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Forevermore Portfolio Padfolio has a professional look with plenty of storage that will last through college and beyond.
By the time you get to college, you might feel that you don't need a binder anymore — with most of your work being done online, it might seem like a waste. A lot of professors post their lectures, syllabus, and other materials online, so in this digital world, there isn't much need to organize papers with a binder.
In my experience, it's still a really good idea to have at least one binder. Even though my professors posted their PowerPoints presentations online, I liked to print them out so I could write extra notes right on the slide; a binder is a great way to organize these printouts. You might also end up with some old-school professors who don't post anything online.
It's also good to have at least one professional-looking binder to take on internship and job interviews. If you really want to create some ethos for yourself during a class presentation, put your speech notes in this professional binder and ditch the typical note cards.
That's why the Forevermore Portfolio Padfolio is our top pick for a binder for college. You can use it to keep your papers organized for class, and then you also have a professional binder ready to go for even the most last-minute interview. Plus, you can remove the three-ring binder portion when you need to use it for an interview or work.
When you're using it for class, though, it has everything you need. A large front pocket is the perfect place to store a tablet. Inside, you'll find a document pocket, a zipper pouch, card slots, and even an ID pocket. Your student ID never leaves your side when you're in college, so this is a convenient place to keep it while you're in class.
The Forevermore Portfolio Padfolio has an average rating on Amazon of 4.7 stars, and reviewers love its design and versatility. Amazon reviewer Tyler Evans found that it is the perfect fit for his college needs: "I really like this. I'm in college and this works perfectly. No more lugging around a backpack to classes, I just keep what I need in this binder plus text books. I'm a Math Major, and highly recommend this."
Pros: Plenty of storage pockets, professional look, tablet pocket
Cons: Not suitable for a course with an extensive amount of notes and handouts