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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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Taking a Pandemic-Induced Gap Year: Yes or No?
As safety measures continue to fluctuate across the nation, high-school graduates, college-transfer students, and working adults alike wonder whether they should take a gap year or gap semester and just wait out this unprecedented tide until we collectively land in more conventional waters. So far, 2020 has yielded a surge of three times the usual… 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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Email Etiquette When Writing to Professors and Teachers — Interview With Vicki Lavendol, Instructor, UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management
TUN sits down with Vicki Lavendol, an instructor at the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management, to discuss the dos and don’ts when emailing professors and teachers. TUN: Professor Lavendol, thanks so much for taking the time to speak with us today. LAVENDOL: Thank you for the opportunity to join you today.… Read More
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How to Choose the Right Grad School for You — Interview With Dr. Kristen Willmott, Counselor, Top Tier Admissions
TUN sits down with Dr. Kristen Willmott, senior private counselor at Top Tier Admissions and former admissions and financial aid officer for Harvard University, to discuss how you can choose the grad school that is right for you. TUN: Dr. Willmott, thanks so much for joining us. DR. WILLMOTT: Thanks so much for having me.… Read More
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Benefits of Attending a Community College — Interview With Dr. Martha Parham, Sr. Vice President of Public Relations at AACC
TUN sits down with Dr. Martha Parham, senior vice president of public relations at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), to discuss the benefits of attending a community college. TUN: Dr. Parham, thanks so much for joining us. DR. PARHAM: Thank you for having me. I’m excited to be here! When I ask you… Read More
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How to Write a Persuasive Essay
In a persuasive essay, the writer aims to convince the reader of an opinion or stance on a topic using a mixture of research-based evidence, emotion, and appeals to credibility. Persuasive essay writing is sometimes conflated with argumentative essay writing. However, while both genres aim to justify a claim and persuade the reader, they differ… Read More
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The Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year — Interview With Matthew Hudson-Flege, Program Director, College Advising Corps at Furman U
TUN sits down with Matthew Hudson-Flege, program director of the College Advising Corps. at Furman University, to discuss the pros and cons of taking a gap year. TUN: Matthew, thanks so much for joining us. HUDSON-FLEGE: My pleasure! I want to start positive. What are the pros of taking a gap year? What can students… 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
