for students.

  • StudyMinder Homework System

    On the surface, StudyMinder looks like a calendar app (and it is). But the app contains a number of useful features that would never exist in a generic calendar application. For instance, it contains a study timer, a GPA calculator, and class and homework schedules.

    StudyMinder Homework System sells for $29.95, but a free trial is available for download.

  • Lucubee Study Assistant

    Lucubee Study Assistant is an electronic flash card tool you can use in English or French mode. It enables you to create or import questions in a manner similar to that of Anki.

  • Lucubee Study Assistant

    Like some of the other electronic flash card apps, Lucubee supports the use of pictures in addition to text.

Introduction

Some of my recent endeavors have required me to spend an insane amount of time studying for exams. There has been a lot of pressure to learn vast quantities of difficult information as quickly as possible. Thankfully, a number of apps have helped me in the study process. This article lists five general purpose study apps that are useful for anything from studying for hard core science exams, to IT certifications.

Note: This gallery is also available as an article.

Image: iStockphoto.com/SamuelBrownNG

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