Getting through the HSG autumn semester with structure: your free study planner for GoodNotes & co.

The assessment year at HSG can feel overwhelming: lots of subjects, high demands and a tight schedule. That's exactly why you need more than motivation – you need structure. The digital study planner we developed for the HSG autumn semester helps you keep track, study with focus and keep your goals in sight. And the best part: it's free, ready to use right away and works perfectly in GoodNotes, but also with other PDF note-taking tools.

What is the study planner and who is it for?

The planner is aimed specifically at students in the HSG assessment year. All relevant subjects are already filled in – from BWL A (Business Administration A) and Law to KuSo and FiBu (Financial Accounting). You can simply open the planner on your iPad or tablet – ideally in GoodNotes – but also in other apps such as Notability or PDF Expert.

It is completely free and designed to accompany you through the entire autumn semester – from your first day of studying in September to exam preparation in January.

What's inside: clear weekly & daily planning

Weekly view:

The weekly view gives you a clear structure for planning your study week. You get:

• All subjects in view every day
• One or more focus subjects per day for targeted in-depth work
• Space for additional tasks and personal to-dos

Daily view:

The daily overview is your operational compass. It includes:

• A schedule from 06:00 to 23:00
• Fields for subjects, materials and learning goals
• Checklists for to-dos
• Reflection sections: When were you focused? What distracted you? How productive was your day?

Why this planner is more than just a calendar

1. Self-reflection boosts your learning success

Daily reflection is the key to spotting learning blocks and improving your routines. Questions like “What distracted me today?” or “How productive was I on a scale of 1–5?” help you be honest with yourself – and keep improving.

2. Ticking off to-dos = more motivation

Nothing feels as good as a ticked box. The planner lets you do exactly that: complete tasks, record them visually and create small moments of success every day.

3. Orientation instead of overload

Knowing where you stand with the material and which topics are still to come takes off an enormous amount of pressure. The planner shows you your progress – week by week.

All subjects at a glance – no flipping through pages

You don't have to switch between different notebooks or tools: the planner brings all assessment subjects together clearly on one page per day (as per the 2025 curriculum – since the autumn semester 2026, Political Science A is also part of the assessment year). Every day you decide which subject is in focus – but you never lose sight of the full workload.

Share with your coach & family: more commitment, less procrastination

Many students use the planner as part of coaching or study support – e.g. with the Coaching Institute. Why is that so effective?

• You can share your planner regularly with your coach
• That gives you feedback, motivation and structure
• Involving your family also helps – especially when self-discipline is hard

Transparency creates commitment. And sticking with it together is often easier than doing it alone.

Extra tips for success with the planner

• Use colours to mark subjects or priorities
• Plan your breaks deliberately – rest is part of learning
• Do a short review every day: What went well? What could be better?

Conclusion: your tool for structured, reflective studying

This free study planner is more than just a nice calendar. It's your personal companion for a successful HSG autumn semester – with space for planning, reflection, structure and motivation. Ideal for GoodNotes, compatible with many other tools – and most effective when you share it: with your coach, mentor or family.

Get started now – for free!

Download the planner now and bring structure to your studies. Use it on your own or share it with your coach – so you get through this semester more focused, more organised and more relaxed.

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