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Here’s How You Can Avoid Accidental Social Exclusions
Ostracism, or social exclusion, is thought to be an intentional method to punish disagreeable, awkward,…
Starting a Dorm Room Business: 8 Types of Student Businesses with Real-World Success Stories
You’re an entrepreneurial college student — the kind who doesn’t want to wait until graduation…
College Food Hacks
The Dining Hall. Don’t lie, we all have a love/hate relationship with it. What’s to love:…
How to Practice Creativity When You’re Busy
We are a society of people who are so wrapped up in the excitement of…
Embracing Discomfort in College Will Help You Grow
The process of socialization starts the minute we enter this world. Children are raised to…
8 Creative Ways to Decorate Your Dorm Room
College dorms are generally small and bleak, but there are many easy ways to make…
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…
First Week of College: Dos and Don’ts
Arriving at college is an exciting and transformative moment in a young adult’s life. As…
10 Things You Can Thank College for
What do you mean I can’t bring my mom and dad to college with me?…
Surviving on Campus Without a Car
Though it may seem impossible to do so, especially if you’re attending school in a…
3 Things That Society Teaches Us That We Have to UNlearn
Real talk: Society teaches us a lot of things that are toxic to the mind,…
Making Friends at a Commuter School
I took my seat at a round table, decked out with yellow and blue balloons….
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How to Apply for College: Step-by-Step Expert Guide
Applying for college is a monumental moment in every student’s life. While it is undoubtedly…
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…
What Are Colleges Looking for in Application Essays?
After four years of classes and multiple Saturdays spent taking the SAT or ACT, the…
Working in the USA with M-1 Student Visa
Unlike students with F-1 visas who may be eligible to work during their program of…
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 Admissions Tips for High School Juniors — Interview With Sarah Ramos, Project Director, College Advising Corps at Trinity University
TUN sits down with Sarah Ramos, project director with the College Advising Corps at Trinity…
With Colleges Dropping SAT/ACT Essay Requirement, Should Students Still Take It?
Every year, millions of students choose to take the optional essay section included in the…
5 Things You Need to Know About Choosing a College Major
[osd_social_media_sharing] It’s becoming more and more common for high school students to apply to college…
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…
9 Key Tips for Your College Interview
If you’re applying to a selective university, you may be asked to take part in…
How to Write a College Essay — Interview With Eric Eng, Founder and CEO, AdmissionSight
TUN sits down with Eric Eng, the founder and CEO of AdmissionSight, to discuss tips…