Take advantage of one of the best AI tools for students
APRIL 23, 2025
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Need help prepping for an upcoming test, or want to do a deep dive into research for a project? Look no further than Microsoft Copilot, a versatile and powerful AI learning assistant. With one of the best AI tools for students as your study buddy, you can feel confident taking on any academic challenge. This article will discuss how you can turn to Copilot for help with any academic challenge that comes your way.
Make time for studying with an AI-powered study plan
Effective study plans are essential for staying organized and focused during the semester. In addition to helping you carve out the time to hit the books, Copilot can help you create personalized study plans based on your goals, schedule, and learning preferences. Whether you need help finding time to study, allocating time for certain class assignments, or just need some effective study tips, Copilot has your back. Make a study routine that works for you with prompts like the ones below:
- I want to bring my grades up in my linear algebra class. Can you help me plan an hour of study each day devoted to this class?
- I have a hard time managing my study time between classes and my social clubs. Can you set a reminder to study tonight at 7:00 p.m.?
- I’m a visual learner. Can you help me make a study plan for my German literature class that incorporates visual aides?
Break through your studies with AI-assisted research
No matter what field of study you’re pursuing, research is a critical component of academic success. From microbiology to art history, familiarity with proper research methods and reliable sources is key for any dissertation or presentation. As one of the top AI tools for students, Copilot can help you gather information from credible sources, summarize articles, and organize your research findings. Conduct thorough research with Copilot with prompts like these:
- I’m working on a research paper about the development of theatrical costumes during the nineteenth century. Can you help me find credible online sources for my paper?
- My entomology professor assigned us a project to collect and categorize forty different types of insects. Help me create categories for this project to organize my field research.
- I’m supposed to do a presentation on the artistic movements and techniques of the seventeenth century. Can you help me summarize my research notes into bullet points for my presentation?
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Confidently prepare for tests and quizzes with AI
Preparing for tests can be stressful, but Copilot can alleviate some of this pressure by helping you create practice questions, quizzes, and other study materials. Strengthen your weak spots with Copilot's assistance and build up your self-confidence so you can perform to your best ability on test day. Prompts like the following can help you gain the assurance you need to ace your midterms and finals:
- My final exam for my civil engineering class is coming up, and I’m nervous about the section on soils. Can you ask me some review questions from this list to test my knowledge?
- I’m getting ready for my music theory midterm. Can you give me some practice questions about key signatures, intervals, triads, and root-position?
- I have a test for my medieval history class coming up. Help me prepare for the test with a study guide based on this syllabus.
Supercharge your studies with Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 offers a suite of powerful tools for students, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook.1 And when you subscribe to Copilot Pro, you can gain access to Copilot’s AI assistance in these apps. With the integration of Copilot, you can leverage AI to take charge of your learning experience. Here are some ways you can use Copilot in Microsoft 365 that make it one of the best AI tools for students:
- Word: Summarize this document on the impact of silent movies on film.
- Excel: Create a table that compares data from my chemistry experiment results.
- PowerPoint: Create a presentation template on international strategy and diplomacy.
- OneNote: Create a to-do list of assignments I need to complete this week.
- Outlook: Draft an email to my professor asking for an extension on the nutrition plan assignment.
Study with strategy, not struggle
From acting as a research aide to creating helpful study guides, Copilot enhances every aspect of the learning process. Embrace the power of AI learning assistants like Copilot and take your education to the next level. Try Copilot today and discover how it can help you study smarter and achieve your academic goals.
- DISCLAIMER: Features and functionality subject to change. Articles are written specifically for the United States market; features, functionality, and availability may vary by region.
- [1] Copilot Pro subscribers can use Copilot in the web versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook in more than 20 languages. Those who have a separate Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription get the added benefit of using Copilot in the more fully featured desktop apps. Copilot in Excel requires AutoSave to be enabled, meaning the file must be saved to OneDrive; it doesn't function with unsaved files. Copilot features in Outlook apply to accounts with @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, @live.com, or @msn.com email addresses and are available in Outlook.com, Outlook built into Windows, and Outlook on Mac.
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