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How to Practice Creativity When You’re Busy
We are a society of people who are so wrapped up in the excitement of…
5 Tips for College Students to Avoid Burnout
Burnout is a stress-related state of exhaustion and often leads to feelings of isolation, low…
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…
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…
Is It Better to Live on Campus or off Campus? — Interview With Brian Tan, Student Ambassador at the University of Houston
TUN sits down with Brian Tan, a computer science major and student ambassador at the…
23 Lessons for Freshmen as They Begin College
The Class of 2023 is arriving on university campuses across the country. For the majority…
Pros and Cons of Living On Campus vs. Off Campus
Undergraduate students have the exciting opportunity to live away from home. Most universities and colleges…
How to Get the Best Sleep in College
I get it. Sleep is a scarce resource in college. You’re averaging a full 8…
Making Friends at a Commuter School
I took my seat at a round table, decked out with yellow and blue balloons….
Embracing Discomfort in College Will Help You Grow
The process of socialization starts the minute we enter this world. Children are raised to…
7 Benefits of Joining Your Campus Newspaper
Are you looking to get involved on campus? Do you enjoy current events? Do you…
A Play Book for College Kick-Off
The end of summer as we approach the fall season is one of my favorite…
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Pros and Cons of the Coalition App
The Coalition Application, created in 2015, has emerged as the main competitor to the Common…
What to Buy AFTER You Move Into Your Dorm
While there are essential items you should buy before you move into your dorm room,…
What to Do if You’re Waitlisted or Deferred by a College — Interview With Gabrielle Dorsey, Executive Director of Bridges Educational Consulting
TUN sits down with Gabrielle Dorsey, the executive director of Bridges Educational Consulting, to offer…
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…
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…
10 Things Rising Seniors Can Do This Summer to Get a Jump on College Process
You’ve got one more year of high school to go — a final lap around…
Top 6 Reasons for Seeking International Diversity in Your College Choice
A diverse student body on college campuses is extremely valuable to all students and their…
SAT Test Dates for 2024-25
In 2023, 1.9 million students took the SAT at least once, compared to 1.7 million…
College Interview Tips — Interview With Sara Zessar, Founder of Discovery College Consulting
TUN sits down with Sara Zessar, the founder of Discovery College Consulting, to discuss how…
8 Most Common College Application Mistakes to Avoid
You’ve made it this far. Your high school years are coming to an end, and…
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…
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…