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College Roommates’ Sensitivity to Each Other’s Distress Can Be Helpful
While college roommates can sense each other’s distress, a recent study by New York University…
23 Lessons for Freshmen as They Begin College
The Class of 2023 is arriving on university campuses across the country. For the majority…
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…
Benefits of Volunteering for Students Who Want to Get Involved
Benefits of Volunteering Should you volunteer in high school and college? Volunteering as a student…
6 Things I Wish I Knew Freshman Year
The college guide books your parents bought you can tell you only so much. Oftentimes,…
6 Tips to Explore Your College Town
Whether you choose to attend an urban university, such as NYU or UCLA, or wish…
Pursuing Your Passions in College
Tens of thousands of students attend and graduate from a university, but each student leaves…
How to Get the Best Sleep in College
I get it. Sleep is a scarce resource in college. You’re averaging a full 8…
First Week of College: Dos and Don’ts
Arriving at college is an exciting and transformative moment in a young adult’s life. As…
10 Dorm Room Essentials Under $30
There’s no way that you are going to live in a dorm with only the basics…
College Food Hacks
The Dining Hall. Don’t lie, we all have a love/hate relationship with it. What’s to love:…
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 to Do if You’re Waitlisted or Deferred by a College — Interview With Gabrielle Dorsey, Executive Director of Bridges Educational Consulting
TUN sits down with Gabrielle Dorsey, the executive director of Bridges Educational Consulting, to offer…
How to Choose a College Amid COVID-19
If you’re a rising high school senior, summer is typically time to start narrowing down…
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…
How to Choose a College: 5 Tips to Help Find the Best School for You
Very rarely are students set on a school before acceptance letters come filing in, so…
Should New ACT Changes Affect How Students Prepare for It?
On October 8, 2019, the ACT announced a few changes to its college entrance exam….
How to Learn New Skills with Free Online Courses
Want to acquire new skills to boost your resume without having to pay hundreds of…
College Admissions Tips for High School Juniors — Interview With Sarah Ramos, Project Director, College Advising Corps at Trinity University
TUN sits down with Sarah Ramos, project director with the College Advising Corps at Trinity…
Everything You Need to Know About PrepScholar
If you’ve been through or currently are in the college admission process, PrepScholar might sound…
SAT Preparation Tips From the College Board — Interview With Dr. Lauri Benton, Senior Director of Counselor Engagement, College Board
TUN sits down with Dr. Lauri Benton, senior director of counselor engagement at the College…
SAT Test Dates for 2024-25
In 2023, 1.9 million students took the SAT at least once, compared to 1.7 million…
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…
How Top Students Can Get Into Increasingly Competitive Schools
What do you need to do to separate yourself from the pack and get into…