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College Food Hacks
The Dining Hall. Don’t lie, we all have a love/hate relationship with it. What’s to love:…
How to Get the Best Sleep in College
I get it. Sleep is a scarce resource in college. You’re averaging a full 8…
7 Benefits of Joining Your Campus Newspaper
Are you looking to get involved on campus? Do you enjoy current events? Do you…
5 Myths vs. Truths About Volunteering
Try googling “volunteer opportunities in [your city]” and you will find TONS of places where…
5 Ways to Detach Yourself From Social Media
We all know the downside of social media — namely that it makes people feel…
What Parents Should Do to Help Students Prepare for the First Year of College
As the school year begins to wind down, high school seniors – and those who…
What to Buy BEFORE You Move Into Your Dorm
College can really change a person! For many, it makes them more economical and the…
Making Friends at a Commuter School
I took my seat at a round table, decked out with yellow and blue balloons….
5 Ways to Stay Safe on College Campuses
Once students arrive at their college campuses, it is easy to forget the outside world….
Pursuing Your Passions in College
Tens of thousands of students attend and graduate from a university, but each student leaves…
Five Top Tips to Succeed In Your First Year of University
This week, thousands of new students from around the country will be starting their first…
How to Ace Your Online Classes, Amid Coronavirus
In a widespread effort to limit the impact of COVID-19, higher education institutions across the…
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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…
How to Study for the SAT Online for Free
Preparing for and taking the SAT is never easy, and the SAT is likely the…
Working in the USA with M-1 Student Visa
Unlike students with F-1 visas who may be eligible to work during their program of…
15 Things Students Should Do the Summer Before College During COVID-19
The summer before your freshman year of college is an exciting and overwhelming time. Even…
ACT vs SAT: What’s the Difference?
The ACT and SAT are standardized tests administered by ACT.org and the College Board, respectively,…
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 Top Students Can Get Into Increasingly Competitive Schools
What do you need to do to separate yourself from the pack and get into…
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…
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…
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…
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…
7 Personal Statement Examples That Survive COVID-19
As summer approaches, rising seniors across the United States have college applications on their mind….