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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…
Surviving on Campus Without a Car
Though it may seem impossible to do so, especially if you’re attending school in a…
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…
How to Get the Best Sleep in College
I get it. Sleep is a scarce resource in college. You’re averaging a full 8…
Before Joining College Extracurriculars, Consider This
The 21st century has, thus far, shown us a promisingly impactful decade and a half….
6 Tips to Survive Registration Week
Registration week – the time when all the students are scrambling to register for the…
11 Move-In Day Tips You Will Thank Me For!
The one and only thing that the tiny college freshmen and the big bad seniors…
5 Ways to Stay Safe on College Campuses
Once students arrive at their college campuses, it is easy to forget the outside world….
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 Survive Your Freshman Year of College (#CollegeBound Series)
So, you did it. You took the ACT/SAT, visited a few campuses, narrowed down your…
First Week of College: Dos and Don’ts
Arriving at college is an exciting and transformative moment in a young adult’s life. As…
Benefits of Joining a Club in College — Interview With Will Sauerland, Hydroponics Club President at Pitt
TUN sits down with Will Sauerland, president of the Hydroponics Club at the University of…
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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…
What to Buy BEFORE You Move Into Your Dorm
College can really change a person! For many, it makes them more economical and the…
Tips for a Perfect SAT Score — Interview With Dawn Mueller, Educational Consultant, Tutor Doctor
TUN sits down with Dawn Mueller, an educational consultant with Tutor Doctor, to discuss what…
3 Tips on Picking a Major
Picking a major isn’t always easy. In fact, most people I meet in college are…
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…
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…
7 Personal Statement Examples That Survive COVID-19
As summer approaches, rising seniors across the United States have college applications on their mind….
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…
How to Choose a College That’s the Right Fit for You
It would be a lie to say there aren’t times when the college search is…
ACT vs SAT: What’s the Difference?
The ACT and SAT are standardized tests administered by ACT.org and the College Board, respectively,…
10 Universal Tips for College Essay Writing
Writing a college essay can be intimidating, particularly if you consider yourself to be a…
High School Resume Tips and Examples — Interview With Judi Robinovitz, Certified Educational Planner and Owner of Score At The Top
TUN sits down with Judi Robinovitz, a certified educational planner and owner of Score At…