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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 to Write an Expository Essay Outline
If you want to write an impressive expository essay, you should always create an effective outline first. An outline gives your essay structure. And without a solid structure, your expository essay will be difficult for readers to comprehend. What is an expository essay? An expository essay is one of the four main types of essays.… 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
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How Gates Foundation Helps Students Get Into College Amid COVID
With so much focus on schools’ plans surrounding reopening, safety precautions and virtual education, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation cautions that Americans must also consider how the COVID-19 pandemic may impact students’ futures. Now, more than ever before, high school students are at severe risk of falling off of their paths to higher education… Read More
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How to Write a Narrative Essay Outline
It’s always a good idea to create an outline for your essay before embarking on the writing process. Outlines provide structure, which is one of the most important components of a good essay. Without structure, you’ll have a difficult time telling your story in a compelling way and sustaining the attention of the reader. What… Read More
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How to Write a Persuasive Essay Outline
A solid structure is extremely important when it comes to writing a persuasive essay. If your essay isn’t well organized, you’ll have a difficult time sustaining the attention of your reader and persuading them to agree with your point of view. That’s why it’s always a good idea to create an effective outline for your… Read More
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How to Write an Argumentative Essay Outline
Having a solid structure is infinitely important when it comes to writing an argumentative essay. If your essay isn’t well organized, you’ll have a difficult time presenting your arguments or ideas in a logical and digestible way. That’s why it’s always a good idea to create an effective outline for your argumentative essay before sitting… Read More
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How to Choose a College Major — Interview With Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry From University of Central Florida
TUN sits down with Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry, Dean of the University of Central Florida’s College of Undergraduate Studies and Vice Provost of Student Learning and Academic Success, to discuss how students can pick a major that is right for them. TUN: Dr. Berry, thanks so much for joining us! DR. BERRY: Thank you for… Read More
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Tips for College Essay Writing — Interview With Dr. Gordon Chavis From University of Central Florida
TUN sits down with Dr. Gordon Chavis, associate vice president for enrollment services at the University of Central Florida, to discuss how students can write a college application essay that stands out among the rest. TUN: Dr. Chavis, thanks so much for joining us. DR. CHAVIS: You’re welcome. Glad to be here. To start off,… Read More
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How Students Can Adapt to the Loss of Internships Amid COVID — Interview With Dr. Marianna Savoca From Stony Brook University
TUN sits down with Dr. Marianna Savoca, assistant vice president for career development and experiential education at Stony Brook University, to discuss how students can adapt to the loss of internships amid the COVID-19 pandemic. TUN: Dr. Savoca, thanks so much for joining us! DR. SAVOCA: Delighted to be here. Thanks so much. As you… Read More
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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 Pittsburgh, to discuss the benefits of joining a club in college. TUN: Will, thanks so much for joining us! Will: Thanks for having me. Pleasure to be here. Before we get into the reasons why, or potentially why not, students… Read More
