By Sommer Saadi

College? There's an App for That

If you're headed to college in the fall, it might be the last thing on your mind in July. But summer's the perfect time to explore the world of smartphone apps, particularly those designed with college students and MBAs in mind. Even the best ones are free and they offer functionality that includes everything from increasing the size of your Facebook following to boosting your vocabulary. We've compiled a list of 10 useful applications—most available on iTunes—that cover both prepping for school and succeeding once you're there. Take a look, explore your favorites, and begin downloading.

Note: Download information provided by individual developers from June 27 to 30.