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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…
Finding a Mentor in College
All walks of life feel strange to the newcomer. Regardless of age, status, or other…
How to Stay Safe at Night While on Campus
Late nights are inevitable in college. Whether coming from a late class, long club meeting,…
The Complete Guide to Scholarship Hacks
https://youtu.be/FHyCO56FMzI “Well begun is half done,” Aristotle had once said. And he was right. When…
Tips for First-Time or Transfer Students
If you are thinking of applying to college for the first time, or contemplating transferring…
Surviving on Campus Without a Car
Though it may seem impossible to do so, especially if you’re attending school in a…
Quick Solutions to Roommate Conflicts
In the ideal world, you would meet that perfect roommate who lets you sleep in…
Pursuing Your Passions in College
Tens of thousands of students attend and graduate from a university, but each student leaves…
How To: Grocery Shopping in College
This coming academic year, I’ll be living in an apartment on campus with a full…
College Roommates’ Sensitivity to Each Other’s Distress Can Be Helpful
While college roommates can sense each other’s distress, a recent study by New York University…
How to Spice Up Dining Hall Food
When you first arrive to college, dining hall food can seem like a godsend and…
How to Ace Your Online Classes, Amid Coronavirus
In a widespread effort to limit the impact of COVID-19, higher education institutions across the…
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6 College Admissions Tips for High School Juniors Amid COVID-19
All across the United States, high school juniors are worried. Like most Americans living through…
National Merit Scholarship: Everything You Need to Know
Every year, about 1.6 million high school juniors across the United States take the Preliminary…
Everything You Need to Know About PrepScholar
If you’ve been through or currently are in the college admission process, PrepScholar might sound…
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…
SAT Test Dates for 2024-25
In 2023, 1.9 million students took the SAT at least once, compared to 1.7 million…
Free Online Courses to Help You Prepare for College
Updated April 22, 2022 The transition from high school to college courses and a college…
10 Things to Do the Summer Before College
Ah, the summer before college. Excited and eager to experience the “full freedom” that is college life, yet nervous about…
What Are Colleges Looking for in Application Essays?
After four years of classes and multiple Saturdays spent taking the SAT or ACT, the…
9 Key Tips for Your College Interview
If you’re applying to a selective university, you may be asked to take part in…
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 Letters of Recommendation Help Your College Application — Interview With Kristina Dooley, President, Independent Educational Consultants Association
TUN sits down with Kristina Dooley, president of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and founder…
Pros and Cons of the Coalition App
The Coalition Application, created in 2015, has emerged as the main competitor to the Common…