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Finding a Mentor in College
All walks of life feel strange to the newcomer. Regardless of age, status, or other…
5 Tips for College Students to Avoid Burnout
Burnout is a stress-related state of exhaustion and often leads to feelings of isolation, low…
5 Myths vs. Truths About Volunteering
Try googling “volunteer opportunities in [your city]” and you will find TONS of places where…
5 Ways to Stay Safe on College Campuses
Once students arrive at their college campuses, it is easy to forget the outside world….
8 Creative Ways to Decorate Your Dorm Room
College dorms are generally small and bleak, but there are many easy ways to make…
6 Tips to Survive Registration Week
Registration week – the time when all the students are scrambling to register for the…
How to Survive Your Freshman Year of College (#CollegeBound Series)
So, you did it. You took the ACT/SAT, visited a few campuses, narrowed down your…
How to Rebuild Broken Relationships
Forming relationships is hard, maintaining relationships is harder, and remedying broken or underdeveloped relationships is…
7 Tips: How to Be the Best Roommate Ever
For many university students, the commencement of a new school year means the beginning, or…
How To: Grocery Shopping in College
This coming academic year, I’ll be living in an apartment on campus with a full…
Benefits of Joining a Club in College — Interview With Will Sauerland, Hydroponics Club President at Pitt
TUN sits down with Will Sauerland, president of the Hydroponics Club at the University of…
6 Things I Wish I Knew Freshman Year
The college guide books your parents bought you can tell you only so much. Oftentimes,…
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How to Study for the SAT Online for Free
Preparing for and taking the SAT is never easy, and the SAT is likely the…
Everything You Need to Pack for College – Dorm Essentials on a Budget!
College is insanely expensive, but getting your dorm room set up should not be. For…
What Colleges Look for in Personal Statements — Interview with Natalie Grinblatt, Educational Consultant at Accepted
TUN sits down with Natalie Grinblatt, an educational consultant at Accepted and former admissions director…
What Are Colleges Looking for in Applicants?
For aspiring college-goers, few things are more stressful than the college application process. From a…
How to Have a Great College Tour Day
During my years in undergrad, I was a college tour guide, and I have helped…
How to Pay for College As an International Student
U.S. college education is expensive. Especially for international students, who are not eligible for a…
What’s the Best Way to Prepare for the PSAT?
Every year, about 3.5 million high school sophomores and juniors across the United States take…
15 Things Students Should Do the Summer Before College During COVID-19
The summer before your freshman year of college is an exciting and overwhelming time. Even…
The Pros and Cons of Applying Early Decision and Early Action
There is more than one way to apply to college. Aside from Regular Decision, applicants…
10 Universal Tips for College Essay Writing
Writing a college essay can be intimidating, particularly if you consider yourself to be a…
Coalition vs. Common App — Interview with Sylvia Vukosavljevic, College Admissions Consultant, Veritas Prep
TUN sits down with Sylvia Vukosavljevic, a college admissions consultant with Veritas Prep, to discuss…
Colleges Are Checking Applicants’ Social Media. Here’s What You Should Know
When social media first became popular, it was largely viewed as a place for people…