How I Organize it:
1. A Color for every Class
Having a color for every class keeps me in check when I get home from school and start my homework.
2. Make use of your monthly space
I put all of my tests, projects, important school dates on my month overview because it helps me visualize what I have next week without flipping through my planner
3. Stickers
Make your planner fun to look at, really it works!
4. Make use of sticky notes
I always put things I cannot forget on sticky notes and everytime I open my planner I remember to do that.
5. Separate Planner
(sorry for my nails... opps!)
My Vera pen has been through a lot
If you have a lot of social and school things going on use a separate planner for school and social. I use my mini J. Crew planner for social things!