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How to Get the Best Sleep in College
I get it. Sleep is a scarce resource in college. You’re averaging a full 8…
Embracing Discomfort in College Will Help You Grow
The process of socialization starts the minute we enter this world. Children are raised to…
College Food Hacks
The Dining Hall. Don’t lie, we all have a love/hate relationship with it. What’s to love:…
New Insights Fit to Change Culture of Blackout Drinking in College
Most college students who drink alcohol don’t intend to drink to the point of “blacking…
Surviving on Campus Without a Car
Though it may seem impossible to do so, especially if you’re attending school in a…
How to Ace Your Online Classes, Amid Coronavirus
In a widespread effort to limit the impact of COVID-19, higher education institutions across the…
Five Top Tips to Succeed In Your First Year of University
This week, thousands of new students from around the country will be starting their first…
How To: Grocery Shopping in College
This coming academic year, I’ll be living in an apartment on campus with a full…
The Single Most Important Skill You Don’t Learn in College: Listening
Listening 101 is not a course offered in college but definitely should be. Recently, there…
5 Tips for College Students to Avoid Burnout
Burnout is a stress-related state of exhaustion and often leads to feelings of isolation, low…
Benefits of College: 6 Things College Offers Other Than a Degree
College has always been about receiving a degree. You spend four years studying and mastering…
How to Spice Up Dining Hall Food
When you first arrive to college, dining hall food can seem like a godsend and…
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How to Write Great Supplemental Essays for College — Interview With Sylvia Vukosavljevic, College Admissions Consultant, Veritas Prep
TUN sits down with Sylvia Vukosavljevic, a college admissions consultant with Veritas Prep, who offers…
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…
7 Personal Statement Examples That Survive COVID-19
As summer approaches, rising seniors across the United States have college applications on their mind….
The Best SAT Subject Tests Prep Courses
Updated April 5, 2022 The SAT Subject Tests, or SAT IIs, are college admission tests…
College Application Tips for High School Seniors — Interview With Adam Warren, Program Director, College Advising Corps at App State
TUN sits down with Adam Warren, program director at Appalachian State University’s branch of College…
Common College Application Mistakes to Avoid — Interview With Marcus Cooper, Program Director, College Advising Corps at Texas A&M
TUN sits down with Marcus Cooper, program director with College Advising Corps at Texas A&M…
Weighted vs. Unweighted GPA – What’s Important for College Admissions?
Grade Point Average (GPA) is one of the most important factors that colleges and universities…
Should New ACT Changes Affect How Students Prepare for It?
On October 8, 2019, the ACT announced a few changes to its college entrance exam….
Everything You Need to Know About PrepScholar
If you’ve been through or currently are in the college admission process, PrepScholar might sound…
Tips for a Perfect ACT Score — Interview With Dawn Mueller, Educational Consultant with Tutor Doctor
TUN sits down with Dawn Mueller, an educational consultant with Tutor Doctor, to discuss practical…
Major Concerns: What to Remember If You Feel Trapped By Your Degree
“What are you majoring in?” Students often encounter this question before they’ve even begun their…
How to Fill Out Common App Activities Section — Interview With Sylvia Vukosavljevic, College Admissions Consultant, Veritas Prep
TUN sits down with Sylvia Vukosavljevic, a college admissions consultant with Veritas Prep, to discuss…