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Finding a Mentor in College
All walks of life feel strange to the newcomer. Regardless of age, status, or other…
6 Tips to Explore Your College Town
Whether you choose to attend an urban university, such as NYU or UCLA, or wish…
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…
First Week of College: Dos and Don’ts
Arriving at college is an exciting and transformative moment in a young adult’s life. As…
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…
Starting a Dorm Room Business: 8 Types of Student Businesses with Real-World Success Stories
You’re an entrepreneurial college student — the kind who doesn’t want to wait until graduation…
How to Ace Your Online Classes, Amid Coronavirus
In a widespread effort to limit the impact of COVID-19, higher education institutions across the…
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…
10 Tips on Choosing the Right College Classes
Whether you’re a freshman just getting ready to choose your classes or a returning student…
8 Benefits of Joining Greek Life
When many people hear “fraternity” or “sorority,” they think of wild parties à la “Animal…
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PSAT — Everything You Need to Know
Each year, about 3.5 million high school sophomores and juniors across the United States take…
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…
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…
Major Concerns: What to Remember If You Feel Trapped By Your Degree
“What are you majoring in?” Students often encounter this question before they’ve even begun their…
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,…
My Best Advice to the #CollegeBound
Starting college is a time of mixed emotions. You are beginning a new chapter in…
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 Study for the ACT Online for Free
Taking the ACT is undoubtedly one of the most dreaded parts of the college application…
The Pros & Cons of Applying Early Action & Early Decision — Interview With Eric Eng, Founder and CEO of AdmissionSight
TUN sits down with Eric Eng, founder and CEO of AdmissionSight, a consultancy geared towards…
How to Make Your College Application Stand Out
Each year, colleges and universities across the United States receive thousands of applications from eager…
10 Things Rising Seniors Can Do This Summer to Get a Jump on College Process
You’ve got one more year of high school to go — a final lap around…
Pros and Cons of the Coalition App
The Coalition Application, created in 2015, has emerged as the main competitor to the Common…