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A Student’s Guide to Freshman Orientation
Throughout college there will undoubtedly be stresses, but there is no need to clench your…
Before Joining College Extracurriculars, Consider This
The 21st century has, thus far, shown us a promisingly impactful decade and a half….
5 Ways to Detach Yourself From Social Media
We all know the downside of social media — namely that it makes people feel…
Adorable and Cheap College Dorm Room Decoration Ideas
Whether you’re in a college dorm or have your own place this fall, decorating is…
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…
7 Tips: How to Be the Best Roommate Ever
For many university students, the commencement of a new school year means the beginning, or…
10 Dorm Room Essentials Under $30
There’s no way that you are going to live in a dorm with only the basics…
How to Ace Your Online Classes, Amid Coronavirus
In a widespread effort to limit the impact of COVID-19, higher education institutions across the…
7 Benefits of Joining Your Campus Newspaper
Are you looking to get involved on campus? Do you enjoy current events? Do you…
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…
5 Myths vs. Truths About Volunteering
Try googling “volunteer opportunities in [your city]” and you will find TONS of places where…
6 Tips on How to Make Friends in College
The art of socializing is mastered by very few people. So if you’re having some…
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Navigating College Admissions: How TUN AI Demystifies the Process
Embarking on the college admissions journey can be overwhelming, given the myriad factors to consider…
The Best SAT Subject Tests Prep Courses
Updated April 5, 2022 The SAT Subject Tests, or SAT IIs, are college admission tests…
How Extracurricular Activities Help Your College Application — Interview With Dr. Belinda Wilkerson, Independent Educational Consultant
TUN sits down with Dr. Belinda Wilkerson, an independent educational consultant and founder and owner…
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…
College Application Tips Amid COVID-19 — Interview With Joe Korfmacher, Director of College Counseling at Collegewise
TUN sits down with Joe Korfmacher, director of college counseling at Collegewise, to discuss tips…
How to Write A Strong Supplemental Essay
As summer approaches each year, rising seniors across the United States have college applications on…
Poor & Minority Students Are Fueling College Enrollment, But There’s a Problem
College enrollment has increased tremendously over the past 20 years, “almost exclusively” due to a…
Cash Incentives and Campus Coaches Improve Free Community College Programs
Adding cash incentives and educational support systems to existing College Promise programs increases community college…
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…
Beyond the Board Scores: 10 Colleges That Don’t Require SAT and ACT Tests
Every year, thousands and thousands of high school seniors squeeze into small, tightly packed classrooms…
College Interview Tips — Interview With Sara Zessar, Founder of Discovery College Consulting
TUN sits down with Sara Zessar, the founder of Discovery College Consulting, to discuss how…
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…