The Sylly Blog

Guides for a less sylly semester.

How-tos, comparisons, and student-tested systems for staying on top of every class.

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How to Keep Track of Assignments in College

A complete system for never missing a deadline — from syllabus to weekly plan.

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02

How to Add Your Syllabus to Google Calendar

Turn a PDF syllabus into calendar events you'll actually see.

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03

How to Create an Assignment Tracker in Google Sheets

A free template + step-by-step setup to stay on top of every class.

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04

Sylly vs Syllabuddy: which one fits your semester?

Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and the student experience.

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05

Sylly vs Notion Assignment Tracker: which saves more time?

Automated syllabus parsing vs manual Notion setup — time-to-value comparison.

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06

Best Rate My Professor Alternatives for Picking Classes

Compare professor rating sites to pick the right classes, then organize your semester with Sylly.

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07

Free College Spreadsheet Template for Semester Planning

A copy-pasteable assignment tracker template for Google Sheets or Excel.

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08

Best Assignment Tracker Apps for College Students

Notion vs Google Sheets vs Todoist vs paper vs Sylly — a hands-on comparison.

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09

Time Blocking for Students: A College Guide + Free Template

Turn a static syllabus into a dynamic weekly schedule with a free time blocking template.

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Sylly vs MyStudyLife: Best Student Planner App 2026

Side-by-side comparison: automated syllabus parsing vs manual student planning.

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How to Make an Assignment Tracker Fast (60-Second Method)

Skip hours of Excel or Notion setup — build a full semester tracker in about a minute.

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