| Platform | Free Access? | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Yes (with ads) | Flashcard sets, study guides, practice tests. | | Khan Academy | Completely free | Video lessons and practice for math, science, humanities. | | OpenStax | Free textbooks | Peer-reviewed, open-license textbooks. | | Library Genesis | Free (legal gray area) | Textbooks and academic papers, but check your local laws. | | Google Scholar | Free | Find open-access PDFs of academic papers. | | Reddit (r/college) | Free | Ask peers for notes or help on specific topics. |
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