CREDIT: EVERNOTE
If you haven't tried it yet, Evernote is one app you should look into. It will synch your notes from your phone to your computer. The best part is that Evernote is free, so there is no risk in trying it out.

VANCOUVER (CUP) — By the onset of fall, many students find that the academic enthusiasm they felt at the start of the year has dissipated. Menacing midterms and tiresome term papers are looming closer and it seems that all those handouts and homework assignments are blending into one giant mess. For those of you who are constantly on the go, we've compiled a list of five study apps under $5 to help you get on track.

Evernote

Student Type: Dude ... Where's my notebook?

Instead of endlessly flipping through your folders while the paper you're searching for stares you right in the face, sync the notes and documents from your computer to your phone. Then access and share all your notes with one simple click.

Platforms: All

Cost: Free

Dropbox

Student Type: Dazed and Confused

"Why won't my PowerPoint open? Oh no... no, no, no, no." If you've ever said those words before, then you know they're not good. Dropbox specializes in storing extremely large files. Save your notes, group projects, presentations, music, videos and PDF documents here. Best of all, if you mess up, you can revert back to any previous version of the file.

Platforms: All

Cost: Free

iTunes U

Student Type: The Overachiever

Need more university-level reading material? Or another opinion on a topic? Maybe you need a better source for that term paper of yours? Welcome to iTunes U, which provides you with access to the New York Public Library and 500,000 lectures on a variety of topics from several other universities.

Platforms: iPhone and iPad only

Cost: Free

iStudiez Pro

Student Type: The Young and the Organized

Ever wonder what it would be like to be perfectly organized? This app tracks your homework, class schedule and grades. It then presents a complete portrait of all the things you have to do today, tomorrow and in the upcoming weeks.

Platforms: Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Cost: $0.99

Flashcards Deluxe

Student Type: The Professional

You have less than 24 hours to memorize a semester's worth of information. Challenge accepted. Whether it's multiple choice options or open-ended questions, this app automatically turns off a card when you get it right. This way, you have more time to review the stuff you don't know.

Platforms: iPhone, iPad

Cost: $3.99