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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…
5 Ways to Detach Yourself From Social Media
We all know the downside of social media — namely that it makes people feel…
What to Buy AFTER You Move Into Your Dorm
While there are essential items you should buy before you move into your dorm room,…
Here’s How You Can Avoid Accidental Social Exclusions
Ostracism, or social exclusion, is thought to be an intentional method to punish disagreeable, awkward,…
A Play Book for College Kick-Off
The end of summer as we approach the fall season is one of my favorite…
Making Friends at a Commuter School
I took my seat at a round table, decked out with yellow and blue balloons….
10 Dorm Room Essentials Under $30
There’s no way that you are going to live in a dorm with only the basics…
New Insights Fit to Change Culture of Blackout Drinking in College
Most college students who drink alcohol don’t intend to drink to the point of “blacking…
5 Reasons to Join College Clubs
College students juggle classes, homework, and a social life, so finding time to join a…
Surviving on Campus Without a Car
Though it may seem impossible to do so, especially if you’re attending school in a…
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…
How to Spice Up Dining Hall Food
When you first arrive to college, dining hall food can seem like a godsend and…
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10 Things to Do the Summer Before College
Ah, the summer before college. Excited and eager to experience the “full freedom” that is college life, yet nervous about…
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,…
A High School Senior’s Guide to Applying to College
Applying to college can seem like the most daunting task in your high school career….
Colleges Are Checking Applicants’ Social Media. Here’s What You Should Know
When social media first became popular, it was largely viewed as a place for people…
How to Choose a College Amid COVID-19
If you’re a rising high school senior, summer is typically time to start narrowing down…
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…
How to Fill Out Common App Activities Section — Interview With Sylvia Vukosavljevic, College Admissions Consultant, Veritas Prep
TUN sits down with Sylvia Vukosavljevic, a college admissions consultant with Veritas Prep, to discuss…
Are ‘Adversity Scores’ the Solution to Biased College Admissions?
The College Board has just revealed that it will attach an “adversity score” to every…
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…
Everything You Need To Know About Magoosh
A play on the Persian word magush, meaning a learned, wise and generous person, Magoosh…
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…
8 Most Common College Application Mistakes to Avoid
You’ve made it this far. Your high school years are coming to an end, and…