What application should i use to take notes on my laptop for my classes in college?

I prefer taking notes on my laptop, & its a mac btw.

Try microsoft onenote. It is available for windows, mac, android and the iphone. It will sync with all your devices. Microsoft onenote is free as well.

http://office.microsoft.com/...s/onenote/

A mac doesn't come with the equivalent of windows notepad?