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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…
How to Get the Best Sleep in College
I get it. Sleep is a scarce resource in college. You’re averaging a full 8…
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…
How to Stay Safe at Night While on Campus
Late nights are inevitable in college. Whether coming from a late class, long club meeting,…
Here’s How You Can Avoid Accidental Social Exclusions
Ostracism, or social exclusion, is thought to be an intentional method to punish disagreeable, awkward,…
6 Things I Wish I Knew Freshman Year
The college guide books your parents bought you can tell you only so much. Oftentimes,…
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…
Everything You Need to Know About Dorm Bedding
Dorm life can be a wonderful experience. It’s a time to meet new people, learn…
What to Buy BEFORE You Move Into Your Dorm
College can really change a person! For many, it makes them more economical and the…
5 Reasons to Join College Clubs
College students juggle classes, homework, and a social life, so finding time to join a…
6 Tips to Survive Registration Week
Registration week – the time when all the students are scrambling to register for the…
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…
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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…
How to Make the Most of High School Extracurricular Activities
Extacurricular activities are one of the most important parts of your college application and an…
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…
The Impact of COVID on Ivy League Admissions — Interview With Eric Eng, Founder and CEO of AdmissionSight
TUN sits down with Eric Eng, the 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…
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…
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…
How to Study for the ACT Online for Free
Taking the ACT is undoubtedly one of the most dreaded parts of the college application…
SAT Test Dates for 2024-25
In 2023, 1.9 million students took the SAT at least once, compared to 1.7 million…
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…
The Best SAT Prep Courses in 2024
If you are still in high school, especially in the junior year, the SAT (Scholastic…
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…