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Google Launches Python Training Program, Offering 2,500 Scholarships
Google has launched a new online training certificate program to help students and job seekers learn Python, the most in-demand computer programming language. The certificate program, named Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate, is available through the online course facilitator Coursera. Although it’s not free, Google.org is granting 2,500 need-based scholarships with the aid… Read More
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What’s the Best Way to Prepare for the PSAT?
Every year, about 3.5 million high school sophomores and juniors across the United States take the Preliminary SAT (PSAT). If you’re a junior, earning a top score on the PSAT can put you in position to win the National Merit Scholarship, so you may want to consider taking a prep course or preparing for the… Read More
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PSAT — Everything You Need to Know
Each year, about 3.5 million high school sophomores and juniors across the United States take the Preliminary SAT, more commonly known as the PSAT. The PSAT is important for two reasons. It is a practice test for the SAT and the entrance exam for the National Merit Scholarship Competition. The PSAT is not used in… Read More
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How to Ace the Entry-Level Lecture Course
Entry-level lecture courses, such as “Introduction to Philosophy” or “General Psychology,” may sound simple. But don’t be fooled. Such courses are deceptively tricky and many students struggle to pass them. Historically, about 15 percent of students who take 100-level lecture courses at large public universities, where they are most common, get Ds or Fs or… Read More
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How Top Students Can Get Into Increasingly Competitive Schools
What do you need to do to separate yourself from the pack and get into the school of your dreams, especially if you’re aiming for Harvard, Princeton and other Ivy League schools? As acceptance rates drop to all-time lows in the single digits, the top universities are demanding much more from today’s highest-achieving students. The… Read More
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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 SAT and ACT, many of whom spend lots of time and money preparing for it. But should they? The vast majority of colleges and universities have never required applicants to submit scores for these sections. And recently, the number of… Read More
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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 to share photos, funny videos and life updates with their family and friends. Despite being on the worldwide web, social media seemed relatively private. But today, that couldn’t be further from the truth. People everywhere are judged on what they… Read More
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Everything You Need to Know About Princeton Review Graduate Prep
The Princeton Review is a college and graduate school admission services company offering test-prep services, tutoring and admissions resources, online courses and books published by Random House. With 4,000 instructors across 14 countries, it’s a mega all-in-one prep house for pretty much every widely taken standardized tests out there, including the GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT,… Read More
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Everything You Need To Know About Princeton Review College Prep
If you’ve ever planned on taking the SAT or ACT, or even walked into a local Barnes and Nobles, you’ve probably seen or heard of The Princeton Review with the word “Princeton” bolded on the books’ covers. Despite its title, however, Princeton Review has nothing to do with Princeton University. Princeton Review offers test-prep services,… Read More
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Everything You Need to Know About the LSAT
The LSAT, short for Law School Admission Test, is the only admissions test accepted by all law schools accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). Among other required documents, such as a personal statement or undergraduate GPA (grade point average), the LSAT score is a common measure for schools to compare thousands and thousands of… Read More
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Should New ACT Changes Affect How Students Prepare for It?
On October 8, 2019, the ACT announced a few changes to its college entrance exam. Starting in September 2020, students who’ve already taken the ACT and wish to boost their scores can opt to retake specific parts of the five-section, three-hour-long test. They won’t have to retake the entire test, unless they want to. Students… Read More
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Why TUN Is the Ultimate Student Portal
There are plenty of online resources for students, but only The University Network (TUN.com) has everything college students need to not only survive, but thrive! TUN is a one-stop shop for students, a complete resource platform offering everything from scholarships to career advice. We’re committed to helping students through the entirety of their college experiences,… Read More
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Everything You Need To Know About Magoosh
A play on the Persian word magush, meaning a learned, wise and generous person, Magoosh is a 100% online test preparation company, offering prep programs for some of the most widely taken standardized tests, such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, Praxis, TOEFL and IELTS. Amidst numerous other companies offering similar services online,… Read More
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Everything You Need to Know About PrepScholar
If you’ve been through or currently are in the college admission process, PrepScholar might sound familiar. Known for its SAT and ACT test preparatory programs, PrepScholar is also a one-stop shop for some of the most widely taken standardized tests, such as the PSAT, GRE, GMAT and TOEFL, as well as assistance with the process… Read More
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Best Online Classes for Game Theory
Game theory is a mathematical theory about deciding what will bring the maximum benefit to oneself based on what others will do. Using the basic concepts from traditional games, such as chess and poker, the subject is a mixture of many different subjects, such as mathematics, economics and even psychology. Beyond games, the subject is… Read More
