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Here’s How You Can Avoid Accidental Social Exclusions
Ostracism, or social exclusion, is thought to be an intentional method to punish disagreeable, awkward,…
8 Creative Ways to Decorate Your Dorm Room
College dorms are generally small and bleak, but there are many easy ways to make…
Quick Solutions to Roommate Conflicts
In the ideal world, you would meet that perfect roommate who lets you sleep in…
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…
Freshman Year From a Fresh Perspective (#CollegeBound Series)
College is happening soon. And it can be scary. But let me assure you – everything…
3 Things That Society Teaches Us That We Have to UNlearn
Real talk: Society teaches us a lot of things that are toxic to the mind,…
5 Tips for College Students to Avoid Burnout
Burnout is a stress-related state of exhaustion and often leads to feelings of isolation, low…
10 Tips on Choosing the Right College Classes
Whether you’re a freshman just getting ready to choose your classes or a returning student…
Before Joining College Extracurriculars, Consider This
The 21st century has, thus far, shown us a promisingly impactful decade and a half….
23 Lessons for Freshmen as They Begin College
The Class of 2023 is arriving on university campuses across the country. For the majority…
Making Friends at a Commuter School
I took my seat at a round table, decked out with yellow and blue balloons….
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With Colleges Dropping SAT/ACT Essay Requirement, Should Students Still Take It?
Every year, millions of students choose to take the optional essay section included in the…
Everything You Need to Know About the Common App
There’s nothing more tedious, repetitive and especially expensive than having to fill out a separate…
My Best Advice to the #CollegeBound
Starting college is a time of mixed emotions. You are beginning a new chapter in…
How to Write A Strong Supplemental Essay
As summer approaches each year, rising seniors across the United States have college applications on…
How to Choose a College Amid COVID-19 — Interview With Sonali Bridges, Founder and President of Bridges Educational Consulting
TUN sits down with Sonali Bridges, founder and president of Bridges Educational Consulting, to discuss…
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…
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…
What Are Colleges Looking for in Application Essays?
After four years of classes and multiple Saturdays spent taking the SAT or ACT, the…
3 Tips on Picking a Major
Picking a major isn’t always easy. In fact, most people I meet in college are…
How to Choose the Right ‘Reach’ College — Interview With Sonali Bridges, Founder and President of Bridges Educational Consulting
TUN sits down with Sonali Bridges, founder and president of Bridges Educational Consulting, to discuss…
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 Top 100 Universities in the U.S. Based on Post-Graduation Earnings to Tuition Ratio
How much money can I make 10 years from now, and how much would I…