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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…
How to Survive Your Freshman Year of College (#CollegeBound Series)
So, you did it. You took the ACT/SAT, visited a few campuses, narrowed down your…
11 Move-In Day Tips You Will Thank Me For!
The one and only thing that the tiny college freshmen and the big bad seniors…
A Student’s Guide to Freshman Orientation
Throughout college there will undoubtedly be stresses, but there is no need to clench your…
5 Reasons to Join College Clubs
College students juggle classes, homework, and a social life, so finding time to join a…
5 Myths vs. Truths About Volunteering
Try googling “volunteer opportunities in [your city]” and you will find TONS of places where…
Here’s How You Can Avoid Accidental Social Exclusions
Ostracism, or social exclusion, is thought to be an intentional method to punish disagreeable, awkward,…
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 Get the Best Sleep in College
I get it. Sleep is a scarce resource in college. You’re averaging a full 8…
Get Inspired with These 50 Motivational Quotes for Students
College is filled with difficulties and riddled with road bumps. But don’t let the stress…
10 Things You Can Thank College for
What do you mean I can’t bring my mom and dad to college with me?…
Finding a Mentor in College
All walks of life feel strange to the newcomer. Regardless of age, status, or other…
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College Interview Questions to Expect — Interview With Gabrielle Dorsey, Executive Director, Bridges Educational Consulting
TUN sits down with Gabrielle Dorsey, the executive director of Bridges Educational Consulting, to discuss…
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…
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 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…
The Best ACT Prep Courses in 2024
Like the SAT, the ACT (American College Test) tests the most basic skills in reading,…
Tips for a Perfect ACT Score — Interview With Dawn Mueller, Educational Consultant with Tutor Doctor
TUN sits down with Dawn Mueller, an educational consultant with Tutor Doctor, to discuss practical…
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…
What to Buy BEFORE You Move Into Your Dorm
College can really change a person! For many, it makes them more economical and the…
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…
How to Have a Great College Tour Day
During my years in undergrad, I was a college tour guide, and I have helped…
Are ‘Adversity Scores’ the Solution to Biased College Admissions?
The College Board has just revealed that it will attach an “adversity score” to every…
What Colleges Look for in Personal Statements — Interview with Natalie Grinblatt, Educational Consultant at Accepted
TUN sits down with Natalie Grinblatt, an educational consultant at Accepted and former admissions director…