Choosing a Planner: For College/Grad Students
Choosing a planner can be a daunting task. One size doesn’t fit all, and sometimes it takes trial and error to find the appropriate planner for an individual’s needs and preferences.
Here are things to consider when buying a planner:
Does the school have an online assignment tracking program or app?
Do you need a planner that is divided into sections for each class?
Does it seem appropriate for your needs?
Is there enough room to write? (Consider a planner that is 8.5x11, or at least 7x9 size.)
Is the size practical for both writing and carrying? (Like does it fit easily into your purse or briefcase?)
Is there space for other planning, to-do items, or reminders? (and do you need that?)
Is there a page marker or tab to separate each month and draw attention to the current week?
Is it a dated planner? (I strongly suggest dated to the blank, undated planners.)
Paper planner ideas:
(Image Credit: Erin Condren planners)
Erin Condren (or design your own!)
I like having a page marker for planners, which can be like a book mark, paperclip, or sticky tab:
App Ideas:
How Can Kanter Coaching Help You?
Coaching can help you:
Find paper or digital products to help you keep track of your assignments.
Learn how to best use a planner (i.e., chunking assignments, backwards planning).
Figure out what oversight - if any - is needed around the planner (i.e., having a teacher check it at the end of every school day).
Create academic systems and routines (ex: homework plan & study plan).
*Disclaimer: I have no affiliation or relationship with the products, companies, or websites included in this article. The links and products shared are my professional opinion and suggestions. Also, I will do my best to catch any dead or out dated links, but apologies in advance if I miss any.
