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11 Move-In Day Tips You Will Thank Me For!
The one and only thing that the tiny college freshmen and the big bad seniors…
How To: Grocery Shopping in College
This coming academic year, I’ll be living in an apartment on campus with a full…
10 Dorm Room Essentials Under $30
There’s no way that you are going to live in a dorm with only the basics…
5 Tips for College Students to Avoid Burnout
Burnout is a stress-related state of exhaustion and often leads to feelings of isolation, low…
How to Ace Your Online Classes, Amid Coronavirus
In a widespread effort to limit the impact of COVID-19, higher education institutions across the…
A Play Book for College Kick-Off
The end of summer as we approach the fall season is one of my favorite…
Another Party on Weekends, or Something Different?
It’s Friday at last; you’re tired and want to just shut yourself in your room…
The Single Most Important Skill You Don’t Learn in College: Listening
Listening 101 is not a course offered in college but definitely should be. Recently, there…
Benefits of Joining a Club in College — Interview With Will Sauerland, Hydroponics Club President at Pitt
TUN sits down with Will Sauerland, president of the Hydroponics Club at the University of…
10 Things You Can Thank College for
What do you mean I can’t bring my mom and dad to college with me?…
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…
First Week of College: Dos and Don’ts
Arriving at college is an exciting and transformative moment in a young adult’s life. As…
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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…
Cash Incentives and Campus Coaches Improve Free Community College Programs
Adding cash incentives and educational support systems to existing College Promise programs increases community college…
SAT Test Dates for 2024-25
In 2023, 1.9 million students took the SAT at least once, compared to 1.7 million…
10 Universal Tips for College Essay Writing
Writing a college essay can be intimidating, particularly if you consider yourself to be a…
STEM and Liberal Arts: Pros and Cons of Both Degrees
*Updated June 30, 2020 With science and technology driving the future, many teachers are motivating…
ACT Test Dates for 2020-21
If you’re a high school junior or senior who intends to take the ACT this…
The Pros and Cons of Applying Early Decision and Early Action
There is more than one way to apply to college. Aside from Regular Decision, applicants…
College Interview Tips — Interview With Sara Zessar, Founder of Discovery College Consulting
TUN sits down with Sara Zessar, the founder of Discovery College Consulting, to discuss how…
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…
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…
Everything You Need to Pack for College – Dorm Essentials on a Budget!
College is insanely expensive, but getting your dorm room set up should not be. For…
A Student’s Guide to Freshman Orientation
Throughout college there will undoubtedly be stresses, but there is no need to clench your…