Best MacBook for students: our top picks, and one to skip

It's that time again -- getting the best MacBook for back to school can help students crush their academic goals and exams. Here are our top picks, and one to avoid at all costs. Best MacBook for Students As a student, you'll need a MacBook that can handle your assignments and fit your lifestyle. You need to think about how big and light you want your notebook to be, how much memory and storage you need, and how much money you are willing to spend.