The Soma blog
Practical guides for students: planning your week, keeping up with Canvas, working out your grade, and studying with a timer.
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The best student planner apps in 2026
The best apps for planning your semester in 2026, compared: MyStudyLife, Soma, Shovel, Power Planner, Notion, Motion, Reclaim and Google Calendar.
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How to calculate your weighted grade (with examples)
Work out your real course grade from syllabus weights, see what you need on the final, and avoid the three mistakes that make grade math come out wrong.
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How to make a study schedule you'll actually follow
A step-by-step way to plan your study week around real deadlines and real free time, with a simple weekly review that keeps the plan honest.
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How to keep track of every Canvas assignment
Canvas spreads due dates across courses, modules, the syllabus and outside tools. Here's how to see everything that's due in one place, and stop missing work.