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How to Write Great Supplemental Essays for College — Interview With Sylvia Vukosavljevic, College Admissions Consultant, Veritas Prep
TUN sits down with Sylvia Vukosavljevic, a college admissions consultant with Veritas Prep, who offers some tips on how to write great supplemental essays. TUN: Sylvia, thanks so much for joining us. VUKOSAVLJEVIC: Thank you! There are so many terms to keep track of in college admissions. Can you explain what a supplemental essay is? … Read More
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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 at Cornell, to discuss what colleges look for in personal statements for undergraduate admissions. TUN: Natalie, thanks for joining us. GRINBLATT: Thank you for having me. In undergraduate admissions, while filling out the Common App, the Coalition App or other… Read More
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Tips for a Perfect SAT Score — Interview With Dawn Mueller, Educational Consultant, Tutor Doctor
TUN sits down with Dawn Mueller, an educational consultant with Tutor Doctor, to discuss what students can do to earn a perfect SAT score. TUN: Dawn, thanks so much for joining us. MUELLER: Thanks so much for having me. Can you explain how the SAT is scored? Do students need to get every single question… Read More
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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 you can choose the right “reach” college. TUN: Thanks so much for joining us. BRIDGES: Thanks for having me. Can you explain what a “reach” school is? Before I even define that, know that there are “target” schools, “reach”… Read More
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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 helping students be admitted to highly selective institutions, to discuss the pros and cons of applying to college Early Action and Early Decision. TUN: Eric, thanks so much for joining us. ENG: Thanks for having me. Before we get into… Read More
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Weighted vs. Unweighted GPA – What’s Important for College Admissions?
Grade Point Average (GPA) is one of the most important factors that colleges and universities consider while making admissions decisions. But, high schools don’t always calculate students’ GPAs the same way. Some high schools calculate GPA on an “unweighted” scale and some use a “weighted” scale. In this article, we explain the differences between both… Read More
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SAT vs. ACT: Which Test Should You Take? — Interview With Brionna Johnson, Graduate Assistant and Former Adviser With College Advising Corps at UGA
TUN sits down with Brionna Johnson, a graduate assistant and former adviser with the College Advising Corps at The University of Georgia, to discuss the differences between the SAT and ACT and help decide which test is right for you. TUN: Thanks for joining us, Brionna. JOHNSON: Absolutely! Happy to be here. When deciding which… Read More
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How to Choose a College That Is Right for You — Interview With Dr. Eric Endlich, Founder of Top College Consultants
TUN sits down with Dr. Eric Endlich, founder of Top College Consultants, to discuss how you can choose a college that is right for you. TUN: Dr. Endlich, thanks so much for joining us. DR. ENDLICH: Thanks for having me. Early on in the college application process, students are advised to create a shortlist of… Read More
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How to Fill Out a Brag Sheet for Parents
Every college application season, parents of high school seniors are asked to fill out a questionnaire called a “parent brag sheet.” The purpose of the parent brag sheet is to help high school counselors write letters of recommendation for students. In most cases, the ratio of student to school counselors is quite high, particularly in… Read More
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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 University, to discuss the most common mistakes students make on their college applications and some ways to fix them. TUN: Marcus, thanks so much for joining us. COOPER: Thank you for having me. I’m going to start off by getting… Read More
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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 how you can choose the right college amid the COVID-19 pandemic. TUN: Sonali, thanks so much for joining us. BRIDGES: Thanks for having me. A big part of choosing a college is touring the campus. I know a lot of… Read More
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College Application Tips for High School Seniors — Interview With Adam Warren, Program Director, College Advising Corps at App State
TUN sits down with Adam Warren, program director at Appalachian State University’s branch of College Advising Corps, to discuss tips for high school seniors applying to college. TUN: Adam, thanks so much for joining us. WARREN: Thank you for having me. I appreciate it. What are some of the important college admissions deadlines that high… Read More
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How COVID-19 Is Impacting College Admissions — Interview With Brian Taylor, Managing Director of Ivy Coach
TUN sits down with Brian Taylor, the managing director of Ivy Coach, to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on college admissions and how students can better position themselves to be admitted into selective institutions. TUN: Brian, thanks so much for joining us. TAYLOR: Thanks for having me. How has COVID-19 impacted college admissions? In which… Read More
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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 helping students be admitted to highly selective institutions, to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Ivy League admissions and offer some advice to students. TUN: Eric, thanks so much for joining us. ENG: Thanks for having me. I’m excited to… Read More
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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 on applying to college amid COVID-19. TUN: Joe, thanks so much for being with us. KORFMACHER: Happy to be here. Thanks for having me. Do you have any overarching advice for students to help alleviate the stress and anxiety they… Read More
