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Freshman Year From a Fresh Perspective (#CollegeBound Series)
College is happening soon. And it can be scary. But let me assure you – everything…
5 Ways to Stay Safe on College Campuses
Once students arrive at their college campuses, it is easy to forget the outside world….
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…
Benefits of Volunteering for Students Who Want to Get Involved
Benefits of Volunteering Should you volunteer in high school and college? Volunteering as a student…
5 Ways to Detach Yourself From Social Media
We all know the downside of social media — namely that it makes people feel…
New Insights Fit to Change Culture of Blackout Drinking in College
Most college students who drink alcohol don’t intend to drink to the point of “blacking…
6 Tips to Survive Registration Week
Registration week – the time when all the students are scrambling to register for the…
Tips for First-Time or Transfer Students
If you are thinking of applying to college for the first time, or contemplating transferring…
What to Buy BEFORE You Move Into Your Dorm
College can really change a person! For many, it makes them more economical and the…
How to Survive College Without a Sip of Alcohol
When you think of college, what comes to mind? For some, it’s finally studying what…
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 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…
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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…
How to Choose a College Amid COVID-19 — Interview With Sonali Bridges, Founder and President of Bridges Educational Consulting
TUN sits down with Sonali Bridges, founder and president of Bridges Educational Consulting, to discuss…
Everything You Need To Know About Magoosh
A play on the Persian word magush, meaning a learned, wise and generous person, Magoosh…
Pros and Cons of the Coalition App
The Coalition Application, created in 2015, has emerged as the main competitor to the Common…
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…
8 Most Common College Application Mistakes to Avoid
You’ve made it this far. Your high school years are coming to an end, and…
The Best ACT Prep Courses in 2024
Like the SAT, the ACT (American College Test) tests the most basic skills in reading,…
Are ‘Adversity Scores’ the Solution to Biased College Admissions?
The College Board has just revealed that it will attach an “adversity score” to every…
15 Things Students Should Do the Summer Before College During COVID-19
The summer before your freshman year of college is an exciting and overwhelming time. Even…
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…
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 Make Your College Application Stand Out
Each year, colleges and universities across the United States receive thousands of applications from eager…