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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…
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…
What to Buy BEFORE You Move Into Your Dorm
College can really change a person! For many, it makes them more economical and 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…
How to Spice Up Dining Hall Food
When you first arrive to college, dining hall food can seem like a godsend and…
Making Friends at a Commuter School
I took my seat at a round table, decked out with yellow and blue balloons….
10 Tips on Choosing the Right College Classes
Whether you’re a freshman just getting ready to choose your classes or a returning student…
Tips for First-Time or Transfer Students
If you are thinking of applying to college for the first time, or contemplating transferring…
5 Ways to Detach Yourself From Social Media
We all know the downside of social media — namely that it makes people feel…
A Play Book for College Kick-Off
The end of summer as we approach the fall season is one of my favorite…
Benefits of College: 6 Things College Offers Other Than a Degree
College has always been about receiving a degree. You spend four years studying and mastering…
6 Things I Wish I Knew Freshman Year
The college guide books your parents bought you can tell you only so much. Oftentimes,…
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What to Buy AFTER You Move Into Your Dorm
While there are essential items you should buy before you move into your dorm room,…
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…
How to Fill Out Common App Activities Section — Interview With Sylvia Vukosavljevic, College Admissions Consultant, Veritas Prep
TUN sits down with Sylvia Vukosavljevic, a college admissions consultant with Veritas Prep, to discuss…
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…
What Are Colleges Looking for in Application Essays?
After four years of classes and multiple Saturdays spent taking the SAT or ACT, the…
Everything You Need To Know About Magoosh
A play on the Persian word magush, meaning a learned, wise and generous person, Magoosh…
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…
Tips for College Essay Writing — Interview With Dr. Gordon Chavis From University of Central Florida
TUN sits down with Dr. Gordon Chavis, associate vice president for enrollment services at the…
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…
6 Internship Tips for International Students
As an international student, you may face a few obstacles when applying for internships. The…
SAT Test Dates for 2024-25
In 2023, 1.9 million students took the SAT at least once, compared to 1.7 million…
Working in the USA with F-1 Student Visa
Students with an F-1 student visa should not commence work, either on or off campus,…