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5 Myths vs. Truths About Volunteering
Try googling “volunteer opportunities in [your city]” and you will find TONS of places where…
Embracing Discomfort in College Will Help You Grow
The process of socialization starts the minute we enter this world. Children are raised to…
How to Get the Best Sleep in College
I get it. Sleep is a scarce resource in college. You’re averaging a full 8…
Tips for First-Time or Transfer Students
If you are thinking of applying to college for the first time, or contemplating transferring…
Quick Solutions to Roommate Conflicts
In the ideal world, you would meet that perfect roommate who lets you sleep in…
5 Ways to Stay Safe on College Campuses
Once students arrive at their college campuses, it is easy to forget the outside world….
6 Tips to Explore Your College Town
Whether you choose to attend an urban university, such as NYU or UCLA, or wish…
6 Things I Wish I Knew Freshman Year
The college guide books your parents bought you can tell you only so much. Oftentimes,…
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…
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…
What to Buy AFTER You Move Into Your Dorm
While there are essential items you should buy before you move into your dorm room,…
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…
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What Are Colleges Looking for in Application Essays?
After four years of classes and multiple Saturdays spent taking the SAT or ACT, the…
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 to Do the Summer Before College
Ah, the summer before college. Excited and eager to experience the “full freedom” that is college life, yet nervous about…
How to Fill Out a Brag Sheet for Parents
Every college application season, parents of high school seniors are asked to fill out a…
College Application Tips Amid COVID-19 — Interview With Joe Korfmacher, Director of College Counseling at Collegewise
TUN sits down with Joe Korfmacher, director of college counseling at Collegewise, to discuss tips…
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…
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…
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…
10 Universal Tips for College Essay Writing
Writing a college essay can be intimidating, particularly if you consider yourself to be a…
A High School Senior’s Guide to Applying to College
Applying to college can seem like the most daunting task in your high school career….
6 College Admissions Tips for High School Juniors Amid COVID-19
All across the United States, high school juniors are worried. Like most Americans living through…
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…