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How To: Grocery Shopping in College
This coming academic year, I’ll be living in an apartment on campus with a full…
5 Ways to Detach Yourself From Social Media
We all know the downside of social media — namely that it makes people feel…
10 Dorm Room Essentials Under $30
There’s no way that you are going to live in a dorm with only the basics…
Tips for First-Time or Transfer Students
If you are thinking of applying to college for the first time, or contemplating transferring…
No Greek Life? No Problem!
The media’s portrayal of Greek life in college ranges from a well-rounded organization that promotes…
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…
What Parents Should Do to Help Students Prepare for the First Year of College
As the school year begins to wind down, high school seniors – and those who…
How to Spice Up Dining Hall Food
When you first arrive to college, dining hall food can seem like a godsend and…
Freshman Year From a Fresh Perspective (#CollegeBound Series)
College is happening soon. And it can be scary. But let me assure you – everything…
College Food Hacks
The Dining Hall. Don’t lie, we all have a love/hate relationship with it. What’s to love:…
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…
5 Tips for College Students to Avoid Burnout
Burnout is a stress-related state of exhaustion and often leads to feelings of isolation, low…
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How to Make Your College Application Stand Out
Each year, colleges and universities across the United States receive thousands of applications from eager…
Everything You Need To Know About Magoosh
A play on the Persian word magush, meaning a learned, wise and generous person, Magoosh…
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…
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…
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…
What Should I Major in? Here’s How to Decide
Choosing where and when to go to college might seem like the hardest decision of…
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…
What Are Colleges Looking for in Applicants?
For aspiring college-goers, few things are more stressful than the college application process. From a…
How COVID-19 Is Impacting College Admissions — Interview With Brian Taylor, Managing Director of Ivy Coach
TUN sits down with Brian Taylor, the managing director of Ivy Coach, to discuss the…
Tips for a Perfect AP Exam 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…
The Pros & Cons of Applying Early Action & Early Decision — Interview With Eric Eng, Founder and CEO of AdmissionSight
TUN sits down with Eric Eng, founder and CEO of AdmissionSight, a consultancy geared towards…
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…