If You're A College Student, You Absolutely Need One Of These Amazing Planners

Pros: Most people's college experiences aren't just about academics — there are social and personal growth aspects there, too. That's why the Clever Fox planner is the best overall pick. It breaks down your weeks and months into structured pages so you can organize all your responsibilities, but it also has general to-do lists, goal-setting prompts, priorities, habit-tracking boxes, and ways to note your personal improvements. You get all that (plus stickers, a pen-holder, an accordion folder, and ribbon bookmarks) in a faux-leather hardcover. For $25, that's a pretty great value. It's also available in hot pink, and since both colors come undated, you don't have to worry about wasted pages or getting overwhelmed by rigid layouts.

Cons: Be careful with the pen holder and ribbon bookmarks — They've broken on a few reviewers.

Pros: If you're headed into the new semester on a budget, this is your best option. The Elan Publishing Company dated planner is designed for the student, as it spans from August 2018 to July of 2019. The weekly block formatting is simplistic, but has plenty of room for assignments and to-do lists. Then there's the monthly overview for long-term planning of dates, campus activities, and appointments. Best of all, it costs just $9, but despite the price, buyers say the laminate cover and spiral binding are "rather sturdy" to withstand a full year of use. It also comes in green, if you're not loving the blue.

Cons: This one's pretty small and simple — no extra features here.

Pros: Nothing says "mature college student" quite like this Lemome academic appointment planner. First, its faux-leather cover has a sophisticated feel to it — it even has a bookmark ribbon and an elastic band to keep it closed when you're on the go. More important, however, are the two-page weekly and monthly spreads that allow you to schedule almost every minute of every day. The dated monthly boxes are lined for in-depth appointment notes, and the vertical weekly columns are broken down into 15-minute intervals from 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. It also has a list of notable holidays as well as a yearly overview that spans 14 months. With a 4.8-star rating and over 550 reviews, this is one of the highest-rated planners available.

Cons: Some reviewers are dissatisfied with the durability, especially when left in the sun or carried in a sufficiently-packed bag.

Pros: So you're a creative person, and your typical planner layout usually feels just a little too stuffy. Good thing there's the Bloom Daily Planners all in one, which gives you six different functions in a colorful book that inspires you to "do more of what makes you happy." First, the semi-boring stuff: It has monthly and weekly spreads for your important dates and assignments, but at least they're undated, attractively formatted in full-color, and bulleted for the creative mind. Now onto the fun stuff: This planner also gives you coloring pages, a blank lined note section, grid paper, and a sketchbook section so you can let your imagination run wild. It even has a durable, protected cover and metal spiraling, so it'll stand up to all your adventures.

Cons: It only comes in one size — large — so if you have a small bag, it can be a hassle to cart to and from your classes. It's also one of your more expensive options.

Pros: I'm the type of person who gets overwhelmed by unnecessary prompts and busy designs. The Essential academic planner is definitely made for the minimalist. Thanks to its simplistic layout and clean formatting, it leaves tons of room for neat, orderly scheduling. The monthly and weekly pages are printed on off-white paper that won't bleed through to the next, and the simple cover has a vinyl protective sheet over it to keep it looking like new all year. Since it's dated and has hourly scheduling from 7 in the morning to 8:30 at night, you can see all your appointments and classes at a glance. This one even comes in three different sizes — 5 by 8 inches, 8.5 by 11 inches, and 7 by 9 inches.

Cons: It has blank lined pages, but any extra features end there. It's also pretty heavy since the pages are so thick.

Pros: The Freedom Planner Pro definitely has room for appointments, assignments, and responsibilities — it even boosts productivity thanks to its monthly, weekly, daily, and hourly sections. That being said, this planner is best suited for someone who's looking for a larger transformation. It supports goal-achievement, gratitude, and financial abundance with its seamlessly-integrated prompts and undated formatting. In addition to a built-in journaling section, habit reminders, a two-page vision board, and inspirational quotes from famous people, you also get some additional bonuses: namely stickers and e-books to help you overcome procrastination and achieve goals. Most importantly, it's one of the few life-transformation planners that'll last you the whole school year — most others use a 90-day format.

Cons: It's pretty pricey (but the black design is $6 less than the colorful lotus, at least.)

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