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  • How COVID-19 Is Impacting College Admissions — Interview With Brian Taylor, Managing Director of Ivy Coach

    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

  • The Impact of COVID on Ivy League Admissions — Interview With Eric Eng, Founder and CEO of AdmissionSight

    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

  • College Application Tips Amid COVID-19 — Interview With Joe Korfmacher, Director of College Counseling at Collegewise

    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

  • How to Write an Argumentative Essay

    How to Write an Argumentative Essay

    How to Write an Argumentative Essay No matter your major, at some point during your college career, you will likely be asked to write an argumentative essay. Argumentative writing is an evidence-based approach to essay writing, in which the writer gives an argument and supports their position through the presentation of supporting evidence. Argumentative writing… Read More

  • How to Write a Narrative Essay Outline

    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

  • How to Write a Persuasive Essay Outline

    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

  • How to Write an Argumentative Essay Outline

    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

  • How to Choose a College Major — Interview With Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry From University of Central Florida

    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

  • Tips for College Essay Writing — Interview With Dr. Gordon Chavis From University of Central Florida

    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

  • How Can Parents Help Their High School Students Succeed?

    How Can Parents Help Their High School Students Succeed?

    By the time their children reach high school, many parents are unsure how involved to remain in their academic lives. Striking a healthy balance between intrusion and independence can be difficult. Parents naturally want to push their children to succeed, but heavy-handed parenting approaches can have detrimental, unintended consequences for children with certain personality traits.… Read More

  • How Students Can Adapt to the Loss of Internships Amid COVID — Interview With Dr. Marianna Savoca From Stony Brook University

    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

  • Benefits of Joining a Club in College —  Interview With Will Sauerland, Hydroponics Club President at Pitt

    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

  • How to Ace Your Online Courses — Interview With Dr. Amanda Groff From University of Central Florida

    How to Ace Your Online Courses — Interview With Dr. Amanda Groff From University of Central Florida

    TUN sits down with Dr. Amanda Groff, an associate lecturer and online coordinator in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Central Florida, to discuss how students can ace their online courses. TUN: Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with us today! DR. GROFF: Hi! Thank you so much for… Read More

  • How to Write an Essay Outline: Complete Guide for Students

    How to Write an Essay Outline: Complete Guide for Students

    How to Write an Essay Outline For an essay to be compelling, it needs to have a solid structure. That’s why it is so important to write an essay outline before diving into the writing process. Your college essay outline is the bones of your essay. It helps you portray your ideas in a logical… Read More

  • How to Make the Most of High School Extracurricular Activities

    How to Make the Most of High School Extracurricular Activities

    Extacurricular activities are one of the most important parts of your college application and an even more important part of your high school experience. By participating in clubs, sports, theater, volunteer programs, and other extracurricular pursuits, you are learning new skills, interacting with diverse people, and engaging in your community. College admissions officers do not… Read More

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