https://www.varsitytutors.com The latest ideas on education, learning and innovation. en-us CalTech, a world-renowned institution for science and technology, has a highly competitive admissions process. Here is important information about the admission process for CalTech. When to Apply and Early Application CalTech operates on a regular decision application deadline for most applicants. The regular decision deadline is typically in early January, with admissions decisions released in l rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=caltech%2Badmissions%2Binformation https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=caltech%2Badmissions%2Binformation Columbia University is a highly esteemed institution with a competitive admissions process. 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And how can you use that curiosity as an opportunity to teach lasting lessons and encour rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Btalk%2Bto%2Byour%2Bchild%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bcoronavirus https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Btalk%2Bto%2Byour%2Bchild%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bcoronavirus Your home is likely a place where your child feels comfortable and at ease. This type of environment is great for many reasons, but if coronavirus has prompted you to turn your house into a dedicated learning space for all or part of each day, it may be challenging for your student to stay focused and engaged. 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You might also be wondering what to do rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bwork%2Bfrom%2Bhome%2Bwhile%2Byour%2Bkids%2Bare%2Blearning%2Bfrom%2Bhome https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bwork%2Bfrom%2Bhome%2Bwhile%2Byour%2Bkids%2Bare%2Blearning%2Bfrom%2Bhome With COVID-19 precautions forcing the cancellation and postponement of large gatherings of people, standardized tests like the ACT and SAT are finding themselves in similar situations to the NCAA Tournament and Coachella, weighing decisions to postpone or cancel certain test administrations in the name of public safety. And like most airlines and cruises, most testing agencies are relaxing their ca rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=list%2Bof%2Bstandardized%2Btest%2Bchanges https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=list%2Bof%2Bstandardized%2Btest%2Bchanges With the spread of coronavirus (or COVID-19) leading to school closures near our Seattle office—as well as nationwide—we’re turning to our Live Learning Platform to help parents keep their students on track this spring.  As part of our Virtual School Day toolkit (launching mid-March), we’ll offer free adaptive self-study tools; live, online classes; and a variety of ot rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 11 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=virtual%2Bschool%2Bday%2Btoolkit https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=virtual%2Bschool%2Bday%2Btoolkit On March 5, 2020, the Northshore School District in Bothell, WA announced that it would close all schools for up to 14 days due to coronavirus concerns. 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Thi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=quick%2Breference%2Bguide%2Bfor%2Bmaking%2Ba%2Blego%2Bstop%2Bmotion%2Bvideo https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=quick%2Breference%2Bguide%2Bfor%2Bmaking%2Ba%2Blego%2Bstop%2Bmotion%2Bvideo It can become increasingly tough at this point in the semester to stay focused and motivated. You may also find yourself searching for ways to manage your mounting stress levels. 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How can I possibly complete all of those logic games in such a short period of time?”  Before you can take on the LSAT’s complex questions, there’s one all-impo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=lsat%2Btest%2Bdates%2Bfor%2B2020%2B2021 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=lsat%2Btest%2Bdates%2Bfor%2B2020%2B2021 Holidays are typically accompanied by class parties, school assemblies, and other celebratory events. Valentine’s Day this year is a great opportunity to incorporate educational activities into your elementary or middle school student’s holiday plans. Engaging Valentine’s Day literacy activities for younger students can include writing a personalized letter, composing a poem, or c rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bvalentines%2Bday%2Bliteracy%2Bactivities%2Bfor%2Byounger%2Bstudents https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bvalentines%2Bday%2Bliteracy%2Bactivities%2Bfor%2Byounger%2Bstudents During middle school, your child will likely start having more options in their academic schedule. They may get to choose a foreign language, in addition to electives like art, home economics, music, and technology. Their core classes are likely to stay the same, and are usually less flexible than, for example, in high school and college. While there may be some variance depending on the school, th rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bclasses%2Bmost%2Bmiddle%2Bschoolers%2Bwill%2Btake https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bclasses%2Bmost%2Bmiddle%2Bschoolers%2Bwill%2Btake With so many advantages and different programs available, it’s no surprise that certificate programs are becoming more popular every year. 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Hacks for ge rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bhacks%2Bfor%2Ban%2Borganized%2Bcollege%2Blife https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bhacks%2Bfor%2Ban%2Borganized%2Bcollege%2Blife The start of the spring semester—regardless of your high school grade—can be a pivotal time in your college admissions journey. You likely have a plethora of questions, most centered around what progress you should be making by this time in your high school career. In order to ensure you’re on track, meeting with your high school guidance counselor can be immensely beneficial. Que rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byour%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bguidance%2Bcounselor%2Bthis%2Bmonth https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byour%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bguidance%2Bcounselor%2Bthis%2Bmonth Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Jean Webb works as a Law School Expert at InGenius Prep, an expert admissions consulting service that helps students get into the college, law school, medical school, or business school of their choice. 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Creating a list of goals for the spring se rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bget%2Bback%2Binto%2Ba%2Bschool%2Broutine https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bget%2Bback%2Binto%2Ba%2Bschool%2Broutine Securing an internship is an exciting and vital aspect of your college education. Regardless of whether this is your first internship or not, you’re likely experiencing some level of uncertainty leading up to your start date. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to ease these nerves. Before your internship starts, establish your goals, familiarize yourself with the company, and ask your rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 31 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bbefore%2Byour%2Binternship%2Bstarts https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bbefore%2Byour%2Binternship%2Bstarts With 2020 just around the corner, now is the perfect time of year to start thinking about how to be the best version of yourself. If you happen to be a high school student who’s taking the ACT or SAT next year, it can be a good idea to set some resolutions relating to your test-taking. New Year’s resolutions for test-takers in 2020 include registering for exams as soon as possible, gett rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 24 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bnew%2Byears%2Bresolutions%2Bfor%2Bactsat%2Btesttakers https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bnew%2Byears%2Bresolutions%2Bfor%2Bactsat%2Btesttakers Keeping kids engaged in brain-stimulating activities during winter break can help them stay sharp for their return to school and also hold boredom at bay. One great way to keep kids busy is through crafting. Eco-friendly winter crafts for kids can teach them to be mindful of the environment and find unique ways to incorporate natural elements—such as birdseed, vines, and branches—into t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Beco%2Bfriendly%2Bwinter%2Bcrafts%2Bfor%2Bkids https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Beco%2Bfriendly%2Bwinter%2Bcrafts%2Bfor%2Bkids While December is often cited as the “most wonderful time of the year,” for 12th graders staring down college application deadlines, that isn’t always the case—especially if you still have a lot of work to do on your college essays. If you’re still working hard on those essays deep into December, chances are you’ve run into some combination of writer’s bloc rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bavoiding%2Bcollege%2Bessay%2Bwriters%2Bblock%2Bthis%2Bdecember https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bavoiding%2Bcollege%2Bessay%2Bwriters%2Bblock%2Bthis%2Bdecember Applying to business school takes a significant investment of time, energy, and money. From deciding between the GMAT and the GRE, to weighing whether to choose a full-time or part-time MBA program, there are numerous matters involved in the business school process. B-school might be right for you if you’re looking to advance your current career, you’re hoping to change career paths, or rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=is%2Bbusiness%2Bschool%2Bright%2Bfor%2Byou https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=is%2Bbusiness%2Bschool%2Bright%2Bfor%2Byou With the new year almost upon us, many people have already taken to contemplating their resolutions for 2020. As some sort out how they’ll improve their health or academic standing in the coming year, countless working professionals think about how they’ll advance their careers.   Continuing one’s education is a helpful, yet frequently overlooked, measure that can lead to pr rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2B2020%2Bthe%2Byear%2Byou%2Badvance%2Byour%2Bcareer https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2B2020%2Bthe%2Byear%2Byou%2Badvance%2Byour%2Bcareer With the holiday season rapidly approaching, now is the perfect time to begin considering gifts for the student in your life. It can sometimes prove challenging to find the right gift to excite and capture the attention of students—regardless of their age. But when looking for gifts, you may be surprised to find many engaging options that can support your student’s academic interests.&n rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=10%2Bgift%2Bideas%2Bto%2Bexcite%2Bthe%2Bstudent%2Bin%2Byour%2Blife%2Bthis%2Bholiday%2Bseason https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=10%2Bgift%2Bideas%2Bto%2Bexcite%2Bthe%2Bstudent%2Bin%2Byour%2Blife%2Bthis%2Bholiday%2Bseason At Varsity Tutors, we believe that asking for help is a sign of strength, and that choosing to improve yourself as a learner—at home, in school, or in the workplace—is a goal that’s worthy of attention. We also know that behind every improved grade and mastered concept is hard work and dedication. That’s why we’re pleased to announce our Student of the Week program. T rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=introducing%2Bvarsity%2Btutors%2Bstudent%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bweek%2Bprogram https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=introducing%2Bvarsity%2Btutors%2Bstudent%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bweek%2Bprogram With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, your everyday routine can become challenging to maintain. You likely have looming due dates for papers, projects, or workplace tasks that make it difficult to implement habits beneficial to your ongoing learning success. Keeping a reflection journal, updating your planner, and making time for your interests are just a few of the daily habits you&rsq rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bdaily%2Bhabits%2Byoull%2Bbe%2Bthankful%2Bfor https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bdaily%2Bhabits%2Byoull%2Bbe%2Bthankful%2Bfor Constructive criticism can often feel uncomfortable, vulnerable, and even unproductive. It can seem like a roadblock to completing a project or your overall work. However, if framed correctly, constructive criticism can be one of the most helpful ways to move forward in your work, and can also be an opportunity to support your peers. When accepting constructive criticism, it’s key to be open rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 12 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=6%2Btips%2Bfor%2Baccepting%2Band%2Bgiving%2Bconstructive%2Bcriticism https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=6%2Btips%2Bfor%2Baccepting%2Band%2Bgiving%2Bconstructive%2Bcriticism With all of the resources available at your college or university, it can be overwhelming knowing just where to find the support you’re seeking. The disability support services office, also called accessibility services, is available for college students who can benefit from additional assistance addressing learning differences and other related needs. Regardless of whether you’ve previ rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bcollege%2Bstudents%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bdisability%2Bsupport%2Bservices https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bcollege%2Bstudents%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bdisability%2Bsupport%2Bservices Parent-teacher conferences provide an excellent opportunity to assess your student’s academic progress and to encourage an open line of communication with your child’s teacher. However, the days and weeks following the conference are just as important as the days leading up to the meeting. After parent-teacher conferences, review your post-conference notes, discuss the conference with y rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bafter%2Ba%2Bparentteacher%2Bconference https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bafter%2Ba%2Bparentteacher%2Bconference When it comes to getting into college, there’s no magic formula for crafting the perfect college application. However, there are several things you can do to strengthen your college application and to make getting into your dream schools easier. You can strengthen your college applications this school year by applying early, getting high-quality letters of recommendation, and writing a stand- rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bsmall%2Bways%2Bto%2Bstrengthen%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bapplications%2Bthis%2Bschool%2Byear https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bsmall%2Bways%2Bto%2Bstrengthen%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bapplications%2Bthis%2Bschool%2Byear High school students who have sat for the ACT test now have a new option to showcase their skills. ACT section retesting allows students who have taken the full ACT exam to select a single section to retake. What this means is that, starting in September 2020, students have the opportunity to retest up to three exam sections in one sitting. This policy change gives students a chance to present pote rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bact%2Bsection%2Bretesting https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bact%2Bsection%2Bretesting As you almost assuredly know, most middle school students love their screens. From smartphones to laptops to TV, screens are everywhere. And many students use these screens to play games. While there’s a lot of controversy over whether or not screens are healthy for young people, it’s clear that some games can be a good way for students to unwind and have fun. Some games can even encou rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bget%2Byour%2Bgamer%2Bto%2Bdo%2Btheir%2Bhomework https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bget%2Byour%2Bgamer%2Bto%2Bdo%2Btheir%2Bhomework Most of us engage with social media informally, or at least associate social media with our non-academic lives. Often, though, we don’t realize how much social media is a part of the way that we learn about and see the world. Social media can, in fact, benefit your student’s learning experience in many ways, including offering unique resources, building learning communities, and providi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bways%2Bsocial%2Bmedia%2Bcan%2Bbenefit%2Byour%2Bstudents%2Blearning%2Bexperience https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bways%2Bsocial%2Bmedia%2Bcan%2Bbenefit%2Byour%2Bstudents%2Blearning%2Bexperience Your college admissions essay is a key component of your college application. Unlike standardized test scores and grades, your essay gives your application a more human element. The power of a well-crafted college essay is not to be discounted, so use it to let your personality and background shine through. Here’s how to write a great college essay: To write a great college essay, begin with rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bwrite%2Ba%2Bgreat%2Bcollege%2Bessay https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bwrite%2Ba%2Bgreat%2Bcollege%2Bessay Congratulations on your decision to attend grad school! According to the Census Bureau, just 9.3% of American adults over 25 have earned a master’s degree. Pursuing a master’s degree is no easy task, but it is an endeavor that can yield a number of benefits. Grad school allows you to explore your academic passions on a deeper level, participate in cutting-edge research projects, make v rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bbalance%2Bwork%2Band%2Bgrad%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bbalance%2Bwork%2Band%2Bgrad%2Bschool If you’re applying to graduate school and need to take the GRE, it’s time to create a plan. With a plethora of advice and study material available, the choices can be overwhelming.  Which books should you purchase? How long should you review questions for each section? When should you take the official exam? The first step in answering these questions is to create a GRE prep plan. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bcreate%2Ba%2Bgre%2Bprep%2Bplan https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bcreate%2Ba%2Bgre%2Bprep%2Bplan For many elementary school students, the start of the school year is an exciting time to reconnect with friends and teachers, and to resume learning. Yet, after a long summer off, the exciting return to school is also a time when many classroom issues emerge. If you don’t address these challenges early on, it’s possible they’ll become more challenging to your student as time goes rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bcommon%2Bback%2Bto%2Bschool%2Bissues%2Band%2Bhow%2Bto%2Baddress%2Bthem https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bcommon%2Bback%2Bto%2Bschool%2Bissues%2Band%2Bhow%2Bto%2Baddress%2Bthem Middle school can be a challenging time for children for a variety of reasons. When students reach middle school age, their brains begin to undergo changes that can cause disruptions in various aspects of academia. While these changes are many, they specifically focus on your student’s ability to utilize the rational aspects of their brain, their preference for active vs. passive learning, an rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=whats%2Bgoing%2Bon%2Bin%2Byour%2Bmiddle%2Bschoolers%2Bhead https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=whats%2Bgoing%2Bon%2Bin%2Byour%2Bmiddle%2Bschoolers%2Bhead After you’ve settled into the semester and found your bearings, midterm season may seem to suddenly sneak up on you. Halfway through the semester, you’re likely to have your routines in place, and midterms require their own arrangement of time and energy. While these exams can feel like an upheaval, there are common midterm study mistakes you can work to avoid—including prioritizi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 24 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bcommon%2Bmidterm%2Bstudy%2Bmistakes https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bcommon%2Bmidterm%2Bstudy%2Bmistakes As a college student, you’re busy with classes, extracurriculars, meetings, and friends—not to mention keeping up with current events. With all of that, you’re likely to have more than enough to read. An excellent bridge between reading—for fun or for class—and watching TV is the podcast, which walks the line of entertaining and educating.  Looking to enhance you rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Beducational%2Bpodcasts%2Bevery%2Bcollege%2Bstudent%2Bshould%2Bbe%2Blistening%2Bto https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Beducational%2Bpodcasts%2Bevery%2Bcollege%2Bstudent%2Bshould%2Bbe%2Blistening%2Bto College is back in session, and it’s time to focus on the task at hand: academic success. Hopefully you have some exciting and challenging classes that you’re looking forward to this semester. One specific type you may encounter is a lecture-style course.  These are unique academic experiences, as you do not get as much individualized attention as you would in a class like a semin rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bways%2Bto%2Bconnect%2Bwith%2Byour%2Blecture%2Bprofessor https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bways%2Bto%2Bconnect%2Bwith%2Byour%2Blecture%2Bprofessor This school year, the College Board has implemented curricular changes to AP World History. The renamed course (now AP World History: Modern) will now cover material from 1200 CE to present day, when in the past, the AP World History course included curriculum about the Paleolithic Era.     Are you enrolled in AP World History: Modern and plan to take the exam in the spring of 2020? Keep rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bap%2Bworld%2Bhistory%2Bmodern https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bap%2Bworld%2Bhistory%2Bmodern The technological advancements of the 21st century have changed nearly all aspects of modern life—including education. Working purely with textbooks, printed maps, and other physical resources was the norm for students until the 1980s and 1990s.  Today’s students have a myriad of technologies at their fingertips that can make the learning process more captivating and convenient. H rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bparental%2Bguide%2Bto%2Blearning%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bdigital%2Bage https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bparental%2Bguide%2Bto%2Blearning%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bdigital%2Bage As the new school year begins, students may find themselves overwhelmed by the plethora of new information encountered. During the hazy first few weeks of back-to-school time, you may notice your child has lost skills they learned the year prior over the summer months. Summer learning loss, also known as summer slide, occurs when students don’t retain all of the important information taught i rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bsummer%2Bslide https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bsummer%2Bslide The middle school years can be full of challenges for students. With a plethora of new academic and personal responsibilities, it can become difficult for students to remain confident in their ability to succeed. To promote academic confidence in your child, encourage your middle schooler to set manageable goals and to create a schedule so that they can feel in charge of their education. Looking t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Btactics%2Bto%2Bencourage%2Bacademic%2Bconfidence%2Bin%2Byour%2Bmiddle%2Bschooler https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Btactics%2Bto%2Bencourage%2Bacademic%2Bconfidence%2Bin%2Byour%2Bmiddle%2Bschooler Attention high school AP students: beginning this August, you can expect changes to the AP exam process. Items on the agenda include enhanced free test prep materials for AP teachers, an earlier AP exam registration deadline in November, and a $40.00 late fee for late registration or exam cancellation. If you’re planning on taking an AP course, read on to learn about the changes that could a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bap%2Bexams%2Bin%2B2019 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bap%2Bexams%2Bin%2B2019 If you’re a high school junior or senior planning to take the ACT or SAT, it can be helpful to choose your testing date at the start of the academic year. Staying organized and on top of your testing schedule can help you avoid missing exam registration deadlines and allow time to establish a personalized study plan. It can also help to ensure you have enough time to send your test scores to rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=act%2Band%2Bsat%2Btest%2Bdates%2Bfor%2B20192020 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=act%2Band%2Bsat%2Btest%2Bdates%2Bfor%2B20192020 The summer is a great opportunity for students to refresh and refocus their minds in preparation for the coming school year. With all the activities (like summer camp) occupying many students’ summer days, time spent reviewing previously learned content and preventing summer learning loss can fall by the wayside.  Learning loss during the summer months, also known as summer slide, can e rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bbooks%2Bevery%2Bmiddle%2Bschooler%2Bshould%2Bread https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bbooks%2Bevery%2Bmiddle%2Bschooler%2Bshould%2Bread The start of high school is often accompanied by apprehension, excitement, and plenty of questions. Luckily, high school orientation is a great opportunity for students to learn all there is to know about available extracurriculars, where classes are located, and what to expect during the first few weeks of the year. When looking to make the most of your high school orientation, review the day&rsqu rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bthe%2Bmost%2Bof%2Byour%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Borientation https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bthe%2Bmost%2Bof%2Byour%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Borientation If they were asked to create a list of the hardest college classes, each student would likely have their own selection of difficult courses that provoked tiresome semesters. While each major area of study has an array of challenging coursework, there are classes that are consistently daunting for many students across multiple college campuses. A few of the hardest college classes include econo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bare%2Bthe%2Bhardest%2Bcollege%2Bclasses https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bare%2Bthe%2Bhardest%2Bcollege%2Bclasses Math is not typically the first thing your child thinks of when summer is mentioned. However, there are ways to build math skills this summer that will make it more fun to incorporate into everyday life. Strategies to build math skills this summer include math-inspired games, engaging field trips, and DIY projects.  Hoping to enhance your student’s math skills during summer break? Keep rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 09 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=7%2Bways%2Bto%2Bbuild%2Bmath%2Bskills%2Bthis%2Bsummer https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=7%2Bways%2Bto%2Bbuild%2Bmath%2Bskills%2Bthis%2Bsummer When applying to college, taking an SAT subject test is a great way to showcase your interest and skill in a specific subject area. The College Board, which administers the SAT and SAT subject tests, currently offers 20 subject tests to students. The SAT Subject Test in Chemistry allows students to demonstrate their subject-specific knowledge and to test out of prerequisite class requirements. Thin rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 02 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bsat%2Bsubject%2Btest%2Bin%2Bchemistry https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bsat%2Bsubject%2Btest%2Bin%2Bchemistry While there are many reasons a child may face educational challenges, ADHD (or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is one diagnosis that may hinder a student’s ability to pay attention at home or in the classroom, as well as to reach their full academic potential. As a parent striving to understand ADHD, it can be very useful to recognize the signs associated with ADHD and to establish rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bparents%2Bguide%2Bto%2Badhd https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bparents%2Bguide%2Bto%2Badhd For most college students, summer is a welcome break from attending classes, studying for exams, and finishing homework assignments. With often beautiful weather and a plethora of available activities, sitting in a classroom during the summer months is likely unappealing. Yet some college students are choosing to sign up for summer classes. Summer classes allow you to get ahead on your required cla rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bways%2Bto%2Bstay%2Bmotivated%2Bduring%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bsummer%2Bclass https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bways%2Bto%2Bstay%2Bmotivated%2Bduring%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bsummer%2Bclass For most students, continued learning is not at the top of their must-do summer activities list. However, with the absence of regular school studies, it’s important to find ways for your student to retain the skills and material learned during the school year. Developing a game plan to prevent summer slide can benefit your student’s education and introduce fun academically-geared activi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Btips%2Bto%2Bcreate%2Ba%2Bsummer%2Blearning%2Bplan%2Bwith%2Byour%2Bchild https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Btips%2Bto%2Bcreate%2Ba%2Bsummer%2Blearning%2Bplan%2Bwith%2Byour%2Bchild The week before the ACT is often full of last-minute study sessions and hard-to-calm nerves. While a little stress around your ACT test date is hard to avoid, there are things you can do to help reduce that stress and prepare for a successful exam experience. Things to do the week before the ACT include avoiding cramming, getting adequate rest, and organizing your test-day necessities. Looking to rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bthe%2Bweek%2Bbefore%2Bthe%2Bact https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bthe%2Bweek%2Bbefore%2Bthe%2Bact College tours are a great opportunity to get a sense of a school you either have or are planning to apply to. Spending time on campus allows you to see classrooms and facilities, observe student life, and experience the overall campus atmosphere. Your tour guide can be a great resource to gain insider information about the school and to help answer your important questions. Questions to ask your ca rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 28 May 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byour%2Bcampus%2Btour%2Bguide https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byour%2Bcampus%2Btour%2Bguide When working toward the academic and socioemotional success of your student, it’s important to find appropriate support strategies. For students with learning differences, there are two in-school options that can provide the assistance your student may need: an IEP or a 504 plan. At their core, both IEPs and 504 plans exist to help students access academic accommodations. Each option is inte rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ieps%2Bvs%2B504%2Bplans%2Bhow%2Bdo%2Bthey%2Bdiffer https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ieps%2Bvs%2B504%2Bplans%2Bhow%2Bdo%2Bthey%2Bdiffer Through report cards, parent-teacher conferences, and grades posted online, tracking your child’s educational progress is often relatively easy to do. Aside from these mediums, though, one of the best ways parents can assess progress is by having regular conversations with their student. This will help you not only gauge how they’re doing, but also teach them to reflect meaningfully on rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byour%2Bchild%2Babout%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byour%2Bchild%2Babout%2Bschool Every student is different—and so are the ways in which they learn best. As the parent of a student with special learning needs, you may be struggling to find the support and resources that will allow them to feel properly equipped for success, as well as to flourish as a student and an individual. Tutoring is one tool that parents can use to help their students with learning differences gai rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bbenefits%2Bof%2Btutoring%2Bfor%2Bstudents%2Bwith%2Blearning%2Bdifferences https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bbenefits%2Bof%2Btutoring%2Bfor%2Bstudents%2Bwith%2Blearning%2Bdifferences With the end of the spring semester in sight, this typically means one thing—finals week is approaching. Are you ready to be tested on everything you’ve learned in your courses? When preparing a study plan for finals week, it’s key to manage your time wisely in order to promote success on your exams. Time management tips for finals week include creating a study schedule, identifyi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Btime%2Bmanagement%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bfinals%2Bweek https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Btime%2Bmanagement%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bfinals%2Bweek You may be on the cusp of taking an AP exam, or perhaps you’re deciding whether or not to enroll in an AP course next semester. Regardless, it’s key to understand the truth about what AP exams entail. Myths about AP exams include that the tested content will be fully covered in class, all colleges will award college credit, and that you must score a 5 in order to receive college credit. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Btop%2B4%2Bmyths%2Babout%2Bap%2Bexams https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Btop%2B4%2Bmyths%2Babout%2Bap%2Bexams Now is a great time to focus on what you’re looking for in a prospective college. There are many great choices out there, but it’s important to know what criteria is at the top of your list. When narrowing your college search, it’s critical to ask yourself questions regarding what you’re honestly looking for out of a potential school, how you’ll be financing your educa rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byourself%2Bwhen%2Bnarrowing%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bsearch https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byourself%2Bwhen%2Bnarrowing%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bsearch Getting a bad grade can immediately induce panic and stress. After receiving a lower-than-expected grade, though, it’s key to take a step back to analyze the situation and strategize how to move forward. After a bad grade, meet with your teacher to discuss it further, review your mistakes, and make an action plan. If you’re looking to improve in a particular class, keep reading to lear rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 09 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bafter%2Ba%2Bbad%2Bgrade https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bafter%2Ba%2Bbad%2Bgrade Graduate school is quite different than what you experienced in college. Even if you majored in business management during your undergraduate years, a graduate-level business program will present you with a greater challenge, both in terms of the depth of coursework and the standard of analysis you’ll be expected to perform in your classes. MBA classes differ from undergraduate courses for ma rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bmba%2Bclasses%2Bdiffer%2Bfrom%2Bundergraduate%2Bcourses https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bmba%2Bclasses%2Bdiffer%2Bfrom%2Bundergraduate%2Bcourses Medical students spend a significant amount of time in school. Once a doctor has their M.D., or Doctor of Medicine degree, there’s one last thing to do before they can practice medicine: get licensed. In order to become licensed to practice medicine in the United States, doctors must pass the USMLE. Given in a series of three steps, this exam, administered by the National Board of Medical Exa rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bthe%2Busmle https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bthe%2Busmle College visits are a great opportunity to identify first-hand whether or not a particular college is the right fit for you. 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Rich with history and rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 16 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bhampton%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bhampton%2Buniversity The spring of your senior year of high school is an exciting time—within the next few months, you’ll be finding out where you’ve been accepted to college and making concrete plans for the future. Shortly after that, you’ll be expected to create a course schedule for your first semester. 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The mnemonic device that begins with “Thirty days hath September, April, June, and November...” for example, can help studen rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bmnemonic%2Bdevices%2Bfor%2Belementary%2Bstudents https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bmnemonic%2Bdevices%2Bfor%2Belementary%2Bstudents Michael earned his bachelor's and master’s degrees in accounting from Lindenwood University. He specializes in economics tutoring, public speaking tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at Lindenwood University. Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Michael: I commuted to campus, so I never used campus-offered transportation options. The rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 02 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Blindenwood%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Blindenwood%2Buniversity Unlike a definitive yes or no response, being placed on a college waitlist means that you can only attend if a space becomes available. It can feel frustrating to get this kind of response from a college, especially if it’s your dream school. How do you move forward if you know a school is theoretically willing to accept you, but only if a spot opens up? When you’re waitlisted by a coll rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bwhen%2Byoure%2Bwaitlisted%2Bby%2Ba%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bwhen%2Byoure%2Bwaitlisted%2Bby%2Ba%2Bcollege The development of research skills begins in late elementary school and will benefit your child throughout their education. While the projects will be on a smaller scale at this age, they’re still helpful to instill an understanding of academic research and to build a strong foundation for future projects. Additionally, research skills will benefit your child outside of the specific project, rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bresearch%2Bskills%2Bfor%2Belementary%2Bschool%2Bstudents https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bresearch%2Bskills%2Bfor%2Belementary%2Bschool%2Bstudents Courtney earned her bachelor’s degree in business management from Louisiana Tech University. She specializes in writing tutoring, ACT English tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Louisiana Tech University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Courtney: Louisiana Tech University was a very student-friendly campus. It offered both on rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 16 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Blouisiana%2Btech%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Blouisiana%2Btech%2Buniversity With summer break just a few months away, now is an excellent time to begin searching for a summer internship. Accepting the correct internship can set you on a path to success and help you discover the type of work you’re passionate about. 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M rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 09 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnevada%2Blas%2Bvegas https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnevada%2Blas%2Bvegas Your b-school application is your key to entering business school. If you follow the directions provided by your school regarding how to submit your application and what components to include in your package, you should be on your way to MBA success. However, double- and triple-checking your MBA application would be prudent, especially if you’re applying to multiple programs. You’re com rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bb%2Bschool%2Bapplication%2Bmistakes%2Bto%2Bavoid https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bb%2Bschool%2Bapplication%2Bmistakes%2Bto%2Bavoid Joseph is a current senior at DePaul University. He is majoring in computer software engineering, and specializes in C++ tutoring, study skills tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at DePaul University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Joseph: DePaul has two campuses for students to take advantage of. The campus in downtown Chicago is on rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 02 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bdepaul%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bdepaul%2Buniversity As you embark on the college application process, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the multitude of application requirements and the sheer volume of colleges you could apply to. A college shortlist is a list of approximately six to 10 colleges that will help you target your search and streamline the application process. 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When it comes to college life, the first things that come to mind for many students include attending homecoming games, taking exciting classes, and making ne rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=where%2Bwill%2Byou%2Bgo%2Bnext%2B4%2Bstudy%2Babroad%2Bprograms%2Bin%2Bamazing%2Blocations https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=where%2Bwill%2Byou%2Bgo%2Bnext%2B4%2Bstudy%2Babroad%2Bprograms%2Bin%2Bamazing%2Blocations Erika is a current sophomore at Queens College, City University of New York. She is majoring in elementary education, and specializes in Spanish tutoring, test prep tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Queens College, City University of New York: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Erika: Queens College has a great city vibe. 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It has a very calm and inviting atmosphere that makes you feel wel rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 05 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bbelhaven%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bbelhaven%2Buniversity Parents can be a defining factor in their child’s academic success, and the New Year is a great time to reflect on your habits. Checking in regularly with your student, celebrating their successes, and encouraging independence are just a few resolutions to consider setting in 2019. Keep reading to learn five New Year’s resolutions for parents. New Year’s resolution #1: set clear rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bnew%2Byear%2Bresolutions%2Bfor%2Bparents https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bnew%2Byear%2Bresolutions%2Bfor%2Bparents Allison earned her bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Binghamton University. She specializes in writing tutoring, reading tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Binghamton University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Allison: Binghamton University has a sprawling campus with a 200-acre nature preserve on it. University transportat rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 29 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bbinghamton%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bbinghamton%2Buniversity The closing of a calendar year signals a new opportunity for you to make the most of the upcoming months of school. Setting goals—such as New Year’s resolutions—is one way to do so. In the new year, you might consider setting goals like, “I will boost my GPA to a B+,” or, “I will proactively complete projects more often.” Below, you’ll learn about fo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 25 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bnew%2Byear%2Bresolutions%2Bfor%2Bstudents https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bnew%2Byear%2Bresolutions%2Bfor%2Bstudents Tonya earned her bachelor’s degree in theater arts from Vassar College. She specializes in music theory tutoring, French tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Vassar College: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Tonya: It's a very small and walkable campus, with lots of trees and nature. Almost everybody lives on campus, and everyon rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 22 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bvassar%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bvassar%2Bcollege Certain colleges and universities recommend that students take at least one SAT Subject Test during their high school career. SAT Subject Tests provide a platform for students to showcase skills in a specific subject to potential institutions. More than 50,000 high school students took the SAT Subject Test in Physics in 2017, making it one of the most popular subject tests. As with any subject tes rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bsat%2Bsubject%2Btest%2Bin%2Bphysics https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bsat%2Bsubject%2Btest%2Bin%2Bphysics Veronica earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Fisk University. She specializes in writing tutoring, test prep tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Fisk University.   Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Veronica: Fisk University has a beautiful campus with historic buildings. The campus is in a central location, situat rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 15 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bfisk%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bfisk%2Buniversity Receiving your PSAT scores can be stressful—and confusing. It’s all too easy to transfer how you feel about your results onto your overall academic self-esteem—a natural but not necessarily helpful connection—and it’s easy to feel at a loss for what to do next. So what should you do once you receive your PSAT scores? Take these three steps. Once you receive your PSAT rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bonce%2Byou%2Breceive%2Byour%2Bpsat%2Bscores https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bonce%2Byou%2Breceive%2Byour%2Bpsat%2Bscores Kori earned her bachelor's degree in business from Rollins College. She specializes in economics tutoring, Spanish tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Rollins College: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Kori: Many students carpool with other students to campus daily. Rollins College also has a small bus that takes students to a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 08 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Brollins%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Brollins%2Bcollege Finals week can be a true test of your academic stamina. By this point in the semester, you’re likely working double time to stay on top of your studies and maintain a positive mindset. As finals week quickly approaches, it’s key to find strategies to stay energized to succeed. Ways to stay motivated during finals week include focusing on your goals, following your study plan, and findi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bways%2Bto%2Bstay%2Bmotivated%2Bduring%2Bfinals%2Bweek https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bways%2Bto%2Bstay%2Bmotivated%2Bduring%2Bfinals%2Bweek Samantha is a current senior at Moravian College. She is majoring in mathematics, and specializes in calculus tutoring, geometry tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Moravian College: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Samantha: Moravian College is in the old picturesque town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania where quaint shops line the stree rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bmoravian%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bmoravian%2Bcollege In this series, the Varsity Tutors Blog showcases unique study abroad programs that offer college students a world of educational possibilities. Have you participated in an unusual study abroad program? Let us know at blog@varsitytutors.com. Studying abroad offers you the unique chance to discover a new culture and expand your academics. Regardless of your major, there are engaging programs offere rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=where%2Bwill%2Byou%2Bgo%2Bnext%2B3%2Bstudy%2Babroad%2Bprograms%2Bfor%2Bgreen%2Bmajors https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=where%2Bwill%2Byou%2Bgo%2Bnext%2B3%2Bstudy%2Babroad%2Bprograms%2Bfor%2Bgreen%2Bmajors Josef earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Harvard University. He specializes in psychology tutoring, Spanish tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at Harvard University. Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Josef: The college campus setting was inspiringly picturesque, boldly embodying through its historic architecture rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 24 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=one%2Bstudents%2Bopinion%2Bof%2Bharvard%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=one%2Bstudents%2Bopinion%2Bof%2Bharvard%2Buniversity The Thanksgiving holiday provides a special opportunity to encourage student reflection on all the things they’re thankful for, and craft projects are an excellent medium for children to make the most of this season. There are many easy—yet educational—Thanksgiving crafts for kids, including composing thankfulness poems, creating menus for a Thanksgiving meal, and designing gratit rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Beasy%2Band%2Beducational%2Bthanksgiving%2Bcrafts%2Bfor%2Bkids https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Beasy%2Band%2Beducational%2Bthanksgiving%2Bcrafts%2Bfor%2Bkids Samantha earned her bachelor’s degree in microbiology and genetics from University of Wisconsin-Madison. She specializes in algebra tutoring, anatomy tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Samantha: The campus is very easy to navigate, and is right next t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 17 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=university%2Bof%2Bwisconsin%2Bmadison%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=university%2Bof%2Bwisconsin%2Bmadison%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview Regardless of your course of study, an inevitable aspect of your college studies will involve composing papers and essays. In order to successfully compose these essays, it’s key to properly cite your sources. However, this involves more than simply giving credit where credit is due. It’s about joining an academic conversation that you, a student, are as much a part of as these establis rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bevery%2Bcollege%2Bstudent%2Bshould%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bcitations https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bevery%2Bcollege%2Bstudent%2Bshould%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bcitations Rachel earned her bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Knox College. She specializes in AP Human Geography tutoring, SAT Reading tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Knox College: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Rachel: Knox College is located in Galesburg, a small city in western Illinois. Since Galesburg is sm rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 10 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bknox%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bknox%2Bcollege Everyone has days when things just don’t go as planned. Unfortunately, sometimes these days happen when you’re taking the ACT. With the weight ACT scores can hold in the college admissions process, a lower than expected ACT score can be upsetting. After a bad ACT test day it’s important to identify ways to improve, plan for an exam retake, and strategize a study regimen. 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Eileen: The campus setting at the University of North Texas was very nice and easy to get aro rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 03 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnorth%2Btexas https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnorth%2Btexas Public speaking is often a challenging aspect of academia for many students. While impossible to avoid, public speaking can be a source of anxiety for high schoolers. Luckily, there are tactics students can use to refine their public speaking abilities. Ways high school students can improve their public speaking skills include participating in extracurricular activities, practicing during classes, rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bstudents%2Bcan%2Bimprove%2Btheir%2Bpublic%2Bspeaking%2Bskills https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bstudents%2Bcan%2Bimprove%2Btheir%2Bpublic%2Bspeaking%2Bskills Oge earned her bachelor's degree in French from Covenant University in Nigeria. She specializes in Greek tutoring, French tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Covenant University. Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Oge: The university’s campus is about an hour and a half from the metropolitan Lagos area, and is very safe. T rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 27 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bcovenant%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bcovenant%2Buniversity When diving into college admissions, SAT subject tests can play a significant role in your test prep schedule and acceptance chances. With many subject tests to choose from, the College Board gives students the unique opportunity to showcase their strengths in specific subjects. The SAT subject test in Spanish can provide many benefits to students hoping to further their Spanish studies at the univ rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bsat%2Bsubject%2Btest%2Bin%2Bspanish https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bsat%2Bsubject%2Btest%2Bin%2Bspanish Diana is a current senior at Fullerton College. She is majoring in criminal justice, and specializes in Spanish tutoring, phonics tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Fullerton College: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Diana: Fullerton College is situated in an urban area. Students use bikes, skateboards, buses, and cars to get rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 20 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bfullerton%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bfullerton%2Bcollege Late elementary school is the time in which students first begin to write longer-length papers and execute more fact-based assignments. These types of academic assignments require students to learn how to identify and avoid plagiarism. Explaining this concept to younger students, however, can be challenging. When describing plagiarism to your elementary student, define the word, illustrate why it&r rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 16 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bexplain%2Bplagiarism%2Bto%2Byour%2Belementary%2Bstudent https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bexplain%2Bplagiarism%2Bto%2Byour%2Belementary%2Bstudent Christina earned her bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences from Marist College. She specializes in elementary math tutoring, chemistry tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Marist College. Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Christina: The campus, located directly on the Hudson River, is one of the most beautiful in America. It& rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 13 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bmarist%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bmarist%2Bcollege High school students often spend a significant amount of time preparing for the SAT, an exam that plays an important role in college admissions. Often, a part of students’ prep includes taking the PSAT—a shorter version of the SAT, typically taken by high school sophomores and juniors. Administered by the College Board in October, the PSAT gives students a taste of the college entrance rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 09 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=do%2Bpsat%2Bscores%2Bmatter https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=do%2Bpsat%2Bscores%2Bmatter Rachel earned her bachelor’s degree in history and international studies from Emory University. She specializes in government tutoring, test prep tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Emory University. Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Rachel: When I lived on campus, I liked that it was very close to Atlanta's downtown area and B rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 06 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bemory%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bemory%2Buniversity Most full-time MBA programs accept applications in three separate rounds: round one, round two, and round three. It’s key to apply to business school when you’re fully prepared, and this can take some planning. Which of these rounds should you apply in? What are the timelines for decisions? When applying to b-school, it’s important to be educated on the different rounds, as well a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 02 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=everything%2Byou%2Bneed%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bb%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Brounds https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=everything%2Byou%2Bneed%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bb%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Brounds Isabelle is a current senior at Stanford University. She is majoring in psychology and specializes in Spanish tutoring, elementary math tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Stanford University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Isabelle: The campus feels very safe. It’s a nice balance between a self-contained campus and ac rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 29 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=stanford%2Buniversity%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=stanford%2Buniversity%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview Typically, a portion of SAT prep time is dedicated to success on the essay section. As of late, however, a large number of schools are making the SAT essay optional to applicants. Ivy League schools including Brown, Harvard, and Yale are no longer requiring students to sit for the essay section of the exam. This begs the question, what does this mean for you? Is the SAT essay really required? When rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 25 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=is%2Bthe%2Bsat%2Bessay%2Brequired https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=is%2Bthe%2Bsat%2Bessay%2Brequired Brenda earned her bachelor's degree in English from West Chester University. She specializes in public speaking tutoring, computer science tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at West Chester University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Brenda: West Chester University is situated in a suburban area, surrounded by neighborhoods whe rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 22 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bwest%2Bchester%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bwest%2Bchester%2Buniversity Whether you’re a full-time, part-time, or executive MBA student, the time you spend earning your master’s degree can go by quickly. After you’ve completed one year of your program, you may be wondering what goals to set in the coming year. Goals to set in your second year of b-school include exploring career options, properly prioritizing tasks, and staying on track for graduation rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bgoals%2Bto%2Bset%2Bin%2Byour%2Bsecond%2Byear%2Bof%2Bb%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bgoals%2Bto%2Bset%2Bin%2Byour%2Bsecond%2Byear%2Bof%2Bb%2Bschool Sean earned his bachelor’s degree in economics and psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. He specializes in GMAT tutoring, algebra tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at the University of Pennsylvania: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Sean: The University of Pennsylvania is located in the University City neighborhoo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 15 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bpennsylvania https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bpennsylvania In college, you’ll encounter several types of courses—lectures, seminars, labs, and recitations, to name just a few. A recitation class is often a subset of a lecture-style course, and you’ll take it in conjunction with the larger class. When understanding this type of course, it’s important to note that a recitation class involves a small class size, promotes interactive le rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 11 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Ba%2Brecitation%2Bclass https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Ba%2Brecitation%2Bclass Joseph is a current senior at Brigham Young University. He is majoring in psychology, and specializes in Algebra 2 tutoring, ACT English tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at Brigham Young University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Joseph: The campus is located in a valley at the base of a portion of the Wasatch Mountains. Most rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 08 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Bbrigham%2Byoung%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Bbrigham%2Byoung%2Buniversity While many high school students take the SAT, not all take SAT subject tests. SAT subject tests pose many benefits to students seeking college admission. These exams are a great way of showing college admissions counselors that you’re interested in at least one specific academic area. Two popular SAT subject tests are Biology Ecological (E) and Biology Molecular (M). Each of these tests asse rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bbiology%2Be%2Bm%2Bsat%2Bsubject%2Btest https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bbiology%2Be%2Bm%2Bsat%2Bsubject%2Btest Meaghan earned her bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Marquette University. She specializes in elementary math tutoring, test prep tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Marquette University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Meaghan: The campus is an urban setting, which is one of the reasons I personally loved i rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 01 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bmarquette%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bmarquette%2Buniversity At the beginning of the school year, high school juniors and seniors are faced with a multitude of demands—a new schedule, higher-level courses, and college admissions test prep. As a junior or senior, identifying a test prep timeline can be crucial to securing the standardized test score you’re aiming for. There are a number of ACT and SAT test dates offered throughout the year, and i rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 30 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=act%2Band%2Bsat%2Btest%2Bdates%2Bfor%2B2018%2B2019 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=act%2Band%2Bsat%2Btest%2Bdates%2Bfor%2B2018%2B2019 Transferring from a community college to a university can be both intimidating and exciting. Despite this mix of emotions, the transition doesn’t have to be an unpleasant process. There are things you can do, both while attending your community college and when starting a new school, that can make the process less stressful. Tips for transitioning from community college to university include rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 28 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Btips%2Bfor%2Btransitioning%2Bfrom%2Bcommunity%2Bcollege%2Bto%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Btips%2Bfor%2Btransitioning%2Bfrom%2Bcommunity%2Bcollege%2Bto%2Buniversity Alyson earned her bachelor’s degree in French from the University of Texas at Austin. She specializes in writing tutoring, French tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at the University of Texas at Austin: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Alyson: The campus has an on-campus bus that runs in a circle to help students get from rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 25 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bexperiences%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Btexas%2Bat%2Baustin https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bexperiences%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Btexas%2Bat%2Baustin It’s that time of year again—students are swapping their video games for textbooks and their  swimsuits for classroom attire. School is in session. While you can equip your child with back-to-school supplies like notebooks, pencils, and a backpack, it’s much harder to prepare for the looming threat of homework meltdowns. Last-minute study sessions and seemingly impossible ho rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bavoid%2Bhomework%2Bmeltdowns%2Bthis%2Bschool%2Byear https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bavoid%2Bhomework%2Bmeltdowns%2Bthis%2Bschool%2Byear With the introduction of new—and often challenging—concepts, middle school math can be a roadblock for many students. To best offer guidance to middle school students who are apprehensive about their math class, there are specific things parents should know about middle school math—such as how students can establish good study habits, ways to encourage development of strong subjec rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 21 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bmiddle%2Bschool%2Bmath https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bmiddle%2Bschool%2Bmath Armin earned his bachelor’s degree in physics from Arizona State University. He specializes in economics tutoring, Mandarin Chinese tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at Arizona State University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Armin: Arizona State University offers a very diverse campus. Bikes, scooters, and longboards a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 18 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=arizona%2Bstate%2Buniversity%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=arizona%2Bstate%2Buniversity%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview Students enrolled in AP courses face an end-of-course assessment, testing students’ cumulative knowledge in a specific AP subject area. AP scores, however, are not only dependent on how well you do on your final AP exam. In some cases, they also consist of through-course assessments. If you are enrolled in an AP course, it’s important to understand all of the elements that will make up rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bare%2Bap%2Bthrough%2Bcourse%2Bassessments https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bare%2Bap%2Bthrough%2Bcourse%2Bassessments Rachel earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and communications from Tufts University. She specializes in SAT Writing and Language tutoring, English tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Tufts University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Rachel: The Tufts campus is a cross between suburban and urban; however, it&rsquo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 11 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Btufts%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Btufts%2Buniversity Many high schools and colleges require students to study a foreign language. Beyond fulfilling this prerequisite for graduation, learning another language can boost your career prospects. This is increasingly important in today’s global economy. As companies broaden their reach across continents, they are increasing communication and movement between offices around the world. At a more local rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bways%2Blearning%2Ba%2Blanguage%2Bcan%2Bhelp%2Byour%2Bcareer https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bways%2Blearning%2Ba%2Blanguage%2Bcan%2Bhelp%2Byour%2Bcareer Back to school season is filled with many exciting experiences—new opportunities for creativity and new school supplies, for instance. Often, there are a number of back to school deals available, but how do you scope out the best ones? In 2018, there are discounts on items like electronics, backpacks, and dorm room essentials. Keep reading to discover some of the best 2018 back to school deal rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bbest%2Bback%2Bto%2Bschool%2Bdeals%2Bin%2B2018 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bbest%2Bback%2Bto%2Bschool%2Bdeals%2Bin%2B2018 Katherine earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Gonzaga University. She specializes in test prep tutoring, American Literature tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Gonzaga University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Katherine: Gonzaga University’s campus is located within the Logan neighborhood of Spokane, a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 04 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bgonzaga%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bgonzaga%2Buniversity Only 7.3 percent of the world’s 7.2 billion people are native English speakers. This is one reason why language is one of the largest barriers between America and the rest of the world. Studying a foreign language for at least one year is required in more than 20 European countries. America, however, doesn’t have a national requirement for foreign language learning in K-12 schools. So rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 02 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bshould%2Byou%2Blearn%2Ba%2Bforeign%2Blanguage https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bshould%2Byou%2Blearn%2Ba%2Bforeign%2Blanguage When it comes to writing your college essay, it can be tempting to fall into the trap of procrastination. It’s easy to push essay composition to the back of your mind—until, before you know it, your time is running out. As the fall semester quickly approaches, there’s no better time to begin your essay than this week. Reasons to start your college essay this week include maximizin rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 31 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Breasons%2Bto%2Bstart%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bessay%2Bthis%2Bweek https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Breasons%2Bto%2Bstart%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bessay%2Bthis%2Bweek Bonnie earned her bachelor’s degree in math from CUNY College of Staten Island. She specializes in algebra tutoring, ISEE tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below she shares her experience at CUNY College of Staten Island: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Bonnie: The campus setting was beautiful. The landscape was surrounded by fountains and a pictur rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 28 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2B%2Bcuny%2Bcollege%2Bof%2Bstaten%2Bisland https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2B%2Bcuny%2Bcollege%2Bof%2Bstaten%2Bisland As the name suggests, a bilingual education refers to pedagogical instruction that is conducted in two languages. This style is in contrast to one class period of language learning per day. In the United States, the languages incorporated into bilingual instruction are generally English and Spanish, though some districts and private schools may offer other languages. This type of instruction can be rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bdoes%2Ba%2Bbilingual%2Beducation%2Bmean%2Bfor%2Byour%2Bchild https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bdoes%2Ba%2Bbilingual%2Beducation%2Bmean%2Bfor%2Byour%2Bchild Sarah is a current senior at Emerson College. She is majoring in media production, and specializes in creative writing tutoring, AP US Government tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Emerson College: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Sarah: Emerson College is located in the heart of Boston, across from the Boston Common. There&r rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 21 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bemerson%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bemerson%2Bcollege This post is part of a week-long series to help new high school and college students prepare for their freshman year. Throughout this week, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for advice, tips, and tricks for this critical transition. High school poses many challenging choices—what extracurriculars to participate in, when to sit for standardized tests like the ACT and SAT, and which style of class rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 20 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bpros%2Band%2Bcons%2Bof%2Bdual%2Bcredit%2Bcourses https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bpros%2Band%2Bcons%2Bof%2Bdual%2Bcredit%2Bcourses This post is part of a week-long series to help new high school and college students prepare for their freshman year. Throughout this week, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for advice, tips, and tricks for this critical transition. College is a unique environment that challenges you to step out of your comfort zone and welcome opportunities for growth. The first piece to branching out of your comfort rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 19 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bways%2Bto%2Bget%2Binvolved%2Bon%2Bcampus%2Bas%2Ba%2Bcommuter%2Bstudent https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bways%2Bto%2Bget%2Binvolved%2Bon%2Bcampus%2Bas%2Ba%2Bcommuter%2Bstudent This post is part of a week-long series to help new high school and college students prepare for their freshman year. Throughout this week, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for advice, tips, and tricks for this critical transition. High school poses a great opportunity to simultaneously expand your interests while strengthening your college applications through extracurricular activities. Each school rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmaximize%2Byour%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bextracurriculars https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmaximize%2Byour%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bextracurriculars This post is part of a week-long series to help new high school and college students prepare for their freshman year. Throughout this week, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for advice, tips, and tricks for this critical transition. College orientation is a simultaneously exciting and nerve-racking experience. While all schools differ, you should generally expect structured sessions geared toward help rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 17 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bthe%2Bmost%2Bof%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Borientation https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bthe%2Bmost%2Bof%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Borientation This post is part of a week-long series to help new high school and college students prepare for their freshman year. Throughout this week, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for advice, tips, and tricks for this critical transition. As the first day of high school approaches, your uncertainty about what’s to come may be growing. You’re about to face a new school, new teachers, and new clas rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bknow%2Bbefore%2Bstarting%2Bhigh%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bknow%2Bbefore%2Bstarting%2Bhigh%2Bschool Devin earned her bachelor’s degree in environmental science from the University of California, Los Angeles. She specializes in Algebra 2 tutoring, earth science tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at the University of California, Los Angeles: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Devin: The campus is very busy and crowded. The m rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 14 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Blos%2Bangeles https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Blos%2Bangeles By this time in summer break, the days are long and the motivation to study is scarce. Luckily, there are some study strategies that won’t feel much like work. Technology offers high school and college students many unique resources to take advantage of during the summer months. Are you looking for fun ways to keep your mind active? Here are three tech resources—TED talks, YouTube chan rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=make%2Blearning%2Bfun%2Bthis%2Bsummer%2Bwith%2Bthese%2B3%2Btech%2Bresources https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=make%2Blearning%2Bfun%2Bthis%2Bsummer%2Bwith%2Bthese%2B3%2Btech%2Bresources Carrie earned her bachelor’s degree in French language and literature from Hillsdale College. She specializes in French tutoring, reading tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Hillsdale College: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Carrie: Hillsdale College is a rural campus, a little over an hour drive from Lansing and Ann Ar rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 07 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bhillsdale%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bhillsdale%2Bcollege For high-achieving high school students seeking a challenge, there are two abbreviations to become familiar with: AP and IB. AP, or Advanced Placement, classes help prepare high school students for college by providing the opportunity to take one or more college-level courses and earn college credit. IB, or International Baccalaureate, classes are part of a system where high school students can ear rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bdecide%2Bbetween%2Bap%2Band%2Bib%2Bclasses https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bdecide%2Bbetween%2Bap%2Band%2Bib%2Bclasses July is the heart of summer vacation, filled with warm weather and quality family time. This month is also marked by the nation’s biggest holiday: the Fourth of July, or Independence Day. This holiday signifies the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 and the creation of the United States. Aside from celebrating the birth of the nation, the Fourth of July is a great opp rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 03 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Beducational%2Bfourth%2Bof%2Bjuly%2Bactivities https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Beducational%2Bfourth%2Bof%2Bjuly%2Bactivities Daniel earned a Bachelor of Arts in Letters from the University of Oklahoma. He specializes in American literature tutoring, test prep tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at the University of Oklahoma: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Daniel: The University of Oklahoma’s campus is in the middle of town, with plenty of places to ea rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 30 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Boklahoma https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Boklahoma While summer is a time for rest and relaxation, it’s also a great opportunity to get a jump start on your SAT subject test prep. Regardless of which test you’re planning to tackle in the fall, there are steps you can take today to set yourself up for success. Tactics for summer SAT subject test prep include using the Pomodoro Technique to hone your focus, setting strict prep deadlines, rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Btactics%2Bfor%2Bsummer%2Bsat%2Bsubject%2Btest%2Bprep https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Btactics%2Bfor%2Bsummer%2Bsat%2Bsubject%2Btest%2Bprep One of the many perks of college is that, to some extent, you can choose which style of course is the best fit for you. It’s important to grasp the difference between in-person, online, and hybrid courses so that when given the opportunity, you can choose the one that matches your preferred learning style. For example, in-person classes encourage a high level of collaboration and in-class par rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=know%2Bthe%2Bdifference%2Bbetween%2Binperson%2Bonline%2Band%2Bhybrid%2Bcourses https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=know%2Bthe%2Bdifference%2Bbetween%2Binperson%2Bonline%2Band%2Bhybrid%2Bcourses Noah earned his bachelor’s degree in professional writing from the University of Northwestern - St. Paul. He specializes in ACT tutoring, writing tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at the University of Northwestern - St. Paul:   Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Noah: The University of Northwestern - St. Paul has a gorg rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 23 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnorthwestern%2Bst%2Bpaul https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnorthwestern%2Bst%2Bpaul The spring and summer months provide a unique opportunity to incorporate literacy skills into activities. Using crafts to promote literacy can encourage your student to keep their mind active and sharp, while participating in fun and engaging activities. Crafts that encourage literacy skills include creating comic strips, incorporating theater activities, and designing menus. Looking to both engag rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bcrafts%2Bto%2Bpromote%2Bliteracy%2Bskills%2Bthis%2Bspring%2Bor%2Bsummer https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bcrafts%2Bto%2Bpromote%2Bliteracy%2Bskills%2Bthis%2Bspring%2Bor%2Bsummer Searching for your first post-college job can be both exhilarating and intimidating. One key to getting your foot in the door is to understand what it takes to compose an effective resume. Most resumes follow a set structure and include information such as an objective, level of education, and work experience. The challenge comes when deciphering how to organize this information and understanding h rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bwriting%2Byour%2Bfirst%2Bresume https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bwriting%2Byour%2Bfirst%2Bresume Tracey earned her bachelor’s degree in communications and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in communications from Old Dominion University. She specializes in public speaking tutoring, study skills tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Old Dominion University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Tracey: Old Domi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 16 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bold%2Bdominion%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bold%2Bdominion%2Buniversity Hanging out by the water and spending time with friends—as the high school year comes to a close, summertime fun is all that’s on most students’ minds. Summer is a great time to relax and refresh for the next school year. It’s also an excellent opportunity, however, for high school students to advance their learning. With more and more colleges paying attention to how high s rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 14 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bsummer%2Bprograms%2Bfor%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bstudents https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bsummer%2Bprograms%2Bfor%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bstudents If you’re looking for a unique addition to your b-school experience, incorporating a study abroad program may be right for you. A study abroad component within your business school program can give you the chance to foster skills and gain knowledge that you may not otherwise acquire. 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Below, she shares her experience at the University of Texas at Arlington:   Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Ayona: The University of Texas at Arlington is a very academic rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 09 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Btexas%2Bat%2Barlington https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Btexas%2Bat%2Barlington Summer slide is the tendency over the summer months for students to lose information and important gains made during the school year. Taking a break from the workload and routine of the academic year is crucial, but so is implementing a bit of structure—within the overall relaxation—to keep your child fresh, alert, and ready for the fall. Tips to prevent summer slide include reading act rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 07 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Btips%2Bto%2Bprevent%2Bsummer%2Bslide https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Btips%2Bto%2Bprevent%2Bsummer%2Bslide Once you walk across the stage and receive your diploma, you’ve entered a new chapter in your life. Life after exiting the college bubble can be confusing, challenging, and, at times, overwhelming. You spend four years absorbing as much information as possible and developing successful habits and patterns. But how do you take what you’ve learned in college and carry those skills over in rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 05 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bcontinue%2Blearning%2Bafter%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bcontinue%2Blearning%2Bafter%2Bcollege Hannah earned her bachelor’s degree in theatre and English literature from Ohio Wesleyan University. She specializes in American literature tutoring, test prep tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Ohio Wesleyan University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Hannah: Ohio Wesleyan University is located in Delaware, Ohio&mdash rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 02 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bohio%2Bwesleyan%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bohio%2Bwesleyan%2Buniversity In most career fields, a strong college GPA is only one aspect of nabbing an entry-level job. Employers are more likely to interview—and ultimately hire—job candidates with relevant work experience. There are two main ways students can gain job experience while in college: through either internships or cooperative education programs, also known as co-ops. While both are similar program rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 31 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=internship%2Bvs%2Bcoop%2Bknow%2Bthe%2Bdifference%2Bbetween%2Bthese%2Btwo%2Bprograms https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=internship%2Bvs%2Bcoop%2Bknow%2Bthe%2Bdifference%2Bbetween%2Bthese%2Btwo%2Bprograms In this new series, the Varsity Tutors Blog will showcase unique study abroad programs that offer college students a world of educational possibilities. Have you participated in an unusual study abroad program? Let us know at blog@varsitytutors.com. If you’re seeking a study abroad opportunity that will allow you to explore many different countries and cultures during one semester, Semester rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 29 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=where%2Bwill%2Byou%2Bgo%2Bnext%2Bstudy%2Babroad%2Bwith%2Bsemester%2Bat%2Bsea https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=where%2Bwill%2Byou%2Bgo%2Bnext%2Bstudy%2Babroad%2Bwith%2Bsemester%2Bat%2Bsea Edwardo is a current senior at the University of Utah. He is majoring in chemistry, and specializes in Spanish tutoring, calculus tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at the University of Utah: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Edwardo: The University of Utah’s campus is fairly large. There are on-campus busing options with various rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 26 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Butah https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Butah It’s celebrated every year, but do you know the history behind Memorial Day? Once called “Decoration Day,” this date holds an important history. In order to make an impact this Memorial Day, learn the history behind this holiday and find ways to get involved in your community, such as volunteering with veterans or donating goods. The history behind Memorial Day The origins of M rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 24 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Byou%2Bcan%2Bmake%2Ban%2Bimpact%2Bthis%2Bmemorial%2Bday https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Byou%2Bcan%2Bmake%2Ban%2Bimpact%2Bthis%2Bmemorial%2Bday You’ve made the big decision to take a gap year, and it’s time to create a plan to make the most of this experience. It’s key to remember that a gap year isn’t simply a time for relaxing and having fun. Instead, it’s to explore various interests you may have in order to start the next step of your life on the right foot. Examine what you really hope to get out of this rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 22 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bthe%2Bmost%2Bof%2Byour%2Bgap%2Byear https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bthe%2Bmost%2Bof%2Byour%2Bgap%2Byear Jesse earned his bachelor’s degree in human physiology and Spanish from the University of Oregon. He specializes in geometry tutoring, Spanish tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at the University of Oregon. Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Jesse: Eugene, OR is a very bike-friendly community, which makes biking to campus a v rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Boregon https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Boregon You did it—you’ve experienced all the joys and tribulations that come with your first year of teaching. There is no doubt that you’ve learned a plethora of lessons this past school year, such as how to schedule your time and how to successfully work with others in your school. Now, take time to acknowledge these lessons and to find ways to learn from them as you go into your next rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 17 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Blessons%2Bto%2Btake%2Baway%2Bfrom%2Byour%2Bfirst%2Byear%2Bof%2Bteaching https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Blessons%2Bto%2Btake%2Baway%2Bfrom%2Byour%2Bfirst%2Byear%2Bof%2Bteaching Summer is the perfect time to begin studying for the ACT or SAT. Regardless of which test you choose, or if you plan to sit for both exams, take advantage of the summer months as an opportunity to deep-dive into prep. Summer can allow you a more flexible study schedule and may leave you better rested to tackle test prep. Make the most of your summer ACT/SAT prep by registering for your exam, using rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bthe%2Bmost%2Bof%2Byour%2Bsummer%2Bactsat%2Bprep https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bthe%2Bmost%2Bof%2Byour%2Bsummer%2Bactsat%2Bprep Kathryn earned her bachelor’s degree in molecular and integrative physiology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She specializes in science tutoring, Algebra 2 tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Kathryn: I loved the Univers rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 12 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=university%2Bof%2Billinois%2Bat%2Burbanachampaign%2Bcollege%2Bexperience https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=university%2Bof%2Billinois%2Bat%2Burbanachampaign%2Bcollege%2Bexperience Similar to undergraduate programs, many b-schools offer students the option to earn a minor alongside a major concentration. The main benefit of including an MBA minor in your degree is diversifying your skill set in business management. It’s important to know an MBA minor can complement your MBA focus and will require fewer credits than your area of concentration. Here are three things to kn rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 10 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bmba%2Bminors https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bmba%2Bminors From college credit to sharper higher-order thinking skills, the benefits of earning an IB diploma are undeniable. The IB Diploma Programme culminates in various types of IB exams whose grading criteria can seem mystifying upon first review. To avoid surprises come test day, it’s key to be aware of how IB courses are evaluated.    When understanding IB exam scoring, it’s impo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 08 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bare%2Bib%2Bexams%2Bscored https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bare%2Bib%2Bexams%2Bscored Emily earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Drexel University. She specializes in English tutoring, biology tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Drexel University. Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Emily: Drexel University is situated in the heart of Philadelphia. The campus and the city are very walkable, and pu rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 05 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bdrexel%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bdrexel%2Buniversity With graduation just a few weeks away, your mind may be quickly closing the high school chapter and moving onto your next endeavor—but don’t let the door shut yet. With the little time you have left, you can still accomplish some important tasks. Remember certain things as high school graduation nears, such as to prepare for your graduation ceremony or to take AP exams. Looking to make rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 03 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=6%2Bthings%2Bfor%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bseniors%2Bto%2Bremember%2Bas%2Bgraduation%2Bnears https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=6%2Bthings%2Bfor%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bseniors%2Bto%2Bremember%2Bas%2Bgraduation%2Bnears This post is the final installment in our three-part series on how to choose the right reach, match, and safety schools. Since the college application process is so competitive, it’s not guaranteed you’ll get into your reach or match schools. This is where safety schools come into play: they may not be your first choice, but you have a great chance of gaining acceptance. That being sa rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 01 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bchoose%2Bthe%2Bright%2Bsafety%2Bschools https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bchoose%2Bthe%2Bright%2Bsafety%2Bschools Justin earned his bachelor’s degree in environmental science from the University of Toledo. He specializes in geometry tutoring, ecology tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at the University of Toledo: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Justin: The campus at the University of Toledo is semi-urban. It’s located in West To rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 28 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Btoledo https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Btoledo With the end of the school year quickly approaching, you may be searching for the perfect summer activities for your child. Summer camp is a great way to keep your child occupied, enjoying themselves, and academically stimulated throughout the summer days. You can find the right summer camp for your child by researching college and university camps and utilizing local resources, like bulletin board rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bfind%2Beducational%2Bsummer%2Bcamps https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bfind%2Beducational%2Bsummer%2Bcamps If you take a moment to look around, you may soon realize that technology is at your fingertips nearly every minute of every day. As a result, there are many ways in which you can use it for more than social purposes, including incorporating it into your learning time. In the STEM realm, technology can improve how concepts and skills are absorbed, from elementary and middle school lessons, to high rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Breasons%2Bto%2Bincorporate%2Btechnology%2Binto%2Byour%2Bstem%2Bstudies https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Breasons%2Bto%2Bincorporate%2Btechnology%2Binto%2Byour%2Bstem%2Bstudies Sam is a current senior at Harvard University. He is majoring in human biology, and specializes in life sciences tutoring, test prep tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at Harvard University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Sam: Harvard is a mix between urban and suburban. Cambridge is definitely not a suburb, but it’s also rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 21 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Bharvard%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Bharvard%2Buniversity If you love to read, this April holiday may be perfect for you—World Book and Copyright Day. World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated on April 23. On this date in 1616, Cervantes, Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, and William Shakespeare—all famous authors—died. It’s also the birth or death date of several other celebrated authors.               rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 19 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bto%2Bcelebrate%2Bworld%2Bbook%2Band%2Bcopyright%2Bday https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bto%2Bcelebrate%2Bworld%2Bbook%2Band%2Bcopyright%2Bday The college summer term can offer many benefits, such as increased flexibility and course options that you might not otherwise have during the spring and fall semesters. While summer term varies from school to school, it’s key to understand what type of summer class is right for you, such as short vs. long sessions or in-person vs. online. Keep reading to identify the right type of summer cla rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Btype%2Bof%2Bsummer%2Bcourse%2Bis%2Bright%2Bfor%2Bme https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Btype%2Bof%2Bsummer%2Bcourse%2Bis%2Bright%2Bfor%2Bme Hannah is a current junior at Scripps College. She is majoring in human biology, and specializes in elementary math tutoring, biology tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Scripps College: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Hannah: Scripps College is in a suburban area, but close enough to access all of the resources in Los Angele rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 14 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bscripps%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bscripps%2Bcollege You’ve written the essays and submitted your test scores, but did you know your business school interview is one of the most important parts of your application? Admissions committees want to see who you are and how you will represent their MBA program as a future alum. When preparing for your business school interview, rehearse potential interview questions and make a game plan for interview rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Ba%2Bbusiness%2Bschool%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Ba%2Bbusiness%2Bschool%2Binterview The following is a guest post written by Caitlin Grove, an Associate Content Coordinator for Varsity Tutors. When you start to see the light at the end of the college tunnel, one particular question may cross your mind: “How do I land my dream job?” The idea of exiting the college journey and moving directly to your dream career is enticing. The harsh reality is that it isn&rsquo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Btactics%2Bfor%2Blanding%2Byour%2Bdream%2Bjob https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Btactics%2Bfor%2Blanding%2Byour%2Bdream%2Bjob Garrett earned his bachelor’s degree in Spanish Literature and Culture from North Carolina State University at Raleigh. He specializes in various levels of Spanish tutoring. Below, he shares his experience at North Carolina State University at Raleigh: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Garrett: North Carolina State University at Raleigh's campus is relatively compact. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 07 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bnorth%2Bcarolina%2Bstate%2Buniversity%2Bat%2Braleigh https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bnorth%2Bcarolina%2Bstate%2Buniversity%2Bat%2Braleigh At the end of the school year, your child is ready to go on vacation or to play with friends until the sun goes down. However, before the school year ends, it can be wise to get some tips and strategies from your student’s teacher to help ease the transition to next year and to make the most of the summer. It can also be helpful to ask your student’s teacher about your child's strengths rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byour%2Bstudents%2Bteacher%2Bbefore%2Bthe%2Bschool%2Byear%2Bends https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byour%2Bstudents%2Bteacher%2Bbefore%2Bthe%2Bschool%2Byear%2Bends This post is the second part of our three-part series on how to choose the right reach, match, and safety schools. Over the course of the next few weeks, visit the Varsity Admissions Blog for advice on how to tackle this part of the admissions process. Match schools are perhaps the most important colleges to apply to, because you have a reasonable chance of gaining acceptance and would fit in with rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bchoose%2Bthe%2Bright%2Bmatch%2Bschools https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bchoose%2Bthe%2Bright%2Bmatch%2Bschools Jared earned his bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from Bucknell University. He specializes in geometry tutoring, biology tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at Bucknell University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Jared: Bucknell is a pretty rural campus. There’s a beautiful, historic, and quaint downtown. B rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 31 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bbucknell%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bbucknell%2Buniversity With AP exam dates quickly approaching, it can feel like crunch-time. Instead of frantically trying to absorb information while studying, enlist strategies that will help you more effectively use your remaining prep time. Here are three last-minute study techniques for AP exams that can help you achieve test day success: 1. Create an AP exam study guide Writing your own study guide for an AP exam rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Blast%2Bminute%2Bstudy%2Btechniques%2Bfor%2Bap%2Bexams%2B https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Blast%2Bminute%2Bstudy%2Btechniques%2Bfor%2Bap%2Bexams%2B College is a unique experience, with diverse campuses, courses, and programs. But despite this fact, there are certain things every college student understands. From 8:00 a.m. classes to the finals-week crush, here are our top nine: 1. Every college student understands that icebreakers will happen You may believe that once you graduate from high school, icebreakers are firmly in your past. This i rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=9%2Bthings%2Bevery%2Bcollege%2Bstudent%2Bunderstands https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=9%2Bthings%2Bevery%2Bcollege%2Bstudent%2Bunderstands Chase is a current senior at the State University of New York at Geneseo. He is majoring in Spanish and international relations. He specializes in various levels of Spanish tutoring. Below, he shares his experience at SUNY Geneseo: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Chase: The SUNY Geneseo campus is the perfect size, neither too big nor too small. The freshman side of c rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 24 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Bstate%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnew%2Byork%2Bat%2Bgeneseo https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Bstate%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnew%2Byork%2Bat%2Bgeneseo Visiting the campuses of your top-choice business schools can be an eye-opening experience. While on campus, you will gain a better understanding of how you would fit in this particular program. To make the most of your business school campus visits, ask strategic questions and incorporate what you learned during your visit into your applications. You can also learn more tips below. Properly prepa rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 22 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bthe%2Bmost%2Bof%2Byour%2Bbusiness%2Bschool%2Bcampus%2Bvisit https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bthe%2Bmost%2Bof%2Byour%2Bbusiness%2Bschool%2Bcampus%2Bvisit At this time in the semester, it can be easy to fall into a slump—particularly if you’re a high school sophomore. Freshman year is full of excitement. During sophomore year, however, you begin to get questions about your future you may not be ready to answer, or to have classes you may not feel fully prepared for. Don’t panic. There are steps you can take to overcome a sophomore rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bstrategies%2Bto%2Bbounce%2Bback%2Bfrom%2Ba%2Bsophomore%2Bslump https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bstrategies%2Bto%2Bbounce%2Bback%2Bfrom%2Ba%2Bsophomore%2Bslump Stephanie earned her bachelor’s degree in biology and her master's degree in science education from the University of Texas at Austin. She specializes in genetics tutoring, test prep tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at the University of Texas at Austin: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Stephanie: The University of Texas at Aus rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 17 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bthoughts%2Bon%2Battending%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Btexas%2Bat%2Baustin https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bthoughts%2Bon%2Battending%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Btexas%2Bat%2Baustin With the growing price tag for a college education, applying for college scholarships is a task well worth your time. Both national and local organizations, as well as colleges and universities, offer a variety of scholarships to future and current college students. It’s your job to seek out these opportunities and to put forth the required effort to apply. There are many things students sho rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bevery%2Bstudent%2Bshould%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bapplying%2Bfor%2Bcollege%2Bscholarships https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bevery%2Bstudent%2Bshould%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bapplying%2Bfor%2Bcollege%2Bscholarships SAT Subject Tests are exams offered by The College Board that further illustrate to potential colleges and universities what you bring to the table. With 20 tests in five different subject areas, it’s key to select the SAT Subject Tests that best reflect your strengths by examining criteria such as what courses you have taken or are currently enrolled in, knowing what your potential major mig rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=which%2Bsat%2Bsubject%2Btests%2Bshould%2Bi%2Btake https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=which%2Bsat%2Bsubject%2Btests%2Bshould%2Bi%2Btake Sarah earned her bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering from Marquette University. She specializes in geometry tutoring, engineering tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Marquette University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Sarah: Marquette is situated on the border of downtown Milwaukee. There are tons of great rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 10 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bmarquette%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bmarquette%2Buniversity Green majors, or majors focusing on environmental issues, have become increasingly popular among college students. And for good reason—job growth in the environmental sector has jumped in recent years. Today, colleges and universities offer exciting green majors to fit these job opportunities, such as geographic information science and renewable energy engineering. Here are three green majors rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 08 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bgreen%2Bmajors%2Bstudents%2Bshould%2Bknow%2Babout https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bgreen%2Bmajors%2Bstudents%2Bshould%2Bknow%2Babout Student teaching can simultaneously be one of the most exciting and intimidating stages of becoming a teacher. No longer are you just reading textbooks, discussing what you would do if things occurred, or role-playing a student-teacher scenario. As a student teacher, you are able to become familiar with the school’s culture, observe how other teachers operate, and take initiative in various s rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 06 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bstudent%2Bteachers https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bstudent%2Bteachers Joseph earned his bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Sarah Lawrence College. He specializes in elementary math tutoring, English tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below he shares his experience at Sarah Lawrence College: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Joseph: The campus of Sarah Lawrence is very suburban; it’s only about a mile from one end t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 03 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bsarah%2Blawrence%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bsarah%2Blawrence%2Bcollege This post is the first part of our three-part series on how to choose the right reach, match, and safety schools. Over the course of the next two months, visit the Varsity Admissions Blog for advice on how to tackle this part of the admissions process. If you’re applying to college, you’re probably familiar with the words safety, match, and reach. They represent the three types of inst rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 01 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bchoose%2Bthe%2Bright%2Breach%2Bschools https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bchoose%2Bthe%2Bright%2Breach%2Bschools Learning a new language can open many doors for students. A high school language class is a great way to learn the basics, but if you’re looking for a way to engage further with the language and culture, a high school language club might be the answer. High school language clubs can improve your language skills, build your resume, and connect you with your peers in a creative way. Keep readin rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Byou%2Bjoin%2Ba%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Blanguage%2Bclub https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Byou%2Bjoin%2Ba%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Blanguage%2Bclub Casey earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from The Ohio State University. She specializes in anatomy tutoring, math tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at The Ohio State University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Casey: The campus was absolutely beautiful. In the summer, the oval is packed with people. Both the cit rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=%2Bstudent%2Bthoughts%2Bon%2Battending%2Bthe%2Bohio%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=%2Bstudent%2Bthoughts%2Bon%2Battending%2Bthe%2Bohio%2Bstate%2Buniversity The pressure and stress of academia can, at times, become too much for students—and excess stress can have an impact on all areas of your student’s life. Take note of any negative changes in behavior or body language, or withdrawal from extracurriculars or school interests. If you notice any of these changes or your student expresses to you that they are experiencing feelings of excess rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bsupport%2Byour%2Bstressed%2Bstudent https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bsupport%2Byour%2Bstressed%2Bstudent Applying to business school can be a competitive process. If you’re a college senior who wishes to enroll in business school this fall, at this point in the admissions process you have either submitted your applications during Round 1 or Round 2, or you are preparing your applications for Round 3 or Round 4 in March and April. For those of you who have completed your submissions, congratulati rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bsteps%2Bto%2Btake%2Btoday%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bb%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bsteps%2Bto%2Btake%2Btoday%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bb%2Bschool Philip earned his bachelor’s degree in neuroscience and behavior from Columbia University. He specializes in psychology tutoring, algebra tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at Columbia University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Philip: Unlike many urban campuses, Columbia’s main campus is quite centralized; most of the un rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 17 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Bcolumbia%2Buniversity%2B https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Bcolumbia%2Buniversity%2B Although not all colleges require them, admissions interviews are becoming a popular supplement to high school students’ college applications. And for good reason—admissions interviews are a great opportunity for prospective college students to demonstrate their interest in the school, determine if they’re a good fit for the college to which they’re applying, and, of course, rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bcommon%2Bquestions%2Bstudents%2Bmay%2Bask%2Bin%2Badmissions%2Binterviews https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bcommon%2Bquestions%2Bstudents%2Bmay%2Bask%2Bin%2Badmissions%2Binterviews Many students describe math as “boring” or “too hard.” While it’s important for students to engage with concepts and class activities that they don’t necessarily like, there are also ways to help students become more invested in the subject, such as using apps or manipulatives. Here are three ways to get elementary students excited about math this year: 1. Get e rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bto%2Bget%2Belementary%2Bstudents%2Bexcited%2Babout%2Bmath https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bto%2Bget%2Belementary%2Bstudents%2Bexcited%2Babout%2Bmath Ashleigh earned her bachelor’s degree in visual and environmental studies from Harvard University. She specializes in algebra tutoring, biology tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Harvard University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Ashleigh: Harvard University's campus is very urban, and is generally stress-free to traverse. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 10 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bharvard%2Buniversity%2Bcollege%2Bexperience https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bharvard%2Buniversity%2Bcollege%2Bexperience Middle school is an exciting time to try new activities in STEM. From dropping an egg from varying heights to making a working model volcano, there are many DIY middle school science experiments to try at home. Here are just three: Middle school science experiment #1: balloon rocket To create a balloon rocket, you will need a balloon, a piece of string or thin rope that is at least 10 feet l rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bmiddle%2Bschool%2Bscience%2Bexperiments%2Bto%2Btry%2Bat%2Bhome%2Btoday https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bmiddle%2Bschool%2Bscience%2Bexperiments%2Bto%2Btry%2Bat%2Bhome%2Btoday The Internet has made possible a plethora of activities that could once only be done in person. Online learning is one such area. Online learning is an appealing alternative to the traditional classroom setting for a variety of reasons. The relative affordability, flexible scheduling, and overall convenience of online courses attract thousands of new students each year. But while online courses ar rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bconnecting%2Bwith%2Byour%2Bonline%2Binstructor https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bconnecting%2Bwith%2Byour%2Bonline%2Binstructor Squire earned his bachelor’s degree in English from George Fox University. He specializes in English tutoring, Spanish tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at George Fox University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Squire: George Fox University is located in Newberg, Oregon—a small town about a half-hour from Portland by car. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 03 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bgeorge%2Bfox%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bgeorge%2Bfox%2Buniversity The following is a guest post written by Tiffany Sorensen, a contributing writer and tutor on the Varsity Tutors platform. The ACT and SAT are critical components of your college application. Most American universities require scores from one of these tests for undergraduate admissions. Here are a few things I wish I knew about taking the ACT/SAT as a high school student. I wish I knew the rigor rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 01 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bi%2Bwish%2Bi%2Bknew%2Babout%2Btaking%2Bthe%2Bact%2Bsat https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bi%2Bwish%2Bi%2Bknew%2Babout%2Btaking%2Bthe%2Bact%2Bsat Getting your student excited about learning outside of the classroom can be a challenge—no matter whether you're facing an unexpected, extended school closure or a scheduled holiday. However, introducing your student to engaging educational activities at home can inspire a passion for learning. Creative ways to make learning at home fun can involve hands-on educational activities, catering pr rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bcreative%2Bways%2Bto%2Bmake%2Blearning%2Bat%2Bhome%2Bfun https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bcreative%2Bways%2Bto%2Bmake%2Blearning%2Bat%2Bhome%2Bfun Emily earned her bachelor’s degree in economics from Willamette University. She specializes in algebra tutoring, economics tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Willamette University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Emily: The campus is in the heart of Salem, Oregon, which is a moderately-sized city. The campus is right a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 27 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bwillamette%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bwillamette%2Buniversity This post is part of a month-long series to help you start 2018 on the right foot. Throughout January, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for advice, tips, and tricks on how to reignite your passion for learning this winter. The first semester of business school can be challenging. In your second semester, however, you have a better understanding of what to expect in your MBA program. Starting the seme rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bstruggling%2Bbschool%2Bstudents%2Bcan%2Brefocus%2Bthis%2Bsemester https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bstruggling%2Bbschool%2Bstudents%2Bcan%2Brefocus%2Bthis%2Bsemester This post is part of a month-long series to help you start 2018 on the right foot. Throughout January, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for advice, tips, and tricks on how to reignite your passion for learning this winter. Amid homework, tests, and grades, encouraging student passion for learning can be one of a teacher’s trickiest tasks. Often, it seems like you have to choose between meeting rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bteachers%2Bcan%2Bencourage%2Bpassion%2Bfor%2Blearning%2Bthis%2Bsemester https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bteachers%2Bcan%2Bencourage%2Bpassion%2Bfor%2Blearning%2Bthis%2Bsemester Hayden is a current senior at  the University of Rochester. He is majoring in economics and film and media production. He specializes in computer science tutoring, SAT tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at the University of Rochester: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Hayden: The University of Rochester is located in a m rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 20 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Brochester https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Brochester This post is part of a month-long series to help you start 2018 on the right foot. Throughout January, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for advice, tips, and tricks on how to reignite your passion for learning this winter. Internships can provide college students with the opportunity to gain experience in their desired field before graduation. After landing an internship, it’s important to foc rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 18 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Binternship%2Bgoals%2Bto%2Bset%2Bright%2Bnow https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Binternship%2Bgoals%2Bto%2Bset%2Bright%2Bnow This post is part of a month-long series to help you start 2018 on the right foot. Throughout January, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for advice, tips, and tricks on how to reignite your passion for learning this winter. Incorporating technology into the classroom provides teachers with the ability to enhance their  curriculum. It also  offers students a unique learning experience. The gr rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 16 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bemerging%2Bedtech%2Btools%2Bthat%2Bcan%2Bspark%2Ban%2Binterest%2Bin%2Blearning https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bemerging%2Bedtech%2Btools%2Bthat%2Bcan%2Bspark%2Ban%2Binterest%2Bin%2Blearning Ken is a current senior at Middle Tennessee State University. He is majoring in general science, and specializes in elementary math tutoring and life sciences tutoring. Below, he shares his experience at Middle Tennessee State University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Ken: Middle Tennessee State University’s campus is set in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 13 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bmiddle%2Btennessee%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bmiddle%2Btennessee%2Bstate%2Buniversity This post is part of a month-long series to help you start 2018 on the right foot. Throughout January, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for advice, tips, and tricks on how to reignite your passion for learning this winter.  Once the new year begins, many students aspire to set significant academic goals. Many high school and college students start the year with good intentions, but they ultimate rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Band%2Bcollege%2Bstudents%2Bcan%2Bset%2Band%2Bachieve%2Bacademic%2Bgoals https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Band%2Bcollege%2Bstudents%2Bcan%2Bset%2Band%2Bachieve%2Bacademic%2Bgoals This post is part of a month-long series to help you start 2018 on the right foot. Throughout January, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for advice, tips, and tricks on how to reignite your passion for learning this winter. As we enter a new year, many parents, students, and families are focusing on setting goals. For students of all ages, these may center around academics. And while it can be easy fo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 09 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bparents%2Bcan%2Bhelp%2Bstudents%2Bset%2Band%2Bachieve%2Bacademic%2Bgoals https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bparents%2Bcan%2Bhelp%2Bstudents%2Bset%2Band%2Bachieve%2Bacademic%2Bgoals Blythe earned her bachelor’s degree in geology from Brigham Young University-Idaho. She specializes in writing tutoring, science tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Brigham Young University-Idaho: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Blythe: The campus is fairly small for a university campus. It’s about a fifteen minute walk rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 06 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bbrigham%2Byoung%2Buniversity%2Bidaho%2Bcollege%2Bexperience https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bbrigham%2Byoung%2Buniversity%2Bidaho%2Bcollege%2Bexperience January is often viewed as a month for change, and most change starts with setting goals—that is, verbalizing or writing down what you hope to achieve. Goal-setting can be a daunting process; you may not know where to begin or how to frame the objectives you have in mind. Many people give up on their New Year’s resolutions because they set unrealistic standards for themselves, but this rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 04 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bmethods%2Bfor%2Bsetting%2Bgoals https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bmethods%2Bfor%2Bsetting%2Bgoals Hindsight is 20/20, so let's begin 2020 by taking a look back at one of our favorite New Year's articles. If you're planning to make a New Year's resolution for 2020, here's some context behind the tradition—and maybe some inspiration too. If resolutions have been around for over 4,000 years, can you make yours last more than a couple of months? Now that 2018 is here, you may be thinking abo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 02 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bhistory%2Bof%2Bnew%2Byears%2Bresolutions https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bhistory%2Bof%2Bnew%2Byears%2Bresolutions Rebecca earned her bachelor’s degree in advertising from Pennsylvania State University. She specializes in Spanish tutoring, AP European history tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Pennsylvania State University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Rebecca: Penn State is located in State College, PA. It’s a rural setti rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 30 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bpennsylvania%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bpennsylvania%2Bstate%2Buniversity Once Thanksgiving passes, many of us shift into autopilot mode to ride out the rest of the semester—whether this means cramming for tests or pulling all-nighters for essays. While you more than deserve the holiday break, a great way to end the year positively is to take some time to reflect on your performance. Academic self-reflection, in particular, allows you to consider your unique streng rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 28 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bimportance%2Bof%2Bself%2Breflection%2Bhow%2Bto%2Bend%2Bthe%2Byear%2Bon%2Ba%2Bpositive%2Bnote https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bimportance%2Bof%2Bself%2Breflection%2Bhow%2Bto%2Bend%2Bthe%2Byear%2Bon%2Ba%2Bpositive%2Bnote The winter courses offered by your college or university are a great opportunity to get ahead in your major or to catch up on electives. The potential downside, however, is that winter classes cover in 2-4 weeks what normal courses cover in 15-16. Avoiding falling behind requires an attitude and approach tailored to a more intensive, faster pace. While some support will be provided by the structur rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 26 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=6%2Bways%2Bto%2Bavoid%2Bfalling%2Bbehind%2Bduring%2Bwinter%2Bsession https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=6%2Bways%2Bto%2Bavoid%2Bfalling%2Bbehind%2Bduring%2Bwinter%2Bsession Hope earned her bachelor’s degree in communication from The Ohio State University. She specializes in English tutoring, algebra tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at The Ohio State University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Hope: The campus is large and sprawling. There are free shuttle buses to get you on and off c rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 23 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bohio%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bohio%2Bstate%2Buniversity By the mid-point in the year, you’ve already gotten your feet wet as a new teacher, have had your first parent-teacher conferences, and have likely followed the advice of the Wongs in The First Days of School. You’ve made some lesson plans that worked and others that didn’t. As you take a breather from school for the holiday break, you may be planning how to structure your spring rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 21 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=resources%2Bnew%2Bteachers%2Bcan%2Buse%2Bnext%2Bsemester https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=resources%2Bnew%2Bteachers%2Bcan%2Buse%2Bnext%2Bsemester With winter upon us, you may be looking for activities to keep your student entertained and excited about learning. Luckily, there are many winter art crafts that kids can enjoy during the cold weather season. Winter art crafts for kids can include a waterless snow globe, a fun twist on the popular snowflake craft, and a creative way to experiment with melting ice. Looking for fun crafts to engage rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bwinter%2Bart%2Bcrafts%2Bfor%2Bkids https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bwinter%2Bart%2Bcrafts%2Bfor%2Bkids Mano earned his bachelor’s degree in international relations from Boston University. He specializes in French tutoring, SAT tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at Boston University: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Mano: Boston University is a prime example of an urban college campus. On its outskirts, you can find the C rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 16 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=boston%2Buniversity%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=boston%2Buniversity%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview Business school is not just about attending class, graduating, and finding a job. Business school also provides students with the opportunity to build relationships with other career-oriented individuals from various industries all over the world. One day you could be sharing nachos with a lawyer from Cambridge who wants to change careers to accounting, and the next day you could be playing volleyb rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 14 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bnetworking%2Bin%2Bbusiness%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bnetworking%2Bin%2Bbusiness%2Bschool Cynthia is a current student at Nevada State College. She is majoring in nursing, and specializes in anatomy tutoring, elementary math tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Nevada State College: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Cynthia: While Nevada State College is a little over 10 years old, it’s growing and expanding lik rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 09 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bnevada%2Bstate%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bnevada%2Bstate%2Bcollege When applying to graduate school, many programs will require you to take the GRE. The GRE General Test assesses students in three areas: verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing. The unique thing about the GRE General Test, at least compared to other standardized exams like the ACT and SAT, is that the computer-based exam is offered at a multitude of testing sites almost dai rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=gre%2Btest%2Bdates%2Bfor%2B2017%2B2018 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=gre%2Btest%2Bdates%2Bfor%2B2017%2B2018 The holidays can be a stressful time, and choosing the right gift for the student in your life is not an action that is exempt from this stress. With all of the various toys and gadgets on the market today, the abundance of options can quickly become overwhelming. Luckily, the holiday season is the perfect time to combine learning and fun when choosing gifts. Educational gifts that will inspire stu rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 05 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=8%2Bgifts%2Bthat%2Bwill%2Binspire%2Bstudents%2Bthis%2Bholiday%2Bseason https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=8%2Bgifts%2Bthat%2Bwill%2Binspire%2Bstudents%2Bthis%2Bholiday%2Bseason Margaret earned her bachelor’s degree in Spanish and psychology from Saint Louis University. She specializes in test prep tutoring, Spanish tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Saint Louis University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Margaret: I attended Saint Louis University, which is in the heart of Midtown St. Louis. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 02 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=saint%2Blouis%2Buniversity%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Breview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=saint%2Blouis%2Buniversity%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Breview Years ago, personal essays, interviews, and grades mattered most in college admissions. Today, however, there is another factor that plays a role in your chances of getting into college: your social media profiles. Social media can affect college admissions in both positive and negative ways. Oftentimes, students post items that they don’t realize might be controversial. But in a time when a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bsocial%2Bmedia%2Baffects%2Bcollege%2Badmissions https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bsocial%2Bmedia%2Baffects%2Bcollege%2Badmissions Reading is something that many children begin to gravitate toward naturally once they reach a certain age. While your child’s kindergarten class will help set up the basics for a solid reading foundation, there are many things that parents can do at home to encourage a reading-friendly environment. Ways to help your child read can include setting a good example, understanding his or her learn rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bhelp%2Byour%2Bchild%2Bread https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bhelp%2Byour%2Bchild%2Bread Aura earned her bachelor’s degree in classics from the University of Edinburgh. She specializes in Latin tutoring, Greek tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at the University of Edinburgh: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Aura: The University of Edinburgh is very urban. It has campus locations all over the Old Town of Edinb rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 25 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bedinburgh https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bedinburgh With all of the assignments, exams, events, and extracurricular activities that are a part of high school, it’s natural for students to experience stress from time to time. Some of this stress can serve as a motivator, giving students the extra kick they need to complete an assignment on time or to power through a study session. But other types of anxiety can be harmful—one type in part rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 23 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bways%2Bto%2Bhelp%2Byour%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bstudent%2Bwith%2Btest%2Banxiety https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bways%2Bto%2Bhelp%2Byour%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bstudent%2Bwith%2Btest%2Banxiety The decision to graduate early from college can be a pivotal one in your young adult life. There are many factors to consider before you can fully understand if this plan is the right fit for you. When asking yourself if you should graduate college early, examine if your college experience will still feel complete, if you will be prepared for the next steps, and if you are doing it for the right re rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 21 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgraduate%2Bcollege%2Bearly https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgraduate%2Bcollege%2Bearly Alexandra earned her bachelor’s degree in English and cultural studies from Chatham University. She specializes in writing tutoring, study skills tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Chatham University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Alexandra: Chatham University is an arboretum located in the city of Pittsburgh. As a student rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 18 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bchatham%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bchatham%2Buniversity Thanksgiving is an ideal time to introduce children to the concept of cultivating gratitude. For younger students, this may be the first time they have considered that not everyone has the comforts and opportunities that they do. For all students, instilling the habit of practicing gratitude has been shown to increase empathy and improve physical and psychological health and resilience. Thanksgivin rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 16 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=thanksgiving%2Bcrafts%2Bthat%2Bteach%2Bstudents%2Bgratitude https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=thanksgiving%2Bcrafts%2Bthat%2Bteach%2Bstudents%2Bgratitude Whether your business school runs on semesters, trimesters, quarters, or terms, you will likely face a final exam at the end of each of your classes. Each MBA course covers a great deal of information during each session, and you are often expected to do additional reading on your own. It can be hard to keep track of everything you need to know for each subject, considering the many demands outside rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 14 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bbusiness%2Bschool%2Bfinal%2Bexams https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bbusiness%2Bschool%2Bfinal%2Bexams Seun earned her bachelor’s degree in English and communications from Fordham University. She specializes in history tutoring, IB tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Fordham University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Seun: I attended Fordham University’s Lincoln Center campus. It was the epitome of urban. The buil rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 11 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bfordham%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bfordham%2Buniversity Have you excelled in three years of your high school math classes? Are you thinking of majoring in a math or science subject? If you answered yes to one (or both) of these questions, you may want to consider taking the Mathematics Level 2 SAT Subject Test. Taking trigonometry or pre-calculus, or both, is necessary for this exam. Knowing how to use a scientific or graphing calculator is also helpfu rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bmathematics%2Blevel%2B2%2Bsat%2Bsubject%2Btest https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bmathematics%2Blevel%2B2%2Bsat%2Bsubject%2Btest In college, almost every class you encounter will have an attendance policy. Some courses are very strict—they may state that you can only miss one or two sessions over the course of the semester before your grade suffers. Others may have a more lax policy or no attendance policy at all. Whatever the case may be, it’s critical to understand the importance that attending your college cl rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 07 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Breasons%2Bnot%2Bto%2Bskip%2Bthat%2Bcollege%2Bclass https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Breasons%2Bnot%2Bto%2Bskip%2Bthat%2Bcollege%2Bclass Catherine earned her bachelor’s degree in economics and English from the University of Tulsa. She specializes in algebra tutoring, GRE tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at the University of Tulsa: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Catherine: The University of Tulsa is a lovely campus in an area of town that’s ra rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 04 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Btulsa https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Btulsa According to the United States Department of Education, about 1.8 million students were homeschooled in the U.S. in 2012, the most recent year that statistics were available. If you are contemplating homeschooling your own child, you might wonder how to begin. Great ways to get started with homeschooling include learning about the homeschooling laws in your state, connecting with other homeschool rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 02 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bdo%2Bi%2Bstart%2Bhomeschooling%2Bmy%2Bchild https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bdo%2Bi%2Bstart%2Bhomeschooling%2Bmy%2Bchild At some point, all middle school parents experience the Sunday night homework announcement: suddenly, your student has a shoebox diorama due in third period history class tomorrow—and he or she hasn’t started it yet. With the move to middle school comes major change: shifting to bell schedules, an intense focus on social dynamics, and an increase in responsibilities—including hom rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 31 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bparents%2Bcan%2Bhelp%2Bwith%2Bmiddle%2Bschool%2Bhomework%2Bchallenges https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bparents%2Bcan%2Bhelp%2Bwith%2Bmiddle%2Bschool%2Bhomework%2Bchallenges Owen earned his bachelor’s degree in theatre from Fairfield University. He specializes in English tutoring, test prep tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at Fairfield University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Owen: Fairfield University feels like an oasis. It resides in the beautiful suburban beach town of Fairfield, Connecticu rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 28 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bfairfield%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bfairfield%2Buniversity You are likely familiar with STEM (or science, technology, engineering, and math) as an education movement across schools in the U.S. A newer movement, STEAM, includes an A for art as a bridge to the other disciplines, as well as an essential component for driving innovation and problem-solving. Introducing your student to STEAM and STEM through engaging activities can be very beneficial. STEAM/STE rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=must%2Btry%2Bsteam%2Bstem%2Bactivities%2Bfor%2Bfall https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=must%2Btry%2Bsteam%2Bstem%2Bactivities%2Bfor%2Bfall Taking a standardized exam like the LSAT entails a great deal of planning. When you begin to look into taking the LSAT, it’s important to create a list of the testing dates that will work well for you. Since the exam is only offered on select dates during the 2017-2018 academic year, you’ll want to be on top of registration deadlines. Reasons to finalize your testing schedule now includ rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 24 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=lsat%2Btest%2Bdates%2Bfor%2B2017%2B2018 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=lsat%2Btest%2Bdates%2Bfor%2B2017%2B2018 Serafina earned her bachelor’s degree in education from The College at Brockport, State University of New York. She specializes in English tutoring, ISEE tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at SUNY Brockport: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Serafina: Brockport is the perfect size town. The campus is fairly rural, but the m rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 21 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Bcollege%2Bat%2Bbrockport%2Bstate%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnew%2Byork https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Bcollege%2Bat%2Bbrockport%2Bstate%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnew%2Byork The following is a guest post written by Application Authority, a college application branding company that helps students differentiate themselves from thousands of other applicants. A perfect SAT score has been considered the Holy Grail of college admissions for years. And for good reason—the SAT and the ACT have been used for decades by schools to predict candidates’ potential for h rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 20 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=intangibles%2Bare%2Bthe%2Bnew%2Bperfect%2Bsat%2Bscore https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=intangibles%2Bare%2Bthe%2Bnew%2Bperfect%2Bsat%2Bscore In business school, group projects are a way of life. Most of your core classes and many of your electives will involve assignments where you must work in teams to get the job done. With so many ambitious, driven personalities in one environment, how can you work together cohesively? How can you make the experience less antagonistic and more enjoyable? 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Other things to know about the Mathematics Level I SAT Subject Test include what topics will be tested on the exam, the calculator policy rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 17 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bmathematics%2Blevel%2Bi%2Bsat%2Bsubject%2Btest https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bmathematics%2Blevel%2Bi%2Bsat%2Bsubject%2Btest Kevin earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and philosophy from the University of British Columbia. He specializes in English tutoring, psychology tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at the the University of British Columbia: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Kevin: The University of British Columbia’s campus is t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 14 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bbritish%2Bcolumbia https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bbritish%2Bcolumbia Many colleges and universities give students the option of taking a class pass/fail. This means that rather than receiving a letter or number grade at the end of the semester, students are notified that they either passed or failed the course. Students should be advised, however, that the pass/fail option is not available for every class. To avoid a scheduling mishap, talk to your college advisor, rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 12 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=when%2Bto%2Btake%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bclass%2Bpass%2Bfail https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=when%2Bto%2Btake%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bclass%2Bpass%2Bfail It’s almost midterm season, and you may be feeling a bit stressed. But don’t fret—you can still devise a study plan that maximizes your success. The top study tips for midterms include forming a study group, highlighting your notes, and refusing to cram before the big day (or days). Looking for ways to ace your midterms? Continue reading to learn how you can best utilize your tim rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 10 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Btop%2Bstudy%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bmidterms https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Btop%2Bstudy%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bmidterms Galina earned her bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Georgia State University. She specializes in Spanish tutoring, algebra tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Georgia State University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Galina: I attended the downtown campus of Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia. It was a big urb rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 07 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bgeorgia%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bgeorgia%2Bstate%2Buniversity The beginning of the school year is a great time to begin planning your testing schedule. Both the SAT and the ACT are offered throughout the year, but it’s crucial to know which dates will work best for you. Having a testing plan in place can greatly decrease your junior or senior year stress. Reasons to prepare your testing schedule at the start of the school year can include staying on top rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 05 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=act%2Band%2Bsat%2Btest%2Bdates%2Bfor%2B2017%2B2018 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=act%2Band%2Bsat%2Btest%2Bdates%2Bfor%2B2017%2B2018 In high school, emails were often delivered to your teachers through your school's online portal or via your parents. In college, however, things are a bit different. When reaching out to a college professor, you are the one crafting the message and sending it from your school account. Sending emails to your professors might seem like no big deal. However, you should think twice before hitting sen rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 03 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bwrite%2Ban%2Bemail%2Bto%2Byour%2Bprofessor https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bwrite%2Ban%2Bemail%2Bto%2Byour%2Bprofessor Azam is a current student at the University of Virginia. He is majoring in economics, and specializes in algebra tutoring, English tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at the University of Virginia: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Azam: The campus of University of Virginia is gorgeous. The fall is my favorite time, as all of the t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 30 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bvirginia%2Bcollege%2Bexperience https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bvirginia%2Bcollege%2Bexperience You might believe that academic learning can only occur in a classroom or another structured educational setting. But modern technology—such as the advent of the internet and the ability to upload video to websites like YouTube—has made it possible for students to access detailed lessons anywhere. Enter the online educational video. It can be very beneficial to use online educational v rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 28 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bbenefits%2Bof%2Busing%2Bvideos%2Bto%2Blearn https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bbenefits%2Bof%2Busing%2Bvideos%2Bto%2Blearn In a classroom, every student learns in a different way at a different pace. The concept of personalized learning is not a new practice in the school system. It is, however, a practice that is quickly evolving and changing not only the way students learn, but also the way educators teach. Personalized learning takes instruction and tailors it to each student’s individual abilities, pace, and rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 26 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bways%2Bpersonalized%2Blearning%2Bpositively%2Bimpacts%2Bstudents https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bways%2Bpersonalized%2Blearning%2Bpositively%2Bimpacts%2Bstudents Alexis earned her bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She specializes in Spanish tutoring, English tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at the University of Wisconsin—Madison: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Alexis: I loved the University of Wisconsin—Madison’s camp rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 23 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bthoughts%2Bon%2Battending%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bwisconsin%2Bmadison https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bthoughts%2Bon%2Battending%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bwisconsin%2Bmadison In many areas, school attendance requirements are quite strict—with good reason, as a child’s education is of the utmost importance. But for those students with a chronic illness or injury, health has to come first, and schools can and should help you honor that shift in priority. Ways to handle an extended school absence include notifying teachers immediately, familiarizing yourself wi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bhandle%2Ban%2Bextended%2Bschool%2Babsence https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bhandle%2Ban%2Bextended%2Bschool%2Babsence Entering high school is an exciting experience, but it can also be full of unknowns—especially in the math department. Balancing the difficulty of classes and the sometimes overwhelming aspects of high school life can quickly become a challenge. It also might be new for you to choose classes and to have to think about the future in a more tangible way. With that said, preparing yourself for rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 19 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bmath https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bmath Courtney earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Oklahoma State University. She specializes in English tutoring, test prep tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Oklahoma State University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Courtney: I attended Oklahoma State University and the campus was quite large, but all of the rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 16 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Boklahoma%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Boklahoma%2Bstate%2Buniversity Standardized testing is incorporated into a younger student’s education for a variety of reasons, including state requirements and helping teachers gauge progress. If you’re the parent of a young child, keep an eye out for parent notifications about your school’s specific tests, and proactively ask your child’s teacher for details. Parents of young students should expect a f rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 14 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=standardized%2Btesting%2B101%2Bwhat%2Bparents%2Bof%2Byoung%2Bstudents%2Bshould%2Bexpect https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=standardized%2Btesting%2B101%2Bwhat%2Bparents%2Bof%2Byoung%2Bstudents%2Bshould%2Bexpect The following is a guest post written by Mahlena Johnson, a tutor and contributing writer with Varsity Tutors. Whether your MBA program lasts one, two, or three years, the time will go by quickly. There is so much that you may want to accomplish during those short semesters, but you may be wondering how to go about doing so. How would past students who have successfully graduated with their MBA de rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 12 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bi%2Bwish%2Bi%2Bknew%2Bbefore%2Bstarting%2Bbusiness%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bi%2Bwish%2Bi%2Bknew%2Bbefore%2Bstarting%2Bbusiness%2Bschool Melissa earned her bachelor’s degree in communication in media from Manchester Metropolitan University in England. She specializes in English tutoring, elementary math tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Manchester Metropolitan University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Melissa: The campus is not centralized, with different rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 09 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bmanchester%2Bmetropolitan%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bmanchester%2Bmetropolitan%2Buniversity With the school year just beginning, your student’s science fair project may be the last thing on your mind. Back-to-school time, however, is a great time to get an early start on your child’s science fair project. Ways to get ahead on your student’s science fair project can include reaching out to their teacher to ensure you understand the involved deadlines, determining the cent rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 07 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bto%2Bget%2Bahead%2Bon%2Byour%2Bstudents%2Bscience%2Bfair%2Bproject https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bto%2Bget%2Bahead%2Bon%2Byour%2Bstudents%2Bscience%2Bfair%2Bproject From getting extra help understanding class material to having the opportunity to dive deeper into a professor’s area of specialty, office hours are helpful in a variety of ways. They’re one of the most valuable resources college students can use. Yet, office hours are also one of the most underutilized free resources available to students on college campuses. There are many reasons stu rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 05 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Breasons%2Bstudents%2Bshould%2Bmeet%2Bwith%2Bprofessors%2Bduring%2Boffice%2Bhours https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Breasons%2Bstudents%2Bshould%2Bmeet%2Bwith%2Bprofessors%2Bduring%2Boffice%2Bhours Peter earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Cornell University. He specializes in algebra tutoring, biology tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at Cornell University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Peter: The campus in Ithaca is quite rural. There are buses throughout campus if you need to get from, say, West Camp rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 03 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bexperiences%2Bat%2Bcornell%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bexperiences%2Bat%2Bcornell%2Buniversity This post is part of our 2017 Back-to-School Series. Throughout the month of August, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for back-to-school advice, tips, and tricks for all ages. Did you spend countless evenings arguing with your student over his or her math homework last school year? Don’t worry—you’re not alone, and the good news is math class doesn’t have to be so painful this rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 31 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bhelp%2Bmath%2Bphobic%2Bstudents%2Bthis%2Bschool%2Byear https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bhelp%2Bmath%2Bphobic%2Bstudents%2Bthis%2Bschool%2Byear This post is part of our 2017 Back-to-School Series. Throughout the month of August, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for back-to-school advice, tips, and tricks for all ages. Having to gear up for a return to hard work and saying goodbye to the nice weather and relaxation of summer is enough to make anyone sad. If your children are feeling down or are having some anxiety about heading back to school rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 29 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bcombating%2Bthe%2Bback%2Bto%2Bschool%2Bblues https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bcombating%2Bthe%2Bback%2Bto%2Bschool%2Bblues Shannon earned her bachelor’s degree in math education from Boston University. She specializes in math tutoring, geometry tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Boston University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Shannon: Boston University (BU) is an extremely urban campus located right in the city of Boston. Our campus is rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 26 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bboston%2Buniversity%2Bcollege%2Bexperience https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bboston%2Buniversity%2Bcollege%2Bexperience As a high school senior, there are probably many questions on your mind. The biggest area of concern for many high school seniors is the impending college transition. Questions like what college to attend, how test scores and dual credits transfer, and when to send in applications may be on the forefront of your mind. Where do you turn for answers to these serious questions? The beginning of senior rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byour%2Bguidance%2Bcounselor%2Babout%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byour%2Bguidance%2Bcounselor%2Babout%2Bcollege This post is part of our 2017 Back-to-School Series. Throughout the month of August, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for back-to-school advice, tips, and tricks for all ages. When you start business school, you will face a significant adjustment. In addition to learning new names, building relationships with your classmates, exploring new companies and industries, and developing your career, you wil rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 22 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byour%2Bfirst%2Bmba%2Bprofessor https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byour%2Bfirst%2Bmba%2Bprofessor Felicia earned her bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of South Florida. She specializes in English tutoring, elementary math tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at the University of South Florida: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Felicia: The campus is quite expansive—I got lost many times as a fres rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 19 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bsouth%2Bflorida https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bsouth%2Bflorida The new school year brings with it many challenges: a new classroom environment, new, often more challenging, subjects, and most importantly—a new teacher. When approaching your student’s new teacher, it is very important to foster a healthy line of communication. Effective ways to communicate with your child’s teacher include making the teacher aware that you are interested and rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 17 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bto%2Beffectively%2Bcommunicate%2Bwith%2Byour%2Bchilds%2Bteacher https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bto%2Beffectively%2Bcommunicate%2Bwith%2Byour%2Bchilds%2Bteacher This post is part of our 2017 Back-to-School Series. Throughout the month of August, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for back-to-school advice, tips, and tricks for all ages. We owe a lot to pencils—especially those famous #2 yellows. Without the #2 pencil, how would you have learned to write your name or to divide fractions? But how well do you know the trusty pencil? Have you ever wondered w rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 15 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2B2%2Bpencil%2Bhow%2Bits%2Bhistory%2Bhas%2Bbeen%2Bwritten https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2B2%2Bpencil%2Bhow%2Bits%2Bhistory%2Bhas%2Bbeen%2Bwritten Sarah earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Vassar College. She specializes in English tutoring, test prep tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Vassar College: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Sarah: Situated in the middle of the city of Poughkeepsie, Vassar College has an incredibly beautiful and bucolic campus. I rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 12 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bvassar%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bvassar%2Bcollege This post, written by tutor and contributing writer Tiffany Sorensen, is part of our 2017 Back-to-School Series. Throughout the month of August, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for back-to-school advice, tips, and tricks for all ages. You might think you’re as prepared as possible for college. Perhaps you have listened to the valuable advice of older siblings and high school guidance counselor rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 10 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bi%2Bwish%2Bi%2Bknew%2Bbefore%2Bfreshman%2Byear%2Bof%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bi%2Bwish%2Bi%2Bknew%2Bbefore%2Bfreshman%2Byear%2Bof%2Bcollege This post is part of our 2017 Back-to-School Series. Throughout the month of August, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for back-to-school advice, tips, and tricks for all ages. Even at the beginning of the school year, changing schools can be a nerve-racking experience for families. Any new activity or scenario that disrupts a comfortable routine can be rife with uncertainty and fear. However, it can rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 08 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bfor%2Bhelping%2Bchildren%2Bchange%2Bschools https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bfor%2Bhelping%2Bchildren%2Bchange%2Bschools Anita earned her bachelor’s degree in English from George Mason University. She specializes in English tutoring, elementary math tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at George Mason University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Anita: I went to George Mason University (GMU), which was just switching over from a heavily commut rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 05 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bgeorge%2Bmason%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bgeorge%2Bmason%2Buniversity This post is part of our 2017 Back-to-School Series. Throughout the month of August, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for back-to-school advice, tips, and tricks for all ages.  Getting ready for college is an adventure that starts before you ever set foot on campus. With academic challenges, new social situations, and maybe even a new city to explore, the last thing you want to worry about is do rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 03 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bcollege%2Bdorm%2Broom%2Bmust%2Bhaves https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bcollege%2Bdorm%2Broom%2Bmust%2Bhaves The below post is the first in our 2017 Back-to-School Series. Throughout the month of August, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for back-to-school advice, tips, and tricks for all ages. Buying backpack essentials is a classic back-to-school activity for every grade level. The basic shopping list for all age groups includes items like pencils, pens, erasers, and paper, but students of different ages w rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bultimate%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bbackpack%2Bessentials https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bultimate%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bbackpack%2Bessentials Ian is a current junior at the University of Rochester. He is majoring in chemistry, and specializes in AP Biology tutoring, organic chemistry tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at the University of Rochester: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Ian: The University of Rochester is set along the peaceful Genesee River in Rochester, N rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 29 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Brochester https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Brochester You’ve devoted months—and perhaps even quite a bit of money—to preparing for the Medical College Admission Test, and now that you’ve received your score, all you can wonder is, “Should I retake the MCAT?” Ultimately, everyone has their own opinion about whether a retake is necessary. One way to approach this question is to review the data utilized by medical sch rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 27 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bretake%2Bthe%2Bmcat https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bretake%2Bthe%2Bmcat During college, you may encounter a specific type of course format: the seminar. College seminar courses are typically small, and are generally led by a professor. They are often higher-level classes that focus on a specialized subject area in a given major or minor. Students are expected to participate regularly in college seminars, including giving presentations and participating in discussions. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 25 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bseminar https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bseminar Mae earned her bachelor’s degree in Forest Resources and Conservation from the University of Florida. She specializes in science tutoring, study skills tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at the University of Florida: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Mae: The University of Florida (or UF) is located at the heart of Gainesvi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 22 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bflorida https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bflorida As of July 11, 2017, the GMAT’s "Select Section Order" feature is available to all test-takers. This change will allow students to decide among three GMAT section orders: Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative, and Verbal (which is the original order) Verbal, Quantitative, Integrated Reasoning, and Analytical Writing Assessment Quantitative, Verbal, I rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 20 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bgmat%2Bchanging%2Bin%2B2017 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bgmat%2Bchanging%2Bin%2B2017 The GMAT’s Integrated Reasoning section, which was introduced in 2012, consists of 12 complex questions that you must answer in only 30 minutes. It includes four question types: Graphics Interpretation, Multi-Source Reasoning, Table Analysis, and Two-Part Analysis. Each Integrated Reasoning problem requires you to analyze provided data, and to then answer multiple parts of the question correc rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 18 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Btime%2Bmanagement%2Bstrategies%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bgmat%2Bintegrated%2Breasoning%2Bsection https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Btime%2Bmanagement%2Bstrategies%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bgmat%2Bintegrated%2Breasoning%2Bsection Courteney earned her bachelor’s degree in Portuguese from the United States Military Academy. She specializes in English tutoring, study skills tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at the United States Military Academy: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Courteney: The United States Military Academy (also known as We rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 15 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bunited%2Bstates%2Bmilitary%2Bacademy https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bunited%2Bstates%2Bmilitary%2Bacademy Studying for SAT Subject Tests can occasionally seem quite daunting. However, if you’ve been a diligent high school student, you’ve already started your test prep—especially for the SAT Subject Test in Literature. The SAT Literature Subject Test reflects what you learn in your high school English classes. Need more information? Keep reading to find out what to know about the SAT L rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bsat%2Bliterature%2Bsubject%2Btest https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bsat%2Bliterature%2Bsubject%2Btest High school can easily become an overwhelming experience. You and your student may face multiple obstacles, both academic and social, and you may thus be wondering, “How can I help my high school student succeed?” Among other actions, parents can help high school students succeed by keeping current with teachers, helping students plan what classes to take, and establishing goals for th rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bways%2Bparents%2Bcan%2Bhelp%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bstudents%2Bsucceed https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bways%2Bparents%2Bcan%2Bhelp%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bstudents%2Bsucceed Vignesh earned his bachelor’s degree in biological sciences/pre-medicine from Ohio State University. He specializes in algebra tutoring, SAT tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below he shares his review of his experience at Ohio State University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Vignesh: I went to Ohio State University for my undergraduate schooling. I al rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 08 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bohio%2Bstate%2Buniversity%2Bcollege%2Bexperience https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bohio%2Bstate%2Buniversity%2Bcollege%2Bexperience When the summer months roll around, finding ways to keep your student engaged in learning can be a challenge. When you have exhausted all in-home education options, how do you continue to encourage summer learning? Summer camps can be a great opportunity to keep the summer slide at bay. Kids can keep learning alive at summer camp by discovering new interests, keeping their brains active, and gainin rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 06 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bkids%2Bcan%2Bkeep%2Blearning%2Balive%2Bat%2Bsummer%2Bcamp https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bkids%2Bcan%2Bkeep%2Blearning%2Balive%2Bat%2Bsummer%2Bcamp Congratulations! You’ve been accepted to college. One rite of passage for incoming college students is completing college orientation. Typically, college orientation lasts two to three days, and is scheduled the week, several weeks, or a month before classes begin. College orientation is a critical part of your introduction to life as a college student. To make the most of your college orien rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 04 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bbefore%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Borientation https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bbefore%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Borientation Carolynne is a current sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the Biological Basis of Behavior program, and specializes in algebra tutoring, Mandarin Chinese tutoring, and many other subjects. Read on for her college experience interview about her time at the University of Pennsylvania. Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Carolynne: The Universit rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bpennsylvania https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bpennsylvania When approaching the ACT, it is important to consider the Essay section’s structure. This portion of the ACT asks students to consider multiple points of view. Thus, it is important to enter the ACT Essay section knowing what will be asked of you, in order to save time and jump directly into the task at hand. When preparing for the ACT Essay, be sure to understand the rubric, use concrete det rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 29 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bact%2Bessay https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bact%2Bessay The summer months provide the perfect opportunity to engage your student in reading. Fostering positive reading habits can benefit children in a multitude of ways. You may, however, be asking yourself how to make summer reading a fun activity. Ways to make your student’s summer reading come to life may include book-themed road trips, acting out the stories they read, and joining community boo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 27 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Byour%2Bstudents%2Bsummer%2Breading%2Bcome%2Bto%2Blife https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Byour%2Bstudents%2Bsummer%2Breading%2Bcome%2Bto%2Blife Douglas specializes in algebra tutoring and physics tutoring. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Interested in attending Carnegie Mellon University? Check out the college experience interview below. Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Douglas: Carnegie Mellon University is a great middle ground fo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 24 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bcarnegie%2Bmellon%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bcarnegie%2Bmellon%2Buniversity Congratulations on your college acceptance, and on choosing your home for the next few years! By now, the pressure you feel has probably eased a bit, and there’s time to relax. However, the transition from high school to college is a significant one, and preparation is key when it comes to a successful first semester as a college freshman. You may be wondering where to begin when it comes to rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bsummer%2Bchecklist%2Bfor%2Bincoming%2Bcollege%2Bfreshmen https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bsummer%2Bchecklist%2Bfor%2Bincoming%2Bcollege%2Bfreshmen There is no doubt that being out of school in the summer months can affect your child academically. The concept, sometimes called summer slide, can have a significant impact on students. However, children also need a break from school, and summer should be a time when they can relax, recharge, and get ready to start next school year strong. It can be hard to find ways to strike a balance between sc rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 20 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bto%2Bhelp%2Byour%2Bchild%2Bmaintain%2Bschool%2Blife%2Bbalance https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bto%2Bhelp%2Byour%2Bchild%2Bmaintain%2Bschool%2Blife%2Bbalance Kai earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Florida State University. As a tutor, she specializes in English tutoring, writing tutoring, and many other subjects. Read on to learn about her time at Florida State University. Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Kai: Florida State University has a beautiful campus. There are lovely brick buildings and beautiful scenery, rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 17 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bflorida%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bflorida%2Bstate%2Buniversity Once school is out and the summer months arrive, many families look for educational activities to keep their students engaged. Educational family field trips are great opportunities to continue learning throughout the summer months. These educational summer road trips can include visits to National Parks, the Lewis and Clark Trail, or presidential museums and libraries. Here are three educati rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 15 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Beducational%2Bsummer%2Broad%2Btrips https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Beducational%2Bsummer%2Broad%2Btrips Are you deciding whether to take the U.S. History SAT Subject Test? You may have prior experience with SAT Subject Tests, or perhaps this is your first one. Either way, what should you know about preparing for the U.S. History SAT Subject Test? You should aim to understand the structure of the exam, complete practice tests, and find a particular study method that works best for you. Read on to lea rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bus%2Bhistory%2Bsat%2Bsubject%2Btest https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bus%2Bhistory%2Bsat%2Bsubject%2Btest Toni earned her bachelor’s degree in hospitality management from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. As a tutor, she specializes in PSAT tutoring, study skills tutoring, and many other subjects. Read on for her college experience interview about her time at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Toni: Calif rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 10 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bcalifornia%2Bstate%2Bpolytechnic%2Buniversity%2Bpomona https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bcalifornia%2Bstate%2Bpolytechnic%2Buniversity%2Bpomona Today’s students are more tied to technology than ever before—online learning takes place at home, on the bus, and even within the classroom. Students have information at their fingertips no matter where they go. Although potentially frustrating at the dinner table, this may actually make them better students. Online learning helps students by providing more opportunities for education, rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 08 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bonline%2Blearning%2Bhelps%2Bstudents https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bonline%2Blearning%2Bhelps%2Bstudents With your first year of your MBA program complete, your final year of business school will likely have you feeling much more confident. You know the landscape, you have more freedom to choose the schedule you want, and you have a little more time to relax. But, stay sharp! These final classes will fly by, and you’ll want to make the most of them. A few ways to prepare for your last year of b rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 06 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Blast%2Byear%2Bbusiness%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Blast%2Byear%2Bbusiness%2Bschool Liz earned her bachelor’s degree in dramatic writing from New York University. She specializes in English tutoring, creative writing tutoring, and many other subjects. If you’re looking for a student perspective on New York University, read on! Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Liz: NYU is fantastic as far as transportation options. Don't even think about bringin rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bnew%2Byork%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bnew%2Byork%2Buniversity It’s that time of year again. AMCAS, or the American Medical College Application Service, is now open to submissions. It can be overwhelming to compile an application worthy of admission to a medical school, and small (but still important) details can thus fall through the cracks. However, there are several steps you can take to avoid this dilemma. You can download the official AMCAS Instruc rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 01 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=last%2Bminute%2Bchecklist%2Bfor%2Bamcas%2Bsubmission https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=last%2Bminute%2Bchecklist%2Bfor%2Bamcas%2Bsubmission Most high school students associate summer break with sunshine, relaxing, and catching up with friends. While all of those things can (and should!) definitely be a part of your summer, it can also pay off to make plans that will help you stay productive toward your goals—whether they be for school, college applications, or anything else. The good news is that a little planning goes a long wa rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 30 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bto%2Bplan%2Bproductive%2Bsummer https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bto%2Bplan%2Bproductive%2Bsummer Ryan earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Teaching, specifically in Integrated Mathematics, from Kent State University. As a tutor, he specializes in multiple areas of math tutoring. Read on for his college experience interview about his time at Kent State University. Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Ryan: The Kent State campus was a somewhat rural setting but is quickl rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 27 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bkent%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bkent%2Bstate%2Buniversity While summer officially begins on the June solstice, the season unofficially begins on the last Monday in May: Memorial Day. It’s the end to what is often a three-day weekend for families across America involving barbeques, swimming pools, and other gatherings. But it’s important to remember the meaning behind Memorial Day as a federal holiday. The day is designated as a time to rememb rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 25 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=memorial%2Bday%2Bactivities%2Bfor%2Bfamilies https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=memorial%2Bday%2Bactivities%2Bfor%2Bfamilies The middle school years are an exciting time when students experience transition, both academically and socially. Not only will your middle school student attend a new school building, he or she will also face new teachers, policies, classes, and extracurricular opportunities. Thus, you may be asking yourself how to prepare your child for the middle school transition. Parents can help middle schoo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 23 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ways%2Bparents%2Bcan%2Bhelp%2Bmiddle%2Bschool%2Bstudents%2Bsucceed https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ways%2Bparents%2Bcan%2Bhelp%2Bmiddle%2Bschool%2Bstudents%2Bsucceed Puja specializes in math tutoring and science tutoring. She graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering. Interested in attending Georgia Tech? Check out her college experience interview below. Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Puja: The Georgia Tech campus is in the heart of Atlanta. With so many things rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 20 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bgeorgia%2Binstitute%2Btechnology https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bgeorgia%2Binstitute%2Btechnology You did it! You made it through finals and the end-of-the-school-year push—now to arrive at the start of summer school. That could mean the dreaded return of early mornings and hours spent in the classroom, but it could also mean learning some interesting material and hanging out with friends from class. You may be wanting to make the summer school transition and experience as smooth and eff rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=summer%2Bschool%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bhigh%2Bschoolers https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=summer%2Bschool%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bhigh%2Bschoolers Many students, at one point or another, struggle with writing. One of the most effective ways to help improve your writing skills is journaling. Despite its lack of structure or direct instruction, a number of studies speak to the benefits of journaling in multiple skill areas. Students can benefit from journaling in many ways, including stress reduction, motivation, goal-setting, and self-reflecti rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 16 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ways%2Bstudents%2Bcan%2Bbenefit%2Bfrom%2Bjournaling https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ways%2Bstudents%2Bcan%2Bbenefit%2Bfrom%2Bjournaling Matthew earned his bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the University of Washington. He specializes in science tutoring, calculus tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below he shares his review of his experience at the University of Washington: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Matthew: University of Washington (UW) is one of the most beautiful campuses in rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 13 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bwashington https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bwashington If you’re taking the GRE, the exam starts with the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA), which consists of two parts: the Issue Task and the Argument Task. You have 30 minutes to write each essay. Unfortunately, that doesn’t give you much time to include all the thoughts you might have on the topics or to structure your words in the most effective manner. But there are ways to get GRE wr rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 11 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bto%2Bget%2Bgre%2Bwriting%2Bpractice https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bto%2Bget%2Bgre%2Bwriting%2Bpractice Both the College Board and ACT Inc. have revealed redesigns and updates to their exams: the SAT and ACT, respectively. With so many changes to these classic standardized college entrance exams, it might be challenging to decide whether you should take the ACT or SAT (or both!). Gone from the SAT are obscure vocabulary words and science section, and the ACT’s optional essay now requires more rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 09 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Btake%2Bthe%2Bact%2Bor%2Bsat https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Btake%2Bthe%2Bact%2Bor%2Bsat Brianna graduated from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in integrative biology. She is primarily a science tutor specializing in biology tutoring. Interested in attending Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi? Check out Brianna’s review of her experience. Describe the campus setting and transportation options. 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The campus rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 23 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnorth%2Bgeorgia https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnorth%2Bgeorgia Many students feel that summer is meant for rest and relaxation—and it should be! That said, colleges and universities offer hundreds of summer classes each year for students to take advantage of. Typically, these summer classes range from a just a few weeks to a couple of months, but the classes aren’t always all day or every day of the week. 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Keleah: Boise State is incredibly urban, they have made a lot of great new upgrades to the camp rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 08 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bboise%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bboise%2Bstate%2Buniversity While pursuing your college degree, you will take many classes that will help you explore your intended field. The knowledge gained from these major-focused courses can be very beneficial; however, gaining real-world experience in your college major can be the extra boost you need when entering the job search. 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One of the most diverse campus rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 02 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bhawaii%2Bat%2Bhilo https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bhawaii%2Bat%2Bhilo The concept of an “average” MCAT score has been somewhat nebulous since the AAMC’s reformatting of the MCAT in 2015. Previously, the average MCAT score across medical school applicants was 25, and the average MCAT score of admitted applicants to medical school was around 31. 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Time management tips for students may include finding an organizational system that works best for them or identifying the most effective ways to set deadlines, but there is much more to dive into in order to truly master the ski rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=time%2Bmanagement%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bstudents https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=time%2Bmanagement%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bstudents Amanda specializes in ACT tutoring and SAT tutoring, among other subjects. She is studying applied mathematics at Seattle University. Interested in attending Seattle University? Check out her college experience review below: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Amanda: Seattle University is located in near downtown Seattle. The University is well integrated into the city life a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 25 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bseattle%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bseattle%2Buniversity It’s common for students to jump into four years of college immediately following their high school graduation. In contrast, however, a growing number of recent high school grads are choosing to take a “gap year,” otherwise known as a year off from their formal education before college. After being accepted into college, students might ask themselves, “Should I take a gap ye rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 23 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Btake%2Ba%2Bgap%2Byear https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Btake%2Ba%2Bgap%2Byear In high school, students are asked to think about a lot of different things. Class load, homework, and test scores account for only parts of the total package, while GPA (or grade point average) sits at the forefront. GPA matters as you begin to think about study plans for AP classes, pursuing internships, and college applications. GPAs, however, don’t always get evaluated in the same way. A rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=weighted%2Bvs%2Bunweighted%2Bgpa https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=weighted%2Bvs%2Bunweighted%2Bgpa Abby earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from University of California, San Diego in 2016. She specializes in numerous subjects including science tutoring, ISEE tutoring, and algebra tutoring. Want to get a student perspective on University of California, San Diego? Read on! Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Abby: The campus is situated on the edge of La Jolla, a c rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 18 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bcalifornia%2Bsan%2Bdiego https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bcalifornia%2Bsan%2Bdiego During your final semester of grad school, you may be asking yourself, “What’s next?” While in grad school, one tends to focus only on grad school itself and it is hard to see (let alone imagine) the light at the end of the tunnel. With classes, assignments, networking, and the impending job search, things can quickly become overwhelming. Fortunately, a checklist for your final se rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=checklist%2Bfinal%2Bsemester%2Bgrad%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=checklist%2Bfinal%2Bsemester%2Bgrad%2Bschool March 14 is a special day on the calendars of mathematicians, math teachers, and math students around the world. Why? It’s Pi Day! An important thing to know about Pi Day is that it’s recognized on 3/14—representing 3.14, the first three constants of the famous irrational number—every year. You don’t have to be a math fan to celebrate…but it certainly helps! He rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 14 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bpi%2Bday https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bpi%2Bday Daniel earned his bachelor’s degree in American History from Boston University. He specializes in social studies tutoring, SAT tutoring, and more. Interested in Boston University? Check out his review below: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Daniel: One of the things that appealed to me the most about BU was the urban campus setting. If having a “traditional&rdqu rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 11 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Bboston%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Bboston%2Buniversity When it comes to tackling the GMAT, unlike the GRE, you won’t be tested on the meanings of individual vocabulary words in context. You will need to feel comfortable with the type of vocabulary used on the GMAT, however, particularly in Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, and Integrated Reasoning questions. There are many ways to prepare for GMAT vocabulary, such as taking practice test rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 09 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bgmat%2Bvocabulary https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bgmat%2Bvocabulary As you prepare to take the PSAT, it is good to have a broader context in which you may view your PSAT score. First, it’s important to be aware that you’ll get your PSAT score back in a few different ways. An average PSAT score is made up of several different scores, such as your total score, section scores for Math, Reading, and Writing and Language sections, and your Selection Index. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Ban%2Baverage%2Bpsat%2Bscore https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Ban%2Baverage%2Bpsat%2Bscore Kevin earned his bachelor’s degree in neuroscience in 2016 from Brown University. Subjects he specializes in include English tutoring, writing tutoring, math tutoring, and others. Below he shares his experience at Brown University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Kevin: The campus setting is predominantly urban, seeing as there is a lot of paved road. I say predomina rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 04 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bbrown%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bbrown%2Buniversity Elementary homework can quickly become a challenging task for your student to complete. No matter the age, balancing several classes at a time can become taxing for many elementary students. It can become easy for them to question the importance of these assignments, but it is vital for parents to remember the purpose of elementary homework: to assist their students in fine-tuning skills learned in rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 02 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bparents%2Bcan%2Bhelp%2Bwith%2Belementary%2Bhomework%2Bchallenges https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bparents%2Bcan%2Bhelp%2Bwith%2Belementary%2Bhomework%2Bchallenges Wondering how you can save both time and money when it comes to getting a college degree? All it takes is a little extra effort during your high school years—this effort includes the CLEP exam. The College Board administers the CLEP, or “College Level Examination Program,” exams, most of which correspond with one-semester college courses. For $80, high school students may sign up rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bclep%2Bexams https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bclep%2Bexams Tayla received her bachelor’s degree in finance in 2012 from University of Massachusetts-Amherst. She specializes in algebra tutoring, geometry tutoring, and more. Read on for her review of her experience at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Tayla: The University of Massachusetts, Amherst has a large beautiful campus, in a rural are rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 25 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmassachusetts%2Bamherst https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmassachusetts%2Bamherst When studying for exams and writing essays for school, it can feel as if your educational career and future professional career are two totally separate entities that don’t overlap; in reality they are not. There are many skills students can develop while in school that can help their future careers, such as working well in groups, prioritizing tasks efficiently, and more. These “soft rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=career%2Bskills%2Bfor%2Bstudents%2Bto%2Bdevelop https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=career%2Bskills%2Bfor%2Bstudents%2Bto%2Bdevelop From biotech to computer engineering, science currently ranks among the most popular academic fields among U.S. college students. If you’re interested in studying science, you should know that college-level science presents both challenges and invaluable lessons that can help you prepare you for success in your field post graduation. College-level science courses will likely feel more diffic rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bcollege%2Blevel%2Bscience https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bcollege%2Blevel%2Bscience Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from The University of Texas at Austin in 2016. He specializes in chemistry tutoring, math tutoring, science tutoring, and more. Continue reading for his review of The University of Texas at Austin: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Michael: UT Austin is located right next to downtown Austin, Texas. The city is decen rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 18 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Btexas%2Bat%2Baustin https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Btexas%2Bat%2Baustin The following is a guest post written by Anna Carapellotti of Admissionado, a premier college admissions consulting company focused on helping students get into their dream schools.   Often, these final college application essays are the toughest essays to tackle, assuming that you already exerted significant effort on essay-writing this winter. So, what’s the best way to buckle down a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 16 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=quick%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bwriting%2Bcollege%2Bapplication%2Bessay https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=quick%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bwriting%2Bcollege%2Bapplication%2Bessay We all know eating healthy is good for your body—from giving you the appropriate amounts of nutrients to keeping illnesses at bay, consuming healthy food has many benefits. But did you know that eating healthy is also good for your brain—so much so that it can even help improve your test scores? It’s true! Eating healthy can improve your test scores by helping your brain refuel a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 13 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Beating%2Bhealthy%2Bcan%2Bimprove%2Btest%2Bscores https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Beating%2Bhealthy%2Bcan%2Bimprove%2Btest%2Bscores Melissa, who specializes in English tutoring, writing tutoring, and a number of other subjects, shared her college experience below. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Oregon State University in 2012. Check out what she had to say: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Melissa: I did my undergraduate work at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. Th rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 11 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=day%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Boregon%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=day%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Boregon%2Bstate%2Buniversity If you’re applying to graduate school, you’re probably thinking about taking an entrance exam as part of your application. For law school, it’s the LSAT. For medical school, it’s the MCAT. For other graduate programs, the choice may not be as straightforward, especially if you’re applying to business school. This may lead you to ask, “Should I Take the GMAT or GR rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Btake%2Bthe%2Bgmat%2Bor%2Bgre https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Btake%2Bthe%2Bgmat%2Bor%2Bgre You may have noticed that we’ve changed the way we talk about teaching, learning, testing, and studying. There’s a specific language involved; a breaking down of the various ways we, as individuals, learn. If you’ve heard the phrase, project-based learning, you might be wondering what exactly it means. Project-based learning emphasizes real-world scenarios and a deep underst rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 07 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bproject%2Bbased%2Blearning https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bproject%2Bbased%2Blearning Melissa earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from University of Houston in 2012. Subjects she specializes in include Spanish tutoring, math tutoring, and reading tutoring. Below she shared her experience with student life at University of Houston: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Melissa: The campus is just southeast of downtown Houston, right next to an rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 04 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bhouston https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bhouston A college minor is an exciting, and often underrated, opportunity to explore more academic areas and to advance your knowledge. Maybe you are majoring in physical therapy and want to open your own practice some day—a business minor could be the perfect complement to your major. Think of your minor as your major’s partner in crime or its opening act. Your college minor can help your col rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 02 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bcollege%2Bminor%2Bcan%2Bhelp%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bmajor https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bcollege%2Bminor%2Bcan%2Bhelp%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bmajor You’ve selected a date, you’ve registered for the GRE, and you’re ready for your GRE test day! But wait—what should you do to ensure you perform your best on test day? GRE tips for test day range from practicing Issue and Argument essays, to memorizing GRE vocabulary words for Verbal Reasoning, to determining probability and standard deviation for Quantitative Reasoning. Nee rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=gre%2Btips%2Bfor%2Btest%2Bday https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=gre%2Btips%2Bfor%2Btest%2Bday Rachel earned her bachelor’s degree in Spanish, international studies, and global cultures in 2009 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She specializes in Spanish tutoring, English tutoring, and math tutoring, among other subjects. Below she shared her experience as a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Rachel: Althoug rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 28 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bwisconsin%2Bmadison https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bwisconsin%2Bmadison In college, there’s typically a greater variety of English classes. Students should know that college-level English explores subjects both narrower and deeper than what they may have experienced in high school. If you are an aspiring English major, writer, or simply looking to improve your reading and writing skills, here’s what you can anticipate about college-level English: 1. Colleg rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bcollege%2Blevel%2Benglish https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bcollege%2Blevel%2Benglish As you continue to move up in your educational career, it’s essential that your study skills grow along with the complexity of your studies—and you’ll learn that there are certain study habits you should avoid. If you’re struggling in subjects that used to be second nature, or feel like you’re underperforming, take a critical look at your study habits. Some poor study rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 24 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=10%2Bstudy%2Bhabits%2Bto%2Bavoid https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=10%2Bstudy%2Bhabits%2Bto%2Bavoid Shejla holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Sarah Lawrence College. She helps students through chemistry tutoring, algebra tutoring, and a number of other academic areas. Interested in attending Sarah Lawrence College? Shejla shares her experience as a student there: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Shejla: Sarah Lawrence College is located in Bronxville, New Y rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 21 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bsarah%2Blawrence%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bsarah%2Blawrence%2Bcollege The following guest post was written by Raj Patil, one of the co-founders at Admissionado, a premier college admissions consulting company focused on helping students get into their dream schools. College applications are the culmination of a few-month process. In fact, the commitment and sacrifice began on Day 1 of high school (and honestly, long before even that). The hard part is over and done rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 19 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bafter%2Bsubmitted%2Bcollege%2Bapplications https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bafter%2Bsubmitted%2Bcollege%2Bapplications Ready or not, here come the first week of classes! While it may seem like you just sat down for your last final exams, there are plenty of things to start doing the first week of classes, like going back-to-school shopping for new study supplies and re-starting those morning alarms. But if you want this semester to be your best one ever, you need to kick off some more in-depth initiatives the first rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=things%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bthe%2Bfirst%2Bweek%2Bof%2Bclasses https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=things%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bthe%2Bfirst%2Bweek%2Bof%2Bclasses Nate is a Pittsburgh-based tutor specializing in science tutoring. He is studying psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. Interested in attending the University of Pittsburgh? Nate shares his thoughts on his college experience: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Nate: At some universities, like the one I go to (Pitt), they give you free public transportation with you rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 14 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bpittsburgh https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bpittsburgh Because tests are constantly evolving, it can be difficult to keep track of everything you need to know. As we enter into 2017, it may help to think about AP exams in their entirety—every test you could take, when they’re scheduled, and what you’ll need to do to prepare. While knowing the logistics of your exams is only the beginning, it is a crucial step in achieving your testin rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 12 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bap%2Bexams%2Bin%2B2017 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bap%2Bexams%2Bin%2B2017 Your final semester of college is a busy time. Most college seniors are looking for jobs, spending quality moments with friends, and trying to finish strong in their major. If you are also thinking about business school in the future, this is a great juncture to formulate an MBA plan. Even if you aren’t applying to business school immediately—which is usually not encouraged, unless you rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=prepare%2Bfor%2Bbusiness%2Bschool%2Blast%2Bundergrad%2Bsemester https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=prepare%2Bfor%2Bbusiness%2Bschool%2Blast%2Bundergrad%2Bsemester Danielle is a Los Angeles tutor specializing in history tutoring. She earned her bachelor’s degree in history from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2016. Want to know what she had to say about her college experience? Read on! Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Danielle: The setting for UCLA is definitely urban. There are plenty of transportation options, inc rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 07 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=university%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Blos%2Bangeles%2Bcollege%2Bexperience https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=university%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Blos%2Bangeles%2Bcollege%2Bexperience The end is in sight! You may finally be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel—with this excitement, though, also comes a bit of worry. Were you able to accomplish everything you wanted in your college career? Are all of your post-graduation plans set in place? Worry not, it isn't too late to still make the most of your college career and to plan for the future. It’s crucial in rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 05 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=guide%2Bto%2Byour%2Blast%2Bsemester%2Bof%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=guide%2Bto%2Byour%2Blast%2Bsemester%2Bof%2Bcollege The New Year is the perfect time for a fresh start—and, you guessed it, that means it's time for New Year's resolutions! There are plenty of ways students can take advantage of New Year's resolutions, regardless of age or schooling level, to make them more successful this school year. 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Cole: Navigating the United States Naval Academy’s campus&m rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 31 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bunited%2Bstates%2Bnaval%2Bacademy https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bunited%2Bstates%2Bnaval%2Bacademy These days, almost everything gets posted on social media. Every social event, every embarrassing fall, every bad hair day—they get posted on the Internet for the world to see. Staying smart on social media is a concept that many students misplace. Knowledge of social media and its influence on your future is valuable, because contrary to many beliefs, there are great advantages to students u rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 29 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bcollege%2Bstudents%2Bshould%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bsocial%2Bmedia https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bcollege%2Bstudents%2Bshould%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bsocial%2Bmedia No two kids are exactly alike. No two schools are, either. When looking at private school options at any grade level, it's important that parents ask questions that help them identify the key differences that will help determine what private school is best for their child. Knowing the right areas to ask questions about is an important step going into private school interviews and tours. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 27 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bask%2Bprivate%2Bschools https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bask%2Bprivate%2Bschools Teauna earned her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She specializes in algebra tutoring, biology tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Check out what she shared about her time at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Teauna: I recently graduated from University of Maryland, rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 24 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmaryland%2Bbaltimore%2Bcounty https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmaryland%2Bbaltimore%2Bcounty As you prepare to apply to grad school, you may find yourself constructing a number of resumes. As you look to get into the grad school of your dreams, an updated resume is a must—and there are plenty of tips to help you make your resume unique, provide all the necessary information, and present the best version of yourself. While a resume for a grad school application may look a little rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bto%2Bwrite%2Bresume%2Bfor%2Bgrad%2Bschool%2Bapplication https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bto%2Bwrite%2Bresume%2Bfor%2Bgrad%2Bschool%2Bapplication As a high school student, you will be expected to take a variety of classes across many subject areas, including math. While this may feel intimidating, these classes are designed to help you excel in math and prepare you for the collegiate level, as well as increase your ability to be successful in related subject areas (like science courses). If you’re wondering what high school math rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 20 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bare%2Bthe%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bmath%2Bcourses https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bare%2Bthe%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bmath%2Bcourses The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach — they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Amy is currently a student at Columbia University studying human rights, English, and business management. She specializes in many areas of SAT tutoring, in addition to other subjects. See what she had to share about her experience at Columbia University: Describe the campus rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 17 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=columbia%2Buniversity%2Bcollege%2Bexperience https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=columbia%2Buniversity%2Bcollege%2Bexperience The holiday season inevitably means lots of traveling, but doesn’t often mean a break in the work that you are responsible for as a student. With finals right around the corner, it is particularly vital to maximize all of your available time. When you’re on the go — whether it’s to a family holiday party, traveling to cheer on your school in a basketball game, or even j rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=efficient%2Bways%2Bto%2Bstudy%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bgo https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=efficient%2Bways%2Bto%2Bstudy%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bgo With finals week already or almost upon us, you might just about be hitting your breaking point. Luckily, there are ways to avoid this stress and emerge relatively unscathed from the week (believe it or not!). You’re in the homestretch of the semester — make sure you finish it strongly with this finals week survival guide: Stay organized Gather all your materials from e rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=finals%2Bweek%2Bsurvival%2Bguide https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=finals%2Bweek%2Bsurvival%2Bguide The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Brittany earned her bachelor’s degree in theatre from Trinity Western University in 2013. She specializes in math tutoring, SAT tutoring, and a number of other areas. Below, she shared her experience as a student at Trinity Western University. Read on! Describe the campu rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 10 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Btrinity%2Bwestern%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Btrinity%2Bwestern%2Buniversity Once the sentence-diagramming and short-essay days of grade school and high school are behind you, it can be easy to think you have all the writing foundation you need and no further perfecting is necessary — especially if you choose a major in college that doesn't require extensive writing. Once you reach college, however, you may be surprised at how many non-English programs do require a gr rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 08 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=importance%2Bof%2Bwriting%2Bskills https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=importance%2Bof%2Bwriting%2Bskills At first glance, the GMAT seems like a complex exam, testing advanced skills in writing, data analysis, mathematics, social science, and grammar. However, most of the areas covered by the GMAT are actually a combination of core skills taught in high school level classes, including composition, reading, number properties, and word problems. High school classes in math and English actually provide an rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=classes%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Byou%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bgmat https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=classes%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Byou%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bgmat The following is a guest post written by Anna Carapellotti of Admissionado, a premier college admissions consulting company focused on helping students get into their dream schools. With winter break a little under a month away, we’re sure all of you are looking forward to some much-deserved relaxation. But in the meantime, you’re probably feeling the pressure of pending exams and fina rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 06 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bfor%2Bstaying%2Bfocused%2Borganized%2Bjunior%2Byear https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bfor%2Bstaying%2Bfocused%2Borganized%2Bjunior%2Byear The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Cassandra earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Portland State University in 2011. She currently specializes in Spanish tutoring, among other subjects. See what she had to say about her experience as a student at Portland State University: Describe the campus se rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 03 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bportland%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bportland%2Bstate%2Buniversity It is often underrated how busy a college student’s life can become. Between schoolwork, maintaining a social life, and potentially holding a job or internship, it can become a very busy and overwhelming time for many. If you’re not careful to take precautions, it can easily spiral out of control to a place where stress may cause you to confuse your priorities. Thus, it is very importa rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 01 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=stress%2Bmanagement%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bbusy%2Bstudents https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=stress%2Bmanagement%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bbusy%2Bstudents When you go to college, you’ll more than likely have to take at least one mathematics course as part of your general education requirements. Whether it’s algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics, the first math classes that you take in college will present new challenges that you may not have faced in high school. Depending on your major and/or any AP credits you may have earned in h rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bcollege%2Blevel%2Bmath https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bcollege%2Blevel%2Bmath The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Phylecia earned her bachelor’s degree in electronics art and animation from Ball State University in 2011. She specializes in english tutoring, as well as a number of other subjects. See what she had to say about her time at Ball State University: Describe the campus set rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 26 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bball%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bball%2Bstate%2Buniversity Now that we’ve successfully navigated Halloween, it’s time once again to look forward to the gravy-filled joy that Thanksgiving is sure to bring. Prior to the winter holiday madness, Thanksgiving kicks off a season that, for many, represents food, fun, football, and family. But there is so much more to it than that. How much do you actually know about Thanksgiving? There was no turkey rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=thanksgiving%2Bfun%2Bfacts https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=thanksgiving%2Bfun%2Bfacts The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jeff graduated from The University of Oklahoma in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering. He specializes in GMAT tutoring, math tutoring, and science tutoring, among other areas. Check out what he had to say about being a student at The University of Oklah rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 19 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Boklahoma https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Boklahoma In recent years, more business schools have been taking a closer look at their applicants’ Integrated Reasoning scores on the GMAT, so it’s a great time for you to prepare for this section of the exam. If you’re still playing catch-up on other sections, consider reviewing these tips on the Critical Reasoning questions as well. Let’s start with an overview of Integrated Reas rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=preparing%2Bfor%2Bintegrated%2Breasoning%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bgmat https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=preparing%2Bfor%2Bintegrated%2Breasoning%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bgmat Chromosomes? Chemical equations? Laws of motion? Say what? If science isn’t your strongest subject, you may fear these terms — but that’s not necessary! With with a few good study strategies, you can train yourself to become much more comfortable with science, and in turn, develop a stronger aptitude for it. 1. Know your way around text features Do you ever look at the students rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=study%2Bstrategies%2Bfor%2Bscience https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=study%2Bstrategies%2Bfor%2Bscience For many students who struggle with writing, the difficulty has more to do with editing. Learning to self-edit can be a struggle for even the most seasoned writers — and for those just getting started, it may present a significant obstacle. Because writing is something you’ll use throughout your life, it is important that you learn how to effectively edit those essays now. Though rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 15 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2B10%2Bessay%2Bediting%2Btips https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2B10%2Bessay%2Bediting%2Btips The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. David earned his bachelor’s degree in molecular biophysics & biochemistry from Yale University. He specializes in MCAT tutoring, science tutoring, SAT tutoring, and a number of other areas. Want to see what he had to say about his time as a student at Yale University? rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 12 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Byale%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Byale%2Buniversity If you’ve recently signed up for the SAT, you’re probably beginning to think about preparation. While students often allot different amounts of time for this process, it is important to have a plan in place that’s right for you. For some students, this means a year of preparation; for others, a few months. No matter which category you find yourself in, it is important that you dev rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 10 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bcreate%2Bsat%2Bprep%2Bplan https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bcreate%2Bsat%2Bprep%2Bplan The following is a guest post written by Anna Carapellotti of Admissionado, a premier college admissions consulting company focused on helping students get into their dream schools.  Seniors, you’re in the homestretch (well, almost!). As we rapidly approach the Early Decision / Early Action deadlines, knowing that the Regular Decision deadlines are just around the corner, we’re he rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 08 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Bnot%2Bto%2Blet%2Bslide%2Bduring%2Bsenior%2Byear https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Bnot%2Bto%2Blet%2Bslide%2Bduring%2Bsenior%2Byear The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Emily is a Seattle tutor who earned her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She specializes in GRE tutoring, English tutoring, algebra tutoring, and several other subjects. See what she had to say about her t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 05 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Billinois%2Bat%2Bchicago https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Billinois%2Bat%2Bchicago Throughout your high school career, you are expected to fulfill a variety of English course requirements. Some may help you satisfy requirements at the college level, some will assist you in exploring creative writing, and some may simply help you develop the necessary skills to write successfully in the workplace. 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There are a few ways you can still try to rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 01 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bif%2Bwaitlisted%2Bfor%2Ba%2Bclass https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bif%2Bwaitlisted%2Bfor%2Ba%2Bclass The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jennifer is a 2012 graduate of University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in communications and psychology. She specializes in English tutoring, math tutoring, reading tutoring, and several other subjects. Check out what she had to say about her time at University of rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 29 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmichigan https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmichigan Most high schools require students to take a foreign language course for at least a year or two. But many of those high school students will choose to continue their studies of that foreign language from the beginning of their freshman year to the end of their senior year — and perhaps into college! Aside from fulfilling academic requirements, studying a foreign language has many advantages. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bchoose%2Bforeign%2Blanguage%2Bstudy https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bchoose%2Bforeign%2Blanguage%2Bstudy After attending campus information sessions at your prospective colleges and universities, you and your family might be feeling overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision. If you have yet to attend these, catch up on Part One and Part Two of this series for tips on how to prepare and what questions to ask. Once you have completed those steps, it is time to identify the major takeaways from each s rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=campus%2Binformation%2Bsessions%2Bpart%2Bthree%2Btakeaways https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=campus%2Binformation%2Bsessions%2Bpart%2Bthree%2Btakeaways The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach — they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Cheyenne earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2015. She currently specializes in French tutoring, Spanish tutoring, math tutoring, and other subjects. Read on to see what she had to say about her time at University of Wisc rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 22 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bwisconsin%2Bmadison https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bwisconsin%2Bmadison As a high schooler, you are required to take at least a few years of math. For a subject that is so prominent in the high school curriculum, there’s still a lot of misconceptions. Many people think that you are either good at math or bad at math; there’s no in-between and there’s no way to succeed if you’ve always struggled — that’s about as false as 2+2=5. Whil rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 20 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=study%2Bstrategies%2Bfor%2Bmath https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=study%2Bstrategies%2Bfor%2Bmath Critical Reasoning questions appear on the GMAT in the Verbal section — one of many GMAT question types. They are similar to Reading Comprehension questions, but Critical Reasoning questions have one main difference: they’re based on shorter passages. A Critical Reasoning passage usually contains one paragraph and only involves one question, typically asking about argument construction, rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 19 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=preparing%2Bfor%2Bcritical%2Breasoning%2Bgmat https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=preparing%2Bfor%2Bcritical%2Breasoning%2Bgmat College life can be filled with stress, from tight assignment deadlines to a busy extracurricular schedule — but one of the most stressful parts of college life can be taking tests. Some students experience a lot of test-taking stress, while others experience much less of it, but almost all students experience at least a little anxiety before sitting down to take an exam. Adequate studying, rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 18 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=breathing%2Bexercises%2Bease%2Byour%2Bmind%2Btest%2Bday https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=breathing%2Bexercises%2Bease%2Byour%2Bmind%2Btest%2Bday The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Khristine earned her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from University of California, Irvine in 2016. Subjects she specializes in include biology tutoring, ACT science tutoring, and others. Check out what she had to say about her time at University of California, I rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 15 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=university%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Birvine%2Bstudent%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=university%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Birvine%2Bstudent%2Binterview As you’re beginning to think about the ACT, you may feel a bit overwhelmed. There’s certainly a lot to think about — when to take the test, what areas need the most work, and how exactly you’re going to get to where you need to be. The good news is, by thinking about your ACT prep plan now, you’re already setting yourself up for success! As you begin, you’ll nee rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 13 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bcreate%2Ban%2Bact%2Bprep%2Bplan https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bcreate%2Ban%2Bact%2Bprep%2Bplan The following is a guest post written by Anna Carapellotti of Admissionado, a premier college admissions consulting company focused on helping students get into their dream schools.   You’ve nailed down your school list, have a solid draft of your Common App essay, and feel like you’re well on your way to being college bound. Now, it’s time to ask for letters of recommendat rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 11 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=steps%2Bto%2Bensure%2Bstellar%2Bletter%2Bof%2Brecommendation https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=steps%2Bto%2Bensure%2Bstellar%2Bletter%2Bof%2Brecommendation The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Abigail is currently a sophomore studying history at Johns Hopkins University. She specializes in French tutoring, social studies tutoring, and a number of other subjects. See what she had to say about her experience as a student at Johns Hopkins University: Describe the campu rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 08 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bjohns%2Bhopkins%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bjohns%2Bhopkins%2Buniversity While most people are familiar with chemistry and biology, there happen to be a great number of science courses available to high school students. Some are required and others are optional, but each offers a leg up to students eyeing colleges or hoping to seek a career in the sciences. As STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) programs gain momentum, there are more science classes avail rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 06 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bare%2Bthe%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bscience%2Bcourses https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bare%2Bthe%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bscience%2Bcourses So you’ve been working on your college applications diligently over the past couple of months. Now, with your senior year of high school truly underway, it’s time to finish strong! If you’ve been following Part One and Part Two of this series (it’s not too late; you can check them out now!), you may be wondering, what now? Read on for the final steps of surviving the colleg rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 04 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bsurvive%2Bthe%2Bcollege%2Bapplication%2Bprocess%2Bpart%2Bthree https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bsurvive%2Bthe%2Bcollege%2Bapplication%2Bprocess%2Bpart%2Bthree The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Vince earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Cincinnati in 2012. He currently specializes in a number of subjects including biology tutoring, ACT science tutoring, earth science tutoring, and more. Check out his review of the University of Cincinna rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 01 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcincinnati https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcincinnati This year, as you sit down with your child’s elementary school teacher during conferences, think of both of you on the same team rooting for your child. The conference is an especially great time to discuss how each of you can best help your child, as well as to get to know the adult whom your child spends much of the day with! Here are five topics to discuss with your child’s elementa rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=elementary%2Bschool%2Bparent%2Bteacher%2Bconferences%2Bwhat%2Bto%2Bask https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=elementary%2Bschool%2Bparent%2Bteacher%2Bconferences%2Bwhat%2Bto%2Bask Like all big decisions in college, deciding what to get your degree in is a difficult choice. You may think that once you’ve decided on your major, the big decisions regarding your track of learning are complete. However, this is not necessarily the case! You still have several options for your education, one of which is whether or not to pick up a minor. This addition is not for everyone, b rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 27 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Badd%2Ba%2Bminor%2Bin%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Badd%2Ba%2Bminor%2Bin%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Keena is a Chicago tutor and 2006 graduate of Harvard University, where she studied psychology. She specializes in math tutoring, psychology tutoring, and a number of other subjects. See what she had to share about her time at Harvard University: Describe the campus setting an rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 24 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=harvard%2Buniversity%2Bstudent%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=harvard%2Buniversity%2Bstudent%2Binterview Most colleges and universities offer campus information sessions where you can learn more about the school and quality of campus life. Whether you aren’t sure what you want from your college experience and just need to learn more, or you know exactly what you want and need to see if a particular school matches up, it’s important to head into the session with some guided preparation, whi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 22 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=campus%2Binformation%2Bsessions%2Bpart%2Btwo%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=campus%2Binformation%2Bsessions%2Bpart%2Btwo%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask Confusing grammar rules frequent the English language. Whether you’ve been composing essays in college for a couple of years or are just entering high school English, there are a handful of common errors that can trip you up. Correct grammar is essential for effective communication, both spoken and written, so it is important to brush up on these details every now and then to ensure you are s rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 20 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=confusing%2Bgrammar%2Brules%2Bcleared%2Bup https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=confusing%2Bgrammar%2Brules%2Bcleared%2Bup The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from University of Miami in 2012. He currently specializes in biology tutoring, algebra tutoring, and more. See what he had to share about his experience at University of Miami: Describe the campus setting and transporta rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 17 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Breview%2Bof%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmiami https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Breview%2Bof%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmiami Congratulations on landing yourself a video admissions interview! Thanks to technology, university officials and students hundreds of miles apart can be brought together to discuss a prospective college. While there are certainly benefits to virtual interviews, they do not come without their own brand of quirks. Here are some pointers to make the best of your video admissions interview: 1. Make su rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bfor%2Bvideo%2Badmissions%2Binterviews https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bfor%2Bvideo%2Badmissions%2Binterviews Are you struggling to keep up in your English classes? Do you find your reading habits negatively impacting other areas of study? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Reading strategies throughout all types of text are fundamental to succeeding in school, but can often be tricky to master. Refining the skills below can not only help you excel in your English classes, but also assist in other rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 13 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=study%2Bstrategies%2Bfor%2Breading https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=study%2Bstrategies%2Bfor%2Breading The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jason earned his bachelor’s degree in Spanish from University of California, Davis in 2010. Currently based in San Francisco, he specializes in many levels of Spanish tutoring. Check out what he had to say about his time at University of California, Davis: Describe the c rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 10 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bdavis https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bdavis To create an effective study plan for the GMAT, test-takers should first make time for self-reflection. But what, precisely, should you ask yourself to generate the results that you desire on this exam? Here are four questions to contemplate as you prepare for the GMAT: 1. “Why am I sitting for the GMAT?” The GMAT is one of two standardized exams that are accepted as part of a busines rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 09 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=questions%2Bto%2Bguide%2Byour%2Bgmat%2Bprep https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=questions%2Bto%2Bguide%2Byour%2Bgmat%2Bprep Now that you’ve done all the early college-application stuff — finalizing your list of schools and creating an application-process checklist, all of which can be found in Part One of this series — it’s time to move forward and set things in motion! Here’s what to get done in these first few weeks of September: 1. Ask for letters of recommendation One very important rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 08 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bsurvive%2Bthe%2Bcollege%2Bapplication%2Bprocess%2Bpart%2Btwo https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bsurvive%2Bthe%2Bcollege%2Bapplication%2Bprocess%2Bpart%2Btwo School is back in session! As such, you might be wondering how you can enhance your study space to help you perform at your highest potential. There are several quick changes you can make to improve your study space right at home — here’s what you can do: 1. Cut out distractions What tends to distract you when you are trying to buckle down and study? Is it a nearby poster with bright rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 06 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=6%2Beasy%2Bimprovements%2Bstudy%2Bspace%2Bthis%2Bfall https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=6%2Beasy%2Bimprovements%2Bstudy%2Bspace%2Bthis%2Bfall The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Shawn earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Missouri State University in 2009. He is currently a St. Louis tutor specializing in SSAT tutoring, ISEE tutoring, writing tutoring, and more. See what he had to say about his experience at Missouri State University: rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 03 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bmissouri%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bmissouri%2Bstate%2Buniversity The following is a guest post written by Anna Carapellotti of Admissionado, a premier college admissions consulting company focused on helping students get into their dream schools. Summer is almost over, and though you probably had good intentions, maybe you’re not as far along on your college essays as you had hoped. Chances are, you’re not alone. It’s easy to spend days, or we rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 01 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=application%2Bessay%2Bwriting%2Binspiration https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=application%2Bessay%2Bwriting%2Binspiration Middle school can feel like an entirely different beast from elementary school, with teachers for every subject, a larger school, and often more extracurricular opportunities — not to mention the major personal growth your child is going through! We’ve already gone over what to ask at high school parent-teacher conferences, but here are some topics to go over when you meet with yo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 30 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=middle%2Bschool%2Bparent%2Bteacher%2Bconferences%2Bwhat%2Bto%2Bask https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=middle%2Bschool%2Bparent%2Bteacher%2Bconferences%2Bwhat%2Bto%2Bask The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Matthew earned bachelor’s degrees in both Spanish and physics from Purdue University. He is currently a Chicago tutor specializing in algebra tutoring, physics tutoring, and Spanish tutoring, among other subjects. Take a look below at his review of Purdue University: Des rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 27 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bpurdue%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bpurdue%2Buniversity Campus information sessions are great tools for narrowing down your list from colleges of interest to final choice schools. But as with any major “purchase” or life decision, it’s crucial to have a strong idea of what you want before deciding. Prepare ahead of time for information sessions by determining what you want from your college experience and finding ways to measure the s rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 25 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=campus%2Binformation%2Bsessions%2Bpart%2Bone%2Bhow%2Bto%2Bprepare https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=campus%2Binformation%2Bsessions%2Bpart%2Bone%2Bhow%2Bto%2Bprepare The Common App is an extremely convenient way to apply to multiple colleges without having to re-enter the same info multiple times through different portals. Hundreds of American universities require prospective students to submit an application through the Common App website, or at least have it available as an option. Before you eagerly get started, however, keep in mind these four important th rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bcommon%2Bapp https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bcommon%2Bapp The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Stephanie is a Seattle tutor and graduate of University of Washington where she earned her bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s in teaching. Stephanie currently specializes in English tutoring, writing tutoring, history tutoring, and a number of other subject rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bwashington https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bwashington Carving out study time in college can be tricky because there are often more distractions than in high school. There are always people around, events to attend, social activities to partake in—in addition to a schedule with more freedom to control. Build upon some of the study methods you used in high school to implement these top college study tips: 1. Make a study plan As soon as it make rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2B5%2Bcollege%2Bstudy%2Btips https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2B5%2Bcollege%2Bstudy%2Btips So you’re taking a class in one of the four STEM—science, technology, engineering, or math—fields, or maybe a combination of a few. There’s no denying these can be some of the most challenging academic disciplines you’ll encounter during your college career. Yet, that’s no reason to shy away from STEM. In fact, many students enjoy these fields so much that they rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 16 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=stem%2Bresources%2Bfor%2Bstudents https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=stem%2Bresources%2Bfor%2Bstudents The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Cheyenne is a senior pre-med student at Baylor University. She currently tutors in Austin, Texas, specializing in science tutoring, SAT Math tutoring, and a number of other subjects. See what she had to share about her experience at Baylor University: Describe the campus setti rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 13 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bbaylor%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bbaylor%2Buniversity While the thought of “back-to-school” may elicit groans from many, one silver lining of heading back is the great deals for students around this time of year. With a new school year comes new needs (wants…needs…same thing, right?): new school supplies, new planners, and even new technology can serve as helpful motivation to start the school year off right. [RELATED: 5 Thi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 11 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=back%2Bto%2Bschool%2Bshopping%2Bdeals%2Bfor%2Bcollege%2Bstudents https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=back%2Bto%2Bschool%2Bshopping%2Bdeals%2Bfor%2Bcollege%2Bstudents It’s August and you’re about to dive into your senior year of high school. It’s also time to jump into the college application process (if you haven’t already) which, at times, can be a little stressful. Over the next few months, you’ll write several essays, send many transcripts, and fill out seemingly endless piles of paperwork. It’s a lot of work—but on rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 09 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bsurvive%2Bcollege%2Bapplication%2Bprocess%2Bpart%2Bone https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bsurvive%2Bcollege%2Bapplication%2Bprocess%2Bpart%2Bone Congratulations! You’re going to business school. This transition is quite an exciting time in your life. Now that the application process is over, the fun can begin. Before you dive headfirst into your MBA program, however, let’s take a look at a few items to take care of at the beginning of your journey. Beyond the basics—like meeting new people and getting an internship—h rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 08 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Bto%2Baccomplish%2Bfirst%2Bsemester%2Bbusiness%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Bto%2Baccomplish%2Bfirst%2Bsemester%2Bbusiness%2Bschool The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. David earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Washington University in St. Louis. He currently tutors in Austin, Texas, specializing in GRE tutoring and Latin tutoring, among other subjects. Read on for his review of Washington University in St. Louis: rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bperspective%2Bof%2Bwashington%2Buniversity%2Bst%2Blouis https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Bperspective%2Bof%2Bwashington%2Buniversity%2Bst%2Blouis Deciding on a college major is one of the biggest choices you will make—after all, it will set you on the path toward a career you'll stick to for the rest of your life, right? Not necessarily! Not only do students often switch majors in college, post-grads end up changing career paths as well. Hence, there may not be as much pressure on this decision as you once thought. However, it is stil rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 04 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=questions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byourself%2Bbefore%2Bswitching%2Bmajors https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=questions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byourself%2Bbefore%2Bswitching%2Bmajors Parent-teacher conferences during high school can be fewer and farther between than in elementary school, but can be extremely helpful as you and your teen think toward the future—both post-high school and career-wise. If your child’s teacher doesn’t require conferences, consider contacting them yourself for an informal meeting. Here are some key ideas to discuss with your studen rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=high%2Bschool%2Bparent%2Bteacher%2Bconferences%2Bwhat%2Bto%2Bask https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=high%2Bschool%2Bparent%2Bteacher%2Bconferences%2Bwhat%2Bto%2Bask The tutors behind Varsity Tutors come from a variety of impressive backgrounds and experiences—including medical school! In this inaugural installment of our new Medical School Experience Q&A series, Rachel, a Maryland tutor, shares her experience at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.  Rachel is a second-year medical student who specializes in biology tutoring, MCAT Physic rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 30 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bjohns%2Bhopkins%2Buniversity%2Bschool%2Bof%2Bmedicine https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bjohns%2Bhopkins%2Buniversity%2Bschool%2Bof%2Bmedicine The following is a guest post written by Anna Carapellotti of Admissionado, a premier college admissions consulting company focused on helping students get into their dream schools. In addition to choosing which schools to apply to this year, rising high school seniors may have another choice to make: which college application platform to use. With the new Coalition app being released this year, s rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 28 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bchoosing%2Bcollege%2Bapplication%2Bplatform https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bchoosing%2Bcollege%2Bapplication%2Bplatform Colleges want to make sure their students are kept safe. In fact, federal law requires all colleges to create a campus safety plan. Unfortunately, no matter how many safety precautions a college puts in place, there is always potential for on-campus crime to occur. While these crimes can’t always be prevented in every situation, there are some important things you can do to minimize your ris rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=safety%2B101%2Bcollege%2Bstudents%2Bstay%2Bsafe%2Bon%2Bcampus https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=safety%2B101%2Bcollege%2Bstudents%2Bstay%2Bsafe%2Bon%2Bcampus The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Casey is a sophomore at New York University studying psychology. She specializes in trigonometry tutoring, psychology tutoring, and several other subjects. See what she had to say about her experience at New York University: Describe the campus setting and transportation optio rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 23 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=new%2Byork%2Buniversity%2Bstudent%2Bperspective https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=new%2Byork%2Buniversity%2Bstudent%2Bperspective These days, things require a little more preparation than you might expect. While the PreACT in and of itself is preparation for the ACT, you’ll still need to think about preparing for the PreACT. When students choose to do this may vary from person to person, though there are some general guidelines to be aware of as you begin the process of working toward the PreACT. The truth is, the Pre rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 21 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=start%2Bpreparing%2Bfor%2Bpreact https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=start%2Bpreparing%2Bfor%2Bpreact One essay and 90 questions. That’s a lot to pack into three hours and 30 minutes of a GMAT exam. In addition to the Analytical Writing Assessment, there are a variety of question types on the GMAT. The basic categories to prepare for are the Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative, and Verbal sections of the GMAT. Let’s take a closer look at each of the question types found in those sections rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 20 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=gmat%2Bquestion%2Btypes https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=gmat%2Bquestion%2Btypes Online tutoring can help students get the additional push they need to excel during the school year. One of the best parts of online tutoring is its extreme flexibility; you can meet almost any time, from any place, and for the duration you would like. Isn’t it about time you gave it a try? Below are some significant reasons you may wish to seek online tutoring this school year: 1. An onlin rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 19 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ways%2Bonline%2Btutor%2Bcan%2Bhelp%2Byou%2Bsucceed https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ways%2Bonline%2Btutor%2Bcan%2Bhelp%2Byou%2Bsucceed The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Abigail received her bachelor’s degree in Spanish translation from Brigham Young University in 2012. She specializes in a number of levels of Spanish tutoring, among other subjects. See what she had to say about her experience attending Brigham Young University: Describe rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 16 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Breview%2Bbrigham%2Byoung%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=student%2Breview%2Bbrigham%2Byoung%2Buniversity Your prerequisites are complete, you’ve taken the MCAT, and you’ve lined up your recommendations—all that’s left to do is begin your actual application process. But before you start the tasks involved with that process, you may be wondering if this particular application cycle is right for you. Could you assemble a stronger application by spending a year or two off doing re rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 14 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=am%2Bi%2Bready%2Bto%2Bapply%2Bto%2Bmedical%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=am%2Bi%2Bready%2Bto%2Bapply%2Bto%2Bmedical%2Bschool One of the perks of being in grad school are the people who are there to help you along your journey—especially those who are experts in your field. Take advantage of these mentorship opportunities by cultivating a relationship with your academic advisor. You might have an advisor who simply helps you choose classes, or an advisor who will guide you during your dissertation/thesis years. Her rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=questions%2Bgrad%2Bstudents%2Bshould%2Bask%2Badvisors https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=questions%2Bgrad%2Bstudents%2Bshould%2Bask%2Badvisors The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Adam received his bachelor’s degree in religion and theater in 2011 from Princeton University. He is currently a Los Angeles tutor specializing in English tutoring, French tutoring, social studies tutoring, and much more. See what he had to say about his time at Princeton rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 09 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=princeton%2Buniversity%2Bstudent%2Bperspective https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=princeton%2Buniversity%2Bstudent%2Bperspective Ah, summer—one of the most beloved times of the year for students. Unless you’re taking a full load of summer classes, you can say goodbye to textbooks, quizzes, and essays for awhile. You may have a part-time job or an internship, but with summer always comes a lot more freedom, and with that comes a lot more free time. While there are tons of great ways to fill this time, reading a go rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 07 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2B5%2Bbooks%2Bcollege%2Bstudents%2Bread%2Bthis%2Bsummer https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2B5%2Bbooks%2Bcollege%2Bstudents%2Bread%2Bthis%2Bsummer If you prepared immensely for your SAT test date and are now staring at a score that doesn’t reflect your testing ability, it is not time to panic. Each year, thousands of test-takers are in your place, asking themselves the same questions you probably are: What went wrong? Should I take the test again, and if so, when? How can I make sure this doesn’t happen on another test date? Tack rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 05 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bafter%2Bpoor%2Bsat%2Btest%2Bday https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bafter%2Bpoor%2Bsat%2Btest%2Bday The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Matthew is an Orlando tutor and 2016 graduate of Florida State University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance and tutors several subjects, including algebra tutoring, economics tutoring, and writing tutoring. Check out what Matthew had to say about his rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 02 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bflorida%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bflorida%2Bstate%2Buniversity The following is a guest post written by Anna Carapellotti of Admissionado, a premier college admissions consulting company focused on helping students get into their dream schools. It’s finally here. Your last summer as a high school student. Congratulations! As rising seniors, you will probably be pretty busy this summer with your jam-packed social “to-do” list. However,   rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 30 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=summer%2Bplanning%2Bfor%2Brising%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bseniors https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=summer%2Bplanning%2Bfor%2Brising%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bseniors Americans have celebrated Independence Day on July 4th with fireworks and speeches since 1777—but in some ways, the day is more of a symbol than an anniversary. Brush up on your history and learn a little more about your favorite summer holiday with these 4th of July fun facts! We actually declared independence on July 2nd, 1776 The legal separation of the colonies from Great Britain happen rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 28 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4th%2Bof%2Bjuly%2Bfun%2Bfacts https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4th%2Bof%2Bjuly%2Bfun%2Bfacts The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Erica is a Miami tutor specializing in French tutoring, geometry tutoring, writing tutoring, and a number of other areas. She is currently a sophomore at the University of Miami majoring in computer science and studio art. See what she had to share about the University of Miami rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 26 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmiami https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmiami For many students, summer represents a time to build upon classroom knowledge by extending oneself academically in a summer learning program. Choosing the right summer learning program for your child can be difficult, as programs vary not only in focal topics, but also in length, size, and quality. Taking your child’s interests and academic strengths into account, as well as consulting other rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 23 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=summer%2Blearning%2Bprograms%2Bstudents%2Ball%2Bages https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=summer%2Blearning%2Bprograms%2Bstudents%2Ball%2Bages A summer business program can provide students with a miniature version of business school, condensed for a short period instead of one, two, or three years. It’s like an MBA in a box. These programs, which range from one week to four months, can occur in-person or online and offer a crash course on what to expect from a full-time MBA program. Should you sign up for the experience? Before yo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 22 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bsummer%2Bbusiness%2Bschool%2Bprograms https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bsummer%2Bbusiness%2Bschool%2Bprograms Applying to grad school is a great time of anticipation as you look forward to the next step in your career. However, it can also be a daunting process, whether you’re a current undergrad or have been out in the working world for a year or more. The good news is that you’ve been through the undergrad application process before, which is similar, and you’re likely to have materials rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 21 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=grad%2Bschool%2Bapplication%2Bprocess https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=grad%2Bschool%2Bapplication%2Bprocess The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Gabriella specializes in algebra tutoring, geometry tutoring, trigonometry tutoring, and a number of other areas. She is currently a junior at Columbia University majoring in biomedical engineering. See what she had to share about Columbia University: Describe the campus setti rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 18 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=columbia%2Buniversity%2Bstudent%2Bperspective https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=columbia%2Buniversity%2Bstudent%2Bperspective The following is a guest post written by Tiffany Sorensen, a tutor and contributing writer with Varsity Tutors. There are a few points I wish someone had shared with me before I agonized over picking my college major. In hindsight, what felt like an impossible choice at the time was really not such a life-or-death matter. Here are three things you should know about picking a college major: 1. It rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 16 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bi%2Bwish%2Bi%2Bknew%2Babout%2Bpicking%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bmajor https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bi%2Bwish%2Bi%2Bknew%2Babout%2Bpicking%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bmajor In the United States, Flag Day falls on June 14th every year. Despite not being a federal holiday, the day is great for celebrating and learning about U.S. history, especially in preparation of July 4th. Exercise your brain muscles a bit and check out these 14 Flag Day fun facts: 1. The U.S. flag, in its first form, was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on June 14th, 1777. John Adams, sec rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=flag%2Bday%2Bfun%2Bfacts https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=flag%2Bday%2Bfun%2Bfacts The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Kristen received her bachelor’s degree in Spanish literature from University of Colorado Boulder. She is currently a tutor in Burbank specializing in Spanish tutoring. See what she had to say about her experience at University of Colorado Boulder: Describe the campus set rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 11 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=day%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcolorado%2Bboulder https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=day%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcolorado%2Bboulder The last summer before starting college is the perfect opportunity for students to check some much needed items off of their to-do list and to get prepared for the journey ahead. Here are a few things that you, as a soon-to-be college student, should squeeze into your schedule as you approach your first day of college: [RELATED: 5 Things to Do the Summer Before High School] Freshen up on the basi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bsummer%2Bbefore%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bsummer%2Bbefore%2Bcollege Nearly all public high schools in New York State require their students to pass some number of Regents Exams in order to graduate with a Regents Diploma. By examining competency in the areas of English, math, science, and social studies, Regents Exams test student readiness for post-high school education, as well as provide measures upon which to gauge school district and teacher efficacy. Regents rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprep%2Bfor%2Bregents%2Bexams https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprep%2Bfor%2Bregents%2Bexams The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Anindya is a Manhattan tutor and 2010 graduate of The University of Chicago. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Letters, and Society, and he tutors several subjects, including algebra tutoring, public speaking tutoring, and writing tutoring. Check out what Anindya had t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 04 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bchicago https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bchicago You are about to begin one of the most life-changing chapters of your life—high school. But first, you have one more summer to enjoy! Here are a few things you should do this summer to prep for success in high school: Think about the classes ahead of you High school is a great time for you to explore many different areas of study. With many high schools offering courses ranging from woodwor rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=things%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bsummer%2Bbefore%2Bhigh%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=things%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bsummer%2Bbefore%2Bhigh%2Bschool At the end of your report card every year, listed under your current grades, is your cumulative GPA. You might know what is typically seen as a great GPA—for example, something at or near a 4.0— and what numbers represent weaker GPAs. But you may not know how your GPA is calculated, how it will influence your college admissions process, and how you can use it to decide what kinds of col rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 31 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=important%2Bfacts%2Bgpa https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=important%2Bfacts%2Bgpa The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Miguel is an online tutor specializing in algebra tutoring, biology tutoring, Spanish tutoring, and a number of other areas. He is currently a sophomore at the University of Miami majoring in public health. See what he had to share about the University of Miami: Describe the c rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 28 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmiami https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmiami The following is a guest post written by Sarish Kasat of Admissionado, a premier college admissions consulting company focused on helping students get into their dream schools. Here you are, on campus for the first time. You’re a bundle of nerves, excitement, angst, and every emotion in between. Freshman orientation is about to start, and you’re stepping out of your dorm room and heade rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 26 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=colleges%2Bsupporting%2Bfirst%2Bgeneration%2Bstudents https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=colleges%2Bsupporting%2Bfirst%2Bgeneration%2Bstudents Excited to head off to college in the fall? There's a ton to prepare for: your course schedule, a new campus to explore, potential roommates—and, of course, dorm life! But what should you bring? What shouldn't you bring? Use the summer to get stocked up on these key living essentials below!  rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 24 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=10%2Bdorm%2Broom%2Bmust%2Bhaves https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=10%2Bdorm%2Broom%2Bmust%2Bhaves The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Leah is a Charlotte tutor specializing in English tutoring, reading tutoring, writing tutoring and a number of other areas. She is currently a senior at Wingate University majoring in English. See what she had to share about Wingate University: Describe the campus setting and rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 21 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bwingate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bwingate%2Buniversity While a stackable degree program may sound like something between a college education and a fun snack, they’re becoming increasingly popular amongst colleges interested in helping students attend graduate level degree programs. While the name is not exactly self-explanatory, they’re fairly easy to understand—and for many students, a great option. Stackable degree programs do rese rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 19 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bare%2Bstackable%2Bdegree%2Bprograms https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bare%2Bstackable%2Bdegree%2Bprograms The following is a guest post written by Alexa Styliadis of NextStepU. As the job market gets more competitive, students graduating college find themselves facing a tougher job market. Getting a college degree is important and is a critical step in the right direction, but to put yourself ahead of the others, you need to be more qualified than those around you. A way to greatly enhance your chance rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 17 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=pursue%2Binternship%2Bin%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=pursue%2Binternship%2Bin%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Matthew is a Jacksonville tutor specializing in computer science tutoring, geometry tutoring, pre-calculus tutoring, and a number of other areas. He is currently a junior at the University of North Florida majoring in Computing and Information Sciences. See what he had to share rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 14 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnorth%2Bflorida https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnorth%2Bflorida With summertime in the air, the last semester of the year can be the most exciting: there’s warmer weather, end-of-the-year celebrations, and often lighter, more creative final projects. For this reason, it’s often the busiest time of year. Despite all the craziness, here are five ways you can wrap up the school year right. 1. Make the most of your classes It’s easy to start sla rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 12 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ways%2Bhigh%2Bschoolers%2Bcan%2Bwrap%2Bup%2Bschool%2Byear https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ways%2Bhigh%2Bschoolers%2Bcan%2Bwrap%2Bup%2Bschool%2Byear As we reach the end of the school year, there’s one thing on everybody’s mind—finals. Whether you’re an old pro or new to the finals game, there’s undoubtedly some stress that accompanies those important end-of-year tests. While there’s little to nothing you can do to erase finals stress altogether, you can make your life a little more pleasant by trying these s rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 10 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=hacks%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bfinals%2Bweek%2Bless%2Bstressful https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=hacks%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bfinals%2Bweek%2Bless%2Bstressful The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Elizabeth is a Portland tutor specializing in English tutoring, essay editing tutoring, SAT Writing tutoring, and a number of other areas. She is currently a senior at Oregon State University majoring in English Literature. See what she had to share about Oregon State Universit rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 07 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Boregon%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Boregon%2Bstate%2Buniversity Deciding to apply to business school is a big step in your life. You’re on your way to either advancing your career or starting a completely new one. With essays, recommendations, interviews, and the GMAT, so much is involved before you start your first class. Here are five things you should know about business school before applying.  1. Everyone goes to business school for different r rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 06 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=things%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bbusiness%2Bschool%2Bbefore%2Bapplying https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=things%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bbusiness%2Bschool%2Bbefore%2Bapplying Many high schools offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programs instead of, or in addition to, Advanced Placement (AP) programs. What is the IB program and what is the IB exam format? You may be wondering if there’s anything you’re missing—sure, you’ve put your time into exam prep, but what else? If you’re nervous about test day, a little information can go a lo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 05 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bib%2Bexams https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bib%2Bexams Celebrate National Teacher Day this year by genuinely thanking those instructors of yours. Teachers do so much for students, families, and the community—more than we’re able to see during the school day. Even if your school doesn’t celebrate the day formally, you might consider sending your teacher a note or stopping by after class with an encouraging word. Here are five reasons t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 03 May 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=reasons%2Bthank%2Byour%2Bteacher%2Bon%2Bnational%2Bteacher%2Bday https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=reasons%2Bthank%2Byour%2Bteacher%2Bon%2Bnational%2Bteacher%2Bday The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Hailey is a Manhattan tutor and 2012 graduate of Sarah Lawrence College. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and theatre and tutors several subjects, including English tutoring, history tutoring, and writing tutoring. Check out what Hailey had to say about her time a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 30 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bsarah%2Blawrence%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bsarah%2Blawrence%2Bcollege If you’re taking the SAT, ACT, GRE, or another standardized test, practice tests are an extremely helpful way to get ready for the actual test day. Practice tests help you become more familiar with the test format, question types, time allotted, and so on. But they are only as effective as you make them out to be! Here are a few ways you can maximize your practice tests. 1. Plan a schedule rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 28 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=maximize%2Byour%2Bpractice%2Btests https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=maximize%2Byour%2Bpractice%2Btests With the recent rollout of the new SAT (March of 2016), many students and educators may be feeling a bit in the dark. High school brings with it a variety of tests, terms, and tribulations, so amended versions are understandably difficult to process. Fortunately, most can be taken in stride. For now, we’ll explore preparing for the Math section of the new SAT, answering the age-old question& rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=calculator%2Bvs%2Bno%2Bcalculator%2Bhow%2Bto%2Bprep%2Bmath%2Bnew%2Bsat https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=calculator%2Bvs%2Bno%2Bcalculator%2Bhow%2Bto%2Bprep%2Bmath%2Bnew%2Bsat The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Stephen received his bachelor’s degree in history from Princeton University. He is currently a tutor in Manhattan specializing in English tutoring, Latin tutoring, social studies tutoring, and several other subjects. See what he had to say about his experience at Princeto rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 23 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bprinceton%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bprinceton%2Buniversity Learning to succeed on the SAT often means learning to succeed on the SAT Subject Tests, too, which can feel like a lot of extra pressure. Luckily, SAT Subject Tests are optional, which means students can prepare and succeed by focusing on areas of their choosing. There are 20 different subject areas offering tests, and each is only one hour. Students might choose to take an SAT Sub rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 21 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=succeed%2Bon%2Bsat%2Bsubject%2Btests https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=succeed%2Bon%2Bsat%2Bsubject%2Btests Planning your GMAT prep schedule is the first step to success on the exam. But what should be on that schedule? How much time should you dedicate to certain topics? When should you implement specific strategies, like GMAT practice tests or study groups? How should you maximize your prep in the weeks close to the test? Let’s look at a template for GMAT prep over a two-month schedule, which ca rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bplan%2Byour%2Bgmat%2Bprep%2Bschedule https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bplan%2Byour%2Bgmat%2Bprep%2Bschedule The following is a guest post written by Tiffany Sorensen, a tutor and contributing writer with Varsity Tutors. Congratulations on graduating high school! Sure, you may feel tired of being lectured by your elders on what to do next—but for me, there are a few little pieces of advice I wish someone had given me during my last months of high school. You may be surprised by what they are... &nb rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 19 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bi%2Bwish%2Bi%2Bknew%2Bwhen%2Bgraduating%2Bhigh%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bi%2Bwish%2Bi%2Bknew%2Bwhen%2Bgraduating%2Bhigh%2Bschool The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Luke is a Philadelphia tutor and 2005 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and tutors several subjects, including English tutoring, history tutoring, and writing tutoring. Check out what Luke had to say about his time at rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 16 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bindiana%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bpennsylvania https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bindiana%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bpennsylvania The following is a guest post written by Sarish Kasat of Admissionado, a premier college admissions consulting company focused on helping students get into their dream schools. No matter your background, the college application process can be a beast. From targeting schools and taking campus tours, to tracking down letters of recommendation and (maybe the most important thing of all) telling a com rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=things%2Bfirst%2Bgeneration%2Bcollege%2Bapplicants%2Bshould%2Bknow https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=things%2Bfirst%2Bgeneration%2Bcollege%2Bapplicants%2Bshould%2Bknow Whether you’re taking a unit test, final exam, or standardized test, you’re likely to be faced with a variety of question types. Just as you might have your own study style, you might have your own preferences when it comes to different kinds of test questions, as each one has its own tricks. Here are some clever tip-offs to the following most common test question types: 1. Multiple ch rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 12 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=common%2Btest%2Bquestions https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=common%2Btest%2Bquestions The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Elizabeth received her bachelor’s degree in biology and her master’s degrees in biology and science education from The Pennsylvania State University. She is currently an online tutor specializing in algebra tutoring, ISEE tutoring, science tutoring, and several othe rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 09 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Bpennsylvania%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Bpennsylvania%2Bstate%2Buniversity High school can initially feel a bit overwhelming—there’s a lot to learn, and you’ve got to begin preparing for any number of tests. Before you’ve really begun this phase of your life, you’re already being asked to think about college. One of the things virtually every high school student has to deal with is standardized testing. While this often happens within the cu rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 07 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bpreact https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bpreact The following is a guest post written by Alexa Styliadis of NextStepU. Your roommate might not be your best friend A common misconception people have about living in dorms their freshman year is that their roommate has to be their best friend. Would this be nice? Sure it would! Does it always happen? No. Although you may have talked to them for hours about how excited you both were about rooming rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 05 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=things%2Bto%2Bknow%2Bliving%2Bcollege%2Bdorm https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=things%2Bto%2Bknow%2Bliving%2Bcollege%2Bdorm The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Carla received her bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from Virginia State University. She is currently a tutor in Richmond specializing in English tutoring, geometry tutoring, Spanish tutoring, and several other subjects. See what she had to say about her experienc rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 02 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bvirginia%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bvirginia%2Bstate%2Buniversity Whether you’ve recently taken the ACT or you have an upcoming test date, you are likely asking the question, “What is an average ACT score?” Knowing the answer to this question can be helpful for a plethora of reasons, including gauging where you fall compared to other students applying to your target schools and establishing your goal score.   According to ACT, Inc., the av rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 31 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=average%2Bact%2Bscore https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=average%2Bact%2Bscore Junior year is when you officially become an upperclassman—and if you haven’t already, start thinking about post-high school plans. It can be a whirlwind of activities, academic and otherwise, simultaneously enjoying the second half of high school all the while prepping yourself for the future. Here are five things you’ll learn more about in your junior year of high school. 1. Co rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 29 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bthings%2Byou%2Blearn%2Bin%2Bjunior%2Byear%2Bhigh%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bthings%2Byou%2Blearn%2Bin%2Bjunior%2Byear%2Bhigh%2Bschool The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Alyson is a Miami tutor and 2012 graduate of George Washington University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and tutors several subjects, including psychology tutoring, reading tutoring, and science tutoring. Check out what Alyson had to say about her time at Ge rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 26 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bgeorge%2Bwashington%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bgeorge%2Bwashington%2Buniversity Over its 90 years in existence, the SAT’s meaning has changed in a number of meaningful ways. Perhaps you have wondered, “What does ‘SAT’ stand for?” Originally, “SAT” stood for Scholastic Aptitude Test, and it was designed as an assessment that evaluated a given student’s college-specific skills. In 1993, the College Board renamed the SAT to stand fo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 24 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bdoes%2Bsat%2Bstand%2Bfor https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bdoes%2Bsat%2Bstand%2Bfor The following is a guest post written by Tiffany Sorensen, a tutor and contributing writer with Varsity Tutors. College differs from high school in a plethora of ways, and the transition can be brutal at times. But there is good news: you can learn from the mistakes of those who have already gone through it! To ensure a promising start to college, always go to class prepared and respect your profe rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bi%2Bwish%2Bi%2Bknew%2Bbefore%2Bmy%2Bfirst%2Bcollege%2Bclass https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bi%2Bwish%2Bi%2Bknew%2Bbefore%2Bmy%2Bfirst%2Bcollege%2Bclass The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Carolyn received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. She is currently a tutor in Minneapolis specializing in English tutoring, essay editing tutoring, reading tutoring, and several other subjects. See what she had to rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 19 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bwisconsin%2Briver%2Bfalls https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bwisconsin%2Briver%2Bfalls Sometimes all it takes to break you from your slump is a few words. Whether these come from an encouraging friend, a supportive parent, or an incredible book, they have the potential to make you feel like you can tackle anything. If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by school year chaos, take a few minutes to decompress and check out these quotes that can help keep you motivated! [RELATED: Ho rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=inspirational%2Bquotes%2Bkeep%2Byou%2Bmotivated https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=inspirational%2Bquotes%2Bkeep%2Byou%2Bmotivated Your sophomore year of high school is momentous for a number of reasons. For many students, it’s the first year they feel like they truly understand high school. It may be the first time you really feel like the end is in sight. It may be the first time you take an AP class or get an after-school job. Typically, it’s a big year for students. And what can you expect to learn in your sop rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Byou%2Blearn%2Bin%2Bsophomore%2Byear%2Bof%2Bhigh%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Byou%2Blearn%2Bin%2Bsophomore%2Byear%2Bof%2Bhigh%2Bschool The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Benjamin is a Brooklyn tutor and 2015 graduate of Columbia University. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics and tutors several subjects, including algebra tutoring, computer science tutoring, and writing tutoring. Check out what Benjamin had to say about his time a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 12 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bcolumbia%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bcolumbia%2Buniversity Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. JoAnne Goldberg is the former Assistant Director of Admissions at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as well as a former admissions officer with InGenius Prep. While at Stanford GSB, she read and evaluated thousands of MBA applications over five years, earning the title of “reader warr rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 10 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bjoanne%2Bgoldberg https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bjoanne%2Bgoldberg The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Brittnee is a Philadelphia tutor specializing in Spanish tutoring. She is currently a senior at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania majoring in Spanish. See what she had to share about Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania: Describe the campus setting and transportation rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 06 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bshippensburg%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bpennsylvania https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bshippensburg%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bpennsylvania The following is a guest post written by Alexa Styliadis of NextStepU. One of the most common issues college students face is not knowing the correct way to study. The go-to study technique many students use is reviewing notes. If you find that reviewing your class notes the night before a test is just not cutting it, here are some helpful study tips for you to use! 1. Take good notes Taking goo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=study%2Btips%2Bcollege%2Bstudents https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=study%2Btips%2Bcollege%2Bstudents The new SAT tests vocabulary in a completely different way from the old format of the test. Instead of focusing on the necessity of memorizing and using less commonly spoken, difficult words, the new SAT concentrates on your ability to recognize the meaning of words in context. The new SAT has ditched those pesky sentence completion tasks for more varied passages with vocab questions that may ask y rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tricks%2Blearn%2Bvocab%2Bnew%2Bsat https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tricks%2Blearn%2Bvocab%2Bnew%2Bsat The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Sarah is a Louisville tutor specializing in math tutoring, economics tutoring, and more. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from University of Louisville in 2011. See what she had to say about her time at University of Louisville: Describe the campus s rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 27 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Blouisville https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Blouisville As a high school senior applying to colleges, it’s common to not know what you want to major in quite yet. At the same time, you may have classmates who are already sure of what they want to study and plan on picking a major early in college. Either way works, depending on your situation. Here are several factors to consider when deciding whether to apply undecided or to declare a major. If rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=declare%2Bmajor%2Bbefore%2Bstarting%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=declare%2Bmajor%2Bbefore%2Bstarting%2Bcollege As a high school student, test prep is likely on the forefront of your mind. Regardless of if you’re in the early stages of SAT prep or have just sat for an exam, it’s important to understand how the SAT is scored. A common question to ask when deciphering SAT scoring is, “What is the average SAT score?” Answering this question can help you to know how you fare against other rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Ban%2Baverage%2Bsat%2Bscore https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Ban%2Baverage%2Bsat%2Bscore The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Austin is a Portland tutor specializing in English tutoring, French tutoring, public speaking tutoring, and a number of other areas. He is currently a senior at Portland State University majoring in arts and letters, French language and literature, history, and social sciences. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 20 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bportland%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bportland%2Bstate%2Buniversity Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a long reading passage on a standardized test, only to realize you haven’t internalized a single word? You look at the clock to find that six minutes have passed and then the panic sets in. No matter how many times you read the passage, you just cannot seem to grasp it. This is a common problem among many test-takers; after all, standardized test rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bstay%2Bfocused%2Bon%2Blong%2Breading%2Bpassages https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bstay%2Bfocused%2Bon%2Blong%2Breading%2Bpassages There are so many things to worry about during your junior and senior years of high school—your GPA, your scholarship applications, which college is the best fit for you, and so on. You’ve got a lot of decisions to make, including when to take the ACT for the first time. 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Arriving late to the center The first step to avoiding GMAT mistakes is rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bgmat%2Bmistakes%2Byou%2Bmust%2Bavoid https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bgmat%2Bmistakes%2Byou%2Bmust%2Bavoid Identifying study strategies that work for you is perhaps the best way to boost your grades in your classes this year. Many students fall into the habit of using the same study skills for different disciplines and not changing the ways they study as their academic careers progress. 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See what he had to say about his time at Ohio University: Describe th rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 23 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bohio%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bohio%2Buniversity Achieving your goal score on the SAT requires more than just a good night’s sleep the night before your test. Having a successful test day means planning ahead of time so your day can go as smoothly as possible. Like an athlete training for an Olympic competition, you as a test-taker must train yourself to be ready for SAT test day so you can trump any difficult question the test presents or rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 21 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bsat%2Btest%2Bday https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bsat%2Btest%2Bday Selecting a college that is right for you can seem like an impossible decision. Chances are, your state offers several possibilities, ranging from public universities to private liberal arts schools. There are schools in your town, nearby towns, and other states or even countries. There are colleges offering large campuses, small class sizes, and every student to teacher ratio in between. 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Read on for his review of his experience at Bates College: Describe the campus setting and transport rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 16 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bbates%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bbates%2Bcollege It’s almost over—how did two years of business school fly by so quickly? You’ve got just a few months left and a ton of things you want to get to in that short period of time. Here are four important things to check off your to-do list in your last semester of business school: 1. Find your job The economy is tough in some areas and looking up in others. If you’re not one o rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 15 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bin%2Byour%2Blast%2Bsemester%2Bof%2Bbusiness%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bin%2Byour%2Blast%2Bsemester%2Bof%2Bbusiness%2Bschool “Well-rounded” is a term that pops up heavily in conversations around college prep and applications. From these conversations, it’s easy to formulate the idea that the well-rounded student is class valedictorian, star-player on the basketball team, and local newspaper intern—as well as prom king or queen. This is a myth; there are many different kinds of “well-rounded& rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 14 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bdoes%2Bit%2Bmean%2Bto%2Bbe%2Ba%2Bwell%2Brounded%2Bstudent https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bdoes%2Bit%2Bmean%2Bto%2Bbe%2Ba%2Bwell%2Brounded%2Bstudent As test-takers, we’ve all encountered difficult questions and questions we just don’t know the answer to. We’ve also come across questions whose answers seem to be at the tip of our tongue, but we just can’t decide between two or more choices. Here are some strategies you can use that will help you eliminate multiple-choice answer choices in smart and effective ways. 1. 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Check out what she had to say about her time at Yale University: Describe the campus setting and transportation rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 09 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=yale%2Buniversity%2Bstudent%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=yale%2Buniversity%2Bstudent%2Binterview While every college admission process is different, you may find that you are required to participate in an interview as part of the admissions process for colleges you are interested in attending. The interview stage of the admission process can be very intimidating, as you want to make sure you perform at your absolute best. While each interview may be distinct, here are some general topics to av rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 07 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bnot%2Bto%2Bdiscuss%2Bduring%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bnot%2Bto%2Bdiscuss%2Bduring%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Binterview If your first instinct is to wish away the days until high school is over and college begins, think again. Even if your standardized tests are done, your college applications are turned in, and you possibly know the university you are going to attend, your last semester of high school can still be one of the most important! Make sure you maximize it. 1. Plan ahead With the right preparation, you rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=6%2Bways%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bthe%2Bmost%2Bof%2Byour%2Blast%2Bsemester%2Bof%2Bhigh%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=6%2Bways%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bthe%2Bmost%2Bof%2Byour%2Blast%2Bsemester%2Bof%2Bhigh%2Bschool The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Ross is a Detroit tutor who earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University in 2010. He specializes in calculus tutoring, algebra tutoring, and several other areas of math. See what he had to say about his time at Michigan State rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bmichigan%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bmichigan%2Bstate%2Buniversity When high school students begin looking for colleges, they’re forced to prioritize the things they want. A strong athletic program, a hard-to-find-major, or a particular location can all influence a student’s desire to attend. So, too, can size—for many students, the choice of big schools vs. small schools is one of the most important factors. While there are reasons to attend a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 29 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=10%2Bof%2Bthe%2Btop%2Bsmall%2Bcolleges%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bus https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=10%2Bof%2Bthe%2Btop%2Bsmall%2Bcolleges%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bus The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Julie earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in French and Francophone studies at University of Illinois at Chicago. Located in Chicago, she specializes in French tutoring, Italian tutoring, and several other subjects. See what she had to say about her expe rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 26 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Billinois%2Bat%2Bchicago https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Billinois%2Bat%2Bchicago A key factor in many students’ college applications is their ACT score—but how far in advance do you need to study for the ACT? Is it really necessary to start preparations a year in advance? Or would you be better off throwing in some studying just a month before the test? If these questions are on your mind, read on to get a better grasp of how soon you need to begin your ACT prep. D rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 24 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bfar%2Bin%2Badvance%2Bshould%2Bi%2Bstudy%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bact https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bfar%2Bin%2Badvance%2Bshould%2Bi%2Bstudy%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bact If you’ve been looking at medical schools recently, you may already know that many U.S. medical schools have begun encouraging some study of the arts and humanities in their curriculums. Though it may seem that being able to dissect great works of literature is less important than being able to carefully dissect a human cadaver in anatomy, medical schools now argue that an arts education teac rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 22 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bcan%2Barts%2Beducation%2Bbenefit%2Bmed%2Bstudents https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bcan%2Barts%2Beducation%2Bbenefit%2Bmed%2Bstudents The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach—they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Robert is a Philadelphia tutor and 2015 graduate of University of Delaware. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and specializes in algebra tutoring, geometry tutoring, and science tutoring, among others. Check out what Robert had to say about his time at Uni rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bdelaware https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bdelaware SAT prep looks different for everyone. Whether you plan to study on your own, take a class, or team up with a friend or SAT tutor, creating a study plan can help you study the most effectively. As a perpetually busy student, you’re likely wondering how much time an SAT prep plan will take and where to begin. Here are five factors that affect how long you should study for the SAT. 1. Whether rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 18 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bfactors%2Bthat%2Baffect%2Bhow%2Blong%2Byou%2Bshould%2Bstudy%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bsat https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bfactors%2Bthat%2Baffect%2Bhow%2Blong%2Byou%2Bshould%2Bstudy%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bsat As if you don’t have enough decisions to make as a college applicant, you also need to decide which college application to use. Should you go with the Common Application or the Universal College Application (or apply directly through the university)? Both allow you to create a consolidated submission that contains your demographic information, extracurricular activities, grade point average, rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 16 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=common%2Bapp%2Bvs%2Buniversal%2Bcollege%2Bapp%2Bwhich%2Bshould%2Byou%2Buse https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=common%2Bapp%2Bvs%2Buniversal%2Bcollege%2Bapp%2Bwhich%2Bshould%2Byou%2Buse Whether you’re submitting your first essay for publication in an academic journal or facing the discriminating red pen of your professor, it is important to know which style guide to follow when writing. Consistency and attention to detail is the name of the game. While there are dozens of specialized style guides available, here is an introduction to three of the most commonly used style gui rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=which%2Bstyle%2Bguide%2Bshould%2Bi%2Buse https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=which%2Bstyle%2Bguide%2Bshould%2Bi%2Buse Two soft skills? Only two? Yes, there are countless skills, both hard and soft, that you need for business school. Areas like mathematics, data analysis, spreadsheet construction, and statistics interpretation fall on the hard side. The soft side includes stress management, self-awareness, communication, and collaboration. But which soft skills are most important? 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Anna: Kenyon College rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 11 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bkenyon%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bkenyon%2Bcollege “DBA? What is that?” you might be wondering. “Is an MBA no longer enough? Which option should I choose?” If you are deciding whether or not to earn an advanced degree in business administration, you should consider several key points before you act. Here are three questions to ask yourself about earning a DBA: What is a DBA? 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See what she had to say about her experience at North Carolina State Un rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 26 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bnorth%2Bcarolina%2Bstate%2Buniversity%2Bat%2Braleigh https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bnorth%2Bcarolina%2Bstate%2Buniversity%2Bat%2Braleigh Courses in the arts can enrich and revitalize your college experience. Even if you are an engineering, psychology, or business major, taking a class in the arts or design disciplines can be enjoyable, stress-relieving, and enlightening. Many majors are cross-disciplinary, and you may be able to tie what you learn in your arts courses back to your major. So, how does a student in an unrelated major rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 24 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bto%2Bincorporate%2Bthe%2Barts%2Binto%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bexperience https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bto%2Bincorporate%2Bthe%2Barts%2Binto%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bexperience The SAT, a standardized test commonly used as a measure for college admissions, has undergone many changes since its inception in 1926. Its most recent update has been its transformation to the SAT Suite of Assessments, which includes four tests that span middle and high school. Regardless of your grade level, and if you’ve already taken an older version of the exam, here’s what yo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 22 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bupdated%2Bsat%2Bsuite%2Bof%2Bassessments https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bupdated%2Bsat%2Bsuite%2Bof%2Bassessments The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Trish received her bachelor’s degree in English from Centre College and is pursuing her master’s degree in English at the University of Colorado-Boulder. 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Joan previously served 17 years as an Assistant Dean at Columbia University and five years as the Associate Dean and Director of Undergraduate Programs at Lehigh University’s College of Bu rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bjoan%2Bdesalvatore https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bjoan%2Bdesalvatore The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Sherri received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Alfred University and her master’s degree in special education at Simmons College. She is currently a tutor in Atlanta specializing in first grade reading, phonics, special education, and several other subje rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 12 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Balfred%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Balfred%2Buniversity For the majority of students, MCAT prep requires hundreds of hours of dedicated review. Often, this study occurs over several months. In addition to lengthy review sessions and practice tests, studying material in short snippets throughout the day can help pre-medical students fortify conceptual understanding and memorize key facts. Thus, incorporating MCAT prep into your daily routine can be a val rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 10 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bways%2Bto%2Bincorporate%2Bmcat%2Bprep%2Binto%2Byour%2Bdaily%2Broutine https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bways%2Bto%2Bincorporate%2Bmcat%2Bprep%2Binto%2Byour%2Bdaily%2Broutine Students transfer colleges for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, it is less expensive to get basic credits out of the way at a community college and then transfer to the school of your dreams. Other times, a college may simply be a poor fit for a particular student. But transferring schools can be a lot of work, and can even put students on a different timeline for graduating. Is a transfer th rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 08 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bconsider%2Bbefore%2Btransferring%2Bcolleges https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bconsider%2Bbefore%2Btransferring%2Bcolleges Congratulations! You have successfully earned your MBA, and you are now ready to move into the true business world. But life after business school might not be as easy as you think. Translating your higher education into the day-to-day realities of your new career can prove challenging for any individual. Here are five ways that you can make your transition from business school to the business worl rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 07 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Btips%2Bto%2Bease%2Bthe%2Btransition%2Bfrom%2Bbusiness%2Bschool%2Bto%2Bthe%2Bbusiness%2Bworld https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Btips%2Bto%2Bease%2Bthe%2Btransition%2Bfrom%2Bbusiness%2Bschool%2Bto%2Bthe%2Bbusiness%2Bworld The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Roxanne received her undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from The University of New Mexico. She is currently a tutor in Albuquerque specializing in algebra, biology, chemistry, and several other subjects. See what she had to say about her experience at The Universit rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 06 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=%2Bwhat%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnew%2Bmexico https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=%2Bwhat%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnew%2Bmexico The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Miranda received her bachelor’s degrees in journalism, Spanish, and international studies, a minor in German, and her master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is currently a Washington D.C. tutor specializing in Spanish, German, rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 05 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmissouri%2Bcolumbia https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmissouri%2Bcolumbia You may have noticed that as you get older, things begin to change: your friendships, your studies, and yes, even your AP exams. Every few years, most exams undergo a rewrite to make sure that they’re the best possible measure of a student’s abilities and knowledge. While it may feel overwhelming to wrap your brain around a whole different kind of AP test, it is usually beneficial to yo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 03 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Byou%2Bneed%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bnew%2Bap%2Bworld%2Bhistory%2Bexam https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Byou%2Bneed%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bnew%2Bap%2Bworld%2Bhistory%2Bexam The world of academia can be a confusing one – especially for new students. Deciding which test is right for you is a hassle in itself, but determining what test is meant to be taken at what time, what test measures what subject, and so on, can be quite complex. To choose the test that is right for you, you’ll probably have to do a little extra reading. However, having a basic understa rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Btest%2Bdo%2Bi%2Btake%2Ba%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bthe%2Btesting%2Bacronyms https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Btest%2Bdo%2Bi%2Btake%2Ba%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bthe%2Btesting%2Bacronyms The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Shane received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fine Art and his Master of Arts in Education from The Ohio State University. He is currently a tutor in Columbus specializing in Art History, GED prep, PARCC prep, and several other subjects. See what he had to say about his rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 30 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bohio%2Bstate%2Buniversity%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bohio%2Bstate%2Buniversity%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jennifer received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Central Florida. She is currently a tutor in Orlando specializing in psychology, statistics, math, and several other subjects. See what she had to say about her experience at the University of rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 29 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcentral%2Bflorida https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcentral%2Bflorida An exciting part of settling into college is getting to know your campus. Not only will you more easily find your classes during the first week of school, you’ll also learn about available resources that can help you throughout your college career. Take a break from unpacking and setting up your living space, and go explore. Here are some places to see once you get to college: 1. 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She is currently a tutor in New York City specializing in elementary math, elementary science, and ISEE and SSAT&nbs rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 23 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Bcollege%2Bof%2Bnew%2Bjersey https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Bcollege%2Bof%2Bnew%2Bjersey The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Caitlin received her bachelor’s degree in History and Secondary Education from the University of North Georgia. She is currently a tutor in Atlanta specializing in European and Latin American history, Spanish, and civics, among other subjects. See what she had to say ab rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 22 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnorth%2Bgeorgia https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnorth%2Bgeorgia If you’re struggling with math, know that you aren’t alone. Despite this knowledge of shared anguish, for students experiencing difficulty, a math test can be the most daunting thing in the world. Math is difficult for many students, and often, they seek the help of a tutor. Finding a good tutor can also feel difficult, but if you know what you’re looking for, it can be an e rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 20 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=qualities%2Bto%2Blook%2Bfor%2Bin%2Ba%2Bmath%2Btutor https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=qualities%2Bto%2Blook%2Bfor%2Bin%2Ba%2Bmath%2Btutor Even though the start of the school year is just around the corner – or already here, depending on your district’s schedule – you can still set yourself up for success. The first week of school is often a bit slower than normal, which gives you a great opportunity to get ahead on your upcoming AP courses. Here are a few guidelines to create the ultimate study plan. 1. Know the co rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 18 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bultimate%2Bstudy%2Bplan%2Bfor%2Bap%2Bcourses https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bultimate%2Bstudy%2Bplan%2Bfor%2Bap%2Bcourses The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Fun received his bachelor’s degree in engineering and his master’s degree in accounting at the University of Michigan. He is currently a tutor in New York City specializing in accounting, finance, and economics, among other subjects. See what he had to say about h rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 16 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmichigan%2Bcollege%2Bexperience https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmichigan%2Bcollege%2Bexperience The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Brianna received her bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Western Washington University. She is currently a tutor in Portland specializing in Spanish. See what she had to say about her experience at Western Washington University: VT: Describe the campus setting and transp rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 15 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bwestern%2Bwashington%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bwestern%2Bwashington%2Buniversity The beginning of a new semester can be overwhelming: the whirlwind of classes, new classmates and professors, and the start of assignments and long-term projects. You can help minimize the stress by organizing yourself, your materials, and space before classes begin. Start the semester organized with these five tips: 1. Create a daily/weekly schedule Once you’ve finalized your class schedul rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 13 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=start%2Bthe%2Bsemester%2Borganized%2Bwith%2Bthese%2B5%2Btips https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=start%2Bthe%2Bsemester%2Borganized%2Bwith%2Bthese%2B5%2Btips Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Audrey Kahane earned her undergraduate degree in Sociology and her Master’s degree in Counseling, both from the University of Pennsylvania. Previously, Audrey served as a University of California, Los Angeles instructor for its College Counseling Certificate Program. She has been wri rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 11 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Baudrey%2Bkahane https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Baudrey%2Bkahane The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jennifer received her bachelor’s degree in English and History from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and her master’s degree in Higher Education & Student Affairs from Ohio State University. She is currently a tutor in Austin specializing in writing, li rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 09 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmassachusetts%2Bamherst https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmassachusetts%2Bamherst The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Max received his bachelor’s degree in materials science from Rutgers University-New Brunswick. He is currently a tutor in Philadelphia specializing in algebra, pre-algebra, pre-calculus, and several other subjects. See what he had to say about his experience at Rutgers rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 08 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Brutgers%2Buniversity%2Bnew%2Bbrunswick https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Brutgers%2Buniversity%2Bnew%2Bbrunswick Tutoring is an excellent way to learn more in-depth about a particular subject, whether you feel you’re falling behind in class or you want to get ahead. Since tutoring is extremely adaptable, it’s up to you to make your study plan the most effective it can be. Here are a few tips on setting up a plan with your tutor for your best chances of success:   1. Discuss purpose and end g rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 06 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=set%2Bup%2Ba%2Bstudy%2Bplan%2Bwith%2Byour%2Btutor%2Bthat%2Bworks%2Bfor%2Byou https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=set%2Bup%2Ba%2Bstudy%2Bplan%2Bwith%2Byour%2Btutor%2Bthat%2Bworks%2Bfor%2Byou While the college application and enrollment process can be difficult for all students, it can be particularly challenging for first-generation college students who may lack the knowledgeable support system backing some peers. Being a first-generation student is exciting and fun, but it may come with concerns. If you’re about to embark on your first year as a college student (and ar rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bterms%2Band%2Bresources%2Bfirst%2Bgeneration%2Bcollege%2Bstudents%2Bneed%2Bto%2Bknow https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bterms%2Band%2Bresources%2Bfirst%2Bgeneration%2Bcollege%2Bstudents%2Bneed%2Bto%2Bknow The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Alex received his Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing from Seattle Pacific University. He is currently a tutor in New York City specializing in Reading, Writing, Test Prep, and several other subjects. See what he had to say about his experience at Seattle Pacific Univ rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 02 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bseattle%2Bpacific%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bseattle%2Bpacific%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Ariana is earning her bachelor’s degree in English at Vanderbilt University. She is currently a tutor in Washington D.C. specializing in college essays, editing, writing, and several other subjects. See what she had to say about her experience at Vanderbilt University:& rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bvanderbilt%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bvanderbilt%2Buniversity If you are considering or have declared a major in general studies, chances are you’ve been asked about what you plan to do with your degree. While some people might argue that a general studies major can’t possibly prepare you for the future, there are several paths that you can take with this major as you move beyond your undergraduate years. Here are four ways that you can use your g rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bcan%2Bi%2Bdo%2Bwith%2Ba%2Bgeneral%2Bstudies%2Bmajor https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bcan%2Bi%2Bdo%2Bwith%2Ba%2Bgeneral%2Bstudies%2Bmajor After several years of hard work, it is finally time to choose a topic of special interest that will represent all that you have learned, as well as how you have grown academically, during your undergraduate career. The academic area that you will be working in – your major – is a given, but the specific topic that you will explore in your capstone course may not be. How do you choose t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bchoose%2Byour%2Bcapstone%2Bproject https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bchoose%2Byour%2Bcapstone%2Bproject The GMAT utilizes a variety of skills that you will likely rely upon during your MBA program. One of the most important of these skills is the ability to reason. Integrated Reasoning and Critical Reasoning questions make up a significant portion of the GMAT exam. To help you prepare for this test, here are several reasoning-related tips (you may also want to enlist the help of a GMAT tutor): Integ rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bbasics%2Bof%2Breasoning%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bgmat https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bbasics%2Bof%2Breasoning%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bgmat The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Shantel received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Education from Concordia College. She is currently a tutor in Boston specializing in ESL/ELL tutoring, reading tutoring, writing tutoring, and several other subjects. See what she had to say about her exper rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bconcordia%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bconcordia%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Noel received his Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs from George Washington University. He is currently a tutor in Washington, D.C. specializing in AP Comparative Government and Politics tutoring, German tutoring, math tutoring, and several other rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 25 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bgeorge%2Bwashington%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bgeorge%2Bwashington%2Buniversity Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Dr. Bari Norman earned her undergraduate degree at Barnard College and her Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the Co-Founder and Director of Expert Admissions, as well as a former admissions officer at Barnard College and Columbia University. At Expert Admissions, Dr. Norman a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 24 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bbari%2Bnorman https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bbari%2Bnorman Many of us use mnemonic devices without even realizing it. This is in part because mnemonic devices can be an extremely helpful tool when attempting to make information more relatable and interesting, and therefore easier to memorize. If you’re wondering which mnemonic devices work best for your learning style, here are several that you can try that suit visual, auditory, verbal, and kinesthe rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 23 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=are%2Bmnemonic%2Bdevices%2Bright%2Bfor%2Bmy%2Blearning%2Bstyle https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=are%2Bmnemonic%2Bdevices%2Bright%2Bfor%2Bmy%2Blearning%2Bstyle Your summer break is a well deserved vacation. Chances are you’ve spent the academic year studying, taking tests, and writing essays. Make time this summer to work, travel, and relax, but also to stay current on your classes. Here are three tips for staying current on any class this summer so that you will be ready to succeed when the fall semester rolls around: 1. Use memorization devices rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 21 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=stay%2Bcurrent%2Bon%2Bany%2Bclass%2Bthis%2Bsummer%2Bwith%2B3%2Btips https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=stay%2Bcurrent%2Bon%2Bany%2Bclass%2Bthis%2Bsummer%2Bwith%2B3%2Btips The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Alexandra graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2011 with her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She is now a Chicago tutor specializing in many subjects, such as Algebra tutoring, Arithmetic tutoring, Geometry tutoring, and much more. See rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 19 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Billinois%2Bat%2Burbana%2Bchampaign https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Billinois%2Bat%2Burbana%2Bchampaign The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Daniel is a San Francisco-Bay Area tutor and 2014 graduate of University of California-Berkeley. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and tutors several subjects, specializing in College Essay tutoring, GRE Verbal Reasoning tutoring, and Writing tutori rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 18 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bberkeley https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bberkeley As a student, you will occasionally be assigned reading materials that simply don’t interest you. However, there is no reason to let your dislike for the reading affect your grade. Here are four tips for reading an assigned book you dislike: 1. Create a character tree Certain books include family trees or character diagrams in their first pages, especially if the characters span several gen rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 16 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bfor%2Breading%2Ban%2Bassigned%2Bbook%2Byou%2Bdislike https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bfor%2Breading%2Ban%2Bassigned%2Bbook%2Byou%2Bdislike A speech can be a very effective and personal way to share your opinion on a topic. You may be asked to deliver a speech in a humanities class, or if you are running for a leadership position in an extracurricular. Some jobs even require you to give speeches. Should you be presenting an argument – a very common type of speech – here are four ways to make your points stronger: 1. Be con rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bways%2Bto%2Bmake%2Barguments%2Bstronger%2Bin%2Bspeeches https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bways%2Bto%2Bmake%2Barguments%2Bstronger%2Bin%2Bspeeches The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Phil holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Film & Television from New York University. He graduated in 2014 and currently tutors in Los Angeles. He specializes in a number of subject areas, including History tutoring, Literature tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, and more. Ch rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 12 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=new%2Byork%2Buniversity%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=new%2Byork%2Buniversity%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Dan received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Walla Walla University. He is currently a tutor in Portland specializing in Accounting tutoring, Economics tutoring, Finance tutoring, and several other subjects. See what he had to say about his ex rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 11 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bwalla%2Bwalla%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bwalla%2Bwalla%2Buniversity Your final semester of college is an exciting time – you've finished your classes, said goodbye to your friends, and begun to transition to a new stage in your life. If you borrowed money to pay for school, your student loans are likely one of the last things on your mind right now. But they should be. You may also find this interview with a financial aid expert helpful as well rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Bto%2Blisten%2Bfor%2Bduring%2Byour%2Bstudent%2Bloan%2Bexit%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Bto%2Blisten%2Bfor%2Bduring%2Byour%2Bstudent%2Bloan%2Bexit%2Binterview Now that grades are posted for the spring semester, some students may have discovered that they didn’t do quite as well in a class as they expected to when they registered. Maybe you realized several weeks into the course that the material wasn’t clear, or maybe you were doing fine, but you didn’t perform well on the final. Whatever the reason for your subpar grade, you may now be rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 07 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=when%2Bshould%2Byou%2Bretake%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bcourse https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=when%2Bshould%2Byou%2Bretake%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bcourse The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Eric received his Bachelor’s degree in Physics and English from University of Colorado Boulder. He is currently a tutor in Denver specializing in Creative Writing tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, Physics tutoring, and several other subjects. See what he had to say abou rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 05 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcolorado%2Bboulder https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcolorado%2Bboulder The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Olga is a Miami tutor and 1997 graduate of University of California, Santa Barbara. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and tutors several subjects, including Essay Editing tutoring, Reading tutoring, and Writing tutoring. Check out what Olga had to say about her t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 04 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=university%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bsanta%2Bbarbara%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=university%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bsanta%2Bbarbara%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview It is nearly time for you to move into your dorm for your freshman year of college, and like many new students, you may be wondering what to bring with you. You will most likely have less personal space in your new room than you do at home, so it’s important to pack with care, and to leave unnecessary items behind. If you are trying to determine what to pack for college, check out the list of rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bpack%2Bfor%2Bmove%2Bin%2Bday https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bpack%2Bfor%2Bmove%2Bin%2Bday Social media is a fantastic way to stay current on educational news and trends. Twitter in particular is a great social media tool, as it allows you to consolidate all of your news updates into one place. Here are 10 Twitter accounts every parent should follow to stay informed about his or her child’s education. 1. The College Board - @CollegeBoard The College Board posts information relate rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=10%2Btwitter%2Baccounts%2Bevery%2Bparent%2Bshould%2Bfollow https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=10%2Btwitter%2Baccounts%2Bevery%2Bparent%2Bshould%2Bfollow The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Kelly is a Tampa tutor and 2013 graduate of Florida State University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and tutors several subjects, including Elementary Math tutoring, Phonics tutoring, and Social Studies tutoring. Check out what Kelly had to say ab rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 28 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bflorida%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bflorida%2Bstate%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Lalitha is an Atlanta tutor and 2014 graduate of Dalton State College. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and tutors several subjects, including Middle School Math tutoring, Reading tutoring, and Writing tutoring. Check out what Lalitha had to say about her time a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bdalton%2Bstate%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bdalton%2Bstate%2Bcollege Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Rishi Mediratta is co-author of the book Cracking Med School Admissions: Trusted Advice from Students Who’ve Been There, as well as a medical school admissions adviser. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Public Health Studies from Johns Hopkins University and went on to com rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 26 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Brishi%2Bmediratta https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Brishi%2Bmediratta Each year, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (or NACAC) publishes a list of colleges whose freshman classes are not yet filled for the coming fall term. This list, called the College Openings Update, can be extremely helpful for students who applied to a limited number of schools or who did not receive any offers of admission. Here are several questions to keep in mind as yo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Buse%2Bthe%2Bcollege%2Bopenings%2Bupdate https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Buse%2Bthe%2Bcollege%2Bopenings%2Bupdate Do dashes depress you? Are you boggled by brackets? Never fear! Part one of this guide to commonly confusing punctuation explored three of the most commonly-confusing punctuation marks, and clarified why and how they are used. Now it’s time to study up on the em dash, the en dash, the hyphen, and the bracket. Read on for part two of this guide to commonly-confusing punctuation: 1. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bcommonly%2Bconfusing%2Bpunctuation%2Bpart%2B2 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bcommonly%2Bconfusing%2Bpunctuation%2Bpart%2B2 The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences, as well. Steve earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Cornell University in 2011. He currently tutors many subjects in New York City, specializing in SAT prep tutoring, GRE prep tutoring, and Algebra tutoring. See what he had to say about his time at Cornell Univer rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 21 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bcornell%2Buniversity%2Bcollege%2Bexperience https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bcornell%2Buniversity%2Bcollege%2Bexperience The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Lindsey is a New York City tutor and 2011 graduate of Stanford University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Italian and tutors many subjects, specializing in Literature tutoring, Public Speaking tutoring, Italian tutoring, and others. Check out her revi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 20 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bstanford%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bstanford%2Buniversity Enrolling in a diverse array of classes isn’t the only way to explore college majors. You can also join clubs and organizations, volunteer in your community, and take on a part-time job. Campus jobs are a great option for students because your supervisors inherently understand your scheduling needs. Work hours are generally reasonable, and you can get paid while learning certain skills. Havin rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=popular%2Bcampus%2Bjobs%2Bthat%2Bcan%2Bhelp%2Byou%2Bexplore%2Bcollege%2Bmajors https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=popular%2Bcampus%2Bjobs%2Bthat%2Bcan%2Bhelp%2Byou%2Bexplore%2Bcollege%2Bmajors Summer vacation is a welcome break for many students, but it is equally as critical that this time away from school does not interfere with your child’s learning and skills development. One way to continue your student’s educational progress is to ensure that he or she reads over the summer. This can keep your child’s mind stimulated, as well as ease the transition back to school rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 16 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bcreate%2Ba%2Bsummer%2Breading%2Bprogram%2Bfor%2Byou%2Band%2Byour%2Bchild https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bcreate%2Ba%2Bsummer%2Breading%2Bprogram%2Bfor%2Byou%2Band%2Byour%2Bchild The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Heidi received her Bachelor’s degree in Theatre from Northwestern College. She is currently an online tutor specializing in ESL/ELL tutoring, public speaking tutoring, and writing tutoring, among other subjects. See what she had to say about her experience at North rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 14 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bnorthwestern%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bnorthwestern%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. John received his Bachelor’s degree in Zoology from University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is currently a tutor in New York City specializing in algebra tutoring, chemistry tutoring, and geometry tutoring, among other subjects. See what he had to say about h rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 13 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bwisconsin%2Bmadison https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bwisconsin%2Bmadison Prospective business school students may decide to pursue an MBA for many reasons. Some wish to deepen their knowledge of the business world, while others may see business school as an opportunity to advance within their companies. Here are 5 tips that can help you to ace your business school interview if you do decide to pursure your MBA.  Whatever your reason is for obtaining an MBA, h rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 12 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bthe%2Bsummer%2Bbefore%2Bbusiness%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bthe%2Bsummer%2Bbefore%2Bbusiness%2Bschool Studying can seem quite tedious or draining depending on your mood, the subject you’re reviewing, the time of year, and your overall schedule. Considering the many factors that can affect the quality of your studying, you might be asking yourself this question: “Can music help me study?” Here are four ways that (some) music can improve your review sessions: 1. It increases c rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 11 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=can%2Bmusic%2Bhelp%2Bme%2Bstudy https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=can%2Bmusic%2Bhelp%2Bme%2Bstudy Studying abroad is a popular pastime for many college students. Living and learning in a foreign country can provide you with the opportunity to immerse yourself in an unfamiliar culture while also earning college credit, meeting new people, and traveling. It also allows you to increase your confidence. Despite these benefits, many students still choose not to participate in study abroad because of rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 09 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bmyths%2Band%2Brealities%2Babout%2Bstudy%2Babroad https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bmyths%2Band%2Brealities%2Babout%2Bstudy%2Babroad The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Olivia is an Atlanta tutor specializing in French tutoring, Study Skills and Organization tutoring, and a number of other areas. She is currently a senior at the University of Georgia majoring in Communication Studies and French. See what she had to share about the Unive rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 07 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bgeorgia https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bgeorgia The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Rachel is a Phoenix tutor and 2011 graduate of Kansas State University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science Biotechnology and tutors several subjects, including Environmental Science tutoring, Genetics tutoring, and Medicine tutoring. Check out what Rachel h rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 06 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bkansas%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bkansas%2Bstate%2Buniversity Do you plan to apply to graduate school this fall? If so, you will likely need to take the GRE in order to gain admission to your program of choice. Summer is a great time to ready for this exam, and to help you in your quest for a high score, here is your guide to summer GRE prep: 1. Understand what is on the test The GRE consists of three sections. These sections are similar to t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=your%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bsummer%2Bgre%2Bprep https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=your%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bsummer%2Bgre%2Bprep Unless you’re a professional writer or teacher, you may not spend much time thinking about grammar and punctuation. In fact, when you look down at the keyboard, there may be a punctuation mark that is entirely foreign to you. Nevertheless, most people would admit that grammar and punctuation are what makes our writing readable, and in some cases, they even help us avoid awkward phrasing. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 02 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bcommonly%2Bconfusing%2Bpunctuation%2Bpart%2B1 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bcommonly%2Bconfusing%2Bpunctuation%2Bpart%2B1 The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Dexter received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Old Dominion University. He is currently a tutor in Washington, D.C. specializing in business tutoring, economics tutoring, microeconomics tutoring, and several other subjects. See what he had t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 31 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bold%2Bdominion%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bold%2Bdominion%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Kaitlin received her Bachelor’s degree in History and Secondary Education from Arcadia University. She is currently a tutor in Philadelphia, specializing in AP U.S. Government & Politics tutoring, Grammar and Mechanics tutoring, Math tutoring, and sev rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 30 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Barcadia%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Barcadia%2Buniversity The following piece was written by Jason Lum. Jason has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former application reviewer for the Harvard University Admissions Office. He is the president and founder of ScholarEdge College Consulting. I have conducted alumni interviews with prospective students at Harvard University and Washington University in St. Louis for many years. For me, it rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 29 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=common%2Bproblems%2Bin%2Binterviewing%2Bfrom%2Bthe%2Binterviewers%2Bperspective https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=common%2Bproblems%2Bin%2Binterviewing%2Bfrom%2Bthe%2Binterviewers%2Bperspective Chances are you’ve been in this exact situation – you’re studying the day before an important test when you realize that your own notes aren’t clear. You scramble to reread the chapter, then you call a friend, and then you try to recall each lecture. Panic ensues. In other words, sometimes you walk into an exam with incomplete knowledge – all because of your poor note- rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 28 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Btips%2Bfor%2Btaking%2Bbetter%2Bmath%2Bnotes https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Btips%2Bfor%2Btaking%2Bbetter%2Bmath%2Bnotes With the school year coming to a close, and summer just around the corner, many families will embark on road trips to spend quality time together and to see the country. Long road trips, as parents know, can make children restless – they may even inspire the dreaded question, “Are we there yet?” To keep almost anyone entertained in the car, here are four educational road trip game rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 26 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=educational%2Broad%2Btrip%2Bgames%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bwhole%2Bfamily https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=educational%2Broad%2Btrip%2Bgames%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bwhole%2Bfamily The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Spencer is a Phoenix tutor and 2010 graduate of Brigham Young University. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Russian and tutors several subjects, specializing in History tutoring, Reading tutoring, and Writing tutoring. Check out what Spenc rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 24 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=brigham%2Byoung%2Buniversity%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=brigham%2Byoung%2Buniversity%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Kelly received her Bachelor’s degree in English from  University of Minnesota. She is currently a tutor in St. Louis specializing in essay editing tutoring, study skills tutoring, and writing tutoring, among other subjects. See what she had to say about h rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 23 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bminnesota https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bminnesota As the end of the school year approaches, many college students are preparing to move out of their college dorms and to return home to their parents for the summer. This transition home can present many challenges for parents and students alike. Here are several recommendations to help ease your college student’s transition home for the summer: Accept change The first year of college offers rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 21 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bease%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bstudents%2Btransition%2Bhome%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bsummer https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bease%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bstudents%2Btransition%2Bhome%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bsummer Parents are more attuned to social media now than they have ever been in the past. They're active on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter. While your children may not always applaud your online interactions, we – like you – know that they can serve some very real purposes. So don’t miss out – here are five Instagram accounts every parent should follow: @whattheteache rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 19 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Binstagram%2Baccounts%2Bevery%2Bparent%2Bshould%2Bfollow https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Binstagram%2Baccounts%2Bevery%2Bparent%2Bshould%2Bfollow The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Brendan received a Bachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern and North African Studies and a Master’s in Modern Middle Eastern and North African Studies  from University of Michigan. He is currently a tutor in Chicago specializing in history tutoring, french t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 17 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=university%2Bof%2Bmichigan%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=university%2Bof%2Bmichigan%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jesse is a New York City tutor and 2012 graduate of Trinity College. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and tutors several subjects, including english tutoring, public speaking tutoring, and writing tutoring. Check out what Jesse had to say about h rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 16 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Btrinity%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Btrinity%2Bcollege Nearly every student finds it difficult to work well in groups at least once in his or her academic career. Group work involves sharing responsibility and control, and it can take years to hone these skills. Help your child develop positive and productive habits early on so he or she can work well in groups throughout the rest of his or her school years and adult life. There are actually rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 14 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=help%2Byour%2Bchild%2Bwork%2Bwell%2Bin%2Bgroups%2Bwith%2Bthese%2Btips https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=help%2Byour%2Bchild%2Bwork%2Bwell%2Bin%2Bgroups%2Bwith%2Bthese%2Btips The ACT and the SAT are important components of any college application. However, it can sometimes prove difficult to convince your child to adequately prep for them – even if he or she is normally an A+ student! While studying for the ACT or the SAT is ultimately your child’s responsibility, there are ways to encourage your student’s efforts. Here are seven ways to support your s rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 12 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=7%2Bways%2Bto%2Bsupport%2Byour%2Bstudents%2Bact%2Bsat%2Bstudy https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=7%2Bways%2Bto%2Bsupport%2Byour%2Bstudents%2Bact%2Bsat%2Bstudy The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Adrianna is a Cincinnati tutor and 2013 graduate of New York University. She tutors several subjects, specializing in Elementary Math tutoring, French tutoring, and Reading tutoring. Check out what Adrianna had to say about her time at New York University: VT: Describe the c rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 10 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bnew%2Byork%2Buniversity%2Bcollege%2Bexperience https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bnew%2Byork%2Buniversity%2Bcollege%2Bexperience The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Pooja is a Houston tutor specializing in Biology tutoring, Geometry tutoring, History tutoring, and a number of other areas. She is currently a junior at University of Houston majoring in Biology and History. See what she had to share about University of Houston: VT: Describ rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 09 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bhouston https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bhouston Thousands of high schools across the United States offer their students the chance to take Advanced Placement (or AP) classes. These classes are taught at a high level, covering more material with greater in-depth analysis and perspective. AP classes are typically on par with college-level courses, and students can take a year-end AP exam to prove their mastery and potentially earn colleg rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 07 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=when%2Bshould%2Bi%2Bstart%2Btaking%2Bap%2Bclasses https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=when%2Bshould%2Bi%2Bstart%2Btaking%2Bap%2Bclasses The summer before graduate school is an exciting time. How you use the next few months can influence your transition back into life as a student, especially if you took time off after graduating college. These are 3 tips for starting graduate school. Here are six tasks for the summer before graduate school: 1. Arrange your move If you’re moving to a new city, one of the first things to thin rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 05 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=6%2Btasks%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bsummer%2Bbefore%2Bgraduate%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=6%2Btasks%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bsummer%2Bbefore%2Bgraduate%2Bschool The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Joshua is a Boston tutor specializing in English tutoring, Middle School Math tutoring, SAT Critical Reading tutoring, and a number of other areas. He is currently a senior at Brown University majoring in Classics and Slavic Studies. See what he had to share about Brown Unive rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 03 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bbrown%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bbrown%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Ian is an Atlanta tutor and 2009 graduate of Georgia State University. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and tutors several subjects such as ACT Reading prep tutoring, College Essay tutoring, and Writing tutoring. Check out what Ian had to say about his time at Ge rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 02 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bgeorgia%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bgeorgia%2Bstate%2Buniversity Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Hanna Stotland is an educational and career consultant with a unique understanding of the admissions system – she was accepted to Harvard College with a G.E.D. Hanna worked full-time for two years before she returned to school and enrolled at Bryn Mawr College. She transferred to Harvard rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bhanna%2Bstotland https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bhanna%2Bstotland Many students experience test anxiety, especially on standardized exams or assessments that affect their promotion to the next grade. As a result, it’s important for students to develop test-taking skills since they're used throughout primary and secondary school, as well as into college and beyond. If your elementary school student has test anxiety, here are four ways to help him or her cope rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 28 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bhelp%2Byour%2Belementary%2Bschool%2Bstudent%2Bcope%2Bwith%2Btest%2Banxiety https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bhelp%2Byour%2Belementary%2Bschool%2Bstudent%2Bcope%2Bwith%2Btest%2Banxiety The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Kenny is a St. Louis tutor specializing in Algebra tutoring, Calculus tutoring, History tutoring, and a number of other areas. He is currently a junior at University of Notre Dame majoring in Economics and Math. See what he had to share about University of Notre Dame: VT: De rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 26 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnotre%2Bdame https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnotre%2Bdame The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Kelly received her Bachelor’s degree in Biological Engineering and her PhD from Cornell University. She is currently a tutor in New York City specializing in GRE Quantitative tutoring, Life Sciences tutoring, SAT Math tutoring, and several other subjects. See rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 25 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Bcornell%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Bperspective%2Bon%2Bcornell%2Buniversity Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Bev Taylor is the president and founder of The Ivy Coach. Before starting The Ivy Coach, she served as a high school college counselor in Long Island, New York. She has also presented seminars to admissions officers and guidance counselors. The Ivy Coach provides guidance from Ivy League-educat rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bbev%2Btaylor https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bbev%2Btaylor College is very much an academic pursuit – a phenomenal chance to expand upon your knowledge of the world. However, it’s also a great place to flex your leadership muscles and to develop skills that will assist you in the future. If you’re hoping to improve in this area, here are several tips to develop leadership skills in college: Participate in extracurricular activities Extr rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bto%2Bdevelop%2Bleadership%2Bskills%2Bin%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bto%2Bdevelop%2Bleadership%2Bskills%2Bin%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Trevor is a Philadelphia tutor and 2012 graduate of University of Virginia. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and tutors several subjects, including Environmental Science tutoring, Geology tutoring, and Spanish tutoring. Check out what Trevor had to rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 19 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=university%2Bof%2Bvirginia%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=university%2Bof%2Bvirginia%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Michael received his Bachelor’s degree in Earth Systems, Environment and Society from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is currently a tutor in Portland specializing in ACT Science tutoring, Earth Science tutoring, Environmental Science tutoring, and severa rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 18 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Billinois%2Bat%2Burbana%2Bchampaign https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Billinois%2Bat%2Burbana%2Bchampaign College can be overwhelming. On an average day, you might need to balance your courses and extracurricular activities, a part-time job, and various social commitments. In the midst of all this stress, you might wonder if extracurricular involvement is truly so important. It is, but ensuring that you maximize your participation is just as critical. Here’s how you can make the most of college e rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bthe%2Bmost%2Bof%2Bcollege%2Bextracurriculars https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bthe%2Bmost%2Bof%2Bcollege%2Bextracurriculars If you plan to take AP European History in the coming school year, you may be wondering, How will AP European History change in 2015? After all, the new AP European History exam may not be released until May of 2016, but the new coursework will go into effect in the fall of 2015. Below is a guide to these curriculum changes, including suggestions to help you prepare for this updated class. 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She is currently a tutor in Houston specializing in ISEE tutoring, SSAT prep tutoring, Reading tutoring, Writing tutoring, and several other subj rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bchicago https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bchicago A growing number of colleges are moving toward offering electronic textbooks for purchase or rental. There are many advantages to using electronic textbooks, including lower cost (in some instances) and ease of transportation. 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Check out what Julia had to rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 24 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Btufts%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Btufts%2Buniversity The following piece was written by Dr. Sahil Mehta. Sahil is the founder of MedSchoolCoach, a medical school admissions consulting company. He has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former admissions interviewer for Columbia University. Getting into an American medical school is a difficult task. With more than 60% of applicants rejected each year, it’s mor rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bdo%2Bi%2Bdo%2Bif%2Bi%2Bget%2Brejected%2Bfrom%2Bmedical%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bdo%2Bi%2Bdo%2Bif%2Bi%2Bget%2Brejected%2Bfrom%2Bmedical%2Bschool Declaring a college major can feel like a truly intimidating and sometimes overwhelming decision. These tips can hlep you with picking your major early in college. For a student who is considering a double major, it can seem even more so. If this describes you, there are several things you should take into account prior to making your decision.  Why do you wish to have a double major? 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See what she had to say rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 17 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bdavis https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bdavis Scheduling your GMAT test date is one of the most important parts of your overall GMAT experience. When should you take the exam? As soon as possible, or in several months’ time? Should you register for a fall or spring session? Here are four factors to consider before you choose a GMAT test date:  1. When are you applying to business school? Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3? 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See what he had to share about University of Houston: VT: Des rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 10 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bhouston https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bhouston Inadequate preparation is one of the biggest reasons students do not perform at their best on academic tests. Yet, another key component to test prep is finding and maintaining a positive state of mind while studying and taking the exam. These are some tips to help you identify your study style. 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Check out what Erin had to rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 03 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcolorado%2Bboulder https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcolorado%2Bboulder Most high school seniors view winter break as the perfect opportunity to sleep and to socialize with family and friends. 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See what she had to share about University rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 27 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmissouri%2Bkansas%2Bcity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmissouri%2Bkansas%2Bcity The revised MCAT, which will be introduced for the first time in April 2015, will shift its focus to a more interdisciplinary and integrative mindset. Students who intend to take this version of the exam can refer to the guide below for more information about its sections, the skills it assesses, and the best ways to prepare.  What does the MCAT2015 test? 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See what he had to share about University of Colorado rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 21 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcolorado%2Bdenver https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcolorado%2Bdenver The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences, as well. Kisha graduated from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in English. She is now a Houston tutor specializing in Writing tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, Reading tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Check out her review of Univers rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 20 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Barkansas%2Bat%2Bpine%2Bbluff https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Barkansas%2Bat%2Bpine%2Bbluff In May 2015, the Advanced Placement (AP) Physics B exam will undergo some change. Reviewing the breakdown of these changes below will help students to ensure readiness for the new exam when it premieres.  The need for change  The National Research Council (NRC) recently determined that the AP Physics B course covered too wide a breadth of material – so wide that students were not rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bwill%2Bthe%2Bap%2Bphysics%2Bb%2Bexam%2Bchange%2Bin%2Bmay%2B2015 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bwill%2Bthe%2Bap%2Bphysics%2Bb%2Bexam%2Bchange%2Bin%2Bmay%2B2015 The business school interview represents yet another step toward reaching your MBA dream. It is an excellent opportunity to explore a prospective program and to convince admissions officers to choose you. Here are five tips to help you make the most of this very important meeting:  1. 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Check out what Ruby had to say about her t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 14 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bmacalester%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bmacalester%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Murat earned his Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies from Yale University in 2014. He is a Washington, D.C. tutor specializing in many subject areas, including Spanish tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, and Algebra tutoring. Check out his review of Yale University: VT: De rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 13 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Byale%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Byale%2Buniversity Writing a thesis – a major paper or essay – is no small feat. Imagine you have finished the research, gathered your data, and created your main premise: now it is time to shape all of your information into the body of a thesis. Here are three thesis struggles you might run into along the way, as well as strategies to overcome them:  1. Unclear claim A strong thesis relies on a cl rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bthesis%2Bstruggles%2Band%2Bhow%2Bto%2Bovercome%2Bthem https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bthesis%2Bstruggles%2Band%2Bhow%2Bto%2Bovercome%2Bthem In college, students expect to receive an education that will help prepare them for their future careers. However, some colleges go a step further by offering students opportunities for specialized work-study training. Cooperative (or co-op) programs are long-term paid internship arrangements that combine typical college classroom-based education with hands-on work experience. 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See what she had to rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 07 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bgeorgetown%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bgeorgetown%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Robert graduated from Middlebury College in 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in French Literature and Music. He is now a New York City tutor specializing in IB prep tutoring, Trigonometry tutoring, all levels of French tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Take a look rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 06 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bmiddlebury%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bmiddlebury%2Bcollege A common assignment that confounds many college students is the well-known and often dreaded research paper. Your professor asks that you use a variety of scholarly sources, but what exactly does that entail? And how can you find these sources? 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She currently tutors many subjects in Boston specializing in Biology tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, Essay Editing tutorin rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 05 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnotre%2Bdame https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnotre%2Bdame The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences, as well. Ene graduated from Ithaca College in 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. She tutors Biology tutoring, Chemistry tutoring, Physics tutoring, and many other subjects. 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As you try to answer the question of “Did I choose the wrong college?” keep the following items in mind. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 02 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=did%2Bi%2Bchoose%2Bthe%2Bwrong%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=did%2Bi%2Bchoose%2Bthe%2Bwrong%2Bcollege Perhaps this scenario sounds familiar: a student registers for a college class, begins it, and then wishes to drop it before the term ends. This may happen because the course is not what the student expected or because the content is too difficult. Before you finalize your decision, here are four things to consider before dropping a college class:  1. Deadlines There are typically strict dea rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bconsider%2Bbefore%2Bdropping%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bclass https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bconsider%2Bbefore%2Bdropping%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bclass As technology evolves and becomes increasingly essential within our society, the college classroom evolves as well. The integration of technology into the classroom has allowed for increasing educational possibilities. However, there are some basic concepts that new college students should know about educational technology (or edtech) to maximize their schooling experience. 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Check out his review of his school: VT: De rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 27 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bberkeley https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bberkeley The following piece was written by Christina Taber-Kewene. Christina has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is the Director of Law Admissions for Admit Advantage, an admissions consulting company for undergraduate, business school, and law school applicants. Ask any applicant, “What is the hardest part of the law school application?” and he or she will likely respond: &l rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 26 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bwrite%2Ba%2Bpersonal%2Bstatement%2Bfor%2Blaw%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bwrite%2Ba%2Bpersonal%2Bstatement%2Bfor%2Blaw%2Bschool Congratulations—you are nearly finished with your college applications! Although most schools provide applicants with a list of items to submit, it is still possible to overlook a detail or two. These are 4 tips to manage the college application process. Here is a last-minute checklist before submitting your college application to help you ensure that you have dotted every “i” and rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 23 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Blast%2Bminute%2Bchecklist%2Bbefore%2Bsubmitting%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bapplication https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Blast%2Bminute%2Bchecklist%2Bbefore%2Bsubmitting%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bapplication As you start applying to colleges, there are a number of materials you will need to present, one of which is your academic transcript. You open your transcript…only to be met with confusion. Deciphering your academic transcript can be confusing, but once you understand what each component means, your academic transcript can be quite a powerful tool for self-reflection! 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See what he had to rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 21 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bstanford%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bstanford%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Krista is currently a sophomore at Pomona College. She tutors students in Algebra tutoring, Geometry tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, and much more. Check out her review of Pomona College: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. How urban or safe is rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 20 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bpomona%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bpomona%2Bcollege Students, and sometimes parents, often choose to tour campuses—but these tours are often just for the duration of the morning or afternoon. If you are wondering why a student might wish to choose to participate in overnight college visits, or whether to partake in one yourself, consider the following benefits: A comprehensive view A wonderful aspect of staying at a college overnight is that rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 17 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=benefits%2Bof%2Bovernight%2Bcollege%2Bvisits https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=benefits%2Bof%2Bovernight%2Bcollege%2Bvisits The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Anna is an Atlanta tutor specializing in GRE prep tutoring, AP English tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, and several other subjects. She graduated from Duke University in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in Literature and Cultural Theory. See what she had to say about her rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 14 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bduke%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bduke%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Tarryn is a Portland tutor who specializes in many areas of math such as Algebra tutoring, Geometry tutoring, Pre-Calculus tutoring, and more. She graduated from University of Oregon in 2012 where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Finance. Read her thoughts on the Uni rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 13 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Boregon https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Boregon Most high school students plan to take either the ACT or the SAT, but once you choose an exam, your decision is not yet complete. The ACT, for instance, offers an optional writing component—the ACT Plus Writing. But should you take this sub-test?  First, consider the basics The ACT Plus Writing lengthens the ACT by thirty minutes, and it currently costs an additional $16.50. You will rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 12 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Byou%2Btake%2Bthe%2Bact%2Bplus%2Bwriting https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Byou%2Btake%2Bthe%2Bact%2Bplus%2Bwriting Preparing for the GMAT can be time-consuming, but it need not be a chore. After all, there are numerous ways to incorporate various review methods into your weekly schedule. Here are four daily activities that can improve your GMAT skills:  1. Reading Reading is required on every section of the GMAT, and there is a great deal of content to work through. The more vocabulary you are familiar w rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 11 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=daily%2Bactivities%2Bthat%2Bcan%2Bimprove%2Byour%2Bgmat%2Bskills https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=daily%2Bactivities%2Bthat%2Bcan%2Bimprove%2Byour%2Bgmat%2Bskills The transition from high to college consists of many changes. College courses are often more rigorous, and students do not always know what to expect from their classes or their instructors. To help prepare you for your courses, here are several of the differences between high school and college grading. Not all assignments are marked In high school, you likely submitted at least one or two assig rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 10 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bdifferences%2Bbetween%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Band%2Bcollege%2Bgrading https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bdifferences%2Bbetween%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Band%2Bcollege%2Bgrading Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Derek Meeker is the Founder and President of Dean Meeker Consulting, a law school admissions consulting company. Derek previously held the role of Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid for the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He has also served as the Recruiting Manager for rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 09 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Blaw%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bderek%2Bmeeker https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Blaw%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bderek%2Bmeeker Note-taking is a critical skill that can boost academic success, reduce study time, and ease the process of completing assignments. However, many students are not certain about how to take notes or which style will work best for them. Here are some helpful tips to help you organize your notes. Below are three note-taking formats every student should try when searching for the most effective method. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bnote%2Btaking%2Bformats%2Bevery%2Bstudent%2Bshould%2Btry https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bnote%2Btaking%2Bformats%2Bevery%2Bstudent%2Bshould%2Btry The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Tom is an Atlanta tutor specializing in Algebra tutoring, Calculus tutoring, Geometry tutoring, and many other subjects. He is currently a sophomore majoring in Chemistry at Vassar College. Check out his review of his school: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportatio rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 07 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bvassar%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bvassar%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Sharanya is currently a junior at the University of California, San Diego majoring in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. She specializes in many subjects including Spanish tutoring, Writing tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, and much more. Check out her review of her school: VT: rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 06 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=university%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bsan%2Bdiego%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=university%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bsan%2Bdiego%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview Many young children are surprised when they encounter their elementary school teachers at the grocery store—they believe that their instructors exist only in their classrooms. While they soon outgrow this belief, myths about educators continue to persist as we grow older. Many students begin college with pre-conceived notions about their professors, or they are subjected to these myths when t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 03 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=avoid%2Bthese%2Bmyths%2Babout%2Bcollege%2Bprofessors https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=avoid%2Bthese%2Bmyths%2Babout%2Bcollege%2Bprofessors The school year is beginning and it can be easy to get overwhelmed with everything you have to do—identifying where your classes are located, organizing your folders and notebooks, and especially for juniors and seniors, thinking seriously about college. Here are some quick tips for high school students to start the new year off on the right foot.  Set goals Having aspirations for the rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 01 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bfor%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bstudents%2Bto%2Bstart%2Bthe%2Bnew%2Byear https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bfor%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bstudents%2Bto%2Bstart%2Bthe%2Bnew%2Byear The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Michelle is a Philadelphia tutor specializing in Chemistry tutoring, Physics tutoring, Physiology tutoring, and more. She graduated from The University of Scranton with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology & Philosophy in 2014. Check out her review of her alma mater: VT: rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 31 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bscranton https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bscranton The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Andrew graduated from Yale University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in English. He specializes in ACT prep tutoring, Reading tutoring, and Writing tutoring in New York City. Check out his review of his experience at Yale University: VT: Describe the campus rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 30 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Byale%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Byale%2Buniversity While the average student can generally make sense of multiple-choice questions, the threat of a free response question can be nerve-wracking. On AP exams, free response questions present a particularly difficult challenge on an already strenuous test, and many students devote multiple resources (e.g. guidebooks, study groups, tutors) and weeks of prep to them. But learning to negotiate the free re rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 29 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Banswer%2Bfree%2Bresponse%2Bquestions%2Bon%2Bap%2Bexams https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Banswer%2Bfree%2Bresponse%2Bquestions%2Bon%2Bap%2Bexams The ability to problem-solve is indispensable. As you move forward with your education, it will prove to be an invaluable asset not only as you study for entrance exams and unit tests, but also in college and beyond, when you launch your career. When you set out to solve a problem, you are essentially defining a question in need of a solution. Whether you solve that problem ultimately depends upon rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 28 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bways%2Bto%2Bimprove%2Byour%2Bproblem%2Bsolving%2Bskills https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bways%2Bto%2Bimprove%2Byour%2Bproblem%2Bsolving%2Bskills Preparing and sitting for a standardized test is often a stressful process. Students devote a considerable amount of time to pouring over questions and their answers, hoping to earn as high a score as possible in order to obtain entry to the school of their choice. Certain exams include an unscored essay, and it can be difficult to prioritize this portion of the test when it does not receive a resu rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 27 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bimportant%2Bare%2Bunscored%2Bessays https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bimportant%2Bare%2Bunscored%2Bessays Choosing whether or not to audit a college course can initially seem perplexing. After all, why complete a class that will earn you no credit? However, there are a number of reasons to audit a college course, such as: 1. No cost for flat-fee students For those students who pay a flat tuition fee per semester, auditing a class is typically free of charge (though fees may still apply). This me rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 25 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=when%2Bshould%2Byou%2Baudit%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bcourse https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=when%2Bshould%2Byou%2Baudit%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bcourse The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. David is currently a junior at the University of Minnesota studying Biochemistry and Finance. He is a Minneapolis tutor specializing in Chemistry tutoring, Biology tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, and several other subjects. See what he had to say about his school: VT: Describe rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 24 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bminnesota https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bminnesota The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Rafy earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Richmond in 2013. He is now a Washington D.C. tutor specializing in Calculus tutoring, Chemistry tutoring, Biology tutoring, and several other subjects. Check out his review of the University of Richmon rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 23 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Brichmond https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Brichmond Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Christina Taber-Kewene attended Stanford University and Columbia Law School, in addition to working for 10 years in New York City and Europe as a commercial litigator. She has been published extensively on the topics of extra-territorial jurisdiction, discovery of evidence outside the Unit rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Blaw%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bchristina%2Btaber%2Bkewene https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Blaw%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bchristina%2Btaber%2Bkewene A new school year often involves changes for your student—a different classroom and teacher, for example, as well as unfamiliar peers. Understanding his or her new teacher’s practices is the first step in supporting your child’s back-to-school transition. If your child is attending a new school here are some ways to help your child transition. Here are 5 questions to ask your stud rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 20 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byour%2Bstudent%2Bnew%2Bteacher https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byour%2Bstudent%2Bnew%2Bteacher Beginning in the fall of 2015 (with additional modifications slated for 2016), test-takers who opt to sit for the ACT will receive a score report with several key changes. The creators of the ACT ultimately hope to offer more robust scores, with additional assessment categories and data that will help colleges and students better determine whether they are ideal matches for each other (as well as w rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bwill%2Bact%2Bscores%2Bchange%2Bin%2B2015 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bwill%2Bact%2Bscores%2Bchange%2Bin%2B2015 Certain students’ passions and desired academic pursuits do not fit neatly within an already-established college major. Luckily, there are quite a few institutions that offer the ability to design your own college major and create a course of studies that is uniquely important to you. The decision to design your own college major can afford you many opportunities—both academic and econo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 18 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bdesign%2Byour%2Bown%2Bcollege%2Bmajor https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bdesign%2Byour%2Bown%2Bcollege%2Bmajor The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Haley is a 2014 graduate of Northwestern University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Asian Studies. She specializes in ACT prep tutoring and Mandarin Chinese tutoring in Chicago. Check out her review of her time at Northwestern University: VT: Describe rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 17 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bnorthwestern%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bnorthwestern%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Asti is a Seattle tutor and 2012 graduate of Washington State University. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and specializes in many tutoring subjects including ISEE prep tutoring, SSAT prep tutoring, Writing tutoring, and Biology tutoring. See rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 16 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bwashington%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bwashington%2Bstate%2Buniversity Composing essays involves a great deal of time and effort, and once most writers have completed a rough draft, editing it is the very last task they wish to face. If you finish a paper and feel this way, do not worry. This is natural.  After you have finished a rough draft, the first thing you should do is leave it. Engage in a different activity. Watch a film. Take a swim. Allow yourself tim rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 15 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bsteps%2Bto%2Bedit%2Byour%2Bessay https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bsteps%2Bto%2Bedit%2Byour%2Bessay Are you starting business school this fall? Congratulations! Beginning an MBA program marks a significant transition in your life, so how can you prepare for this next stage in your academic journey? Here are three ways to prepare for the business school transition: 1. Speak with your family and friends Business school is not just an educational program—it is a lifestyle. It begins the mome rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 14 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bbusiness%2Bschool%2Btransition https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bbusiness%2Bschool%2Btransition Writing is a central component of your academic career. It is required in the vast majority of your classes, as well as in the workforce. If you wish to increase your success as a student, consider strengthening your writing skills. Here are several simple ways to help you improve: Communicate with purpose All writing, whether in the form of an email or an essay, has a purpose. Ensure you can pin rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 13 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=simple%2Bways%2Bto%2Bimprove%2Byour%2Bwriting%2Bskills https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=simple%2Bways%2Bto%2Bimprove%2Byour%2Bwriting%2Bskills When you return to school this fall, you may have the opportunity to meet with your guidance counselor – take full advantage of it! A guidance counselor advises students on academic matters and is an excellent resource for a range of issues. Counselors know the culture of your school, and they also have ties to various colleges and universities. Keep the following five questions in mind to ma rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 12 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byour%2Bguidance%2Bcounselor%2Bthis%2Bfall https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byour%2Bguidance%2Bcounselor%2Bthis%2Bfall Increasing your organizational skills can help you become a more efficient and successful student. Instead of spending precious minutes scrambling to locate important notes or studying at the last possible moment, you can devote more time to crafting assignments and understanding readings. Here is a great study tip on how to orgnize your notes as well! Here are six habits to become a more org rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 11 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=6%2Bhabits%2Bto%2Bbecome%2Ba%2Bmore%2Borganized%2Bstudent https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=6%2Bhabits%2Bto%2Bbecome%2Ba%2Bmore%2Borganized%2Bstudent The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Yaniv is a Boston tutor and current senior at Tufts University majoring in Economics and Community Health. He specializes in ACT prep tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, Algebra tutoring, Arithmetic tutoring, and more. Check out his review of his school: VT: Describe the rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 10 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Btufts%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Btufts%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Katie is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology from which she holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Aerospace Engineering. She is an Atlanta tutor who specializes in Calculus tutoring, Earth Science tutoring, Geology tutoring, and much more. Ch rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 09 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bthe%2Bgeorgia%2Binstitute%2Bof%2Btechnology https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bthe%2Bgeorgia%2Binstitute%2Bof%2Btechnology A back-to-school checklist is a useful, highly personal way to organize yourself for the coming school year. A checklist can help you navigate—and maximize—the weeks before the first day of school, especially as you ease out of summer classes, vacation, or work. Below are five steps you can take to write an effective back-to-school checklist. Consult your school supplies list and summe rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 08 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bwrite%2Ban%2Beffective%2Bback%2Bto%2Bschool%2Bchecklist https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bwrite%2Ban%2Beffective%2Bback%2Bto%2Bschool%2Bchecklist Computer-based testing is an increasingly popular assessment option at many stages of education—classroom exams, state tests, and high-stakes assessments at both the graduate and undergraduate level. Even the ACT and SAT will launch digital exams in 2015 and 2016, respectively. This is some great information on the future of technology in education. Computer-based testing contains both pros rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 07 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Byou%2Bneed%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bcomputer%2Bbased%2Btesting https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Byou%2Bneed%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bcomputer%2Bbased%2Btesting The college experience is designed to prepare students for a fruitful career and/or continued, specialized study in graduate school. If you are a recent graduate this year, here are four lessons you may have learned while in college that can help you a great deal in the future: 1. You must demonstrate initiative In higher education, professors do not peer over your shoulder or verify your progres rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Blessons%2Brecent%2Bgraduates%2Bshould%2Bcarry%2Bfrom%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Blessons%2Brecent%2Bgraduates%2Bshould%2Bcarry%2Bfrom%2Bcollege Learning to navigate financial aid can be challenging, and it is not a topic that is always forefront in students’ minds as they prepare for school—after all, academics, extracurricular activities, and social opportunities are of great interest to students! In order to better understand the system at your institution, here are three questions to ask your college about financial aid: 1. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 05 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Babout%2Bfinancial%2Baid https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Babout%2Bfinancial%2Baid Transitioning from the elementary classroom to middle school can be challenging or simple, depending on your student’s school. Your child may simply move to a different classroom or floor in the building, or may attend a new school altogether. If they will be attending a new school you may want to take a look at these tips on how to help your child transition to a new school. Regard rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 04 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Byour%2Bchild%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bmiddle%2Bschool%2Btransition https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Byour%2Bchild%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bmiddle%2Bschool%2Btransition The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Joe graduated from Cornell University in 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Economics. He is now a tutor in Seattle specializing in Algebra tutoring, Calculus tutoring, Physics tutoring, and many other subjects. Check out his review of Cornell University: rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 03 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=cornell%2Buniversity%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=cornell%2Buniversity%2Ba%2Bstudent%2Binterview The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Lauren graduated from Harvard University in 2013 where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology. She currently tutors several subjects in Washington D.C., specializing in AP U.S. History tutoring, French tutoring, and Essay Editing tutoring. Check out her rev rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 02 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bharvard%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bharvard%2Buniversity Deciding to apply to medical school can be stressful and time-consuming. However, with careful planning, you can successfully manage this process—as well as your classes, extracurricular activities, MCAT prep, and social responsibilities. You must: meet with your school’s pre-medical adviser, sit for the MCAT, request letters of recommendation (LORs), and complete the applicat rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 01 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=when%2Bshould%2Bi%2Bapply%2Bto%2Bmedical%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=when%2Bshould%2Bi%2Bapply%2Bto%2Bmedical%2Bschool As soon as you begin college, you will discover a new sense of freedom. For the first time, you can choose your classes as well as when you take them. However, this freedom can also negatively impact your graduation schedule if you do not choose wisely. Here are several tips to keep in mind as your freshman year approaches and you choose your first semester of college courses. Understand cou rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 28 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bchoose%2Byour%2Bfirst%2Bsemester%2Bof%2Bcollege%2Bcourses https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bchoose%2Byour%2Bfirst%2Bsemester%2Bof%2Bcollege%2Bcourses The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Taylor is a 2014 graduate of the University of Rochester with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and French. She is a New York City tutor specializing in French tutoring, Writing tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, and more. Check out her review of her school: VT: Desc rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 27 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Brochester https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Brochester The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Babak graduated from University of California, Los Angeles in 2007 with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. He is a Los Angeles tutor specializing in MCAT prep tutoring, Algebra tutoring, AP Chemistry tutoring, and much more. See what he had to say about his alma mater: rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 26 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Blos%2Bangeles https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Blos%2Bangeles The MCAT is typically considered a fast-paced exam. Certain sections can seem harder to finish within the allotted time than others, but all the portions of the test require students to employ time management strategies in order to succeed. The Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences sections each have 52 questions that must be completed in 70 minutes, while Verbal Reasoning consists of 40 questi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 25 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=time%2Bmanagement%2Bstrategies%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bmcat https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=time%2Bmanagement%2Bstrategies%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bmcat For many students, the final year of college marks a period of great transition. As such, it can also be a highly stressful time—classes must be passed, employment applications must be submitted, and student loan paperwork must be completed. While it may feel like an enormous burden at times, a bit of planning can help to ensure that your senior year is rich with enjoyment, personal developme rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 23 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Band%2Btricks%2Bto%2Bmake%2Byour%2Bfinal%2Byear%2Bof%2Bcollege%2Bless%2Bstressful https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Band%2Btricks%2Bto%2Bmake%2Byour%2Bfinal%2Byear%2Bof%2Bcollege%2Bless%2Bstressful The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jason is a San Francisco tutor specializing in Essay Editing tutoring, Latin tutoring, AP English tutoring, and more. He is a graduate of University of California, Davis with a Bachelor’s degree in Comparative Literature and Russian. See what he had to say about his sch rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 20 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bdavis https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bdavis The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jennifer is a Phoenix tutor who specializes in Statistics tutoring, Anatomy tutoring, Biology tutoring, and more. She is a 2010 graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. Check out her review of her alma mater: VT: Describe th rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 19 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Barizona%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Barizona%2Bstate%2Buniversity Are you sitting for the GMAT this fall? Fantastic! Summer is an excellent time to prepare, as it enables you to concern yourself with one fewer item come application time. Does the GMAT overwhelm you? There is no need to worry. With an action plan, you can begin your journey to business school on the right foot. Here are three tips to help you maximize your summer GMAT prep: 1. Complete a diagnost rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 16 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmaximize%2Byour%2Bgmat%2Bprep%2Bthis%2Bsummer https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmaximize%2Byour%2Bgmat%2Bprep%2Bthis%2Bsummer Many students believe there is a single way to study, and that those who excel in school have mastered that style. However, the truth is that there are many ways to review, and part of being successful is determining the methods that work best for you. You may also want to check out these 5 random items to help you study. Here are several questions you can ask yourself to identify your ideal study rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bidentify%2Byour%2Bstudy%2Bstyle https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bidentify%2Byour%2Bstudy%2Bstyle The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Casille is a Denver tutor specializing in SAT prep tutoring, History tutoring, Geometry tutoring, and more. She graduated from Boston College in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Geosciences. Check out her review of her alma mater: VT: Describe the campus rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 13 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bboston%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bboston%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Ashley is a Washington D.C. tutor specializing in several subjects including AP Calculus tutoring, Algebra tutoring, Biology tutoring, and more. She attended Drexel University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Economics. Check out her review of her underg rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 12 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bdrexel%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bdrexel%2Buniversity College freshmen can quickly become overwhelmed with the transition to learning and living on a university campus. Acclimating to the rhythm of college life can be challenging. Those students who are pursuing college after some time away may also encounter difficulties when they become first-time university students. Regardless of your age, here are five key things that every college freshman needs rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 08 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=everything%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bfreshman%2Bneeds%2Bto%2Bknow https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=everything%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bfreshman%2Bneeds%2Bto%2Bknow The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Wyatt is currently a junior at University of California, Irvine majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He is a Los Angeles tutor specializing in AP English tutoring, Calculus tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, and more. Check out his review of his school:  VT: Describe the rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 06 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Birvine https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Birvine The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Marc is a graduate of Stony Brook University from which he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry in 2013. He is a New York City tutor who specializes in Algebra tutoring, Chemistry tutoring, Pre-Calculus tutoring, and a number of other subjects. See what he had to rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 05 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bstony%2Bbrook%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bstony%2Bbrook%2Buniversity If you plan to attend university, you have perhaps scheduled a campus tour or two to begin exploring collegiate life in person. These experiences are important, as they allow you to interact with current students, pose questions, and begin to make the academic and social adjustments needed for higher education. Embarking on a campus tour is a fantastic way to determine whether a particular sch rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 03 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Btips%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bgood%2Bimpression%2Bon%2Ba%2Bcampus%2Btour https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Btips%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bgood%2Bimpression%2Bon%2Ba%2Bcampus%2Btour The decision to continue your education by attending graduate school is exciting, but it can also feel very daunting. Graduate school is a very different experience than your undergraduate years, and it requires a different set of skills. Here are three tips to help you succeed as you begin graduate school:  1. Manage your time One of the best things you can do to ensure a smooth graduate ex rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 02 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bstarting%2Bgraduate%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bstarting%2Bgraduate%2Bschool The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. James is currently a junior at Texas Christian University majoring in Engineering. He specializes in multiple mathematics subjects including Algebra tutoring, Geometry tutoring, Trigonometry tutoring, and more. Check out his review of his university: VT: Describe the campus rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 29 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Btexas%2Bchristian%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Btexas%2Bchristian%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Caroline is an MCAT tutor located in San Diego. She graduated from the California Institute of Technology in 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Check out her review of her school: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. How urban or rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 28 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bcalifornia%2Binstitute%2Bof%2Btechnology https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bcalifornia%2Binstitute%2Bof%2Btechnology Although summer is still new, certain students may already be thinking about more than their family vacations and trips to the pool. The summer represents an opportunity to form a study strategy that will lead to academic success in the coming year—and beyond. Here is some great information on how to identify your study style. If your school is among the thousands worldwide that offer A rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 26 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byourself%2Bbefore%2Btaking%2Ban%2Bap%2Bcourse https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Byourself%2Bbefore%2Btaking%2Ban%2Bap%2Bcourse School is out for the summer! While this may mean barbecuing, camping, and swimming, there are also a number of fantastic summer learning activities that allow you to keep your brain engaged while you are having fun. Here are six ideas to explore:  1. Read. Reading is a wonderful summer activity for any age. Not only does it maintain your comprehension skills, it also increases your vocabular rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 24 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=6%2Bactivities%2Bto%2Bkeep%2Bstudents%2Blearning%2Bthis%2Bsummer https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=6%2Bactivities%2Bto%2Bkeep%2Bstudents%2Blearning%2Bthis%2Bsummer The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Kat is a Dallas Fort Worth tutor specializing in Algebra tutoring, AP Physics tutoring, Calculus tutoring, and more. She is a 2011 graduate of Baylor University with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Check out her review of her alma mater: VT: rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 22 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bbaylor%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bbaylor%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Daniel is a Philadelphia tutor who specializes in Pre-Algebra tutoring, Algebra tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, and more. He graduated from Indiana University in 2007 where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance. See what he had to say about hi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 21 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bindiana%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bindiana%2Buniversity In April of 2014, the ACT released its first ACT Aspire exam. In June, it discontinued its ACT Explore and Plan assessments. As with the ACT Explore and the ACT Plan, the Aspire aims to prepare high school students to succeed on the ACT and to gain entrance to the college of their dreams - but what is the ACT Aspire? For students who will first take the full ACT Aspire battery d rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 17 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bact%2Baspire https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bact%2Baspire The following piece was written by Paul Bodine. Paul has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is the author of the best-selling admissions guide, Great Applications for Business School. He currently runs his own firm, Paul Bodine Admissions Consulting. Remember that embarrassing photograph you posted on Facebook? How would you feel if Harvard Business School's admissions team saw rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 15 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=mba%2Bapplicants%2Bcheck%2Byour%2Bsocial%2Bmedia%2Bpresence https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=mba%2Bapplicants%2Bcheck%2Byour%2Bsocial%2Bmedia%2Bpresence Numerous techniques for conquering vocabulary extend beyond the standard method of memorizing a list of words. Certain techniques are predictable, while others are more imaginative. Regardless of how you choose to learn unfamiliar terminology, ensure you allow yourself ample time in which to do so. Truly enhancing one’s vocabulary is not something that occurs overnight. Whether you decide to rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 12 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=study%2Btricks%2Bto%2Blearn%2Bvocabulary https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=study%2Btricks%2Bto%2Blearn%2Bvocabulary AP courses are extremely challenging. They are structured differently than regular classes because they are roughly modeled after university-level seminars. If a student can successfully adjust to the intensity of his or her AP classes, this will ensure the transition to college is much smoother. Here are five tips to help you ace your AP courses: Acknowledge and adjust to the workload In order t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bace%2Byour%2Bap%2Bcourses https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bace%2Byour%2Bap%2Bcourses The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Rebecca is a Los Angeles tutor specializing in AP English tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, Reading tutoring, and more. She graduated from New York University in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in Dramatic Literature. See what she had to say about her alma mater: VT: Des rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 08 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bnew%2Byork%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bnew%2Byork%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Michael is a New York City tutor specializing in SAT Math tutoring & ACT Math tutoring, Algebra tutoring, Calculus tutoring, and much more. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. Check out h rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 07 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnorth%2Bcarolina%2Bat%2Bwilmington https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnorth%2Bcarolina%2Bat%2Bwilmington Success in law school is a daunting task. Unlike exams in most other post-graduate specialties, a law school final may account for almost 100% of your grade in many classes. So: how do you navigate the trials ahead and manage to excel in law school? 1. Consider law school a full-time job Act as you would at your place of employment. Do not forego class because you want to sleep in or because you rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=6%2Btips%2Bto%2Bexcel%2Bin%2Blaw%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=6%2Btips%2Bto%2Bexcel%2Bin%2Blaw%2Bschool The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Christine is a Los Angeles tutor specializing in SAT prep tutoring, French tutorinig, AP History tutoring, and more. She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Global Studies. See what she had to say about her school: V rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 01 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Blos%2Bangeles https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Blos%2Bangeles The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Ashley is a Milwaukee tutor specializing in Chemistry tutoring, Algebra tutoring, Biology tutoring, and more. She is a 2013 graduate of Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. See what she had to say about her school: VT: Describe the campus sett rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 31 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bloyola%2Buniversity%2Bchicago https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bloyola%2Buniversity%2Bchicago The following piece was written by Anubodh ‘Sunny’ Varshney. Sunny is a Dallas Fort Worth tutor for Varsity Tutors and a current medical student at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He has accepted a residency in internal medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Medical school is a transformative and unique experience. Students begin with very little clin rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 29 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bof%2Ba%2Bmedical%2Bstudent https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bof%2Ba%2Bmedical%2Bstudent The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Joseph is an Atlanta tutor specializing in French tutoring, World History tutoring, ESL tutoring, and more. He graduated from Tulane University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations & Art History. Check out his review of his alma mater: VT: De rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 26 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Btulane%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Btulane%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Meghan received her Bachelor’s degree in English from Cornell University in 2013. She is a Boston tutor specializing in Writing tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, AP English tutoriing, and many other subjects. Check out her review of her school: VT: D rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 25 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bcornell%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bcornell%2Buniversity With May and June comes the conclusion of the academic school year. The average student returns or sells his or her textbooks, throws his or her backpack into a closet, and pushes all thoughts of academia to the back of his or her mind until August or September. However, the conclusion of the school year is also the perfect time to pause and evaluate your academic performance. How? With thorough se rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 22 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bevaluate%2Byour%2Bacademic%2Bperformance https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bevaluate%2Byour%2Bacademic%2Bperformance Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Evelyn Alexander provides college admissions counseling services to a number of students and their families through Magellan College Counseling. She is an alumnus of Johns Hopkins University where she also served as a volunteer admissions recruiter for 15 years. VT: How far ahead of time rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 20 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bevelyn%2Balexander https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bevelyn%2Balexander The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jack is a Los Angeles tutor specializing in Algebra tutoring, AP Calculus tutoring, Economics tutoring, and much more. He is a 2013 graduate of the University of California-Berkeley with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Economics & Policy. See what he had to say rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 18 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bberkeley https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bberkeley The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Stephen is a New York City tutor specializing in College Essays tutoring, Writing tutoring, AP English tutoring, and more. He graduated from The University of Kansas in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Check out what he had to say about his undergraduate expe rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 17 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bkansas https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bkansas The following piece was written by Paul Bodine. Paul has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is the author of the best-selling admissions guide, Great Applications for Business School. He currently runs his own firm, Paul Bodine Admissions Consulting. A business school’s overall reputation is the sum of the perceptions that students, alumni, employers and the media have of rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 14 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Balumni%2Bwhen%2Bexploring%2Bbusiness%2Bschools https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Balumni%2Bwhen%2Bexploring%2Bbusiness%2Bschools The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Amanda is a Chicago tutor specializing in Anatomy tutoring, Biology tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, and more. She is currently a senior at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign majoring in Animal Sciences. Check out her review of her school: VT: Describe the campus se rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 11 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Billinois%2Burbana%2Bchampaign https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Billinois%2Burbana%2Bchampaign Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Amy Jasper helps students navigate the college admissions process through her admissions consulting service, My College Fit. She has worked in undergraduate admissions at a number of institutions including Duke University and the College of William & Mary.  VT: How far ahead of t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 09 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bamy%2Bjasper https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bamy%2Bjasper Certain students do well on virtually every exam in every subject they tackle. Oftentimes, the secret to their success can appear nebulous or innate. However, most effective test-takers possess key habits and traits that ensure they earn high marks time and again. Let us examine a few: 1. They are prepared One of the most important factors in scoring well on any exam, whether it is the SAT, the M rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 07 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=important%2Bhabits%2Bof%2Beffective%2Btest%2Btakers https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=important%2Bhabits%2Bof%2Beffective%2Btest%2Btakers The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Michael is a Dallas Fort Worth tutor specializing in Essay Editing tutoring, AP English tutoring, STAAR prep tutoring, and more. He graduated from University of Dallas in 2003 with a Bachelor’s degree in English. Check out his review of his alma mater:  VT: Descri rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 04 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bdallas https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bdallas The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jasmine is a Chicago tutor specializing in numerous subjects including AP English tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, and much more. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Legal Studies from Northwestern University, from which she graduated in 2 rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 03 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bnorthwestern%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bnorthwestern%2Buniversity At times, acquiring and honing certain skills can seem like an academic task only mired in lectures and worksheets. However, as many teachers realize, school pursuits (whether inside or outside the classroom) need not always exclude entertainment. In fact, certain desirable attributes like critical thinking skills can be increased with items as simple and as well liked as board games – really rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 02 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bboard%2Bgames%2Bto%2Bimprove%2Byour%2Bcritical%2Bthinking%2Bskills https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bboard%2Bgames%2Bto%2Bimprove%2Byour%2Bcritical%2Bthinking%2Bskills Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Tira Harpaz is the Founder of CollegeBound Advice, an admissions consulting firm that aids many students in the college admissions process. She is a graduate of Princeton University where she also served as an alumni interviewer. VT: How far ahead of time should a student begin working on rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 30 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Btira%2Bharpaz https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Btira%2Bharpaz For some college students, the eventual completion of their four-year degree signifies not a sigh of relief or an entry-level position with a company, but instead more school! For these individuals, applying to an advanced degree program contains its own unique set of challenges and expectations. If you are one of these students, here are three tips to help you along your path to graduate school.&n rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 28 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bcollege%2Bstudent%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bapplying%2Bto%2Bgrad%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bcollege%2Bstudent%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bapplying%2Bto%2Bgrad%2Bschool The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Miles is a Houston tutor specializing in many AP subjects including English tutoring, European History tutoring, Macroeconomics tutoring, and many other areas. He graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 2011 with a Bachelor's in Economics & Political Science. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 20 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Btexas%2Bat%2Baustin https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Btexas%2Bat%2Baustin The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Robert is a Seattle tutor specializing in SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, Calculus tutoring, Physics tutoring, and many other subjects. He is a 2013 graduate of Tufts University with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. See what he had to say about his s rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 19 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Btufts%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Btufts%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Lena is a Boston tutor specializing in Psychology tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, Biochemistry tutoring, and more. She graduated from Boston University in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Check out her review of her alma mater: VT: Describe the campus settin rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 17 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bboston%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bboston%2Buniversity GMAT test-takers generally possess a sense of what score they wish to achieve. Whether consciously or otherwise, almost everyone has a goal in mind. What everyone doesn't have, however, is a plan to reach that target. A marathoner does not simply hope for the best – she trains and adjusts her strategy as she prepares for the race. And like that marathoner, you, as a GMAT test-taker, must begi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 15 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Breach%2Byour%2Btarget%2Bgmat%2Bscore https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Breach%2Byour%2Btarget%2Bgmat%2Bscore When determining whether or not taking the PSAT is right for you, the answer should be clear: yes! There are numerous benefits related to completing the PSAT. Your score on the test will not harm your academic record or college application process in any way; the PSAT is simply a resource for discovering and perfecting the nature of the SAT. Sitting for the PSAT is hardly ever a regrettable decisio rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 14 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Btake%2Bthe%2Bpsat https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Btake%2Bthe%2Bpsat The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. David is a New York City tutor specializing in many subjects including SAT prep tutoring. He graduated from Swarthmore College in 2010 with Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering and Political Science. Check out his review of his alma mater: VT: Describe the campus setting rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 13 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bswarthmore%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bswarthmore%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Darren is a Los Angeles tutor specializing in GRE prep tutoring, ISEE prep tutoring, SSAT prep tutoring, Algebra tutoring, and much more. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Classical Civilization from University of California, Davis. See what he had to say about his a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 12 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bdavis https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bdavis A MOOC, or Massive Open Online Course, is a free, virtual college class available either through a university’s own website or an external website like Coursera or edX. The goal of these courses is to offer the material typically found only in college classrooms to anyone with an internet connection. While no actual college credit is typically awarded for completing one of these courses, many rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 08 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Ba%2Bmooc https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Ba%2Bmooc The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Aaron is a Miami tutor specializing in Spanish tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, Literature tutoring, and more. He graduated from the University of Miami in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature. Check out his review of his alma mater: VT: Describe the ca rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 06 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmiami https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmiami The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Danielle is a Denver tutor specializing in Algebra tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, all levels of German tutoring, and more. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy. See what she had to say about her alma mater: VT: Descr rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 05 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Bohio%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Bohio%2Bstate%2Buniversity The following piece was written by Dr. Sahil Mehta. Sahil has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former admissions interviewer for Columbia University. He is the founder of MedSchoolCoach. So, you’ve gone through the application process. You’ve written your personal statement, put on your best suit, shared your personal stories at your medical school interview, rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 04 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Btips%2Bto%2Bsucceed%2Bin%2Bmedical%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Btips%2Bto%2Bsucceed%2Bin%2Bmedical%2Bschool Graduate school applications require a statement of purpose. A statement of purpose is similar to an undergraduate personal statement, but it is typically more succinct and specific in its focus. Each university maintains its own format. However, in all cases, the statement of purpose is an applicant’s opportunity to detail his or her case for admission. Here are some great tips on what to kn rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 03 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=writing%2Ba%2Bstatement%2Bof%2Bpurpose https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=writing%2Ba%2Bstatement%2Bof%2Bpurpose The SAT is a standardized exam utilized by the majority of colleges and universities to assist in admissions decisions. Because the test is standardized, schools can roughly compare the abilities of all applicants based on their SAT results. [RELATED: What is an Average SAT Score?] A prospective student’s overall SAT score is the combination of results earned in three categories—Criti rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bsat%2Bscored https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bsat%2Bscored The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) calculates your likelihood of attending law school by examining your LSAT scores and your undergraduate GPA. Here is some great information on how the LSAT is scored. There are a number of websites that allow you to enter your GPA into their virtual calculators. While each law school typically does not adhere to a strict minimum for LSAT results and GPAs, the rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Blsac%2Bcalculates%2Byour%2Bgpa https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Blsac%2Bcalculates%2Byour%2Bgpa Are you concerned about ACT Science? Even if you are not strong in the scientific areas assessed – biology, chemistry, Earth/space sciences, and physics – you can still perform well on this section. You may also want to consider enlisting the help of an ACT science tutor as well as taking a few ACT practice tests to help you prepare. The ACT primarily measures your abilit rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=act%2Bscience%2Btips https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=act%2Bscience%2Btips The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Justin is a Boston tutor specializing in all levels of Spanish tutoring. He is a graduate of Tulane University with a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Philosophy. Check out his review of his alma mater: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. H rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 30 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Btulane%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Btulane%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jonathan is a Los Angeles tutor specializing in SAT prep tutoring, History tutoring, AP English tutoring, and more. He is a 2013 graduate of The University of Chicago with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Check out his review of his alma mater: VT: Describe th rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 29 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bchicago https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bchicago Consider the PLAN the PSAT for the ACT. Completed in 10th grade, the PLAN enables students to gain firsthand experience with the ACT. Test results range from 1 (lowest) to 32 (highest), with subsections in English and Mathematics marked from 1 to 16. Score reports include an estimated ACT result, as well as information about which skills are strengths and which are weaknesses. What is on the test? rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 27 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bplan%2Bscored https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bplan%2Bscored Insider Medical Admissions The following piece was written by Dr. Michelle Finkel. Michelle has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former Harvard Medical School faculty member. She is the founder of Insider Medical Admissions. Getting into medical school is the first step in a long, satisfying, and challenging medical career. Those readers interested in app rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=an%2Binsiders%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bselecting%2Byour%2Bmedical%2Bspecialty https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=an%2Binsiders%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bselecting%2Byour%2Bmedical%2Bspecialty In 2014, the College Board Advanced Placement exams will take place during the first two weeks of May. It is a wise idea to determine your test date well ahead of time so you can begin preparing. However, as the majority of students enroll in an AP class prior to an AP exam, you may have begun your review in September. As the actual test date approaches, you will need to extend your preparations fa rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 25 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Btest%2Bprep%2Btimeline%2Bfor%2Bap%2Bexams https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Btest%2Bprep%2Btimeline%2Bfor%2Bap%2Bexams The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Grant is a New York City tutor specializing in AP English tutoring, History tutoring, all levels of French tutoring, and more. He graduated from University of Missouri in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. See what he had to say about his alma mater:  VT: rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 23 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmissouri https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmissouri The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Lisa is a New York City tutor specializing in French tutoring, LSAT prep tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, and more. She graduated from Boston College in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Check out her review of her school: VT: Describe the campus settin rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 22 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bboston%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bboston%2Bcollege The High School Placement Test is a comprehensive exam offered to 8th graders. The test is available in two formats: closed and open. The closed exam is leased, or rented, by a high school to provide its students with materials and scoring on a national measure. The test assesses quantitative and verbal skills, as well as mathematics, language, and reading. Closed exams may also include sections de rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 21 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bhspt%2Bscored https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bhspt%2Bscored At first, the English section of the ACT may seem insurmountable. You must select the best and most grammatically sound option from complex and sophisticated choices. At times, it may seem as though each answer is equally correct or incorrect. You will also be asked about the purpose, organization, and style of passages, which may be dense and difficult to understand. If you struggle in english you rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 20 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=act%2Benglish%2Btips https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=act%2Benglish%2Btips Sophomore year may seem like the calm before the storm that is your junior and senior years. College applications and SAT/ACT results may look as though they are firm elements of your future, but that future creeps closer each day. However, it is possible to lessen this stress by preparing as best you can in your sophomore year. Consider completing the following 10 steps this spring in order to exp rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 19 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2B10%2Bstep%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bthe%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bsophomores%2Bspring https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2B10%2Bstep%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bthe%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bsophomores%2Bspring “When am I going to use this in real life?” How many times did we speak these words during high school when faced with a challenging math problem? Well, if you sit for the GMAT, you will be prompted to recall some of this information. Much of it hasn't been necessary to us for a number of years, and the majority is tested in such a way that it doesn't seem to apply to business school or rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 18 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Blessons%2Bto%2Btake%2Baway%2Bfrom%2Bthe%2Bgmat https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Blessons%2Bto%2Btake%2Baway%2Bfrom%2Bthe%2Bgmat What is the STAAR? The STAAR is the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness. The STAAR replaced the TAKS in 2012. This exam tests students at multiple stages of their education in mathematics and reading (grades 3-8), writing (grades 4 and 7), science (grades 5 and 8), and social studies (grade 8). There is also an 'end of course' test (similar to the Regents Exams in New York) at the con rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 17 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bstaar%2Bscored https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bstaar%2Bscored The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Brian is a New York City tutor specializing in MCAT prep tutoring, Physics tutoring, Algebra tutoring, and much more. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. See what he had to say about his school: VT: Descri rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 16 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bpittsburgh https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bpittsburgh The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Michael is a New York City tutor specializing in SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, SSAT prep tutoring, Algebra tutoring, and more. He graduated from Cornell University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development. See what he had to say about his school: V rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 15 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bcornell%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bcornell%2Buniversity Junior year is a crucial period in your high school career. Many students name it as the hardest stretch of months to weather, but with appropriate preparation and a sense of the path ahead, it likewise rewards those students who truly apply themselves. Here are 10 things you must do this spring to ensure your success:  1. Commit to your schoolwork Your junior-year grades hold great importan rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 13 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2B10%2Bstep%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bthe%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bjuniors%2Bspring https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2B10%2Bstep%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bthe%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bjuniors%2Bspring The following piece was written by Liz Perelstein. Liz has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is the Founder of School Choice International. For many families, myths surrounding private school admissions make the application process daunting, at the very least. Often, these focus on “how to get in," but secondhand tips may contradict what admissions officers really l rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 12 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bmaking%2Bthe%2Bright%2Bimpression%2Bon%2Bprivate%2Bschools https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bmaking%2Bthe%2Bright%2Bimpression%2Bon%2Bprivate%2Bschools Your senior year of high school can seem like a veritable whirlwind. By March, you have likely completed multiple college applications, requested letters of recommendation, sat for the SAT and/or ACT, and written a number of personal statements. While you may believe your work is done, the unfortunate truth is that the remaining spring months can be just as hectic. As you complete this step in your rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 10 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2B10%2Bstep%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bthe%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bseniors%2Bspring https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2B10%2Bstep%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bthe%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bseniors%2Bspring The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Mimi is a Chicago tutor specializing in various foreign languages tutoring, Algebra tutoring, Writing tutoring, and more. She graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in French and Economics. Check out her review of her school:& rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 09 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bwashington%2Buniversity%2Bin%2Bst%2Blouis https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bwashington%2Buniversity%2Bin%2Bst%2Blouis The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jay is a Boston tutor specializing in Chemistry tutoring, Statistics tutoring, Algebra tutoring, and more. He is a 2012 graduate of Brown University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Check out his review of his alma mater: VT: Describe the campus setting and tran rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 08 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bbrown%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bbrown%2Buniversity The ACT consists of an overall result – the Composite score – and individual marks for four sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. Writing, which is not required by all colleges and universities, is assessed separately. These are some great tips on how to improve your ACT score that you may find useful. For the above multiple-choice sections and the composite s rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 07 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bact%2Bscored https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bact%2Bscored On March 5, 2014, The College Board officially announced the multiple changes it will make to its well-known college entrance exam, the SAT. First discussed in 2013 (and the first large-scale revision since 2005), these changes will modernize the SAT and intend to improve its ability to accurately evaluate students’ readiness for higher education.  The adjustments will affect both conte rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 06 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=official%2Bsat%2Bchanges%2Bfor%2B2016%2Bannounced https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=official%2Bsat%2Bchanges%2Bfor%2B2016%2Bannounced In 2011, the Educational Testing Service (ETS) revised the GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) exam. In addition to modifying the test structure and the types of questions utilized, the scoring scale was also revised. Previously, test-takers received marks between 200-800 on the Quantitative Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning sections and between 0-6 on the Analytical Writing component. While Analytical rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 05 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bgre%2Bscored https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bgre%2Bscored The Reading section on the ACT can certainly seem daunting – there are long passages to comprehend, as well as complex questions to answer. Often, the selections will be about a subject or topic you are unfamiliar with, which can be frustrating. However, the ACT does not test your knowledge of content, but instead your skills in identifying point of view, the meaning of specific words, and th rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=act%2Breading%2Btips https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=act%2Breading%2Btips An MCAT score report consists of three portions: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Verbal Reasoning. These sections are marked on a scale of 1-15, for a total of 45. In 2013, the average applicant scored a 28.4 overall, while the average matriculant (accepted student) earned a 31.3. An explanation of what each result means in regard to percentiles can be found here. It is important to no rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 03 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bmcat%2Bscored https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bmcat%2Bscored The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jason is a 2013 graduate of Boston University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. He is a Chicago tutor specializing in numerous levels of Biology tutoring and Calculus tutoring. Check out his review of his alma mater: VT: Describe th rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 02 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bboston%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bboston%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Laura is an Austin tutor specializing in ACT prep tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, Writing tutoring, GRE prep tutoring, and more. She graduated from Princeton University in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in English. Check out her review of her alma mater: VT: Describe the c rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 01 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bprinceton%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bprinceton%2Buniversity The Independent School Entrance Exam consists of an overall raw score and a scaled score between 760 and 940 for each of four sections – Verbal Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Reasoning, and Mathematics Achievement. There is also a single, unmarked “response to a prompt” essay. Each score report includes a national percentile rank for mathematics and reading. ISEE r rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 28 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bisee%2Bscored https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bisee%2Bscored The following piece was written by Linda Abraham. Linda has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is the President and Founder of Accepted.com. Think 2015 is a distant reality? Think again! Next year’s MBA application season starts sooner than you realize… like right now. So let’s jump right to it – what should you be doing now to prepare for the upco rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bsteps%2Bto%2Bimprove%2Byour%2Bmba%2Bcandidacy%2Bfor%2B2015 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bsteps%2Bto%2Bimprove%2Byour%2Bmba%2Bcandidacy%2Bfor%2B2015 The Math section on the ACT can be overwhelming. It may include any component of algebra (pre-algebra to intermediate), geometry, and trigonometry, and the questions increase in difficulty as you progress through the section. Unlike the SAT, you do not receive formulas, which means you must remember them. However, there are several useful strategies to keep in mind as you approach this portion of t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 26 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=act%2Bmath%2Btips https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=act%2Bmath%2Btips The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Alice is a New York City tutor specializing in Literature tutoring, AP English tutoring, all levels of Spanish tutoring, and more. She graduated from New York University in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Comparative Literature. Check out her review of her alma mater: rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 23 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bnew%2Byork%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bnew%2Byork%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Sarah is a Kansas City tutor specializing in Algebra tutoring, Chemistry tutoring, Statistics tutoring, and more. She is a 2013 graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering. See what she had to say ab rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 22 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bkansas%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bkansas%2Bstate%2Buniversity The SSAT, or Secondary School Admission Test, is offered at three levels for students in grades 3-11. All three exams – Elementary (3-4), Middle (5-7), and Upper (8-11) – are held on eight “standard” Saturdays per year, as well as a number of “flex” dates. The test measures quantitative, reading, and verbal skills. It also emphasizes critical thinking and problem rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 20 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bssat%2Bscored https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bssat%2Bscored The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Logan is a New York City tutor specializing in SAT prep tutoring, History tutoring, Algebra tutoring, and more. He graduated from Vassar College in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. See what he had to say about his undergraduate years:  VT: Descr rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 16 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bvassar%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bvassar%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Kenneth is a New York City tutor specializing in Calculus tutoring, Algebra tutoring, Geometry tutoring, and more. He is a graduate of Stanford University with a Bachelor’s degree in Physics. See what he had to say about his alma mater: VT: Describe the campus setting rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 15 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bstanford%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bstanford%2Buniversity By Michelle Finkel, MD Insider Medical Admissions The following piece was written by Dr. Michelle Finkel. Michelle has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former Harvard Medical School faculty member. She is the founder of Insider Medical Admissions. Those of you who have faithfully followed my Varsity Tutors blog entries know that we’ve covered a lot rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 13 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=exploring%2Bthe%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Bmyth https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=exploring%2Bthe%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Bmyth Score reports The GMAT consists of four unique sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Analytical Writing, and Integrated Reasoning, each of which is graded separately. The score report also includes a total scaled score from 200-800. For the multiple-choice quantitative and verbal portions, the GMAT creates a scaled score, instead of a raw result, as the test is a computer analytical e rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 12 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bgmat%2Bscored https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Bgmat%2Bscored Scoring LSAT results range from 120-180. There are an average of one hundred questions on the test, and each is worth one raw score point. This score is then converted using an algorithm (“equating” for difficulty differences between versions of the LSAT). Keep in mind that there is no specific “passing” mark, and many law schools weigh your LSAT score over your GPA. Institu rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 10 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Blsat%2Bscored https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bis%2Bthe%2Blsat%2Bscored The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Rebekah is a Washington D.C. tutor specializing in ISEE prep tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, Pre-Algebra tutoring, and more. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Brigham Young University. Check out her review of her alma mater: VT: Describe the campus rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 09 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bbrigham%2Byoung%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bbrigham%2Byoung%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Nathan is a St. Louis tutor specializing in SAT prep tutoring, Calculus tutoring, all levels of Algebra tutoring, and more. He is currently a senior at University of Missouri-St. Louis majoring in Math Education. Check out his review of his school: VT: Describe the campus se rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 08 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmissouri%2Bst%2Blouis https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmissouri%2Bst%2Blouis The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Rachel is a Kansas City tutor specializing in SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, Writing tutoring, Literature tutoring, and more. She graduated from Duke University in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in Literature and International Comparative Studies. Check out her re rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 06 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bduke%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bduke%2Buniversity When do we hear about PSAT scores? The PSAT is only administered once per year — generally in mid-October, but you should always confirm on the the College Board website. PSAT scores typically come out around the first week of December, but you should check these dates online as well, near Thanksgiving for official information. Remember that you will not hear from the National Merit Scholars rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=when%2Bdo%2Bpsat%2Bscores%2Bcome%2Bout https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=when%2Bdo%2Bpsat%2Bscores%2Bcome%2Bout The following piece was written by Liz Perelstein. Liz has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is the Founder of School Choice International. As we anticipate the spring, you may be evaluating your child's progress during the past year and deciding what kind of school would serve your child best in the coming years. The options can be overwhelming: Public Schools Local rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 04 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bevaluate%2Ba%2Bschool%2Bfor%2Byour%2Bchild https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bevaluate%2Ba%2Bschool%2Bfor%2Byour%2Bchild The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Shana is a Denver tutor specializing in Spanish tutoring, Literature tutoring, Anthropology tutoring, and more. She graduated from Smith College in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in Government. Check out her review of her alma mater: VT: Describe the campus setting and rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 02 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bsmith%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bsmith%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Cassandra is a San Diego tutor specializing in History tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, Pre-Algebra tutoring, and more. She graduated from San Diego State University in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies. Check out her review of her school: VT: Describe rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 01 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bsan%2Bdiego%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bsan%2Bdiego%2Bstate%2Buniversity For graduate school applicants, the GRE looms as large as the SAT does for high school students, but each institution (and grad school program) has its own criteria for comparing results. Some institutions look for an overall good score while others put more weight on one specific section of the exam. Some programs will accept just about any GRE score; other programs do not require the test at all rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bimportant%2Bis%2Bgre%2Bprep https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bimportant%2Bis%2Bgre%2Bprep Given the amount of material the test covers, preparing for the MCAT can definitely seem overwhelming. There is no doubt that you will have to spend many hours preparing, but those hours aren’t maximally beneficial unless you manage your time appropriately. Below are four ways to ensure you get the most out of your MCAT preparation time. 1. Create an individualized study schedule Before you rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 30 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmanage%2Byour%2Btime%2Bduring%2Bmcat%2Bprep https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmanage%2Byour%2Btime%2Bduring%2Bmcat%2Bprep The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Nat is a 2011 graduate of Harvard University with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies. He is a New York City tutor specializing in SAT prep tutoring, GRE prep tutoring, French tutoring, and more. See what he had to say about his alma mater: VT: Describe the campus se rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 30 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bharvard%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bharvard%2Buniversity The following piece was written by Linda Abraham. Linda has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is the President and Founder of Accepted.com. Should you apply Round 3 or wait to apply (or reapply) next year? As is usually the case in MBA admissions, it depends. Let’s look at some of the pros and cons of applying to business school Round 3.   Pros of Applying R3 rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bpros%2Bcons%2Bof%2Bapplying%2Bround%2B3%2Bmba%2Badmissions https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bpros%2Bcons%2Bof%2Bapplying%2Bround%2B3%2Bmba%2Badmissions The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Megan is a Washington D.C. tutor specializing in many subjects such as AP English tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, and all levels of Spanish tutoring. She graduated from Syracuse University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Spanish. See wh rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bsyracuse%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bsyracuse%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Zachary is a 2013 graduate of Texas Christian University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Film Studies and German Language. He is an Austin tutor specializing in Literature tutoring, Writing tutoring and all levels of German tutoring. See what he had to say about h rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 28 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Btexas%2Bchristian%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Btexas%2Bchristian%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Emily is a New York City tutor specializing in Algebra tutoring, Statistics tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, and more. She graduated from University of Florida in 2012 with Bachelor’s degrees in Marketing and Psychology. See what she had to say about her alma mater: V rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 26 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bflorida https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bflorida The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Kim is a Milwaukee tutor specializing in French tutoring, Algebra tutoring, Statistics tutoring and more. She is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee majoring in Atmospheric Science. See what she had to say about her school: VT: Describe the campus setting rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 25 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bwisconsin%2Bmilwaukee https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bwisconsin%2Bmilwaukee Were you hoping to earn a higher GPA than what you ultimately received at the end of this last fall term? If so, this can understandably feel quite disappointing, but the promising news is that the school year is only half over! If you approach the spring semester armed with the correct study tactics and a positive attitude, you can easily redeem yourself. In order to succeed during your second se rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 24 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bjumpstart%2Byour%2Bspring%2Bsemester https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bjumpstart%2Byour%2Bspring%2Bsemester By Michelle Finkel, MD Insider Medical Admissions The following piece was written by Dr. Michelle Finkel. Michelle has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former Harvard Medical School faculty member. She is the founder of Insider Medical Admissions. Most people don’t equate being a pre-med with relaxation. Outsiders imagine your existence as a combin rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 23 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Brecommended%2Breading%2Blist%2Bfor%2Bpre%2Bmeds https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Brecommended%2Breading%2Blist%2Bfor%2Bpre%2Bmeds The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Michelle is an Atlanta tutor specializing in several subjects including Biology tutoring, AP English tutoring, SSAT prep tutoring, and more. She graduated from The University of Georgia in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Check out her review of her alma mat rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 19 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bgeorgia https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bgeorgia The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Andrew is a Denver tutor specializing in ACT prep tutoring, Calculus tutoring, Algebra tutoring, and more. He is a 2013 graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Check out his review of his school:   VT: Describe th rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 18 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bthe%2Bohio%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bthe%2Bohio%2Bstate%2Buniversity Social media—a burgeoning percentage of our society utilizes it, and we all intimately know how fun it is to connect and share on these networks. However, social media is also rapidly becoming a major source to connect professionally. Students who can transform the raw power of social media into commercial success will ultimately lead in their respective fields – and these are precisely rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 14 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=unique%2Buses%2Bof%2Bsocial%2Bmedia%2Bto%2Bgain%2Bcolleges%2Battention https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=unique%2Buses%2Bof%2Bsocial%2Bmedia%2Bto%2Bgain%2Bcolleges%2Battention The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Paige is a Phoenix tutor specializing in AP English tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, Reading tutoring, and more. She graduated from Arizona State University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Political Science. See what she had to say about her school:& rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Barizona%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Barizona%2Bstate%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Michele is a Chicago tutor specializing in LSAT prep tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, AP English tutoring, and more. She is a graduate of Harvard University with a Bachelor’s degree in English. Check out her review of her alma mater: VT: Describe the campus setting an rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 05 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bharvard%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bharvard%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Yasmine is a San Diego tutor specializing in LSAT prep tutoring, Writing tutoring, French tutoring, and much more. She graduated from the University of California-Berkeley in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Check out her review of her alma mater: VT rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 04 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bberkeley https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bberkeley The following piece was written by Liz Perelstein. Liz has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is the Founder of School Choice International. The New Year is a time that many students start thinking about developing school lists and touring colleges. As with any school choice, for the combined purposes of a successful college career and getting accepted, we suggest that you rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 02 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=questions%2Bto%2Bask%2Bin%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bsearch https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=questions%2Bto%2Bask%2Bin%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bsearch The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Victoria is an Austin tutor specializing in Psychology tutoring and all levels of Spanish tutoring. She graduated from Texas A&M University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Spanish. See what she had to say about her school: VT: Describe the c rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Btexas%2Ba%2Bm%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Btexas%2Ba%2Bm%2Buniversity The following piece was written by Dr. Sahil Mehta and Brian Wu. Sahil and Brian are advisors for MedSchoolCoach, a medical school admissions consulting company. Sahil has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former admissions interviewer for Columbia University. The medical school interview is an essential step toward gaining a medical school acceptance. We wanted to share with rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 31 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bto%2Bexcel%2Bduring%2Byour%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bto%2Bexcel%2Bduring%2Byour%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Binterview The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Rosa is a Seattle tutor specializing in History tutoring, Writing tutoring, AP English tutoring, and more. She graduated from Washington State University in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Check out her review of her alma mater: VT: Describe the cam rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 29 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bwashington%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bwashington%2Bstate%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Brittany is a Miami tutor specializing in Algebra tutoring, MCAT prep tutoring, Chemistry tutoring, and more. She is a 2013 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Check out what she had to say about her alma mater: VT: Descri rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 28 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bpennsylvania https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bpennsylvania It’s no secret that the college application process can be quite overwhelming. However, provided you plan ahead and understand what tasks you must complete, you will finish in short order. Take a deep breath and address one aspect at a time. Note all dates and deadlines Perhaps the most critical attribute of the college application process is organization. Submitting an application after it rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 27 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Btips%2Bto%2Bmanage%2Bthe%2Bcollege%2Bapplication%2Bprocess https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Btips%2Bto%2Bmanage%2Bthe%2Bcollege%2Bapplication%2Bprocess The following piece was written by Liz Perelstein. Liz has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is the Founder of School Choice International. There are many reasons you may consider changing your child’s school, but often, parents don’t act on these instincts. Many parents are afraid to trade the devil they know for the one they don’t know.  Even thou rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 26 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bmy%2Bchild%2Btransfer%2Bschools https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bmy%2Bchild%2Btransfer%2Bschools The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Kelli is a Chicago tutor specializing in Chemistry tutoring, AP Chemistry tutoring, and Biochemistry tutoring. She is a 2013 graduate of DePaul University with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a minor in German. Check out her review of her alma mater:   VT: D rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 25 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bdepaul%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bdepaul%2Buniversity The following piece was written by Linda Abraham. Linda has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is the President and Founder of Accepted.com. You think you’re ready to submit your college application? WAIT – don’t do it! Or at least, not yet. Before you hit “Submit,” make sure you follow these important steps: 1. Clean up your social media act rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 24 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bmust%2Bdo%2Bsteps%2Bbefore%2Bsubmitting%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bapplication https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bmust%2Bdo%2Bsteps%2Bbefore%2Bsubmitting%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bapplication The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Alex graduated from The University of Vermont in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in English. He is a San Francisco tutor specializing in Literature tutoring, Grammar & Mechanics tutoring, AP English tutoring, and more. Check out his review of his undergraduate experie rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bvermont https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bvermont The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Sanjiv is a graduate of Princeton University with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. He is an Austin tutor specializing in SAT prep tutoring, Calculus tutoring, Geometry tutoring, and more. Check out his review of his alma mater:   VT: Describe the ca rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 21 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bprinceton%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bprinceton%2Buniversity By Michelle Finkel, MD Insider Medical Admissions The following piece was written by Dr. Michelle Finkel. Michelle has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former Harvard Medical School faculty member. She is the founder of Insider Medical Admissions. Managing the medical school interview day requires stamina, poise, and know how. Please look for my other gu rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 20 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bdecide%2Bwhich%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Bis%2Bright%2Bfor%2Byou https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bdecide%2Bwhich%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Bis%2Bright%2Bfor%2Byou Don’t let finals week get the best of you! The following five strategies are smart tactics that can greatly aid you during the course of your final exams. Ultimately, the key to success goes beyond simply “studying hard.”   1. Dedicate each day to a single subject Instead of reviewing for several different exams within one timeframe, devote each day to preparing for a sing rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 17 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Btips%2Bfor%2Ba%2Bsuccessful%2Bfinals%2Bweek https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Btips%2Bfor%2Ba%2Bsuccessful%2Bfinals%2Bweek The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Margaret is a Washington D.C. tutor specializing in Writing tutoring, AP Psychology tutoring, all levels of Spanish tutoring, and more. She is a graduate of Duke University holding a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Check out her review of her alma mater: VT: Describe rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 15 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bduke%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bduke%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Caroline is a Chicago tutor specializing in several subjects including History tutoring, AP English tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, SAT prep tutoring and more. She graduated from Northwestern University in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in History and Theatre. Che rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 14 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bnorthwestern%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bnorthwestern%2Buniversity Most authorities on MCAT preparation will agree that one of the most important ways to prepare for the exam is through practice exams and practice questions. However, simply practicing without a formal structure or objective will not result in a significant score increase. Below are five key tactics for getting the most out of your practice as you study for the MCAT. 1. Time yourself Though it ma rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 13 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bstrategies%2Bfor%2Bmcat%2Bpractice%2Btests https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bstrategies%2Bfor%2Bmcat%2Bpractice%2Btests The following piece was written by Rachel Korn. Rachel has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former University of Pennsylvania admissions officer, as well as the founder of her own admissions consulting firm. Aside from the required, main college essay, many colleges and universities often ask for at least one more essay or short answer question. Though instruct rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 11 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bmyths%2Band%2Btruths%2Babout%2Bsupplemental%2Bessays https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bmyths%2Band%2Btruths%2Babout%2Bsupplemental%2Bessays Although it’s tempting to spend winter break – and any other bits of downtime you might have throughout the school year – relaxing and not worrying about academics, working ahead on some classwork would benefit you in the long-run. This doesn’t imply by any means that you need to devote every bit of free time to these activities, but implementing just a few strategies here a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 06 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bways%2Bto%2Bwork%2Bahead%2Bin%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bways%2Bto%2Bwork%2Bahead%2Bin%2Bschool Oftentimes, when the three main science courses that students take in high school – Biology, Chemistry, and Physics – are ranked in order of favorite to least favorite, Physics winds up at the bottom of the list. There are a plethora of reasons for this, but one of the big ones is that many students find Physics very difficult to grasp. Struggles in a class can easily lead to negative f rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 05 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bways%2Bto%2Bmaster%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bphysics https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bways%2Bto%2Bmaster%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bphysics  Interested in the rise of online education? Learn about all the ways online education is becoming an increasingly more prevalent option for students. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 03 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Brise%2Bof%2Bonline%2Beducation https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Brise%2Bof%2Bonline%2Beducation The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Catherine is a New York City tutor specializing in all levels of Latin tutoring. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Ancient Greek and Latin from Boston University. Check out her review of her undergraduate experience: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation op rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 01 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bboston%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bboston%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jordy is a New York City tutor specializing in many subjects such as AP English tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, ISEE prep tutoring, SSAT prep tutoring and more. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Art History from Columbia University from whic rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 30 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bcolumbia%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bcolumbia%2Buniversity While the structures and difficulty-levels of college examinations have as wide a range as the options for college majors, there are a number of universally effective strategies to ace these tests that go beyond the commonplace “get enough sleep” and “don’t cram” pieces of advice. Whether you have all your exams marked with large red X’s on your calendar for the rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 29 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bstudy%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bcollege%2Bexams https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bstudy%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bcollege%2Bexams The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Hayden is a Tucson tutor specializing in MCAT prep tutoring, Biology tutoring, Chemistry tutoring, and more. He is a 2013 graduate of The University of Arizona with a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences. See what he had to say about his alma mater:   VT: Des rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Barizona https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Barizona The following piece was written by Liz Perelstein. Liz has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is the Founder of School Choice International.   It’s hard to believe. The school year has just begun and it’s time to start applying to private schools that you’re considering for 2014. School tours and interviews are happening already, so here are some ti rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 26 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2Bquestions%2Bparents%2Bshould%2Bask%2Bprivate%2Bschools https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2Bquestions%2Bparents%2Bshould%2Bask%2Bprivate%2Bschools The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Abir is a New York City tutor specializing in Chemistry tutoring, ISEE prep tutoring, SSAT prep tutoring, Writing tutoring, and more. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Biology. 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Check out his review of his alma mater: rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 23 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bwisconsin%2Bmadison https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bwisconsin%2Bmadison The following piece was written by Linda Abraham. Linda has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is the President and Founder of Accepted.com.   College applicants – have you looked at your calendar today? It’s already NOVEMBER! It’s time to crack down, get serious, and crank out one uncommonly great Common Application. 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Rachel has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former University of Pennsylvania admissions officer, as well as the founder of her own admissions consulting firm.    You’ve heard back from your dream school about your Early Decision (ED) application – no, not rejected; no, not admitted; deferre rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 13 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=deferred%2Badmission%2Bin%2Bearly%2Bdecision%2Bwhat%2Byou%2Bneed%2Bto%2Bknow https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=deferred%2Badmission%2Bin%2Bearly%2Bdecision%2Bwhat%2Byou%2Bneed%2Bto%2Bknow The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Marci is a Phoenix tutor specializing in Algebra tutoring, Calculus tutoring, and Chemistry tutoring. She graduated from Michigan State University in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. Check out her review of her alma mater:   rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 10 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bmichigan%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bmichigan%2Bstate%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Zach is a New York City tutor specializing in many areas of test prep including SAT tutoring, ACT tutoring, ISEE tutoring, SSAT tutoring, and more. He graduated from the University of Miami in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Ecosystem Science & Policy and Internati rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 09 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmiami https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmiami Your college admissions interview is a great chance for you to get the inside scoop about a university from somebody who knows first-hand. Take advantage of this valuable opportunity and prepare accordingly. The following five suggestions are examples of questions that could both make a good impression on the college admissions interviewer and aid you in learning more about the school: 1) questions rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 08 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2B5%2Bquestions%2Bask%2Badmissions%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2B5%2Bquestions%2Bask%2Badmissions%2Binterview The following piece was written by Elaina Loveland. Elaina is an admissions consultant for students pursuing creative degrees. She has two published books – Creative Colleges: A Guide for Student Actors, Artists, Dancers, Musicians, and Writers, and Creative Careers: Paths for Aspiring Actors, Artists, Dancers, Musicians, and Writers. 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See what she had to say about her alma mater:   V rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 03 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bbaylor%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bbaylor%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Alissa is a Denver tutor specializing in several subjects including SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, GRE prep tutoring, Grammar & Mechanics tutoring, and more. She graduated from Pepperdine University in 2008 with a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing. 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Aren’t impressive test scores and a straight-A (well, maybe not straight-A) transcript enough to show that you’re top law school material? rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 01 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bextracurricular%2Bactivities%2Bhelp%2Byour%2Blaw%2Bschool%2Bapplication https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=3%2Bways%2Bextracurricular%2Bactivities%2Bhelp%2Byour%2Blaw%2Bschool%2Bapplication Unfortunately, even after months of preparation, students are sometimes faced with an MCAT score that lies below their goal. Though this certainly isn’t a situation anyone necessarily wants to be in, coming to grips with the reality of what caused this outcome is paramount in improving your score the second time you attempt the exam. Below are some questions that will help you narrow down wha rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 30 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bretaking%2Bthe%2Bmcat https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bretaking%2Bthe%2Bmcat The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Stephanie is a Houston tutor specializing in Literature tutoring, History tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, and much more. She graduated from Cornell University in 2004 with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Check out her review of her alma mater:   VT: Describe rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 27 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bcornell%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bcornell%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Erin is a Houston tutor specializing in Spanish tutoring, Biology tutoring, Statistics tutoring, and much more. She graduated from Tulane University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. See what she had to say about her school:   rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 26 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Btulane%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Btulane%2Buniversity As every budding pre-medical student knows, the MCAT covers content learned in four very specific science classes: Physics, General Chemistry, General Biology, and Organic Chemistry. While a mastery of each of these subjects is necessary to excel on the MCAT, there are three key skills that also contribute to success on the exam. 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She is the founder of Insider Medical Admissions.   Success at your medical school interview can hinge on subtle components of the day that you might no rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 23 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Byour%2Bmed%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Binterview%2Bpart%2B4 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Byour%2Bmed%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Binterview%2Bpart%2B4 The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Samantha is a Boston tutor specializing in Elementary Math tutoring, Middle School Math tutoring, Biology tutoring, Writing tutoring, and more. She is a 2013 graduate of University of Massachusetts Boston and holds a Bachelor’s degree in both Biology and in Exercis rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 20 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmassachusetts%2Bboston https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmassachusetts%2Bboston The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Caroline is a Washington D.C. tutor who specializes in ACT prep tutoring and Biology tutoring. She is a 2013 graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology. See what she had to say about her undergraduate experience:   VT: Describe the ca rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 19 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bvirginia%2Btech https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bvirginia%2Btech The following piece was written by Rachel Korn. Rachel has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former University of Pennsylvania admissions officer, as well as the founder of her own admissions consulting firm. Most high school students apply to college in Regular Decision (RD) admissions rounds, with deadlines in the winter of their senior years, flexibility to a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 18 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=reasons%2Bnot%2Bto%2Bapply%2Bearly%2Bdecision https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=reasons%2Bnot%2Bto%2Bapply%2Bearly%2Bdecision The Collegiate Learning Assessment, or CLA+, is a standardized exam with significant similarities to the ACT and the SAT. However, instead of enabling high school students to matriculate to the university of their dreams, the CLA+ will assist college students in landing a top job. The CLA+ is an evolution of the CLA, which was first established in 2002. This test delves beyond GPA, internships, an rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 17 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=everything%2Byou%2Bneed%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bcollegiate%2Blearning%2Bassessment https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=everything%2Byou%2Bneed%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bcollegiate%2Blearning%2Bassessment The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Chris graduated from University of Southern California in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre. He is an Atlanta tutor specializing in Algebra tutoring, Spanish tutoring, Grammar & Mechanics tutoring, and more. See what he had to say about his undergraduate expe rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 13 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bsouthern%2Bcalifornia https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bsouthern%2Bcalifornia The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jeffrey is a Philadelphia tutor who specializes in Chemistry tutoring, Algebra tutoring, AP Biology tutoring, and much more. He graduated from Arizona State University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Check out his review of his alma mater: VT: Describe rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 12 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Barizona%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Barizona%2Bstate%2Buniversity The following piece was written by Kofi Kankam. Kofi has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former admissions interviewer for The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the co-founder of Admit Advantage. Every year, eager college prospects, parents, and folks in admissions alike clamor for various reports on college rankings. With our insatiable rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 08 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bthe%2Bmost%2Bof%2Bcollege%2Brankings https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bthe%2Bmost%2Bof%2Bcollege%2Brankings The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Ali graduated from the University of Virginia in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Drama and Arts Administration. She is a New York City tutor who specializes in SAT prep tutoring, ISEE prep tutoring, SSAT prep tutoring, Writing tutoring, and more. See what she had to sa rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 06 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bvirginia https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bvirginia The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Sean graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2007 with a Bachelor’s degree in Classics. He is a Chicago tutor who specializes in many levels of Latin tutoring, AP English tutoring, and Literature & Composition tutoring. Check out his review of his alma mater: rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 05 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnotre%2Bdame https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bnotre%2Bdame When it comes to the SAT, you can never have enough practice under your belt. The SAT is totally different from the typical exams high school students are accustomed to taking in the classroom. Therefore, one of the absolute best ways to excel on the SAT is by taking SAT practice exams. It’s that simple. As students gain more exposure to the SAT question types and become comfortable with the rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 04 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=benefits%2Bof%2Btaking%2Bsat%2Bpractice%2Btests https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=benefits%2Bof%2Btaking%2Bsat%2Bpractice%2Btests The following piece was written by Liz Perelstein. Liz has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is the Founder of School Choice International.   It’s the start of a new year. Whether entering Kindergarten, middle school, high school, or even a non-traditional entry year, many children are beginning a new era of their education. Transitions invariably are difficult, so you rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 02 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bhelp%2Byour%2Bchild%2Btransition%2Bto%2Ba%2Bnew%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bhelp%2Byour%2Bchild%2Btransition%2Bto%2Ba%2Bnew%2Bschool The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Joseph is a New York City tutor specializing in a variety of foreign languages including German tutoring, Latin tutoring, and Spanish tutoring. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2011 with a B.M. in Music Performance. Check out his review of his scho rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 29 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmassachusetts https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmassachusetts The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Emily is a Los Angeles tutor specializing in SAT prep tutoring, Mandarin Chinese tutoring, Biology tutoring, and more. She is currently a senior at University of Southern California majoring in Business Administration. See what she had to say about her school: VT: Describe t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 28 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bsouthern%2Bcalifornia https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bsouthern%2Bcalifornia The following piece was written by Linda Abraham. Linda has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is the President and Founder of Accepted.com. Business school rankings offer important data for comparing top MBA programs. But are they the end-all and be-all of business school research? If you examine the rankings, is that enough to help you make an informed decision about the rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 27 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bmba%2Brankings https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bmba%2Brankings The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Ankita is a Houston tutor and a junior at Rice University. She is majoring in Cognitive Science and specializes in many subjects such as Trigonometry tutoring, Biology tutoring, ACT prep tutoring and SAT prep tutoring. Check out her review of Rice: VT:  Descri rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 26 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Brice%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Brice%2Buniversity The following piece was written by Tiffany Sorensen. Tiffany is a professional Spanish and SAT tutor for Varsity Tutors. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Spanish Language & Literature from Stony Brook University. Contrary to popular opinion, there is no simple solution to quickly learning a foreign language. As with other academic subjects, the degree to which you understand and improve is pro rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 25 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Btips%2Bfor%2Blearning%2Ba%2Bforeign%2Blanguage https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Btips%2Bfor%2Blearning%2Ba%2Bforeign%2Blanguage The following piece was written by Rachel Korn. Rachel has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former University of Pennsylvania admissions officer, as well as the founder of her own admissions consulting firm. Investigating colleges demands intensive work – reading websites/blogs/books, talking with your guidance counselor, contacting current college students an rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 24 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Bwhen%2Bcolleges%2Bvisit%2Byour%2Bhigh%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Bwhen%2Bcolleges%2Bvisit%2Byour%2Bhigh%2Bschool It’s the same conundrum that a lot of parents face. You know your child is intelligent. Every now and then, you see glimpses of brilliance: a high test score, a great idea, a strong grade, etc. Yet, you just can’t seem to get them to put in the extra time to improve. Your child isn’t reaching their full potential and it might appear that they just don’t want to buckle down rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 18 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmotivate%2Ba%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bstudent https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmotivate%2Ba%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bstudent The following piece was written by Kofi Kankam. Kofi has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former admissions interviewer for The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the co-founder of Admit Advantage.   For many, October means cooler temperatures, beautiful fall foliage, and close to fall festivals and outings. But in the world of college admissio rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 17 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bcompleting%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bapplications https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bcompleting%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bapplications By Michelle Finkel, MDInsider Medical Admissions The following piece was written by Dr. Michelle Finkel. Michelle has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former Harvard Medical School faculty member. She is the founder of Insider Medical Admissions. You never get a chance to ruin a first impression, and, unfortunately, the stakes are particularly high gettin rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 15 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Byour%2Bmed%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Binterview%2Bpart%2B3 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Byour%2Bmed%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Binterview%2Bpart%2B3 The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Brandon graduated from Saint Louis University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Math, French, and Philosophy. He is a New York City tutor specializing in Calculus tutoring, Literature tutoring, History tutoring, and more. See what he had to say about his undergraduate rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 13 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bsaint%2Blouis%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Bsaint%2Blouis%2Buniversity Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight form nationally recognized admissions experts. Joyce Curll served for 18 years as the Admissions and Financial Aid Dean at Harvard Law School. Prior to that, she was the Director of Admissions and Admissions Dean for 16 years at NYU Law School. Joyce is the author of The Best Law Schools’ Admissions Secrets, a best-selling guide desig rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 11 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Blaw%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bjoyce%2Bcurll https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Blaw%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bjoyce%2Bcurll In recent years, the ACT has increasingly proved itself to be a serious competitor to the SAT. The creators of the ACT, however, continue to search for ways to improve the exam; one such strategy is to launch a computer-based version of the test. 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He is a Dallas Fort Worth tutor for Varsity Tutors and current medical student at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Attending interviews at multiple medical schools isn’t just for you to sell yourself; it’s also a valuable opportunity for you to gather some key information about different instit rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 27 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Blook%2Bfor%2Bin%2Byour%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Bsearch https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Blook%2Bfor%2Bin%2Byour%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Bsearch The following piece was written by Linda Abraham. Linda has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is the President and Founder of Accepted.com Your AMCAS applications are done, but the app writing party is far from over. Pretty soon, you hope to be swamped with secondary essays and the writing will need to be picked up again. Each med school will ask you for different information &ndas rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 27 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bwriting%2Byour%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Bsecondary%2Bessays https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bwriting%2Byour%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Bsecondary%2Bessays The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Patrice is a St. Louis tutor specializing in Chemistry tutoring, Biology tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, and more. She is a 2012 graduate of Saint Louis University with a degree in Biochemistry. Check out her review of her alma mater: VT:  Describe the campus setting rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 25 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bsaint%2Blouis%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bsaint%2Blouis%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Elena graduated from Yale University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in French and the History of Art. She is a New York City tutor specializing in SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, Writing tutoring, Literature tutoring, and many other subjects. See what she had to rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 24 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Byale%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Byale%2Buniversity The following piece was written by Kofi Kankam. Kofi has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former admissions interviewer for The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the co-founder of Admit Advantage. His face was alight with the joy of life. Not a care in the world, he would always greet me, arms open, beaming, “I love you, Mom. Good morning. I t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 23 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bhandle%2Bthe%2Bcollege%2Bapplication%2Bprocess%2Bas%2Ba%2Bparent https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bhandle%2Bthe%2Bcollege%2Bapplication%2Bprocess%2Bas%2Ba%2Bparent By Michelle Finkel, MDThe following piece was written by Dr. Michelle Finkel. Michelle has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former Harvard Medical School faculty member. She is the founder of Insider Medical Admissions. With your medical school personal statement writing finally behind you, it’s time to start thinking about the much-dreaded medical school admi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 16 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Byour%2Bmed%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Binterview%2Bpart%2B2 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Byour%2Bmed%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Binterview%2Bpart%2B2 The following piece was written by Joie Jager-Hyman. Joie has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former Assistant Director of Admissions for Dartmouth College. She is the founder of her own admissions consulting service, College Prep 360. While not every school offers interviews for admission, if the opportunity is presented to you, take it! Before the school year st rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 13 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=10%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bacing%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Badmissions%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=10%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bacing%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Badmissions%2Binterview The following piece was written by Rachel Korn. Rachel has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former University of Pennsylvania admissions officer, as well as the founder of her own admissions consulting firm. Throughout the year, in locations ranging from high school gymnasiums to large city conference centers, colleges and universities gather together to put on rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 11 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bcollege%2Bfairs https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bcollege%2Bfairs The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Shaun is a Los Angeles tutor specializing in Calculus tutoring, GRE prep tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, and more. He graduated from University of California, San Diego with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. See what he had to say about his alma mater:  VT: Descri rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 10 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bsan%2Bdiego https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bsan%2Bdiego The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Nida graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Media. She is an Austin tutor who specializes in Essay Editing tutoring, Reading tutoring, Grammar and Mechanics tutoring, and more. Check out her review of her alma mater:  VT: rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 04 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Brutgers%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Brutgers%2Buniversity The following piece was written by Zach Kwartler. Zach is a graduate of Princeton University and the Marketing Manager for Story To College, an admissions consulting service. He can be reached at zach.kwartler@storytocollege.com.   Imagine you’re applying to Harvard. You attend one of the top high schools in your area, are ranked in the Top 10 in your class, scored above 700 on al rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 31 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Bwhen%2Bwriting%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Badmissions%2Bessay https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Bwhen%2Bwriting%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Badmissions%2Bessay Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Liz Perelstein is the Chair and Founder of School Choice International, a leading school placement consulting organization. Prior to starting School Choice International, Liz worked in all levels of education as a teacher, educational administrator, and more. She holds two Master’s degree rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 30 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bprivate%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bliz%2Bperelstein https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bprivate%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bliz%2Bperelstein The following piece was written by Kofi Kankam. Kofi has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former admissions interviewer for The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the co-founder of Admit Advantage. Well, I want to start by making it clear that not all acceptance letters from colleges come in large manila envelopes, so you shouldn’t be grief-str rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 28 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bhandle%2Brejection%2Bin%2Bcollege%2Badmissions https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bhandle%2Brejection%2Bin%2Bcollege%2Badmissions The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Nikhita is a Los Angeles tutor specializing in Algebra tutoring, Pre-Calculus tutoring, Chemistry tutoring, and more. She is a senior at University of California, Irvine majoring in Biological Sciences. See what she had to say about her school: VT: Describe the campus s rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 28 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Birvine https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Birvine The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Lynn is a Tucson tutor specializing in Calculus tutoring, Statistics tutoring, Spanish tutoring, and much more. She is a 2012 graduate of The University of Arizona with Bachelor’s degrees in both Mathematics and Economics. See what she had to say about her school: &nbs rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 21 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Barizona https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Barizona The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Sandy is a New York City tutor who specializes in Arithmetic tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, Writing tutoring, and much more. She graduated from Georgetown University in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in History. Check out her review of her alma mater:   VT: Des rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 19 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bgeorgetown%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bgeorgetown%2Buniversity The following piece was written by Dr. Michelle Finkel. Michelle has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former Harvard Medical School faculty member. She is the founder of Insider Medical Admissions.   Google had a problem. As a 2012 New York Times article described it, Google executives were growing increasingly aware that they were not hiring enough women. Wor rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 18 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Byour%2Bmed%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Byour%2Bmed%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Binterview Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Andrea Kilpatrick is the Director of Law Admissions at Admit Advantage, a leading admissions consulting company that provides admissions assistance for college, MBA, and law school applicants. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Princeton University, a Master’s of Education degr rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Blaw%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bandrea%2Bkilpatrick https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Blaw%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bandrea%2Bkilpatrick The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Christina is a New York City tutor and 2012 graduate of Northern Kentucky University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and specializes in Mandarin Chinese tutoring. Check out her review of her alma mater:  VT: Describe the campus setting and transpo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 14 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bnorthern%2Bkentucky%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bnorthern%2Bkentucky%2Buniversity The following piece was written by Rachel Korn. Rachel has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former University of Pennsylvania admissions officer, as well as the founder of her own admissions consulting firm.   Your parents applied to colleges on paper: writing individual applications to each school, filling out the same kinds of forms over and over again, rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 13 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=understanding%2Bthe%2Bcommon%2Bapplication https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=understanding%2Bthe%2Bcommon%2Bapplication The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Andrew is a Los Angeles tutor specializing in Algebra tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, Writing tutoring, and more. He graduated from University of California, Santa Barbara in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science. See what he had to say about his school: rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 13 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bsanta%2Bbarbara https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bsanta%2Bbarbara Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Deena Maerowitz was previously the Associate Director of Admissions at the Columbia University Business School. She holds a professional membership in the Independent Educational Consultants Association and is also a member of the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultant rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 11 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdeena%2Bmaerowitz https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdeena%2Bmaerowitz The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Ondra is a graduate of The University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations as well as a Ph.D. in English. She is an Atlanta tutor who specializes in SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, Writing tutoring, Phonics tutoring, and much more. Check out her rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 07 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bgeorgia https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bgeorgia The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Lisa is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She is an Atlanta tutor who specializes in Phonics tutoring, Reading tutoring, and Elementary Math tutoring. Check out her review of her alma mater: VT: Describe the campu rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 06 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bbrigham%2Byoung%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bbrigham%2Byoung%2Buniversity The following piece was written by Kofi Kankam. Kofi has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former admissions interviewer for The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the co-founder of Admit Advantage. The summer is finally here. Time to kick back and relax before the final push of your high school career, right? Unfortunately, I think this notion was ge rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 05 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bthe%2Bsummer%2Bbefore%2Byour%2Bsenior%2Byear%2Bof%2Bhigh%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bthe%2Bsummer%2Bbefore%2Byour%2Bsenior%2Byear%2Bof%2Bhigh%2Bschool Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. The team of Smart City Kids, a company dedicated to improving students’ chances of admission into New York City private schools, recently shared their insights on the process of applying to these top institutions. Roxana Reid, founder of the organization, has been advising families for se rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 03 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bprivate%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bsmart%2Bcity%2Bkids https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bprivate%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bsmart%2Bcity%2Bkids The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jessica is an Austin tutor specializing in many areas of math including Algebra tutoring, Calculus tutoring, Geometry tutoring, and more. She graduated from University of Massachusetts in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. See what she had to say about her un rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 30 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmassachusetts https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmassachusetts The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jasmine is a Washington D.C. tutor specializing in Algebra tutoring, Biology tutoring, Literature tutoring, and much more. She graduated from Brown University in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology & Africana Studies. Check out her review of her alma mate rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 29 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bbrown%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bbrown%2Buniversity Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Kofi Kankam is the co-founder of Admit Advantage, a leading admissions consulting company that provides admissions assistance for college, MBA, and law school applicants. He received both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Harvard University as well as his MBA from The Wharton School at t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bkofi%2Bkankam https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bkofi%2Bkankam Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Betsy Massar has been helping MBA candidates with their business school applications since she was a second-year student at Harvard Business School. 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She holds degrees from the University of Michigan, Harvard University, and MIT.  The Stealth Applicant: What Not to Do Travelling incognito, this new type of student who applies to colleges without much contact other than the applicati rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 26 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=strategy%2Bfor%2Bcollege%2Bapplications%2Band%2Badmissions https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=strategy%2Bfor%2Bcollege%2Bapplications%2Band%2Badmissions The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Eva graduated from Yale University in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is a Boston tutor specializing in Biology tutoring, Reading tutoring, Algebra tutoring, and much more. 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See what he had to say about his undergraduate experience: VT: Describe the campus rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bcornell%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bcornell%2Buniversity The following piece was written by Dr. Michelle Finkel. Michelle has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former Harvard Medical School faculty member. She is the founder of Insider Medical Admissions. This is my second blog entry in a series on actions you can take immediately to help you obtain strong letters of recommendation (LORs). 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His work has been featured in various prominent publications such as Forbes and U.S. News & World Report.  The cost of a col rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=6%2Btips%2Bto%2Bmaximize%2Byour%2Bsearch%2Bfor%2Bfinancial%2Baid https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=6%2Btips%2Bto%2Bmaximize%2Byour%2Bsearch%2Bfor%2Bfinancial%2Baid Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Carol Barash, PhD is a summa cum laude graduate of Yale University and a graduate alumna of the University of Virginia and Princeton University. She has served as an admissions officer at Rutgers University and has received awards for her alumni service to Yale and Princeton. She is t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bcarol%2Bbarash https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bcarol%2Bbarash Education vs Income Level in the USA What is our perception of the correlation between education and income? This infographic explores many facets of how education will impact a person's life. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=education%2Bvs%2Bincome%2Blevel%2Bin%2Bthe%2Busa%2Binfographic https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=education%2Bvs%2Bincome%2Blevel%2Bin%2Bthe%2Busa%2Binfographic The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Dana graduated from University of Houston in 2012 where she studied Political Science and Economics. She is an Austin tutor who specializes in SAT prep tutoring, Literature tutoring, Writing tutoring, and more. See what she had to say about her alma mater:   VT: Descri rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bhouston https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bhouston The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Bryan is a Washington D.C. tutor and 2010 graduate of Georgetown University. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and specializes in many subjects including SAT prep tutoring, Algebra tutoring, Grammar and Mechanics tutoring, and more. Check out his review of his alm rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bgeorgetown%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bgeorgetown%2Buniversity The following piece was written by Dr. Michelle Finkel. Michelle has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former Harvard Medical School faculty member. She is the founder of Insider Medical Admissions. If you haven’t yet had a chance, please take a look at my last two Varsity Tutors blog entries (Part 1 and Part 2 here) on writing a medical school personal st rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bget%2Byour%2Bletter%2Bof%2Brecommendation%2Bfor%2Bmedical%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bget%2Byour%2Bletter%2Bof%2Brecommendation%2Bfor%2Bmedical%2Bschool Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Linda Abraham is the president and founder of Accepted.com, an admissions advising and editing service for MBA applicants. She is also the co-founder and former president of the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants as well as the co-author of MBA Admissions for Smarties: rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Blinda%2Babraham https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Blinda%2Babraham The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Sarah is currently a senior at Washington University in St. Louis studying Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology. She specializes in a multitude of subjects including SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, Physics tutoring, and Writing tutoring. See what she had to say rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 26 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bwashington%2Buniversity%2Bin%2Bst%2Blouis https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bwashington%2Buniversity%2Bin%2Bst%2Blouis The following piece was written by Rachel Korn. Rachel has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former University of Pennsylvania admissions officer, as well as the founder of her own admissions consulting firm.In your last year of high school, especially in your last months of classes and tests, it can be tempting to contract “senioritis,” to fall into rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bavoid%2Bsenioritis https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bavoid%2Bsenioritis Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Dr. Fran Walfish is a top leading child and family psychotherapist located in Beverly Hills, California. She was a clinical staff member at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for 15 years and served a 4-year term as Chair of the Board of The Early Childhood Parenting Center founded in Cedars-Sinai, Lo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bprivate%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdr%2Bfran%2Bwalfish https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bprivate%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdr%2Bfran%2Bwalfish The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Megan is a Kansas City tutor specializing in ACT prep tutoring, Anatomy tutoring, Reading tutoring, and much more. She graduated from University of Missouri in 2009 with a degree in Secondary Education. See what she had to say about her alma mater: VT:  Describe the cam rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmissouri https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmissouri The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Gina is an Atlanta tutor specializing in Algebra tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, Biology tutoring, and much more. She graduated from University of Virginia in 2010 where she studied Sociology and Biology. See what she had to say about her alma mater: VT:  Describe the camp rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bvirginia https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bvirginia Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Jared Barlow is currently the Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment at the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. He has worked in higher education for several years and has frequently provided one-on-one advising and counseling to students. Jared holds a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bjared%2Bbarlow https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bjared%2Bbarlow The following piece was written by Dr. Mike Frazier. Mike has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former UCLA Medical School Admissions Committee member. He is also the founder of Medical School Insider. The medical school personal statement can be a scary part of your application. However, it doesn't have to be that way! Think of this as a chance to show some personali rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bstructure%2Byour%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bessay https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bstructure%2Byour%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bessay Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Dr. Oliver McGee served 5 years on the Faculty Admissions Committee of The Ohio State University. Working in admissions for the largest public university in the U.S. provided him with incredible experience to become an expert on the college application process, as well as a widely known STEM ed rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdr%2Boliver%2Bmcgee https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdr%2Boliver%2Bmcgee The following piece was written by Rachel Korn. Rachel has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former University of Pennsylvania admissions officer, as well as the founder of her own admissions consulting firm.  In your applications to college, you will be asked what you did during your high school summers. Why? Your choices of summer activities actually say rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bchoose%2Bsummer%2Bactivities%2Bfor%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bapplications https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bchoose%2Bsummer%2Bactivities%2Bfor%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bapplications The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. William is a San Diego tutor specializing in Biostatistics, Calculus, Grammar and Mechanics, and much more. He graduated from University of California, San Diego in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering. See what he had to say about UCSD:   VT:  De rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 10 May 2013 19:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2C%2Bsan%2Bdiego https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2C%2Bsan%2Bdiego Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Emily Glickman is the founder and president of Abacus Guide Educational Consulting, a leading private school consulting service in New York. She currently serves as an alumni admissions interviewer for Columbia University and is a vastly well-known expert on private school admissions. Emil rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bprivate%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bemily%2Bglickman https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bprivate%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bemily%2Bglickman The following piece was written by Dr. Michelle Finkel. Michelle has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former Harvard Medical School faculty member. She is the founder of Insider Medical Admissions.  If you haven’t yet had a chance, please take a look at my last piece on writing a medical school personal statement. As I mentioned then, I wrote my pers rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Byour%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Bessay%2Breader%2Bis%2Bthinking https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Byour%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Bessay%2Breader%2Bis%2Bthinking Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Scott Linzey is currently the Vice President for Admission and Student Financial Services at the Savannah College of Art and Design. He has over two decades of experience in admissions and higher education consulting. 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Harvard and Stanford won't releases their essay questions until May, and most other schools won't follow suit until the summ rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Byour%2Bbusiness%2Bschool%2Bapplication%2Bearly https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Byour%2Bbusiness%2Bschool%2Bapplication%2Bearly Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Joan Martin, Ph.D., has been helping students gain admission to their first choice colleges in the U.S. and Europe for two decades. She is the founder of CollegeStartOnline.com and has written two eBooks, Writing the Common Application and How to Jumpstart the College Application Process. 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As the former director of the Johns Hopkins University and Goucher College Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Programs, she has managed admissions processes, the premedical curriculum, MCAT prep, and the medical school a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bliza%2Bthompson https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bliza%2Bthompson The following piece was written by Eddie LaMeire. Eddie has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and has previously worked in admissions at Loyola University and University of California at San Diego. 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See what she had to say about her rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Bcuny%2Bcollege%2Bof%2Bstaten%2Bisland https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Bcuny%2Bcollege%2Bof%2Bstaten%2Bisland The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Julie is a New York City tutor who specializes in a wide array of subjects including LSAT prep tutoring, Trigonometry tutoring, and Writing tutoring. She graduated from The University of Chicago in 2009 where she studied Comparative Human Development. 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Check out his review of his alma mater: VT:  Desc rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bpomona%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bpomona%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Ashley is a Washington D.C. tutor specializing in many areas of math including Algebra tutoring, Pre-Calculus tutoring, and Trigonometry tutoring. She graduated from University of Michigan in 2003 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. See what she had to say ab rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmichigan https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmichigan The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Courtney is a Houston tutor attending Rice University. She is currently a junior majoring in Cognitive Sciences and specializes in several tutoring subjects such as ISEE prep tutoring, Biology tutoring, and Essay Editing tutoring. See what she had to say about Rice: VT: &nbs rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Brice%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Brice%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Julie is a Chicago tutor and 2010 graduate of Loyola University Chicago. She holds degrees in both History and Secondary Education. Julie specializes in general History tutoring, European History tutoring, Government tutoring, and World History tutoring. See what she had rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bloyola%2Buniversity%2Bchicago https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bloyola%2Buniversity%2Bchicago The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Erica is a New York City tutor and 2009 graduate of New York University. She majored in History and now specializes in a multiple subjects including Literature tutoring, Arithmetic tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, and SAT prep tutoring. See what she had to say about her alma rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bnew%2Byork%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bnew%2Byork%2Buniversity Inquiring minds want to know – what is it like to major in journalism? Well, if you’ve got one of those particularly inquisitive minds, this area of study would probably fit you perfectly. A field where the sole purpose is to learn about new things and share them with the world, students who are naturally curious and determined to get answers to open questions should be more than ready rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bmajor%2Bin%2Bjournalism https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bmajor%2Bin%2Bjournalism Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Dr. Carol Langlois has over 17 years of experience in higher education admissions and recruiting. She has been on the admissions boards for many schools including the University of San Francisco and also holds a Doctorate in Education. Dr. Langlois has handled all aspects of the admissions proc rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdr%2Bcarol%2Blanglois https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdr%2Bcarol%2Blanglois The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Courtney is a Seattle tutor specializing in Calculus tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, and much more. She graduated from Williams College in 2008 with a Bachelor’s degree in English. See what she had to say about her alma mater:  VT:  Describe the campus setting a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bwilliams%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bwilliams%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jeremy is a Houston tutor and 2011 graduate of Whitman College where he studied Biology. He specializes in many subjects such as Anatomy tutoring, Government tutoring, and SAT prep tutoring. See what he had to say about his alma mater:  VT:  Describe the campus set rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bwhitman%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bwhitman%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Pedro is a New York City tutor specializing in Physics tutoring, Geometry tutoring, multiple levels of Calculus tutoring, and more. He attended Fordham University at the Rose Hill Campus and graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Physics. See what he had to say a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bfordham%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bfordham%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Carl is a Washington D.C. tutor who graduated from North Carolina State University. He received his Bachelor’s degree in English and currently specializes in many subjects including Reading tutoring, Writing tutoring, and SAT prep tutoring. See what he had to say about rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bnorth%2Bcarolina%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bnorth%2Bcarolina%2Bstate%2Buniversity Probably one of the most critical steps of the college search, your campus visits need to be scheduled early on with plenty of time to spare. These visits are pivotal points in your decision-making process, as there is simply no better way to get a real handle on a campus than by spending some time on it. But with so much to do in the period of college application insanity, how can you possibly ma rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bplan%2Bcollege%2Bcampus%2Bvisits https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bplan%2Bcollege%2Bcampus%2Bvisits Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Abby Siegel is a College Entrance Consultant at her self-started firm, Abby Siegel & Associates. After graduating from Vanderbilt University, she went on to graduate school at Loyola University Chicago where she directly worked in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Abby has worked rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Babby%2Bsiegel https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Babby%2Bsiegel The True Cost of College How much is the average American spending on higher education? More than you might expect. This infographic goes beyond tuition and offers a comprehensive breakdown of the real costs of college, as well as what goes into financing a degree, including the realities of student loan debt. Get the info you need to plan and pay for college. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Btrue%2Bcost%2Bof%2Bcollege%2Binfographic https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Btrue%2Bcost%2Bof%2Bcollege%2Binfographic The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Samantha is a Philadelphia tutor specializing in a multitude of subjects such as Statistics tutoring, Physiology tutoring, and Italian tutoring. She studied Biopsychology and Music at University of Michigan where she graduated from in 2012. See what she had to say about her u rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmichigan https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmichigan The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Brandon is a New York City tutor specializing in several subjects such as Economics tutoring, Reading, and College Essay prep tutoring. He majored in Theater, Economics, and Government when he attended Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York and graduated in 2011. See rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bskidmore%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bskidmore%2Bcollege Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Susan Goodkin is a national college consultant specializing in admission to highly selective colleges such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Brown, and much more. She is a graduate of Harvard University, as well as Oxford University where she was a Rhodes Scholar. Susan has been featured in several w rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bsusan%2Bgoodkin https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bsusan%2Bgoodkin The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Perrine is a Phoenix tutor specializing in Geometry tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, Grammar and Mechanics tutoring, and more. She is a 2005 graduate of Stanford University where she studied Political Science and International Relations. See what she had to say about her time in rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bstanford%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bstanford%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Robert is a Dallas Fort Worth Tutor and 2008 graduate of New York University where he studied Music. Some of the subjects he specializes in are SAT Math tutoring, History tutoring, and Writing tutoring. See what he had to say about his time at NYU: VT:  Describe the cam rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bnew%2Byork%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bday%2Bin%2Bthe%2Blife%2Bat%2Bnew%2Byork%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Claire is a Phoenix tutor who graduated from Hillsdale College in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in French and Sociology. She specializes in many subjects including GRE prep tutoring, Grammar and Mechanics tutoring, and French tutoring. See what she had to say about rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bhillsdale%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bhillsdale%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jennifer is a junior at The University of Arizona majoring in Physiology. She specializes in many subjects in Tucson including World History tutoring, Psychology tutoring, Chemistry tutoring, and more. See what she had to say about her school: VT:  Describe the cam rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Barizona https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Barizona The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Meghan is a 2011 graduate of Saint Louis University with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. She currently specializes in many subjects in St. Louis including Elementary Math tutoring, Calculus tutoring, and ACT prep tutoring. See what she had to say about her alma mater rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bsaint%2Blouis%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bsaint%2Blouis%2Buniversity Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Tony Shan earned his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and has had a strong passion for MBA admissions ever since. During his time at Kellogg, Tony was given the role of Student Liaison to the Office of Admissions, where he spent a great deal of time managing student involvement in admi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Btony%2Bshan https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Btony%2Bshan The following piece was written by Joie Jager-Hyman. Joie has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former Assistant Director of Admissions for Dartmouth College. She is the founder of her own admissions consulting service, College Prep 360. As spring break approaches, many families with 10th and 11th graders are gearing up to hit the road for campus visits. Many student rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Bat%2Ba%2Bcampus%2Binformation%2Bsession https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2Bquestions%2Bto%2Bask%2Bat%2Ba%2Bcampus%2Binformation%2Bsession The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Melissa is a Chicago tutor specializing in Algebra tutoring, Geometry tutoring, Pre-Calculus tutoring, and Trigonometry tutoring. She graduated from Colorado College in 2008 with her Bachelor’s in Mathematics. Take a look at her review of her school: VT:  Describe rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bcolorado%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bcolorado%2Bcollege The following piece was written by Dr. Michelle Finkel. Michelle has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former Harvard Medical School faculty member. She is the founder of Insider Medical Admissions. At first glance, medical school admissions might seem a far cry from the subjects of reality television confessionals. The players are stalwart, steady characters who live res rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bwrite%2Ba%2Bpersonal%2Bstatement%2Bfor%2Bmedical%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bwrite%2Ba%2Bpersonal%2Bstatement%2Bfor%2Bmedical%2Bschool The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Noah graduated in 2008 from Wheaton College in Illinois with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. He currently tutors in Chicago, specializing in Algebra tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, Accounting tutoring, and more. Check out his review of his alma mater:  VT: &nb rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bwheaton%2Bcollege%2Bin%2Billinois https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bwheaton%2Bcollege%2Bin%2Billinois The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Olivia is a senior at Rice University studying Materials Science. She currently tutors several subjects in Houston including SAT prep tutoring, Chemistry tutoring, and German tutoring. Check out her review of her school: VT:  Describe the campus setting and transportati rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Brice%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bstudent%2Breview%2Bof%2Brice%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Mary is a 2011 graduate of University of California, Santa Barbara. She holds a degree in Zoology and currently tutors many subjects in Los Angeles including Essay Editing tutoring, SSAT prep tutoring, and Elementary Math tutoring. See what she had to say about her undergradu rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bsanta%2Bbarbara https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bsanta%2Bbarbara The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Ralston is an Atlanta tutor and currently a junior at Emory University. He specializes in Grammar and Mechanics tutoring, Writing tutoring, and Latin tutoring. See what he had to say about his school: VT:  Describe the campus setting and transportation options. How rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bemory%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bemory%2Buniversity The following piece was written by Paul Bodine. Paul has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is the author of the best-selling admissions guide, Great Applications for Business School. He currently runs his own firm, Paul Bodine Admissions Consulting.   It's that time of year: daydreaming as notification day loomed of joining your dream school – you've instead l rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Byou%2Bshould%2Bdo%2Bif%2Bwaitlisted https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Byou%2Bshould%2Bdo%2Bif%2Bwaitlisted The following piece was written by Rachel Korn. Rachel has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former University of Pennsylvania admissions officer, as well as the founder of her own admissions consulting firm. In your search for your right college, there is no better single piece of data to collect than how you feel with your feet on a campus. Here’s how to maximize rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2B10%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bcollege%2Bcampus%2Bvisits https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2B10%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bcollege%2Bcampus%2Bvisits The National Association for College Admission Counseling, in November of 2012, published a press release summarizing recent trends in college admissions. This was the 10th year of the NACAC's State of College Admission, and the current edition can be highlighted by this quote from Joyce Smith, CEO of the NACAC: "While the college admissions process has become less predictable in th rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=trends%2Bin%2Bcollege%2Badmissions https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=trends%2Bin%2Bcollege%2Badmissions The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Albina is a New York City tutor specializing in Anatomy tutoring, Physics tutoring, Biology tutoring, and more. She graduated from the University of Buffalo in 2010 with a degree in Biological Sciences. See what she had to say about her alma mater: VT:  Describe the cam rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bbuffalo https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bbuffalo The following piece was written by Cassie Kosarek. Cassie is a Philadelphia tutor for Varsity Tutors and 2012 graduate of Bryn Mawr College. When the inevitable question came up during my undergraduate years – “So where do you go?” – my answer was often met with disbelief followed by looks suggesting I was crazy. “Bryn Mawr, one of the Seven Sisters. It’s a smal rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Bgo%2Bto%2Ba%2Bwomens%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Bgo%2Bto%2Ba%2Bwomens%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. James is a New York City tutor and graduate of Harvard College. He studied History during his time at Harvard and now tutors many subjects including World History tutoring, Literature tutoring, and College Essay prep tutoring. See what he had to say about his alma mater:&nbsp rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bharvard%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bharvard%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Ashlee is a New York City tutor who specializes in many subjects including Pre-Calculus tutoring, Statistics tutoring, and French tutoring. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 2011 where she studied Psychology and French Literature. Check out her review of her alma rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bjohns%2Bhopkins%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bjohns%2Bhopkins%2Buniversity The following piece was written by Ben Gubar. Ben is a New Jersey tutor for Varsity Tutors as well as a professor for Richard Stockton College. Mark Twain once said: “The more you explain it, the more I don’t understand it.” In my opinion, this is the bane of every instructor’s existence. When I first started teaching at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, I would hear rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=reflections%2Bof%2Ban%2Banatomy%2Binstructor https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=reflections%2Bof%2Ban%2Banatomy%2Binstructor Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Stephanie Klein Wassink is a graduate of Brown University and the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. She also holds years of experience on the Kellogg School of Management admissions board and runs her own consulting business, Winning Applications. Stephanie’s experti rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bstephanie%2Bklein%2Bwassink https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bstephanie%2Bklein%2Bwassink The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Caleb is a New York City tutor specializing in ISEE prep tutoring, Pre-Calculus tutoring, Reading tutoring, and much more. He is currently a junior at The King’s College in New York City studying Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. See what he had to say about his scho rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Bkings%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Bkings%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Benjamin graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2012 where he studied Environmental Studies and Anthropology. He currently tutors in Washington D.C., specializing in Trigonometry tutoring, Biology tutoring, Reading tutoring, and much more. See what he had to say rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bwashington%2Buniversity%2Bin%2Bst%2Blouis https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bwashington%2Buniversity%2Bin%2Bst%2Blouis The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Christine is a Houston tutor and 2012 graduate of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and currently specializes in many subjects including Algebra tutoring, Chemistry tutoring, and Writing tutoring. See what s rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bst%2Bmarys%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bst%2Bmarys%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Rebecca is a Phoenix tutor specializing in several subjects such as SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, Calculus tutoring, and History tutoring. She graduated from Dartmouth College in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in English. See what she had to say about her alma ma rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bdartmouth%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bi%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bdartmouth%2Bcollege Many of the tutors at Varsity Tutors are more than just highly effective teachers; they have significant professional accomplishments and experiences to share with their students. Evan Benn, a Varsity Tutors tutor specializing in undergraduate and graduate school admissions essays tutoring, is a successful journalist with an impressive professional track record. Evan graduated f rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=journalism%2Bcareer%2Bexperiences%2Bof%2Ba%2Bnorthwestern%2Buniversity%2Balumnus https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=journalism%2Bcareer%2Bexperiences%2Bof%2Ba%2Bnorthwestern%2Buniversity%2Balumnus The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Stephanie graduated from Auburn University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She tutors in Atlanta and specializes in French tutoring, Algebra tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, and many more subjects. Check out her review of Aubu rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bauburn%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bauburn%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Ginger is an Atlanta tutor specializing in Elementary Math tutoring, Biology tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, and more. She graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering. Check out her r rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Bgeorgia%2Binstitute%2Bof%2Btechnology https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Bgeorgia%2Binstitute%2Bof%2Btechnology The following piece was written by Wendy Williams. Wendy is the founder of Williams Educational Consultants and is a national expert on the SSAT. If you are looking at placing your student into a private school, then you will need to have your child take The Secondary School Admission Test, or the SSAT. Many private schools require this exam as part of their application process. Although this test rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bssat https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bssat The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Tiffany is a senior at Stony Brook University studying Spanish Language & Literature. She is a New York City tutor who specializes in SAT prep tutoriing, Literature tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, and more. See what she had to say about her school: VT:  Describe t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bstony%2Bbrook%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bstony%2Bbrook%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Kalee is a Los Angeles tutor specializing in a multitude of subjects including MCAT prep tutoring, Chemistry tutoring, and Finance tutoring. She graduated from University of Southern California in 2012 where she studied Business and Natural Sciences. See what she had to say a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bsouthern%2Bcalifornia https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bsouthern%2Bcalifornia The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Bethany is a Dallas Fort Worth tutor specializing in Biology tutoring, History tutoring, Middle School Math tutoring, and more. She is a 2008 graduate of The University of Oklahoma and holds a degree in International Studies. See what she had to say about her alma mater: VT: rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Boklahoma https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Boklahoma Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Brittany Maschal has held roles in several admissions offices and areas of student services including those at the University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University. Additionally, she acquired her Doctorate in Higher Education at The George Washington University and currently runs h rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bbrittany%2Bmaschal https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bbrittany%2Bmaschal Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Stephen Black is a 2007 graduate of Harvard University. He kept in touch with the university and soon after, acquired a role conducting applicant interviews for the admissions office. Stephen is an extremely experienced mentor for students and has put that expertise together with his experience rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bstephen%2Bblack https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bstephen%2Bblack The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Molly is a Washington D.C. tutor specializing in ACT prep tutoring, PSAT prep tutoring, Linguistics tutoring, and more. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics from Smith College, a women’s liberal arts school, where she graduated from in 2012. See what she h rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bsmith%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bsmith%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Kristen is a Houston tutor who specializes in Spanish tutoring, English tutoring, Literature tutoring, and Grammar and Mechanics tutoring. She graduated from Texas State University in 2010 with a degree in Mass Communications and a minor in Spanish. Check out her review of Te rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Btexas%2Bstate%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Btexas%2Bstate%2Buniversity The following piece was written by Eddie LaMeire. Eddie has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and has previously worked in admissions at Loyola University and University of California at San Diego. He is also the founder of LaMeire College Consulting.  There are not many people who need to be told that the past 20 years have seen college admissions become alarmingly sele rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bchoose%2Byour%2Bextracurricular%2Bactivities https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bchoose%2Byour%2Bextracurricular%2Bactivities The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Celine graduated from Haverford College in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in History. She is currently a tutor in Washington D.C. specializing in SAT prep tutoring, Reading tutoring, French tutoring, and more. See what she had to say about her alma mater:   VT rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bhaverford%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bhaverford%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Evelyn is a St. Louis tutor specializing in SAT prep tutoring, GRE prep tutoring, Middle School Math tutoring, and more. She graduated from Tufts University in 2009 with a degree in Biopsychology. See what she had to say about her alma mater: VT:  Describe the campus se rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Btufts%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Btufts%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Courtney is a Houston tutor specializing in Geometry tutoring, Physics tutoring, Russian tutoring, and more. She graduated from Purdue University in 2011 with a degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. See what she had to say about her undergraduate experience: rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bpurdue%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bpurdue%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jonathan is a 2011 graduate of Harvard University where he studied Philosophy. He currently tutors in Los Angeles, specializing in a multitude of subjects including Statistics tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, and Chemistry tutoring. See what he had to say about rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bharvard%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bharvard%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Clare is New York City tutor specializing in SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, Reading tutoring, Writing tutoring, and Spanish tutoring. She graduated from Williams College in 2011 where she studied Spanish and Art History. See what she had to say about her alma rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bwilliams%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bwilliams%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Alexandra is a New York City tutor and 2006 graduate of Pomona College where she studied Theater and French. She specializes in many subjects including Math tutoring, English tutoring, French tutoring, and various areas of test prep. See what she had to say about her exp rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bpomona%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bpomona%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. George graduated from University of Virginia in 2010 with a degree in English Language and Literature. He currently tutors in Philadelphia and specializes in Algebra tutoring, College Essays tutoring, Grammar and Mechanics tutoring, and more. See what he had to say about his rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bvirginia https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bvirginia The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Maggie is a 2011 graduate of Cornell University where she studied Environmental Engineering. She currently tutors in New York City, specializing in many subjects such as Calculus tutoring, Chemistry tutoring, and Computer Science tutoring. See what she had to say about her al rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bcornell%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bcornell%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Sarah graduated from Princeton University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology. She currently tutors in Phoenix, specializing in numerous subjects including Calculus tutoring, MCAT prep tutoring, and SAT prep tutoring. See what she had to say about her time rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bprinceton%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bprinceton%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Margarita is a New York City tutor who specializes in a plethora of subjects including ACT prep tutoring, Algebra tutoring, and Essay Editing tutoring. She graduated from The University of Chicago in 2010 where she studied Mathematics and Economics. See what she had to say ab rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bchicago https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bchicago The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Gabrielle is a Kansas City tutor specializing in ACT prep tutoring, History tutoring, Writing tutoring, and more. She graduated from University of Missouri in 2010 where she studied English and History. Check out what she had to say about her alma mater:   VT:  De rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmissouri https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmissouri Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Densil R. R. Porteous II is currently the Director of Admissions at Columbus College of Art & Design. He has served in leadership roles in admissions at Stanford University and his alma mater, Kenyon College. Densil has also taught at the high school and post-secondary levels when he s rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdensil%2Br%2Br%2Bporteous%2Bii https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdensil%2Br%2Br%2Bporteous%2Bii The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Gabby is a Washington D.C. tutor and 2011 graduate of the University of Maryland. She holds a Journalism degree and specializes in many subjects such as Writing tutoring, Italian tutoring, and SAT prep tutoring. See what she had to say about her undergraduate experience: rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmaryland https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bmaryland The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Steve is a 2012 graduate of Brandeis University. He studied French and Healthcare and is currently tutoring in New York City. He specializes in many subjects including Anatomy tutoring, Physiology tutoring, and ISEE prep tutoring. See what Steve had to say about his experienc rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bbrandeis%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bbrandeis%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Erin is a 2012 graduate of Syracuse University where she studied English and Communications. She currently tutors in New York City and specializes in many subjects including Essay Editing tutoring, Literature tutoring, and Phonics tutoring. See what she had to say about her a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bsyracuse%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bsyracuse%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Lauren is a 2012 graduate of University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s degree in English. She currently tutors in Los Angeles and specializes in many subjects including SAT prep tutoring, Grammar and Mechanics tutoring, and Spanish tutoring. See what she h rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Blos%2Bangeles https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Blos%2Bangeles The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Kellan is an Atlanta tutor and 2012 graduate of The University of Georgia who majored in Philosophy and International Affairs with a minor in French. She currently specializes in Literature tutoring, Writing tutoring, French tutoring, and Essay Editing tutoring. Check ou rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bgeorgia https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bgeorgia Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Adam Hoff is one of the two owners of Amerasia Consulting where he and his team of consultants prep applicants for business school applications. He is quite experienced with the undergrad admissions process as well, having previously been the Associate Director of Admissions at Pepperdine Unive rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Badam%2Bhoff https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Badam%2Bhoff The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Gavin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology from University of Hawaii at Manoa. He graduated in 2012 and currently tutors in Los Angeles, specializing in several subjects including GRE prep tutoring, Algebra tutoring, and Physics tutoring. See what he had to say abou rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bhawaii%2Bat%2Bmanoa https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bhawaii%2Bat%2Bmanoa The following piece was written by Rachel Korn. Rachel has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former University of Pennsylvania admissions officer, as well as the founder of her own admissions consulting firm.   Regular Decision admissions deadlines have passed and you may now want to interview with alumni. What are the advantages? Why do schools do this? How can you rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Balumni%2Binterviews https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Balumni%2Binterviews When it comes to financial aid, few people will be able to point you in right direction as well as national expert Mark Kantrowitz can. As the publisher of the very resourceful FinAid and Fastweb websites and the author of the bestseller Secrets to Winning a Scholarship, Mark has developed quite a name for himself as the go-to source for all financial aid inquiries. He has been featured in numerous rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bfinancial%2Baid%2Bexpert%2Bmark%2Bkantrowitz https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bfinancial%2Baid%2Bexpert%2Bmark%2Bkantrowitz The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Ryan is a Chicago tutor who specializes in College Essay prep tutoring, World History tutoring, Geometry, and more. He graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2008 with a degree in Political Science and History. See what he had to say about his alma mater rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Billinois%2Bat%2Burbana%2Bchampaign https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Billinois%2Bat%2Burbana%2Bchampaign The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Angela is a Houston tutor and graduate of Yale University. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Film Studies and currently specializes in Literature tutoring, Writing tutoring, Spanish tutoring, and more. See what she had to say about her experience at Yale: VT: rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Byale%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Byale%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Larrissa is a Houston tutor specializing in Psychology tutoring, Reading tutoring, ISEE prep tutoring, and more. She studied Communications at The University of Texas at Austin and graduated in 2009. See what she had to say about her alma mater:  VT:  Describe the rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Btexas%2Bat%2Baustin https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Btexas%2Bat%2Baustin The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Devin is a Seattle tutor who specializes in all courses related to the social sciences and humanities, particularly Reading tutoring, Writing tutoring, and History tutoring. He graduated from DePaul University in 2012 where he studied History and African & Black Diaspora rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bdepaul%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bdepaul%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Emily is an Atlanta tutor and 2008 graduate of Vanderbilt University. She holds a degree in Classical Languages and currently tutors several subjects including SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, Geometry tutoring, and Reading tutoring. 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See what he had to say about his school: VT:  Describe the campus setting and tr rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bwashington https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bwashington The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Daniel is a New York City tutor specializing in SAT prep tutoring, Grammar and Mechanics tutoring, Elementary Math tutoring, and much more. He graduated from Brown University in 2012 with a Linguistics degree. Check out his review of his alma mater: VT: Describe the campus s rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bbrown%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bbrown%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Leigh Ann is an Atlanta tutor and 2007 graduate of Emory University where she majored in Political Science and English. She tutors numerous subjects including SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, LSAT prep tutoring, and Grammar and Mechanics tutoring.   VT:  Desc rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bemory%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bemory%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Cassie graduated in 2012 from Bryn Mawr College, a small women’s college located outside of Philadelphia. She majored in English with a minor in Psychology and currently tutors in Philadelphia. Cassie specializes in many subjects including Reading tutoring, Biology tuto rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bbryn%2Bmawr%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bbryn%2Bmawr%2Bcollege The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Andrew is a St. Louis tutor specializing in ACT prep tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, Calculus tutoring, Physics tutoring, and more. He graduated in 2012 from Saint Louis University with an Honors Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Engineering Ma rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bsaint%2Blouis%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bsaint%2Blouis%2Buniversity Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Prior to founding her own consulting firm, Law School Expert, Ann Levine was the Director of Admissions for both Loyola Law School in Los Angeles and California Western School of Law in San Diego. She is the author of The Law School Admission Game: Play Like an Expert, which is the best-selling rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Blaw%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bann%2Blevine https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Blaw%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bann%2Blevine The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Derek is a San Diego tutor specializing in History tutoring, Literature tutoring, GRE prep tutoring, and much more. He graduated from University of California, San Diego in 2008 with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Music. Check out his review of his alma mater: VT rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bsan%2Bdiego https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bcalifornia%2Bsan%2Bdiego The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Noor is a Chicago tutor who specializes in Spanish tutoring, English tutoring, and Test-Taking Strategies tutoring. He graduated from The Ohio State University in 2011 with a degree in Arts and Sciences, specifically in International Relations and Diplomacy and Spanish. 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See what he had to say about his school: rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bwashington%2Buniversity%2Bin%2Bst%2Blouis https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bwashington%2Buniversity%2Bin%2Bst%2Blouis The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Wendy is a New York City tutor who graduated from Adelphi University in 2011. She acquired her Bachelor’s degree in Biology, and she specializes in Biology tutoring, Anatomy tutoring, Literature tutoring, and more. See what she had to say about Adelphi:  rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Badelphi%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Badelphi%2Buniversity The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Michelle is a Houston-based tutor and a senior at Rice University. She is a History major with a minor in Poverty, Justice, and Human Capabilities. Michelle specializes in many subjects including ACT prep tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, and Spanish tutoring. Check out her review rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Brice%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Brice%2Buniversity We all know the feeling; sitting there anxiously awaiting the teacher to come by your row of desks and hand that stack of tests to the person in front. You watch that stack get smaller and smaller as it gets closer to you until finally, you have it. Thoughts are racing through your mind about how well you studied that last set of notes or whether you should have looked into that math tutoring. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=test%2Btaking%2Btip%2Bhow%2Bto%2Breview%2Ban%2Bexam%2Bbefore%2Byou%2Btake%2Bit https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=test%2Btaking%2Btip%2Bhow%2Bto%2Breview%2Ban%2Bexam%2Bbefore%2Byou%2Btake%2Bit The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Roderick is a St. Louis tutor who specializes in Calculus tutoring, Physics tutoring, Computer Science tutoring, and more. He graduated from the University of Victoria in Canada in 2010 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. See what he had to say about his alma mater: VT: rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bvictoria https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bthe%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Bvictoria One-size-fits-all: not a phrase to describe college student bodies. Everyone has a different preference when it comes to the size of the school they plan on attending. It is one of the pivotal factors to the college decision. There are a lot of assumptions made about what a small school does for you and what a big school has to offer differently – and of course, let us not forget about the me rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2B4%2Breasons%2Bto%2Battend%2Ba%2Bbig%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=top%2B4%2Breasons%2Bto%2Battend%2Ba%2Bbig%2Bschool The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. David is a Kansas City tutor who graduated from Missouri State University in 2011. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. David specializes in many subjects including Algebra tutoring, Organic Chemistry tutoring, and Biology tutoring. 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Check out what she had to say about her school: VT: How easy or difficult is it t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bnew%2Byork%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bnew%2Byork%2Buniversity Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Having founded his admissions consulting firm, The MBA Exchange, in 1996 after serving as an admissions interviewer for his alma mater Harvard Business School, Dan Bauer and his firm have helped over 3,000 individuals gain acceptance from the world’s most selective MBA programs. Read rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdan%2Bbauer https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdan%2Bbauer The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences with you as well. Anne is a New York City tutor specializing in Grammar & Mechanics tutoring, Pre-Calculus tutoring, SAT Math prep tutoring, and more. She graduated from Stanford University in 2008 with a degree in Economics. See what she has to say about her alma mater: VT: How rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bstanford%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Bstanford%2Buniversity You’ve probably been well-briefed on the main differences between small schools, large schools, and medium-sized schools. Other than the obvious fact that they each have a vastly different-sized study body, the various factors that come along with them ultimately produce atmospheres that are simply better suited for certain personalities. The question is: how do you know which one fits your p rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=reasons%2Bto%2Battend%2Ba%2Bsmall%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=reasons%2Bto%2Battend%2Ba%2Bsmall%2Bschool We’ve talked about the how to avoid study distractions, we’ve talked about randomly helpful items to help you study , but now it’s time to talk about how you can put all of those things together and produce a great study environment. No student is in a good position to study if the surrounding atmosphere isn’t conducive to such productivity. Before you gather your books rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=study%2Btip%2Bhow%2Bto%2Bcreate%2Ba%2Bgood%2Bstudy%2Benvironment https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=study%2Btip%2Bhow%2Bto%2Bcreate%2Ba%2Bgood%2Bstudy%2Benvironment The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences with you as well. Aaron is a Tucson tutor who specializes in Accounting tutoring, Economics tutoring, and Business Mathematics. He is currently a senior at The University of Arizona and is majoring in Accounting. See what he had to say about his school:  VT: How easy or difficul rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Barizona https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bis%2Bit%2Blike%2Bto%2Battend%2Buniversity%2Bof%2Barizona It’s the classic saying that every college student is familiar with – “Good grades, a social life, and enough sleep – in college, you can only pick two.” Getting a good education is of course the primary reason for attending college, but the social scene appeals to many students as well. However, the great determination and time it takes to maintain a good GPA is often rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bbalance%2Bgrades%2Ba%2Bsocial%2Blife%2Band%2Bsleep%2Bin%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bbalance%2Bgrades%2Ba%2Bsocial%2Blife%2Band%2Bsleep%2Bin%2Bcollege What is a search without knowing what you’re searching for? Sure, you are searching for the right college to attend, but how can you really make that selection if you don’t know exactly what it is you want? You've been working with that ACT tutor and perfecting your GPA - but additionally, no college search should commence without a precise understanding of the kind of experience you&rs rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Bsearch%2Btip%2Bnarrow%2Bdown%2Byour%2Bapplication%2Bchoices https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Bsearch%2Btip%2Bnarrow%2Bdown%2Byour%2Bapplication%2Bchoices Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Leah Beasley received her Bachelor’s degree from Tufts University, her Master’s from the University of Michigan, and her Ph.D. from Michigan State. 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Probably because it’s nearly impossible to logically rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=study%2Btip%2Borganize%2Byour%2Bnotes https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=study%2Btip%2Borganize%2Byour%2Bnotes A pretty straight-forward major, yet still with so many options. The study of Education is a great road to be on. It’s focused, fulfilling, and determinative of a clear career path. But it is not a path you should choose just for the safety – teaching is one of those positions that should be reserved only for those who are sincerely passionate about it. If you want to be an educator, yo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=choosing%2Bcollege%2Bmajor%2Beducation https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=choosing%2Bcollege%2Bmajor%2Beducation If you are embarking on that challenging college search, there is one major aspect that must constantly be on your mind: deadlines, deadlines, deadlines. Without keeping track of these, you might as well say goodbye to an easy decision-making process now. Regarding your campus visits, early-decision time frames, SAT registration periods, and so much more you probably haven’t even thought of y rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Bsearch%2Btip%2Bkeep%2Band%2Buse%2Ba%2Bcalendar https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Bsearch%2Btip%2Bkeep%2Band%2Buse%2Ba%2Bcalendar When you take an exam, all that should matter is that piece of paper in front of you. But what do you end up thinking about in addition to those questions you are reading? The other people in the class; how fast they’re writing, the way they’re sitting, the moment each one stands up all finished and ready to turn in their finished product. It’s human nature to be distracted by the rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=test%2Btaking%2Btip%2Bblocking%2Bout%2Bother%2Btest%2Btakers https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=test%2Btaking%2Btip%2Bblocking%2Bout%2Bother%2Btest%2Btakers Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Nancy Milne has worked in higher education for over 15 years. With a doctorate in Higher Education, she has worked as an application reader for the University of Vermont and a Director of Admissions for Cornell University. Nancy has applied her admissions knowledge to the creation of her o rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bnancy%2Bmilne https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bnancy%2Bmilne Cómo estás? Comment ça va? Wie geht es dir? If you’re taking a foreign language in school, you probably understand at least one of these phrases. Then again, being that these are the most common languages to study and they all mean some version of “How’s it going,” it’s likely that you can recognize them all anyway. With most schools requiring a fo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bapproach%2Blearning%2Ba%2Bforeign%2Blanguage https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bapproach%2Blearning%2Ba%2Bforeign%2Blanguage Class schedules and formats are pretty routine in high school. You arrive around eight in the morning, situate yourself in an ordinarily-sized classroom for typically no more than 50 minutes, then move on and repeat that process about seven times throughout the day. Once that designated time in mid-afternoon strikes, you’re done for the day and free to return home. This high school class rou rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bdifferent%2Bclasses%2Byoull%2Bhave%2Bin%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bdifferent%2Bclasses%2Byoull%2Bhave%2Bin%2Bcollege Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Jens K. holds a graduate degree from the London School of Economics and a J.D. from NYU Law. Since then, he has worked for international law firms in both New York and China and has taught law as an adjunct professor as well. He is the co-founder of Advantas Group, an international team of admi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:49:58 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Blaw%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%3A%2Bjens%2Bk https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Blaw%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%3A%2Bjens%2Bk Happy New Year! You may be already kicking off your lifestyle-related resolutions by hitting the gym, cutting back on Facebook, or improving/eliminating any other frequent habits you want to change. It’s good to get a solid start on these before you are back in school and overwhelmed with a brand new set of academic responsibilities. You should also spend this time, however, reflecting on on rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bnew%2Byears%2Bresolutions%2Bfor%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bnew%2Byears%2Bresolutions%2Bfor%2Bschool Day after day, students come home with loads of homework assignments – worksheets to complete, papers to write, tests to study for; it’s no wonder staying up late and sacrificing sleep is such a common occurrence. Although it may feel necessary to follow that pattern, there are ways around it to make sure sleep is a top priority. Crafting your schedule so you can allow yourself time for rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bimportance%2Bof%2Bsleep https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bimportance%2Bof%2Bsleep As exciting as it is to be living the highly anticipated college life, moving away from home certainly has its tough aspects. Although different students experience varying degrees of homesickness, it is only natural for that emotional feeling to come up at least every now and then. But for those who experience it more frequently, necessary forms of support and reassurance are extremely important t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bdeal%2Bwith%2Bbeing%2Bhomesick%2Bat%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bdeal%2Bwith%2Bbeing%2Bhomesick%2Bat%2Bcollege Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Eddie LaMeire has worked in higher education since the late 1990’s. His direct admissions experience began at Loyola University where he read approximately 500 applications every year. Later on, he worked for the University of California San Diego in undergraduate admissions as rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Beddie%2Blameire https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Beddie%2Blameire Those last assignments are turned in and the final exams have been taken. Fall semester has come to a close and the freedom of winter break is finally upon you. Now the question is: what do you with it? What do you do with so much free time when are you are free from worries of schoolwork? Most students take the position of relaxing doing absolutely nothing else. There is certainly nothing wrong wi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bbe%2Bproductive%2Bover%2Bwinter%2Bbreak https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bbe%2Bproductive%2Bover%2Bwinter%2Bbreak Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. One of the most experienced admissions consultants in the country, Paul Bodine has been helping students with their university applications since 1997. 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Staying safe on campus is a topic that is endlessly covered, yet not always as well-executed as it should rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bstay%2Bsafe%2Bon%2Bcampus https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bstay%2Bsafe%2Bon%2Bcampus Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Dr. Michelle Finkel is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Medical School. Upon completing her residency at Harvard, she moved up as a faculty member and eventaully became the Assistant Residency Director for Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency where she interviewed m rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdr%2Bmichelle%2Bfinkel https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdr%2Bmichelle%2Bfinkel Ever wonder why you’re just not grasping that material in class? We usually blame the subject matter for being too difficult. Sometimes that is correct, but maybe you’re just standing in your own way and don’t even realize it. Having trouble thoroughly understanding the material isn’t always a comprehension issue. As a matter of fact, it is more often an issue of focus. Unf rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bhabits%2Bto%2Bavoid%2Bduring%2Bclass https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bhabits%2Bto%2Bavoid%2Bduring%2Bclass Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Ralph Becker received his Bachelor’s degree from Yale University and his MBA from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. He served as an alumni interviewer on the Yale admissions board and eventually founded Ivy College Prep, a college counseling and preparation service. For man rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bralph%2Bbecker https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bralph%2Bbecker A lot of weight is put on a high school senior’s shoulders to get into the best college they can. Not only that, but the pressure is on to get into that dream school he or she has been after. Most students have a particular school in mind that they’ve decided would be absolutely perfect for them. It may be the culture, it may be a certain program, or it may be a combination of a lot of rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bwhen%2Brejected%2Bfrom%2Byour%2Bdream%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bwhen%2Brejected%2Bfrom%2Byour%2Bdream%2Bschool With all the excitement of moving off to college, it is no surprise that items on your to-do list may get overlooked in the midst of the insanity. There are certain areas, however, where you really do not want this happen, such as buying and packing up specific items for your dorm room. The fact that dorms provide minimal space for students often leads to a lack of over-packing. This is certainly a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=8%2Bitems%2Bto%2Bbring%2Bto%2Byour%2Bdorm%2Broom https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=8%2Bitems%2Bto%2Bbring%2Bto%2Byour%2Bdorm%2Broom Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Cliff Sarkin is a graduate of Harvard Law School and has been an application advisor for hundreds of students. Having been a Summer Associate at two top-tier law firms in Washington D.C. and a frequent participant of many law school admisisons panels and events, Cliff has used his knowledg rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Blaw%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bcliff%2Bsarkin https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Blaw%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bcliff%2Bsarkin Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. A graduate of The University of Chicago MBA program, David Petersam is well-known for his knowledge of MBA admissions. His expertise is drawn from his experience in The University of Chicago MBA admissions office, where he contributed to numerous admissions committee decisions. David is no rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdavid%2Bpetersam https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdavid%2Bpetersam Succeeding in a college class isn’t always just about the grades. Being able to walk away knowing you developed a positive and lasting relationship with your professor is a sign of accomplishment as well. Creating such a rapport with this person can be very beneficial to the rest of your college career in addition to your future as a young professional. You may also want to check out this inf rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bgood%2Bimpression%2Bon%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bprofessor https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bgood%2Bimpression%2Bon%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bprofessor Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Dr. Carleen Eaton is a graduate of the UCLA School of Medicine with nine years of experience in admissions advising. She has helped hundreds of medical school applicants get into their desired programs over the years and has frequently been a guest speaker at various colleges and universit rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdr%2Bcarleen%2Beaton https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdr%2Bcarleen%2Beaton If you decide to major in English, prepare to do a lot of reading. Of course, most students who choose this field of study enjoy reading anyway, so this shouldn’t be much to ask. However, studying English as a major in college calls for a whole new level of reading that you may not be fully prepared for. In addition to that, you will face a larger world of writing – but again, this is a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 02 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=things%2Bto%2Bfocus%2Bon%2Bas%2Ban%2Benglish%2Bmajor https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=things%2Bto%2Bfocus%2Bon%2Bas%2Ban%2Benglish%2Bmajor Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Angela Conley has 20 years of experience in higher education, specifically having worked as an admissions officer for Cornell University, M.I.T., and Columbia University. She holds a Master’s in Education from the Teachers College of Columbia University and was formerly affiliated with th rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 02 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bangela%2Bconley https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bangela%2Bconley Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Jeremy C. Wilson received his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management as well as his JD from the Northwestern Law School. He currently runs his own MBA blog which has been noted to be one of the top-ranked blogs in the MBA world. Jeremy recently kicked off a segment on his blog called #A rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bjeremy%2Bc%2Bwilson https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bjeremy%2Bc%2Bwilson It is widely assumed that the college experience is only a four-year one. Many students embark on this journey believing four years is all they’ll have, as if college will automatically end once that proclaimed time period has passed. However, college doesn’t necessarily wrap up in four years so easily. In fact, the amount of time you spend there is very much in your control. Unlike in rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bgraduate%2Bon%2Btime%2Bin%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bgraduate%2Bon%2Btime%2Bin%2Bcollege Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Rachel Korn has evaluated over 10,000 applications in her 7 years of experience on admissions staffs. She has worked at the University of Pennsylvania, Brandeis University, and Wellesley College. Rachel is also the author of two admissions books and has been a guest on The Today Show as well. S rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Brachel%2Bkorn https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Brachel%2Bkorn That period of time between Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break is one of the biggest hurdles of the academic year. You get to indulge in a dose of the holidays for just a bit until you are very quickly pulled away and dropped right back in school for another few weeks. This wouldn’t be so bad if Winter Break wasn’t right around the corner waiting for you at the finish line. So how does rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bways%2Bto%2Bstay%2Bmotivated%2Bduring%2Bthe%2Bholidays https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bways%2Bto%2Bstay%2Bmotivated%2Bduring%2Bthe%2Bholidays Being well-rounded for college applications is of course one of the top reasons students join school organizations and clubs. However, there are a lot more benefits to be gained from extracurricular activities than extra bullet points on the resumé. Extracurriculars can boost college success as well! With such an extensive selection of groups to choose from, how do you pick? You can fi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bmusic%2Bis%2Ba%2Bgreat%2Bextracurricular%2Bactivity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bmusic%2Bis%2Ba%2Bgreat%2Bextracurricular%2Bactivity Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. He has offered Law School admissions advice before, but now Hamada Z. is discussing Business School. Hamada is the co-founder of Write Track Admissions, a global admissions consulting service. He has counseled hundreds and hundreds of students all over the world and is currently leading the int rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bhamada%2Bz https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bhamada%2Bz There are many elements to planning a study session. First and foremost, you determine the location where this will be taking place. Next, you’ll probably go to necessary measures to eliminate obvious distractions. At that point, it’s just you, your study material, and your study environment. But is that always enough? It is very common to still find yourself at a stalemate with how to rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Brandom%2Bitems%2Bto%2Bhelp%2Byou%2Bstudy https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Brandom%2Bitems%2Bto%2Bhelp%2Byou%2Bstudy Whitney Bruce has been helping students succeed in the college admissions process for over 15 years. Her experience on the admissions boards for both Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Michigan have led her to develop a true expertise for this subject and prepare numerous students for the lengthy process. Whitney currently counsels students as a team member of Accept rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bwhitney%2Bbruce https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bwhitney%2Bbruce There are many parts to a reading assignment. Although the formal task is to simply read it, it is commonly understood that you’ll have to do a lot more than that if you truly want to dominate the assignment. Clearly, the teacher didn’t grace this upon you just for the entertainment of reading a story – he or she wants you to truly grasp the meaning of it. The purpose is for you t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Binterpret%2Ba%2Breading%2Bassignment https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Binterpret%2Ba%2Breading%2Bassignment Too many students are under the impression that Linkedin is only for adults with jobs who are already well established in the workforce, but this is a simple misconception. One of the best resources Linkedin provides is personally tailored job listings that reflect your career interests, so this is basically a haven for aspiring professionals. To make this simple: if you are a college student who i rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:43:14 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bcreate%2Ba%2Blinkedin%2Bprofile https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bcreate%2Ba%2Blinkedin%2Bprofile Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. As he pursued his MBA at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Graham Richmond participated as a student admissions officer where he read hundreds of applications. After graduating from the program, Graham returned to the Wharton Admissions Committee and contributed to the redes rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bgraham%2Brichmond https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bgraham%2Brichmond Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Joie Jager-Hyman is known internationally for her expert advice on the college admissions process. She is a graduate of Dartmouth College and served as the Assistant Director of Admissions for the university later on. Joie is also the author of Fat Envelope Frenzy: One Year, Five Promising rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bjoie%2Bjager%2Bhyman https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bjoie%2Bjager%2Bhyman If you think you can get by in a class without actively participating, you may want to think again. More and more often, teachers are making classroom participation an integral part of your final grade, leaving the shyest of students quite nervous. The good news is, anyone can master a class discussion, you just need the right attitude and vision. What you must do first is not let any anxiety get rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bparticipate%2Bin%2Ba%2Bclass%2Bdiscussion https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bparticipate%2Bin%2Ba%2Bclass%2Bdiscussion The very phrase, “Open Book Test,” evokes immediate relief over students. It automatically de-stresses them due to its implications that studying isn’t necessary and that very little preparation is needed. Unfortunately, these thoughts are a huge trap. Although it is perfectly understandable why one would think an open book test requires no studying, that is simply not the case. 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He is a former member of the UCLA Medical School Admissions Committee and the author of his own eBooks, rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdr%2Bmike%2Bfrazier https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdr%2Bmike%2Bfrazier It can be difficult enough to write an essay, but having to do it within stressful time constraints is another challenge in and of itself. Usually, these time constraints are in reference to due dates that tend to be weeks or months ahead. But when an essay is part of an exam, those weeks and months before your due date become minutes and hours. Facing a timed essay is nevertheless an intimidating rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bwrite%2Ba%2Btimed%2Bessay https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bwrite%2Ba%2Btimed%2Bessay Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Chioma Isiadinso is a former Harvard Business School Admissions Board member as well as the former Director of Admissions at Carnegie Mellon University. She is the CEO of EXPARTUS, a worldwide MBA admissions consulting service, and has also written a book of insights on the MBA admissions rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bchioma%2Bisiadinso https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bchioma%2Bisiadinso This is certainly a broad topic, as distractions are everywhere. Not only that, but everybody gets distracted by different things. That is one of the reasons studying can be so difficult and frustrating – random aspects of the world are always catching our attention. Especially if you are one with a shorter attention span, staying focused through your studies is no easy process. Here are some rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bavoid%2Bstudy%2Bdistractions https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bavoid%2Bstudy%2Bdistractions New to the real world? Feeling a little dumbfounded as to how to get anywhere or do anything in the job market? Well, that is where networking comes in. Networking is a tool used by everyone, but it’s particularly useful and important for fresh post-grads who desperately want to break into the career world.  It is very easy to feel out of place doing this, however. You’re so used rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:49:13 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bnetwork%2Bas%2Ba%2Brecent%2Bcollege%2Bgraduate https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bnetwork%2Bas%2Ba%2Brecent%2Bcollege%2Bgraduate Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Hamada Z. is the co-founder of Write Track Admissions, a global admissions consulting service. He has counseled hundreds and hundreds of students all over the world and is currently leading the international expansion of Write Track Admissions. 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The classic college lectu rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 04 Nov 2012 11:20:37 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Btake%2Bnotes%2Bin%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Blecture https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Btake%2Bnotes%2Bin%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Blecture You’re actually completing college. Hard to believe, isn’t it? Just yesterday you were carrying boxes from your parents’ minivan up to your dorm floor, now you’re attending your last classes and preparing to pick up your cap and gown. As you get ready to walk that stage, tons of thoughts are likely to go through your head. What happens next? Am I going to find a job? Should rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 03 Nov 2012 11:23:17 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bcollege%2Bgraduation https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bcollege%2Bgraduation What do big exams, small quizzes, research papers, math problem sets, and all homework assignments have in common? Deadlines. You have until a specific due date to complete the work or studying necessary for all of those things. It’s perfectly understandable how quickly that can stress a student out and cause major procrastination, forgetfulness, or weakened effort. When all of this work must rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:52:48 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bdeal%2Bwith%2Bdeadlines https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bdeal%2Bwith%2Bdeadlines Public speaking is different for everyone. 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They may end up blaming the mat rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bfind%2Byour%2Bstudy%2Bspace https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bfind%2Byour%2Bstudy%2Bspace Although we all describe the initial move to college as “living on your own,” that’s really an illusion of sorts. Sure, you may be living without your parents, but it takes a lot more than that to be seriously independent. The dorms may offer you a place of your own, but let’s face it – they still shelter you from some big responsibilities that truly living on your own rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:52:16 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Boff%2Bcampus%2Bliving https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=5%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Boff%2Bcampus%2Bliving There are so many different ways to go about choosing your first college roommate nowadays. You can play it safe and room with someone you knew from high school. You can join the Facebook group for your incoming class and meet someone on there. You could meet someone at your summer orientation – or you could just go totally random and hope for the best. Well, if you choose the last option, th rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:22:13 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bchoose%2Byour%2Bfirst%2Bcollege%2Broommate https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bchoose%2Byour%2Bfirst%2Bcollege%2Broommate Interviews are stressful enough, but having to make your first impression over the phone can make things even more difficult. There are so many things to think about when approaching an interview. 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She spent a great deal of time recruiting students all over the rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:01:43 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bcara%2Bray https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bcara%2Bray Writing sections of standardized tests are perhaps the most difficult to prepare for, only because you never know exactly what you are going to be asked. Granted, you don’t know specifically what math problems or English questions you’ll have to answer either, but at least you can study the basic concepts. When it comes to writing an essay, you can only prepare so much – but there rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:18:15 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bstudy%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bwriting%2Bsection%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bgre https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bstudy%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bwriting%2Bsection%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bgre When you first begin preparing for this portion of the exam, the seemingly endless variety in math problems may overwhelm you. Such a wide array of mathematical concepts are covered, making it seem impossible to digest them all. That is why committing a substantial amount of time to them is key. 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Sounds easy, but it actually rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 20 Oct 2012 10:57:09 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bstudy%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bverbal%2Breasoning%2Bsection%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bgre https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bstudy%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bverbal%2Breasoning%2Bsection%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bgre We all hope that we’ll get our college decision right on the first try. Obviously, that’s the ideal way to do it. Spending months agonizing over applications, personal essays, waiting for those big envelopes in the mail, and looking over every college review site out there – you don’t want to have to do that again. Transferring schools usually isn’t in your four-year p rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:51:17 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bapproach%2Btransferring%2Bschools https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bapproach%2Btransferring%2Bschools Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. He gave us some brilliant Law School admissions advice, but now he is back with information on his primary area of expertise. Founder of the elite mbaMission consulting service, Jeremy Shinewald is one of the most highly recognized experts on the MBA admissions process.  A graduate of the rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:28:47 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissons%2Bexpert%2Bjeremy%2Bshinewald https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Bmba%2Badmissons%2Bexpert%2Bjeremy%2Bshinewald There are seemingly endless parts to your college application, but the comforting thing is that you have total control over them.  You have the power to write a beautiful personal statement, to get the ACT score you need, to fill out every last blank of required information perfectly and neatly; it’s just the drive and discipline that is necessary to put that power to successful use. Ho rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:07:26 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bask%2Bfor%2Ba%2Bletter%2Bof%2Brecommendation https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bask%2Bfor%2Ba%2Bletter%2Bof%2Brecommendation It’s the day before your big test.  You’ve vigorously read through all the material, flipped over every flashcard, and memorized every fact.  If you prepared adequately, you’ve been doing this for weeks (or months, depending on the test) and not just in the last 24 hours.  Procrastination is not a method of choice for a task this huge – that task being studyin rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:00:35 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmentally%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Btest%2Bday https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmentally%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Btest%2Bday Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Dr. Jessica Freedman has not only written three best-selling books on the Medical School admissions process, she is the founder of her own consulting firm. Having previously served on the Medical School Admissions committee for The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, Dr. Freedman has cl rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdr%2Bjessica%2Bfreedman https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdr%2Bjessica%2Bfreedman Throughout your many years of school, you will never avoid the essay assignment.  This will be thrown at you over and over and over – so many times that you’ll eventually look back and find yourself in disbelief that you’ve actually written that many essays.  Whether you’re analyzing literature for an English class, writing personal statements for college applicati rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:46:29 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bfor%2Bwriting%2Ban%2Bessay https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bfor%2Bwriting%2Ban%2Bessay To be frank, journalism is a tough job market – especially now.  The field is changing and positions are being eliminated.  Yet, this is also one of the fields that offers a great deal of opportunities for students to take advantage of to build up their resumé before they even graduate.  This should be a particularly appealing concept right now since the ability to build rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:15:37 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=things%2Bto%2Bfocus%2Bon%2Bas%2Ba%2Bjournalism%2Bmajor https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=things%2Bto%2Bfocus%2Bon%2Bas%2Ba%2Bjournalism%2Bmajor High school students have a lot going on already, but when you add on the big college search, it’s hard for a student not to find life extremely overwhelming.  This is one giant process that requires a lot of guidance, so it is critical that a student really understands what they’re getting into before taking on this life-changing project.  It cannot be treated as something th rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:27:43 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bcollege%2Bsearch https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bcollege%2Bsearch Although many college students may view senior year as the time to start thinking like an adult, junior year is really the time to do it.  By no means does this imply you are obligated to stop engaging in student life and must spend all your time networking in business suits, but you do need to start shaping your mindset for that reality.  Otherwise, you will enter senior year with no pre rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 14 Oct 2012 10:37:55 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bjunior%2Byear%2Bof%2Bcollege%2Bis%2Bimportant https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bjunior%2Byear%2Bof%2Bcollege%2Bis%2Bimportant More often than they should, students decide to go to grad school simply to avoid the doomed job market.  Others choose to go because they flat out miss being in school.  Neither of these are logical reasons and in the end, they usually won’t leave the student feeling fulfilled. Graduate school is a very serious and big commitment that should only be undergone if a graduate degree rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:27:48 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=is%2Bgrad%2Bschool%2Bthe%2Bright%2Boption%2Bfor%2Byou https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=is%2Bgrad%2Bschool%2Bthe%2Bright%2Boption%2Bfor%2Byou Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Dr. Lucia Tyler has worked in admissions at Cornell University providing counseling for applicants, giving admissions presentations, and eventually wrote a faculty admissions handbook.  Additionally, she has held various professional roles in several areas of higher education at Cornell fo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:42:48 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdr%2Blucia%2Btyler https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdr%2Blucia%2Btyler Time and time again, people may tell you not to stress over deciding on a major right away.  They generally advise you to take your time contemplating, that you can change it at any time so there should be no pressure at all.  While all of this may be true in a sense, the difficulty of adapting your curriculum to a major switch cannot be underestimated – but it often is. People are rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:21:53 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=picking%2Ba%2Bmajor%2Bearly%2Bin%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=picking%2Ba%2Bmajor%2Bearly%2Bin%2Bcollege Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Founder of the prestigious Law School admissions consulting firm, jdMission, Jeremy Shinewald has led countless students to acceptance into the most selective law schools.  Also the founder of mbaMission, an elite MBA admissions consulting firm, and a past member of the Board of Directors rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:56:53 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Blaw%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bjeremy%2Bshinewald https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Blaw%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bjeremy%2Bshinewald One of the many pressures of attempting to get into grad school is scoring well on the GRE.  A very quirky test, it can be quite intimidating when you first start reading up on it, but the structure is actually quite simple.  There are six sections total, but only three broad skill areas that will be covered – analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning.  N rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:07:11 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bgre https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bgre Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Having been accepted to three of the top ten medical schools in the country as well as being the founder of a prominent Medical School application consulting service, Dr. Sahil Mehta truly knows all the ins and outs of the Medical School Admissions world.  Previously, he has served as an i rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:36:37 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdr%2Bsahil%2Bmehta https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ba%2Bmedical%2Bschool%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bdr%2Bsahil%2Bmehta You will often find homework, projects, and exams to be very different in the college world than they were in the high school world.  This doesn’t always mean “harder,” just different – although yes, they will often be significantly harder.  But the major differences that make these assignments so much more difficult include the tighter time constraints, drastic ch rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 06 Oct 2012 11:02:52 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=approaches%2Bto%2Bstudying%2Bin%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=approaches%2Bto%2Bstudying%2Bin%2Bcollege Many different aspects of a school factor into the big college decision.  One thing students often have their heart set on is either attending a big school or a small school.  Everybody has their reasons for both, but sometimes the idea sounds better than the reality.  Both can be great though!  And ultimately, you need to recognize the reality of the atmospheres each of these d rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=big%2Bschools%2Bvs%2Bsmall%2Bschools https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=big%2Bschools%2Bvs%2Bsmall%2Bschools You will inevitably be asked to give a list of references throughout your many application processes.  This shouldn’t be any shocking news to you, but if you are still new to the ways of the job search, you should be aware of the proper etiquette required to get and use a reference. Never blindly assume someone will be your reference and then give their information to a potential employ rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:07:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bget%2Ba%2Bgood%2Blist%2Bof%2Breferences https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bget%2Ba%2Bgood%2Blist%2Bof%2Breferences Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. With her own MBA private consulting firm as well as experience on the admissions committees for both the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Stacy Blackman has helped thousands of students master the applicat rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:03:05 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bstacy%2Bblackman https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ask%2Ban%2Badmissions%2Bexpert%2Bstacy%2Bblackman There is one little mistake many students make that can sometimes hurt the final impression they make after an admissions interview.  What is that tiny mistake?  Not sending a thank-you note. It is extremely ironic how often this happens.  The task of writing a thank-you note is so simple, so quick to do – and so overlooked.  You may feel like this idea is pointless.&nbsp rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:02:53 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=writing%2Ba%2Bthank%2Byou%2Bnote%2Bafter%2Ban%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=writing%2Ba%2Bthank%2Byou%2Bnote%2Bafter%2Ban%2Binterview Job interviews can be dangerously overthought.  Of course you’re going to overthink them though, they can potentially change your life.  You clearly want to do your absolute best to make sure you say all the right things and practice all the right etiquette.  But sometimes that is exactly what can hurt you – trying too hard to memorize and perform certain things.  Re rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:07:46 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmaster%2Ban%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmaster%2Ban%2Binterview Ah, the classic cover letter.  If you don’t have at least some sort of template for one of these typed up, then you are nowhere near ready to embark on the job application process.  However, there is something very crucial to remember about these original templates you create – never send them out without meticulously personalizing them to the job/company you are applying to. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:03:31 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bpersonally%2Btailor%2Ba%2Bcover%2Bletter https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bpersonally%2Btailor%2Ba%2Bcover%2Bletter Going to school is arguably a full-time job in of itself sometimes.  Depending on your major, your classes, and the amount of semester hours you are taking at a time, college academia can definitely be stressful and time-consuming.  However, a high number of students do end up tackling this dual lifestyle of work and school.  Last year, it was reported that approximately two-thirds o rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 30 Sep 2012 11:28:44 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Byou%2Bshould%2Bhave%2Ba%2Bpart%2Btime%2Bjob%2Bin%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Byou%2Bshould%2Bhave%2Ba%2Bpart%2Btime%2Bjob%2Bin%2Bcollege College visits are important; that fact has already been well established.  But why are they so important?  This is something you must understand before you embark on one of these trips or else it could very possibly end up being a waste of time.  Going on a college visit just to follow a tour guide around and then be able to say you were physically there is not why you should be doi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 29 Sep 2012 16:27:36 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bvisit https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bvisit Creating a resumé for the first time can be just a little bit daunting.  Where to even begin is probably what throws students off the most.  There are a lot of things to take into consideration, such as what format to use, what information to include, what order to put that information in, etc.  Well, it is actually quite simple.  The best way to approach putting together rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:16:54 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bcreate%2Byour%2Bfirst%2Bresume https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bcreate%2Byour%2Bfirst%2Bresume Your first internship is a crucial stepping-stone in your professional life.  For many students, it is the very introduction into their professional life.  Internships are truly invaluable experiences that directly show you the difference between a teenage part-time job and a “real” job, so to speak.  Many of the elements that make these types of jobs distinct from each o rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:15:59 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Byour%2Bfirst%2Binternship https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Byour%2Bfirst%2Binternship Everyone has their own method of studying, but the classic process of making a study guide is something you see quite often.  But how can you make a truly great study material that will actually increase your chances of successfully retaining this information?  Well, first off, it is vital that you understand the information rather than just memorizing it – this may be something you rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:27:22 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bthe%2Bstudy%2Bguide https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bguide%2Bto%2Bthe%2Bstudy%2Bguide It’s no secret that as students get older, classes get harder.  Curriculums get more and more challenging as you move up the education ladder one year at a time, so graduating high school seniors will rightfully assume college classes are going to be significantly more difficult.  This is a correct assumption, but a number of myths surrounding the subject of university courses tend rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:14:19 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bmyths%2Babout%2Bcollege%2Bclasses%2Bbusted https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=4%2Bmyths%2Babout%2Bcollege%2Bclasses%2Bbusted AIMS, or the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards is a state-required exam for elementary, middle, and high school students. The assessment is given to insure that Arizona classrooms are fulfilling the Arizona academic standards. Public school students in grades 3-8 and 10-12 are tested in reading, writing, science, and math.  Test content depends on the grade, and corresponds to what stud rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:11:25 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=need%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Baims%2Btest https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=need%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Baims%2Btest The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) is a series of standardized exams used by Texas public schools students to assess students’ academic abilities.  The STAAR test is based on state standards which provide a framework for the material students should be learning in the classroom each year.  The exam measures the academic achievement and learning – in o rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:18:55 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=essentials%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bnew%2Bstaar%2Btests https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=essentials%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bnew%2Bstaar%2Btests ACT English: 75 questions in 45 minutes First off: don’t panic.  You don’t have to memorize every last bit of English grammar in the world.  That would take far too long and be confusing in the long run.  Rather, break down your knowledge in several sections and strategies that will help you score the best you can. You may also want to consider taking a few ACT practice rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=prep%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bact%2Benglish%2Bsection https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=prep%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bact%2Benglish%2Bsection ACT MATH: 60 questions in 60 minutes The best approach to the math section of the ACT is to break down the various questions into categories.  That way the page doesn’t look like a mish-mash of numbers but rather: two geometry problems, an algebra problem, and a graphing problem.  You need to know several main categories and memorizing a couple of formulas will help down the home s rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 16 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=act%2Bmath%2Bsection https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=act%2Bmath%2Bsection ACT Science: 40 questions, 35 minutesA lot of students worry about the science section of the test because they don’t feel very comfortable with science classes. Good news!  You do not have to memorize any formulas from biology, chemistry, physics, or any other science class.  Almost every last piece of information you need to know for this section can be found in the graphs and ch rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=prep%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bact%2Bscience%2Bsection https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=prep%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bact%2Bscience%2Bsection ACT Reading section: 40 questions, 35 minutesFor most students, reading less is better.  This might seem counterintuitive, but most people take too much time reading the passage and then remember too little of it.  The better option is to attack the passage strategically so that you don’t have to read the entire thing, or if you do, read it in small chunks. Look at the questions an rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprep%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bact%2Breading%2Bsection https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprep%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bact%2Breading%2Bsection Guess what business schools look at first? It’s not your GMAT, it’s not your GPA – and it’s not even where you went to undergrad. At most schools, it’s your resume. And that’s why your business school resume could be the most important factor in your admissions process. But, the GMAT is still crucial, and it is the most difficult part of the process. Your resume rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:37:27 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=resume%2Bfor%2Bbusiness%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=resume%2Bfor%2Bbusiness%2Bschool Your law school resume is not the same as your internship resume. The strategies and how you’re selling yourself are completely different. If you take the time to write yours accordingly, you’ll be one step closer to law school.  Everyone knows the LSAT is the cornerstone of your law school application. But, it’s not like the SAT to undergrad. You need to prove complete acad rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:42:53 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=resume%2Bfor%2Blaw%2Bschool%2Bapplications https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=resume%2Bfor%2Blaw%2Bschool%2Bapplications You may be asked to submit a resume or a Curriculum Vitae (CV), depending on the type of grad school program to which you’re applying. Typically, writing a resume for grad school applications demonstrate your academic credentials, like research/awards earned, as well as your professional experience, although there is a tremendous amount of overlap. Generally, PhD and academic-based programs rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 02 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=resume%2Bfor%2Bgrad%2Bschool%2Bapplications https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=resume%2Bfor%2Bgrad%2Bschool%2Bapplications The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is a standardized admissions exam used by many Catholic high schools across the United States.  Eighth graders take the comprehensive entrance test for placement in the ninth grade.  Even if students have received their elementary and middle school education at a Catholic institution, they are still required to take the exam if they wish to continue t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:18:31 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=succeed%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bhspt https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=succeed%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bhspt The PSAT (Preliminary SAT) is a test designed to prepare high school students for the SAT. It is also used as the initial screening process for the National Merit Scholarship, which provides students with funds that can be put towards college.  The PSAT is given only once a year in October.  In 2012, the test will be administered on October 17th or October 20th, depending on your school. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:24:07 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bpsat%2B https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bpsat%2B The SAT writing section is unique in that it is the only part of the test that is graded subjectively. It is a 25 minute section where you are presented with a prompt (could be a quote by someone famous) and an assignment (a question about the prompt or a guideline to follow for the essay). The instructions are simple – write an essay. There is no preferred format or technical direction to fo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 26 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=essay%2Bportion%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bsat https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=essay%2Bportion%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bsat The Reading section of the SAT consists of 67 questions that test your vocabulary, critical thinking skills, and focus. It is made up of two 25-minute sections and one 20-minute section. Like all sections of the SAT, it is graded on a 200-800 point scale which goes into your total score. Questions on the Reading section fall into two categories: Passage-Based Reading and Sentence Completions. On e rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=reading%2Bsection%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bsat https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=reading%2Bsection%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bsat The math sections of the SAT breakdown in the following ways:• One 25-minute section with 20 multiple choice questions• One 25-minute section with 8 multiple choice, and 10 grid-in questions• One 20-minute section with 16 multiple choice questionsHere are three rules to follow to set yourself up before you do any actual studying.Rule 1: Time Management:The SAT math sections are struc rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=key%2Bfacts%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bsat%2Bmath%2Bsection https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=key%2Bfacts%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bsat%2Bmath%2Bsection The SAT Reasoning Test is a standardized exam that is used for college admissions. While some programs do not require it, most four-year colleges and universities require that applicants take either the SAT or the ACT. [RELATED: What Does SAT Stand For?] The SAT has three sections: Math, Verbal, and Writing, which was added in 2005. Each section is scored on a 200-800 point scale, and the to rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Byou%2Bshould%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bsat https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Byou%2Bshould%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bsat The SSAT (Secondary School Admissions Test) is one of two admissions tests for private / independent schools. The other is the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam), but they are not exactly interchangeable. Some private schools favor the SSAT, while others favor the ISEE. All schools will publish their preference online. The SSAT is the first major test your child will be taking. There can be p rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 18 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bupdated%2Bssat https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bupdated%2Bssat How colleges make admissions decisions In about 30 seconds. Hours of tedium and toil into your application, schoolwork, extra-curriculars and SAT/ACT all comes down to a quick 30-second yes or no. The sad truth is, that’s usually how colleges make admissions decisions. In 2012, Rachel Rubin, a doctoral student at Harvard, surveyed 75 of the most competitive colleges regarding admissions pro rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:20:17 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bcolleges%2Bmake%2Badmissions%2Bdecisions https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bcolleges%2Bmake%2Badmissions%2Bdecisions The ACT Plus Writing includes an optional supplement to the standard exam. The half-hour test assesses your writing skills – especially those writing skills emphasized in your high school English courses and in entry-level college composition classes. We’ll go over if you should register to take the additional Writing Test, what the prompt looks like, how to optimize your exam grade, an rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=writing%2Bsection%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bact https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=writing%2Bsection%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bact The ACT Mathematics section is designed to assess the mathematical proficiency students have typically acquired in courses taken by the end of the 11th grade.  Students receive an hour to finish the 60-question math section – which boils down to roughly a minute per question.  The multiple-choice problems cover content areas such as pre-algebra, elementary algebra, interme rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=math%2Bsection%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bact https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=math%2Bsection%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bact The science portion of the ACT is known to be one of the trickier sections, for good reason. It is tricky.  Content ranges from physics, chemistry, and biology to the Earth and space sciences (such as meteorology, astronomy, and geology).  Detailed knowledge of these areas is not necessary, for the the exam emphasizes scientific reasoning skills rather than recall of scientific facts, rea rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=science%2Bsection%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bact https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=science%2Bsection%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bact The English portion of the ACT consists of 75 questions that measure written English and rhetorical skills.  Students receive 45 minutes in which to complete this section, which consists of five prose passages with corresponding multiple-choice questions.  The types of passages vary; one may be a personal narrative, and the next may be a textbook excerpt.  Questions will o rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Benglish%2Bsection%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bact https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Benglish%2Bsection%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bact The PSAT, or the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a standardized exam that provides students with a practice version of the SAT.   Most students take the test in their junior year of high school.  Exam results are used to determine qualification and eligibility for the National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSC). So exactly why is the PSAT so important?&nb rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 26 May 2012 17:13:11 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bpsat https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bpsat The ACT, (originally an acronym for American College Testing) is a standardized exam that measures what you have learned in your high school courses, and serves as an alternative to the SAT examination for college admissions.  All four-year colleges and universities accept ACT results.  The ACT covers four subject areas; English, Mathematics,Reading, and Science, along with an optional W rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bact https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bthe%2Bact At first glance, the SSAT Math Section (also known as the quantitative section) may seem like a bunch of simple computations, but it’s much more difficult than that. The clock is constantly, constantly ticking and the questions are written to confuse you. But, if you have the right SSAT prep strategy and the right SSAT tutor to guide you through the test, you’ll improve your SSAT Math rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 19 May 2012 11:26:42 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=improve%2Byour%2Bssat%2Bmath%2Bscore https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=improve%2Byour%2Bssat%2Bmath%2Bscore Update: Some of this article's advice is now outdated due to changes in the SSAT. A more recent article on the exam can be found here.The SSAT along with the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) are used for admissions into private/independent schools. Some schools favor the ISEE, others favor the SSAT and some will look at whichever you scored best on. See more from Varsity Tutors on how to im rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bimprove%2Bssat%2Bscores https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bimprove%2Bssat%2Bscores Which is better: the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) or the Secondary School Aptitude Test (SSAT)? Well, both are used for entrance into private/independent schools, but they’re not exactly interchangeable. Some independent schools will accept only the ISEE, others only the SSAT, and some will consider whichever test you scored higher on. But, before you spend tons of hours prepping rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 09 May 2012 18:36:39 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=isee%2Bssat%2Bcomparisons https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=isee%2Bssat%2Bcomparisons Over the next two weeks, close to 2 million students will be taking the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) exams.  Covering subjects ranging from Art History to Macroeconomics to Statistics, AP exams (and their corresponding AP classes) give high school students opportunities to take rigorous classes while earning college credit by successfully passing the exams. Here are some pointers t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 06 May 2012 13:53:44 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=prep%2Bfor%2Bap%2Bexams https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=prep%2Bfor%2Bap%2Bexams By now, you’ve probably heard your older brothers’ or sisters’ tales of it – and your teachers talk all about how important or difficult it can be. But, the fact that you’re reading this post and considering working with an ACT tutor already puts you a step above the rest. And guess what, we’re going to give you even more help with the following ACT prep ti rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=improve%2Bact%2Bscore https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=improve%2Bact%2Bscore The ISEE essay is not scored, but it will automatically be sent to schools along with the rest of your report. Thus, preparing for the ISEE essay is as crucial as the rest of your ISEE examp prep. A strong essay can allow you to demonstrate stellar writing skills, as well as the ability to think on your feet and construct a well organized, meaningful piece. Here are some tips to help rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=improve%2Bisee%2Bessay https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=improve%2Bisee%2Bessay By Chloe Brown (The second part in the series of an insider's account of her college admissions process and college life) My time at Williams was exactly what I wanted it to be, even though it wasn’t what I necessarily expected it to be. But that’s a large part of what makes college so exciting—it’s exactly the sort of place where you’re supposed to surprise yourself rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:03:03 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bwilliams%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=my%2Bexperience%2Bat%2Bwilliams%2Bcollege Managing time is just as important as knowing the equations on this section because you have a little less than one minute for each question. That’s why you need to use arithmetic shortcuts to solve questions quickly and correctly. Here’s a sampling of what you’ll need to know for the ISEE quantitative reasoning section. But, if you really want to ace this section, it will be bes rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:48:05 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=increase%2Byour%2Bisee%2Bquantitative%2Bscore https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=increase%2Byour%2Bisee%2Bquantitative%2Bscore By Chloe Brown When I started my college search, I knew I wanted to go to a small, liberal arts school, either in New England or California. But once I visited Williams College, I fell in love. I knew that was where I wanted to go. So when fall of senior year rolled around, I sent off my Early Decision application and waited, typing up my other applications in between rounds of biting my nails. As rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:40:13 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bi%2Bgot%2Binto%2Bwilliams%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bi%2Bgot%2Binto%2Bwilliams%2Bcollege The Verbal Reasoning section kicks off the ISEE (for every level), and it mostly tests your vocab skills. You’ll see two types of questions: synonym recognition and sentence completion. See more from Varsity Tutors on general ISEE tips and ISEE information: how to improve your ISEE score. Synonym recognition: Here, you are given a word and you have to choose the synonym (or the word closest rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 25 Mar 2012 07:41:43 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bincrease%2Bisee%2Bverbal%2Bscores https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bincrease%2Bisee%2Bverbal%2Bscores The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is the first of many huge, high-pressure tests your child will take, and giving him/her the right mindset is just as important as ISEE prep. Sure, knowing the ISEE problems and patterns can dramatically improve your score. But, how you motivate your child can make the biggest difference. Don’t pressure your child: There is a lot riding on this tes rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:38:31 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bimprove%2Bisee%2Bscores https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bimprove%2Bisee%2Bscores Bad news: with regards to business school admissions, it is a whole lot more challenging today than it was 5-10 years ago. More and more employers are demanding that employees carry business degrees for senior-level positions. Employees are listening and loading up admissions committees with applications. This makes it harder for you. But, Varsity Tutors is available to help with more information rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:03:07 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bget%2Binto%2Bbusiness%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bget%2Binto%2Bbusiness%2Bschool Spring is here and high school seniors across the nation are eagerly awaiting admission decisions to arrive in their inboxes or mailboxes.  After your initial celebration of being accepted into your dream school(s), take the time to do careful research to find your “best fit” college.  Being admitted was just the beginning.  Below are some tips to further help your decisi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:11:06 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bpick%2Byour%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bpick%2Byour%2Bcollege Whether you're in the middle of spring break or will start vacation soon, keep in mind some tips to stay connected with your academic school work and not find yourself "behind" after the holidays. Mix in relaxation with light studying.  Studying during spring break when you're not stressed out because it's the night before a test may allow you to process information in a different light.&nbsp rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=best%2Bstudy%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bspring%2Bbreak https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=best%2Bstudy%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bspring%2Bbreak The GMAT has one 30-minute essay: the Analysis of an Argument prompt. It has a pretty basic formula, and yes, we’re going to walk you right through it. Instead of arguing your belief, you will actually critique another author’s point. However, this essay still requires the classic, 5-paragraph setup. In the first paragraph, you’ll need to take a stance that the author’s arg rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:05:26 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bimprove%2Byour%2Bgmat%2Bessay https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bimprove%2Byour%2Bgmat%2Bessay UPDATE: Some of this article's advice is now outdated due to changes in the GMAT. An updated article on the exam can be found here.Although the "Analysis Of An Issue" is specific to the GMAT, the essay writing tips below will help you on any standardized essay writing prompt. This is the first of two writing prompts, and you will have 30 minutes to complete your essay.  You will be given an i rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:40:43 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=improve%2Byour%2Bissue%2Banalysis%2Bwriting https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=improve%2Byour%2Bissue%2Banalysis%2Bwriting UPDATE: Some of this article's advice is now outdated due to changes in the GMAT. An updated article on the exam can be found here.The Analytical Writing section is the dark horse of the GMAT. Often ignored and rarely prepared for, the Analytical Writing section slides behind the curtain of the Quantitative and Verbal Sections. However, it can dramatically improve your chances of acceptance, and s rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:38:15 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=increase%2Bgmat%2Banalytical%2Bwriting%2Bscore https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=increase%2Bgmat%2Banalytical%2Bwriting%2Bscore The Quantitative Section may be the easiest section to improve in – if you prepare correctly, giving you the golden opportunity to significantly improve your overall score. The following tips can help you understand how to boost your score, but working with a private Varsity Tutors tutor will be the major difference in actually doing so. Your tutor will guide you through the following tips an rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:41:01 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=improve%2Byour%2Bquantitative%2Bgmat%2Bscore https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=improve%2Byour%2Bquantitative%2Bgmat%2Bscore The Verbal Section is the hardest section of the GMAT, according to most test-takers. And if you really want to improve your overall score, you’re going to have to take it on and master its techniques. The following tips can give you a solid understanding of how to improve your verbal score, but to truly to ace this section, you will need more help. A private Varsity Tutors tutor will help y rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bboost%2Bverbal%2Bscore%2Bgmat https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bboost%2Bverbal%2Bscore%2Bgmat The GMAT is for admissions into business schools, and the GRE is for grad schools – that’s a major distinction. The GMAT is designed to determine if you can take the next academic step toward business school, and ultimately if you can handle it. If you’re looking for GRE help, see more from Varsity Tutors on how to improve your GRE score. Learning the ins and outs of the GM rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bimprove%2Byour%2Bgmat%2Bscore https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bimprove%2Byour%2Bgmat%2Bscore The classes you take outweigh the grades you earn in them – or at least that’s the case at most grad schools. Grad schools want to see that you challenged yourself academically, instead of just padding your GPA. While most schools still require a strong GPA to be accepted, they pay very close attention to the classes you took. For example, an A in a cooking class like “Cuisine 10 rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:02:06 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=classes%2Bfor%2Bgrad%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=classes%2Bfor%2Bgrad%2Bschool After you've received acceptance letters, or even confirmed your enrollment at a particular college, senior year of high school is no time to slack off. Many students mistakenly believe that they can coast through the last few months of their senior year.  However, the ultimate thing to remember is that colleges can retract their acceptance offers.       &n rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=importance%2Bof%2Bsenior%2Byear https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=importance%2Bof%2Bsenior%2Byear Students who participated in after-school activities for two or more years during high school were almost twice as likely to complete college than those who did not.  This finding comes from professors at Columbia University, who also found correlations between participation in extracurriculars and increased high school GPAs. The key is not simply joining a club, but being involved for an e rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:20:39 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=activities%2Bcollege%2Bsuccess https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=activities%2Bcollege%2Bsuccess Are you one to take notes meticulously during lectures?  Or study one section of a textbook for a whole hour?  Or always go to the same room to study? Contemporary research on brain psychology and memory retrieval suggests that those may not be the best methods when it comes to learning.  Instead, researchers recommend the following tips: Interleaving learning: rather than rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:24:34 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bbest%2Bto%2Blearn https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bbest%2Bto%2Blearn Younger siblings who have seen their brothers and sisters throw up their arms in frustration at the Common Application will be relieved to know that they themselves will not have to face the same fate.  The Common Application, currently accepted by more than 450 colleges and universities, is scheduled for an overhaul starting in the summer of 2013.  If you are currently a sophomore in hig rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:45:05 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=common%2Bapp%2Bto%2Bimprove https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=common%2Bapp%2Bto%2Bimprove Graduate schools receive more applications than you could ever imagine. That’s no secret to anyone. So, grad school admissions committees (comprised of counselors, professors and sometimes even students) use a systematic process for filtering applications. When admissions committees see your application, they are trying to answer one question: will this student be successful here and in his/ rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:58:19 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=grad%2Bschool%2Bapps https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=grad%2Bschool%2Bapps First of all: congratulations because you have passed nearly every round of the application process, and your prospective school is ready to admit you. Now, you just have to ace your interview. Tutors who have been through the process before can help you.  Basics: You may interview with an admissions committee group (comprised of faculty members, admissions counselors or even students), rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=grad%2Bschool%2Binterviews https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=grad%2Bschool%2Binterviews GRE scores, GPA, transcripts, letters of recommendation, quality of undergrad school, admission essay / personal statement, research, and even where you live can all impact your admission chances. Some of those factors are completely beyond your control and others are somewhat controllable. But, there is one factor that can greatly improve your chances of being accepted, and you can completel rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:23:55 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=research%2Bgrad%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=research%2Bgrad%2Bschool Some schools may require a succinct personal statement – a couple paragraphs about who you are as a student. But, other schools/programs may require multiple admissions essays, typically between 500-1,000 words. Possible prompts include: career plans, academic interests, research experiences, academic objectives, clinical and field experience, academic achievements and personal experience. B rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:10:47 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=grad%2Bschool%2Bessay https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=grad%2Bschool%2Bessay The sooner you figure out exactly what it is you want to do, the better. Then, you can start marketing yourself as a budding chemist (for example). And that is exactly how to perk up a grad school admissions counselor. Graduate schools don’t want students who are still trying to figure out what they want to do. They want students who are set on a field, and are now doing everything they can rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=gre%2Bsubject%2Btests https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=gre%2Bsubject%2Btests On your application, great test scores and grades speak for themselves, and everyone knows how important those are. But, there are a lot of other factors that can boost your application and ultimately your chances for acceptance. Most grad schools require a transcript, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and admissions essay(s). Make sure you include all these components, or you may be automati rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=improve%2Bgrad%2Bschool%2Bapp https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=improve%2Bgrad%2Bschool%2Bapp Update: Some of this article's advice is now outdated due to changes in the GRE. A more recent article on the exam can be found here.First things first: the GRE is for graduate schools, but not for MBA programs (that requires the GMAT); however, some business schools may accept it. Background: The GRE is a computer-based test that generates questions based on your previous answers. If you continue rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:57:49 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=improve%2Bgre%2Bscore https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=improve%2Bgre%2Bscore Med schools will consider where you attended undergraduate college. However, it may not be as important as you think. What is more important is your undergrad school’s commitment to preparing students for med school. Many undergrad schools are affiliated with a med school and a hospital, which can create more opportunities for students. Learn how MCAT tutors can help you improve y rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 25 Dec 2011 08:53:02 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=undergrad%2Bto%2Bmed%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=undergrad%2Bto%2Bmed%2Bschool Sometimes, whether you’re accepted to med school comes down to the numbers (GPA / MCAT score), and you can’t change those. However, there are many areas you can improve on – or spin to create a more impressive resume. These tips below can help you build a strong, professional resume to help your acceptance chances. Stop: Take a step back before you begin your resume, med sc rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:45:05 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=med%2Bschool%2Bresume https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=med%2Bschool%2Bresume While others are stuffing their mouths with food and watching football, you can schedule some time to work on your college applications.  Spending time during the holidays to make progress on your applications will give you a significant advantage in the spring.  You will be much less rushed and avoid the "last minute crunch" many applicants face. Below are some tips for working on your rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:15:51 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=holidays%2Bcollege%2Bapplications https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=holidays%2Bcollege%2Bapplications What are you doing to become a better doctor? Today? Right now? Med schools want the great, future doctors and physicians. They want undergrad students who are passionate about the medical field, those who are poised to succeed. The more you can convince med school admissions counselors that you will be a successful doctor, the better your chances are of getting in. Clinical experience is the bes rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=clinic%2Bexperience%2Bbefore%2Bmed%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=clinic%2Bexperience%2Bbefore%2Bmed%2Bschool It depends on the med school. But, the easy answer is: MCAT. Some med schools believe that GPA is a better indicator of future success because it measures your work ethic and determination. However, your MCAT score is the only factor that is completely objective. It is the only factor that can compare all students evenly. Admissions counselors can support every decision they make with a student&r rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:58:55 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=mcat%2Bor%2Bgpa https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=mcat%2Bor%2Bgpa The list of factors to determine if you will be accepted into a certain medical school can go from your MCAT scores/undergrad GPA all the way down to your hometown. But, the objective factors such as MCAT score, GPA, courses taken, etc., are fairly easy to measure and compare to other students. Other subjective factors like interview score, research/work experience, etc are much more difficul rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=improve%2Bmed%2Bschool%2Bapplication https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=improve%2Bmed%2Bschool%2Bapplication The MCAT is the cornerstone of your entire med school application process. It’s where your acceptance conversation begins. And it may be the most important factor in your application. You can actually improve your MCAT score. It’s not easy, but it can be done. The following tips can help: Practice tests: You’ve probably heard it before, but this is THE BEST WAY to improve your M rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:50:22 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=increase%2Bmcat%2Bscore https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=increase%2Bmcat%2Bscore Everyone knows the top schools, but for the most part it’s about personal preference. It’s about how you want to learn and what career you’re hoping to launch. Consider these factors as you research and tour potential med schools. They can serve as a good starting point and help you form questions for campus/school tours. Curriculum: Most schools teach just about the same informa rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:46:10 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=med%2Bschool%2Bchoices https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=med%2Bschool%2Bchoices Your interview could be the deciding factor in your application process. Once you are awarded an interview, the school is prepared to admit you based on your past academic performance/accolades. At that point, it’s all about your interview. Here are some tips from Varsity Tutors to help you ace your interview. Don’t try to sell yourself too much: Once you’re in that interview se rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 27 Nov 2011 08:33:17 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=med%2Bschool%2Binterviews https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=med%2Bschool%2Binterviews The government recently mandated that all colleges must include a net price calculator on their websites. However, many colleges easily found ways to hide theirs from students, according to an article in the US News & World Report.  An accurate net price calculator is designed to give students and exact figure on what they will pay to attend (tuition plus room and board/additional fe rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:24:36 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=net%2Bprice%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=net%2Bprice%2Bcollege Stanford is putting its name behind an online high school, the Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY).  EPGY has been in existence for many years now, but Stanford will now lend its name to the high school diplomas its students recieve. More than 275,000 students across the country are currently enrolled in online high schools.  Some of them soley take online classes, while others use rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:27:47 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=online%2Bhigh%2Bschools https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=online%2Bhigh%2Bschools Writing is one of the more interesting subjects to teach, it may not be the most difficult, but it is definitely different than teaching math or science. William G. Tierney and Stefani R. Relles, two professors, guest wrote an article in the Washington Post about teaching writing. Their main point is that teachers spend too much time addressing bad writing and not nearly enough time helping studen rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:48:06 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=boost%2Bwriting%2Bskills https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=boost%2Bwriting%2Bskills The best way to prepare for college-level classes is to take the hardest classes you possibly can…every student, every teacher and every professor knows that. But, how to make classes more rigorous for all students has been the challenge, according to an article in the District Administration. Some schools just grade stricter and give students more homework. But, others actually restructure rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:55:17 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Bprep https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Bprep Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM programs) have historically been the toughest majors, with science and engineering leading the way, according to an article in the New York Times. However, the STEM fields also have the largest potential to boost America’s economy, and that is why President Obama is placing a major emphasis on these programs. But, it’s not going to be eas rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:26:19 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=science%2Bengineering%2Bsuccess https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=science%2Bengineering%2Bsuccess If you’re not proficient in algebra, then you’ll stand just about no chance with Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics or any other high school math class. Students must learn algebra first, and that’s why many educators believe it is the most important math class. For years, algebra was a high school freshman level class, and very few students took it before their freshma rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:53:07 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=importance%2Bof%2Balgebra https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=importance%2Bof%2Balgebra The human brain acquires, retains and retrieves information in a very complex manner. Knowing exactly how is the key to studying more efficiently and more effectively. Every nuance of learning and memory has been studied including diet, time of day, length, atmosphere – and the results are both valuable and fascinating. Many teachers tell their students to re-read textbooks and class notes rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=best%2Btest%2Btips https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=best%2Btest%2Btips Computers, tablets, smartphones, social media, smart boards have been all the rage in education the past few years. Some schools are adopting these practices seemingly because everyone else is doing it. But one school, the Waldorf School of the Peninsula in Silicon Valley, is refusing to join the trend, according to an article in the New York Times. The school just uses the traditional pens and pa rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:52:01 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=school%2Bno%2Btechnology https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=school%2Bno%2Btechnology Applying to college is one of the most tedious processes any student will go through. So, to make it easier, the Common Application was created to be one standard application that works for a number of colleges. But, students still have to change their application or provide additional materials for most of the colleges that accept it. About 70% of schools require information beyond the applicatio rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:54:54 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Bapp%2Bsmartphone https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Bapp%2Bsmartphone Gone are the days of having to carry around eight textbooks in your backpack, or to rush to your locker to grab that American History textbook for your next class.  One school district in Indiana has completely ditched textbooks in favor of online curricula that students access via laptops.   According to an article in the New York Times, all math and science textbooks in the Munste rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:31:11 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=districts%2Bgo%2Bdigital https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=districts%2Bgo%2Bdigital Do well on an Advanced Placement exam, and receive $100. That’s exactly what South High Community School in New York does for its students, according to an article in the New York Times. Teachers whose students do well also receive bonuses. The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) funds the incentives at South High Community School and all the other schools that participate in this p rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:18:49 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ap%2Btests%2Brewards https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ap%2Btests%2Brewards The average tuition for the top 10 colleges has increased around 25% the last six years, starting with the 2004-2005 school year through the 2009-2010 school year.            Also, these tuition costs do not include room and board, meal plans, books, other mandatory fees, etc. These are simply base tuition numbers, and tuition can increase or decre rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:29:52 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Btuition%2Bincreasing https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Btuition%2Bincreasing As high school seniors explore colleges this fall, one thing they should remember to investigate is the university’s dining facilities.  The college dining halls will be one of the biggest differences from life at home.            However, different does not always live up to its awful connotation. Dining halls are not exactly filled wit rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:24:28 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=explore%2Bcollege%2Bdining https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=explore%2Bcollege%2Bdining Imagine being a college admissions officer, and your job is to say no to 75 percent of the applications you see. You’re supposed to decline students, and when you accept students or give your approval, you must have a very good reason. When you decline a student, there are no questions asked. So, admissions officers’ jobs are easier when they decline students, and some are just looking rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:32:49 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Badmissions%2Bred%2Bflags https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Badmissions%2Bred%2Bflags What would it take to get a flawless attendance record from your kid? Baseball tickets? Gift cards? A necklace? How about an automated wake-up call from former NBA-great Magic Johnson? A handful of schools in New York City are actually doing all of those to help increase school attendance through politicians and administrators collaboration, according to an article in the New York Times. And it& rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:17:08 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bstudents%2Bare%2Bbeing%2Brewarded%2Bto%2Battend%2Bschool https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bstudents%2Bare%2Bbeing%2Brewarded%2Bto%2Battend%2Bschool Many would think the typical college student is bouncing around from class-to-class, living in the dorm room, pulling all-nighters and occasionally firing up the latest lineup of Apple products. That’s the life of the average full-time college kid and usually mom or dad – or the government – is fronting the bill. But, that’s not the case anymore. Today, most college studen rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:33:46 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bmore%2Bcollege%2Bstudents%2Bare%2Bpart%2Btime https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bmore%2Bcollege%2Bstudents%2Bare%2Bpart%2Btime Online education has been lighting up every education news service since the Internet was created. Some believe it can work in addition to traditional schools/colleges, and others think it could actually replace traditional schools. However you feel toward it, there is now an easier way to search for online schools. You don’t have to type “online college” into Google to find all rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:48:29 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bfind%2Ban%2Bonline%2Beducation%2Bthat%2Bsuits%2Byou https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bfind%2Ban%2Bonline%2Beducation%2Bthat%2Bsuits%2Byou The average SAT scores for the high school class of 2011 fell across the nation, according to the College Board (the creator of the SAT) and an article in the New York Times. The average, national reading score fell to a record low of 497, a three-point decrease from 2010. The average writing score dropped two points to 489, and the average math score fell one point to 514. The College Board beli rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bsat%2Bscores%2Bmight%2Bbe%2Bdecreasing https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bsat%2Bscores%2Bmight%2Bbe%2Bdecreasing The college application process is becoming increasingly more sophisticated. For years, it was all about numbers. Colleges only looked at students’ SAT/ACT scores and high school grades. Then, colleges started taking more interest in who their students are. So, they started considering application essays, extra-curricular activities, and community service involvement. But, some elite colleg rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:50:33 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bace%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Binterview https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bace%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Binterview How cool would it be if you could start your college application essay with: “I’m a nationally published writer”? That is possible, and it would definitely wake up whoever is reading your application essay. The Huffington Post and the Patch (a network of over 800 hyper-local news sites), both owned by AOL, are currently recruiting bloggers (age minimum is 13). Right now, you can rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:00:23 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bstudents%2Bcan%2Bbecome%2Bnational%2Bbloggers https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bstudents%2Bcan%2Bbecome%2Bnational%2Bbloggers Teachers have tried many tactics to stop their students from cheating. But, it was the teachers themselves who got caught cheating in 2011. They were erasing and changing their students’ answers on achievement tests to make themselves look better, according to an article in the New York Times. In recent years, the government has made the achievement or proficiency tests the cornerstone of i rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:37:05 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bstop%2Bcheating%2Bin%2Btest%2Bgrading https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bstop%2Bcheating%2Bin%2Btest%2Bgrading Every college student is forced or encouraged to take a bunch of general education classes that are unrelated to his/her major. There are administrators on both side of the argument, lobbying for their case, according to an article in the Washington Post. One group, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, has been compiling research to argue for its case. It found that many colleges require t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Ba%2Bgeneral%2Beducation https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Ba%2Bgeneral%2Beducation Budget cuts are getting so strict that some school districts are shaving days off the school year and making school weeks only four days (instead of five), according to an article in the New York Times. It’s a child’s dream, and an educator’s nightmare. The American education system is torn between desperately trying to improve its quality and harsh budget cuts. It&r rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:03:03 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bschools%2Bmay%2Bshorten%2Btheir%2Bschool%2Byears https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bschools%2Bmay%2Bshorten%2Btheir%2Bschool%2Byears Employers have raised their standards to the point where many now require a master’s degree instead of a bachelor’s degree, according to an article in the New York Times. Employers can be very selective in whom they hire as the unemployment rate rises. Combine that with the fact that a higher percentage of people now have bachelor’s degrees than they did 10 years ago, and careers rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 04 Sep 2011 13:49:50 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Badvanced%2Bdegrees%2Bare%2Bbecoming%2Bmore%2Bpopular https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Badvanced%2Bdegrees%2Bare%2Bbecoming%2Bmore%2Bpopular Another higher education program, The University of the People, just set out with the mission of extending affordable education to more people, according to an article in the New York Times. It hopes to spread education to poor students around the world.  The university was started in Haiti, after the earthquake destroyed most of the country’s higher education infrastructure. The school rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:14:06 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bone%2Buniversity%2Bis%2Boffering%2Baffordable%2Beducation https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bone%2Buniversity%2Bis%2Boffering%2Baffordable%2Beducation Two Stanford professors have announced that they will offer a free online class on artificial intelligence, according to an article in the New York Times. Stanford professors, Sebastian Thrun and Peter Norvig – two of the world’s best-known artificial intelligence experts – will teach the course. Over 112,000 and counting people have already enrolled in the class, whic rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:10:02 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=stanford%2Boffers%2Bfree%2Bartificial%2Bintelligence%2Bclass%2Bonline https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=stanford%2Boffers%2Bfree%2Bartificial%2Bintelligence%2Bclass%2Bonline The government is investing heavily in early childhood education, trying to get students school-ready earlier. This will then cut down on “catching up time,” making class time more efficient, according to an article in the District Administration. The U.S. Department of Education has collaborated with the Department of Health and Human Services to create a $500 million grant for early rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:35:29 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bthe%2Bdept%2Bof%2Beducation%2Bis%2Binvesting%2Bin%2Bearly%2Bchildhood%2Beducation https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bthe%2Bdept%2Bof%2Beducation%2Bis%2Binvesting%2Bin%2Bearly%2Bchildhood%2Beducation The price of college never seems simple to calculate. There’s tuition plus room and board, minus scholarships, plus random fees, minus financial aid, and on top of that, colleges are always changing those numbers. But good news for your migraine – The U.S. Education Department recently stepped into the college rankings business to release a public Web site that lists the most and least rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:56:45 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bfind%2Bthe%2Btrue%2Bcost%2Bof%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bfind%2Bthe%2Btrue%2Bcost%2Bof%2Bcollege As summer is winding down, ponder the possibility that some schools are considering no summer breaks at all. The idea of year-round schooling, meaning no break is longer than eight weeks, has been tossed around for years, and an article in the District Administration just revisited the debate. Proponents of year-round schooling argue that students don’t do anything over the summer. They don rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:22:21 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bschools%2Bare%2Bconsidering%2Byear%2Bround%2Bclasses https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bschools%2Bare%2Bconsidering%2Byear%2Bround%2Bclasses In terms of bang for your buck – public colleges may have a better return on investment that previously thought.  An article in the Washington Post cited an article from SmartMoney magazine, which measured the value of colleges by their graduates’ salaries in proportion to the tuition they paid as students. However, this is only a “value” metric, and SmartMoney magazi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 13 Aug 2011 12:37:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=assessing%2Broi%2Bof%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bdegree https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=assessing%2Broi%2Bof%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bdegree It’s really not that hard. Step one: Lead off the essay with the most interesting/impactful thing you have ever done or will do. Example: “Years from now I will save people’s lives every week, every day, every hour – perhaps even your life.” Step two: Make sense of your lead sentence. Example: “At ___________ I plan to study engineering and ultimately launch a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:08:44 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bsummer%2Bexperiences%2Bcraft%2Bcollege%2Bessays https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bsummer%2Bexperiences%2Bcraft%2Bcollege%2Bessays The most expensive four years of your life could and should be cheaper, or at least that’s how some people see it (3T4D6PGG25SS). Representative Daniel Branch, Republican of Dallas and chairman of the House Higher Education Committee is attacking the expensive costs of college, according to an article in the New York Times. He pushed through legislation to lower what students spend on textb rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:22:42 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Breduce%2Bcollege%2Bcosts https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Breduce%2Bcollege%2Bcosts The Internet has officially made everything more convenient. That “everything” now includes selecting your college. Campus Tours has just launched a new website that features online, virtual campus tours of select colleges. This new site is adding to a multimedia explosion of disseminating college videos, photos and information. Most colleges have some form of a virtual tour either on rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:21:34 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Btour%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bonline https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Btour%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bonline Colleges are replacing student loans with grants in the same amount, according to an article in the Washington Post. So, instead of taking out a $5,000 loan to pay for college expenses, your college might just give you a $5,000 grant. This is a growing financial aid initiative to eliminate student loans at some of the nation’s most expensive colleges. No-loan pledges can even make college f rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 24 Jul 2011 08:46:35 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=colleges%2Breplacing%2Bloans%2Bwith%2Bgrants https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=colleges%2Breplacing%2Bloans%2Bwith%2Bgrants There has been a lot of talk and buzz about how bad the American education system is, why it’s so bad and whose fault it is. And on the fault side, nearly everyone who is connected to education has been blamed for the lackluster system. But, what happens when we stop talking about why it stinks, and start trying to make it better? The District Administration tried to answer that question. T rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 03 Jul 2011 08:37:24 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bfix%2Bamerican%2Bschools https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bfix%2Bamerican%2Bschools Who was North Korea’s ally in the Korean War against American troops? No googling please. See, history isn’t that easy after all. If you said China, without googling, pat yourself on the back and grumble about how uninformed your fellow Americans are. But the fact of the matter is very few high school seniors were able to correctly answer that question, and most fourth graders cannot rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 26 Jun 2011 09:22:06 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bstudents%2Bstruggle%2Bwith%2Bhistory%2Bclasses https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bstudents%2Bstruggle%2Bwith%2Bhistory%2Bclasses Typically, most school children eat lunch then head off to recess. That’s just the way the curriculum has been set for years. But, what’s more appealing to little Johnny an apple or a game of dodge ball outside? He’s probably just eating some of his sandwich and his snack pack, trying to get to his game of dodge ball as fast as possible. But, kids will actually finish their whol rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 19 Jun 2011 08:57:36 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Brecess%2Bshould%2Bbe%2Bbefore%2Blunch https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Brecess%2Bshould%2Bbe%2Bbefore%2Blunch You’re a teacher. Your performance is evaluated by teachers, judged and rated by teachers. Your mentor is a teacher, and your boss is a teacher. Imagine that. Would you love it or hate it? What if you’re a student or parent – how do you feel then? The Montgomery County Public Schools system in Rockville, Maryland has a unique process of teachers evaluating other teachers, accord rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 12 Jun 2011 09:06:56 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bteachers%2Bcan%2Bsupport%2Band%2Bevaluate%2Bother%2Bteachers https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bteachers%2Bcan%2Bsupport%2Band%2Bevaluate%2Bother%2Bteachers “Small” is not a word many students hear when colleges talk about their class sizes anymore, and when they do use that word – they’re most likely using it incorrectly. Major budget cuts have forced many colleges to cut costs. The easiest and most effective way for colleges to do that was by slimming down on their staff (both professors and administrators). The national, pu rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 05 Jun 2011 06:42:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=colleges%2Bwith%2Bsmall%2Bclass%2Bsizes https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=colleges%2Bwith%2Bsmall%2Bclass%2Bsizes Employment rates and starting salaries for graduating college students entering the job market have fallen drastically in the last few years, according to an article in the New York Times. Only 55.6% of 2009 college graduates found jobs that actually used their degrees; 22.4% are unemployed, and 22% are working jobs that do not use their college degrees. Students were surveyed in the spring; so th rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:23:30 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bcollege%2Bgrads%2Bface%2Ba%2Btough%2Bjob%2Bmarket https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bcollege%2Bgrads%2Bface%2Ba%2Btough%2Bjob%2Bmarket Education funding may be down in the past few years, but one private donor is starting to pour more money back into education – that one donor is Bill Gates. Gates is cracking his piggy bank to the tune of $373 million in 2009 for education and an additional $78 million to advocacy, according to an article in the New York Times. The $78 million poured into advocacy was four times the amount rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 25 May 2011 18:15:34 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bbill%2Bgates%2Binfluences%2Beducation%2Breform https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bbill%2Bgates%2Binfluences%2Beducation%2Breform Save the arts – that’s the mantra of many educators. But, after all, it could be the arts that save us. Funding for arts education is consistently cut and decreased when budgets become tighter. Some administrators and educators don’t believe it’s as important as other subjects, and it’s incredibly more difficult to measure the effects of an arts program. But, a presi rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 22 May 2011 16:27:53 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bthe%2Barts%2Bare%2Bcrucial%2Bto%2Beducation https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bthe%2Barts%2Bare%2Bcrucial%2Bto%2Beducation Researchers at the Numerical Cognition Lab and The University of Chicago have been analyzing the causes of math anxiety.  This is a situation familiar to many K-12 students, who seem to freeze when they see a math problem.  Their research shows that the anxiety of math teachers and parents can rub off on their students, ultimately affecting their learning. Fortunately, proven classr rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=analyzing%2Bmath%2Banxiety https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=analyzing%2Bmath%2Banxiety Obama and Arne Duncan are trying to raise the bar for everyone in education – teachers, administrators, and now principals.In an effort for full reform, they are now looking at principals, threatening to replace many of them, according to an article in the District Administration. The government is providing a $3.5 billion fund to underachieving schools if they meet certain achievement bench rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 15 May 2011 12:33:52 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=changing%2Bprincipals%2Bto%2Bchange%2Bschools https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=changing%2Bprincipals%2Bto%2Bchange%2Bschools Dave Eggers and Ninive Clements Calegari of the New York Times say teachers are underpaid and blamed entirely way too much for the underachieving American education system. In their argument, Eggers and Clements Calegari compared teachers to military professionals. “We don’t say, ‘It’s these lazy soldiers and their bloated benefits plans! That’s why we haven’t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 11 May 2011 19:50:06 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=increase%2Bteacher%2Bpay%2Bto%2Bimprove%2Bacademics https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=increase%2Bteacher%2Bpay%2Bto%2Bimprove%2Bacademics In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2 - 6), U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has drafted an open letter to the nation's teachers.  Read the full text here.  In it, he praises teachers' flexibility and adaptability, and the life-long relationships educators build with students.  He also challenges teachers to join him in efforts to improve teacher evaluation system rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 08 May 2011 13:28:08 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=secretary%2Bof%2Beducation%2Baddresses%2Bus%2Bteachers https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=secretary%2Bof%2Beducation%2Baddresses%2Bus%2Bteachers The business and higher education landscapes are changing, and no we’re not talking about the Internet. We’re talking about women and minority groups enrolling in colleges at record-breaking rates and now beginning to earn more advanced degrees than men. The most recent census figures released in April 2011 show that women now hold more advanced degrees (master’s, PhD degrees) th rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 04 May 2011 18:52:10 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bwomen%2Boutnumber%2Bmen%2Bin%2Bhigher%2Beducation https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bwomen%2Boutnumber%2Bmen%2Bin%2Bhigher%2Beducation Budget cuts have trickled all the way down to early-childhood education, as funding for these programs has decreased between 2009 and 2010, according to a study published in the Washington Post. The Obama administration urged states to increase their pre-kindergarten programs for three- and four-year-olds, but there simply wasn’t enough funding to meet the president’s request. Total- rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 01 May 2011 12:06:53 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=decreased%2Bfunding%2Bfor%2Bearly%2Bchildhood%2Beducation https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=decreased%2Bfunding%2Bfor%2Bearly%2Bchildhood%2Beducation Bridge, a card game with seemingly complex rules to those who don't play, is becoming the game of choice in classrooms.  A recent article in the New York Times article points to ridge as being as intellectually stimulating as chess, but with an added social component.  Whereas chess is a two person game, bridge can be played with four persons at a time, and variations of the game can acco rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:40:32 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bcard%2Bgame%2Bboosts%2Bsocial%2Band%2Bacademic%2Bskills https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=a%2Bcard%2Bgame%2Bboosts%2Bsocial%2Band%2Bacademic%2Bskills Despite strict budget cuts, interest in Advanced Placement (AP) classes at high schools has skyrocketed, and students are now taking AP classes online, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal. Online classes and digital classrooms have been gaining popularity for quite some time. But, digitizing AP programs is a fairly recent trend. The AP program has been booming lately, as students l rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:55:40 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ap%2Bclasses%2Bgo%2Bonline https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ap%2Bclasses%2Bgo%2Bonline There is now more accumulated student loan debt than accumulated credit card debt for the first time in the United States, according to an article in the New York Times. Accumulated student loan debt will likely reach a trillion dollars this year, as more students are enrolling in colleges and borrowing government dollars. However, economists argue that this is actually a good sign and could boos rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:53:37 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bcollege%2Bstudent%2Bdebt%2Bis%2Bgrowing https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bcollege%2Bstudent%2Bdebt%2Bis%2Bgrowing The College Board, the creators of the SAT, introduced a junior version of the exam for eighth graders in 2010 called the ReadiStep, according to an article in the New York Times. The ReadiStep is a two-hour test and has questions written in the same style as the PSAT and the SAT. The test is scored 2-8 for each section, similar to the 20-80 score range on the PSAT and SAT. Nearly 250,000 st rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:15:36 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=another%2Bpre%2Bpre%2Bsat%2Btest https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=another%2Bpre%2Bpre%2Bsat%2Btest America’s schools are having a difficult time simply teaching students how to be proficient in reading, math and science. That’s why many schools completely ignore teaching basic character skills. Most schools do not effectively teach behavioral skills and proper attitudes/manners like cooperating, being on time, making eye-contact, speaking persuasively, etc, argues Jay Mathews in an rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:38:33 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bschools%2Bteach%2Bcharacter https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=should%2Bschools%2Bteach%2Bcharacter Who owns your school? Sure, a group of administrators and your principal run it. But, whom do they report to? Recently, the private-equity-backed firm Meritas – owned by Sterling Partners – purchased Claremont Preparatory School, a six-year-old private school in Lower Manhatten, according to an article in the New York Times. (Sterling Partners also owns Sylvan Learning Centers, a chain rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:28:40 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Binvestors%2Bare%2Bbuying%2Bup%2Bschools https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Binvestors%2Bare%2Bbuying%2Bup%2Bschools The nation’s elite colleges just became even more elite. Harvard, Stanford and Princeton – some of the nation’s hardest colleges to get into – boasted lower acceptance rates for the 2011 school year compared to 2010, according to an article in the Washington Post. These schools had record-breaking number of applicants for 2011 but only admitted the same number of students, rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:42:48 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Btop%2Bcolleges%2Bhave%2Bagain%2Blowered%2Bacceptance%2Brates https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Btop%2Bcolleges%2Bhave%2Bagain%2Blowered%2Bacceptance%2Brates How many college-bound students would like to have more financial support? Sounds pretty good right and not much of a catch. All you have to do is go to college to be eligible for funding from the Federal Government of the United States of America. This funding will be in the form of federal incentives (grants, funding, and financial aid), according to an article in the New York Times. The Obama rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:49:25 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=federal%2Bgrants%2Bto%2Bboost%2Bcollege%2Bentrance%2Brates https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=federal%2Bgrants%2Bto%2Bboost%2Bcollege%2Bentrance%2Brates College stress has many origins, ranging from your roommate not believing in deodorant, being able to simultaneously touch all four walls in your dorm room to academic rigor. However, an article in The Daily Beast presented a formula to rank the top 50 most stressful colleges in America. Its formula declared cost and competitiveness as the leading factors of stress. Cost (tuition plus room a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:10:01 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ranking%2Bcolleges%2Bby%2Bstress%2Blevel https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ranking%2Bcolleges%2Bby%2Bstress%2Blevel Earlier this year, the Obama administration discussed plans to change the No Child Left Behind act with the media. Journalists and education administrators alike thought Obama was bluffing, trying to create action in policy makers.  It was no bluff. The Obama administration asked Congress to rewrite the No Child Left Behind law on Monday, March 14, in an effort to accelerate its public educat rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:37:09 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=changes%2Blikely%2Bfor%2Bnclb https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=changes%2Blikely%2Bfor%2Bnclb Using computers to test students - administrators thought about it, they considered it, they made preemptive what-ifs about it, they argued for it and they argued against it. Now, administrators are actually doing it. The American Council on Education and Pearson, two major education companies, have recently announced their plans to create a computer-based General Education Development (G.E.D.) te rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:09:13 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ged%2Btest%2Bto%2Bbe%2Bcomputerized https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ged%2Btest%2Bto%2Bbe%2Bcomputerized Until recently, America has led the world in producing college graduates. President Barack Obama has vowed that America will retake the lead by 2020, winning the support and funding of many organizations. Higher-education groups have targeted many different groups and demographics, always trying to promote education to increase America’s overall number of college graduates. These groups hav rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:28:53 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=initiatives%2Bto%2Bincrease%2Bcollege%2Bgraduation%2Brates https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=initiatives%2Bto%2Bincrease%2Bcollege%2Bgraduation%2Brates By now, everyone has heard something negative about America’s public schools. They are falling behind foreign countries’; they don’t prepare kids for college or future employment; it’s the teachers’ fault; it’s the bureaucrats’ fault, reads the news. Simply put, many schools in America need help, and now the government is making it official as it could soo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:22:29 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=judging%2Bschool%2Bperformance https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=judging%2Bschool%2Bperformance With $50,000 colleges and beyond, it only appears as if the cost of college is absolutely skyrocketing. However, new research actually suggests that the total net cost of college (tuition minus scholarships/aid) is decreasing slightly, according to an article in the Washington Post. In the previous few years, colleges have hiked tuition at record rates. But now, colleges are announcing much smalle rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:38:43 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Btuition%2Bhikes%2Beasing https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Btuition%2Bhikes%2Beasing “How is this ever going to help me,” asks every student at some point in his/her life, buried under mountains of busy work, properly hidden by the euphuism of “homework.” Now, teachers are going to need a better answer to this common question, one much better than “it’s (homework) due tomorrow morning.” Alfie Kohn, the author of 12 books about education a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:11:42 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=homework%2Bthat%2Bworks https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=homework%2Bthat%2Bworks 2009 and 2010 were the wrong years to graduate from college, especially for students seeking entry-level positions in the corporate world. After four years of college tuition, many students simply could not afford to pursue an M.B.A. and were then forced to test the waters of the job market. However, in the corporate world, jobs were scarce, leaving thousands of college students unemployed after g rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 06 Mar 2011 16:49:12 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bcollege%2Bgrads%2Bare%2Bturning%2Bto%2Bpublic%2Bservice https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bcollege%2Bgrads%2Bare%2Bturning%2Bto%2Bpublic%2Bservice Most undergraduate students are seeking four-year college degrees. However, some students end up staying for an extra quarter, semester or even year if they change their majors, take the wrong electives or add a minor or specialization. It happens more often than one would think. So to further increase their educational quality, some colleges are guaranteeing that incoming freshmen will receive a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:55:09 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Byou%2Bcan%2Bbe%2Bguaranteed%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bdegree https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Byou%2Bcan%2Bbe%2Bguaranteed%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bdegree “Just finished my FAFSA; would rather blind myself with a spork than do that again,” reads a recent tweet on Twitter. Filing the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the definition of tedium. Unnecessary complications, prying information, and hours of frustration make up the typical FAFSA experience. It’s a daunting experience, but if given the time and patience, rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 27 Feb 2011 14:11:39 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bfafsa%2Bfiling%2Beasier https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tips%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bfafsa%2Bfiling%2Beasier College is one of the – if not the – biggest investment a student and his/her family will ever make. This holds true for most students, no matter how affordable their targeted colleges may be or how large of a scholarship they may have received. The cost of college then creates financial strain for most families. Colleges offer financial assistance to many students to offset the high c rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:42:02 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=colleges%2Bthat%2Baddress%2Bfinancial%2Bneeds https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=colleges%2Bthat%2Baddress%2Bfinancial%2Bneeds Teachers are feeling the heat and the blame of the lagging American education system, and now they are under further scrutiny, scrutiny by journalists. The U.S. News & World Report is planning on giving grades (A through F) to over 1,000 teachers’ colleges, trying to pinpoint the effective and ineffective programs, according to the an article in the New York Times. This program was anno rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:49:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=analyzing%2Bteachers%2Bcolleges https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=analyzing%2Bteachers%2Bcolleges College is coming. It’s coming sooner for some and later for others. But, it’s still coming for most, and it’s never too soon to prepare. Winter time is always a stressful time for high school seniors, lobbying for certain colleges, awaiting acceptance or rejection letters. Some of them may even look back to their freshmen years of high school or even earlier, thinking I should h rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:02:28 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bcollege%2Bnow https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bprepare%2Bfor%2Bcollege%2Bnow K-12 level science fairs across the U.S. are facing hard times. Lack of funding and resources has left many fairs on their last legs.   A recent article in The New York Times reports on the state of science fairs, from the more well known Siemens Competition and the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, to more local ones such as the Greater St. Louis Science Fa rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bscience%2Bfairs%2Bare%2Bimportant https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=why%2Bscience%2Bfairs%2Bare%2Bimportant By now, the news of the Pell grant funds dwindling to extinction has probably spread to every school district, every home and every student. The Pell grant system has typically been the most significant financial aid program for college students. However, many experts feared that the entire Pell grant system would collapse for the 2011-2012 school year because of a $5.7 billion gap in financing, rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:21:38 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=state%2Bof%2Bpell%2Bgrants https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=state%2Bof%2Bpell%2Bgrants When reports surfaced that the American education system was lagging behind that of other countries, people began pointing fingers and blaming different practices. Now, politicians are blaming teacher tenure, claiming it is one of the reasons for America’s subpar educational system, according to an article the New York Times. This action was motivated by President Barack Obama’s call rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 06 Feb 2011 09:59:35 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=teacher%2Btenure%2Bunder%2Bscrutiny https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=teacher%2Btenure%2Bunder%2Bscrutiny Digital education is a rapidly-growing trend for public and private schools across the nation, as these mediums are quickly transforming how students learn. Now, school libraries are beginning to catch on to the trend, getting rid of thousands of physical books and replacing them with digital copies, according to an article in the District Administration. The District Administration cited Cushing rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:22:33 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=libraries%2Bgo%2Bdigital https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=libraries%2Bgo%2Bdigital Years of education, of knowledge, of learning, but what exactly does it amount to? Are college grads actually better at certain tasks than non grads, and how much more qualified are they than non grads? These questions are continuously asked and are nearly impossible to correctly answer. But, the Lumina Foundation released a report published in an article in the Washington Post, addressing these rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:57:49 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bshould%2Bcollege%2Bgraduates%2Bknow https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bshould%2Bcollege%2Bgraduates%2Bknow   It's the season for college visits, and high school seniors are gearing up to get a first peak at what may be their future for the next four years or more.  Seeing the campus buildings, talking to enthusiastic alumni, and being pampered by admissions officials may be fun, but students should go prepared with detailed questions. A recent article from CollegeView offers some great quest rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:29:07 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bask%2Bduring%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bvisit https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=what%2Bto%2Bask%2Bduring%2Ba%2Bcollege%2Bvisit It turns out that taking a test isn’t just a teacher’s easy way of finding out where students stand or forcing them to read a chapter in a textbook.  Testing might actually boost student learning and improve memory retention, according to a report cited in the New York Times. The report, published in the journal Science, concluded that students who read a passage and were then tes rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 23 Jan 2011 14:55:12 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=to%2Blearn%2Bmore%2Bkeep%2Btesting%2Byourself https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=to%2Blearn%2Bmore%2Bkeep%2Btesting%2Byourself After stepping down as Washington D.C.'s public schools chief, Michelle Rhee has decided to create her own organization to lead, StudentsFirst.  She is touting it as a national level platform with which to advance education reforms that put students first.  A pledge to raise $1 billion has already been issued to support the organization.  Critics and supporters alike have already dra rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:50:30 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=rhee%2Blaunches%2Bstudent%2Badvocacy%2Bgroup https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=rhee%2Blaunches%2Bstudent%2Badvocacy%2Bgroup Admission officials are trying to shed their old, stuffy, always buttoned-up image and trying to appear more “cool” and approachable to prospective college students, according to an article in the Washington Post. They are doing so to respond to many high school students who decided against the traditional essay and paper application, the students who got creative with their applicatio rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 16 Jan 2011 13:38:33 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=social%2Bmedia%2Band%2Bcollege%2Badmissions https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=social%2Bmedia%2Band%2Bcollege%2Badmissions   By now you've probably heard about Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg pledging $100 million to the Newark, NJ, public school system.  Fast Company magazine surveyed a panel of education experts (Foundation directors to university professors) to hear how they would use that amount of funding to overhaul the U.S. education system.  Here's what they had to say: Build rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:56:48 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bwould%2Byou%2Bspend%2B100m%2Bto%2Bchange%2Beducation https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bwould%2Byou%2Bspend%2B100m%2Bto%2Bchange%2Beducation High school students are always encouraged to pursue more-challenging Advanced Placement classes to better prepare for college and push their intellectual abilities. But, advanced placement classes are becoming significantly more difficult, pushing students harder, and sometimes losing the main focus of the program according to an article in the New York Times. The typical A.P. biology textbook h rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 08 Jan 2011 17:48:27 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ap%2Bprogram%2Bto%2Bchange https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ap%2Bprogram%2Bto%2Bchange             $20,000, $30,000 and sometimes up to $50,000 for college tuition, it’s not exactly the most ideal time for students to splurge on dorm room supplies.  Department stores and furniture stores are pounding students and their parents, claiming they have the best prices. An article in The Washington Post highlights an online company that helps st rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:44:24 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bsave%2Bon%2Bcollege%2Bsupplies https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bsave%2Bon%2Bcollege%2Bsupplies Scholarships – a college student’s best friend, one of the few things to actually mitigate the seemingly insurmountable amount of college tuition, the simplest way to reduce debt after college graduation. Yes, scholarship applications are important, and sometimes it can be hard to find that extra motivation to apply for them, especially when you’re not even sure if you’ll g rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 02 Jan 2011 14:58:35 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=six%2Bapplication%2Bessay%2Bmistakes https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=six%2Bapplication%2Bessay%2Bmistakes For years politicians and administrators have tried to create educational equality, providing tutors and additional help for struggling students and raising awareness about under-performing schools. But, what about the gifted students? They are the most ignored group of students in America. They are more talented and naturally-intelligent than normal students, and therefore do not need any additio rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:39:38 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=funding%2Bto%2Bsupport%2Bgifted%2Bstudents https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=funding%2Bto%2Bsupport%2Bgifted%2Bstudents Pell grants have typically been America’s most significant financial aid program for college students, but there is now a $5.7 billion gap in financing for next year’s Pell grants, according to an article in the New York Times. On top of that there is an $8 billion gap for Pell grants in 2011. Politicians are not sure about the future of Pell grants system in its entirety. Pressed by rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 26 Dec 2010 12:07:44 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=future%2Bof%2Bpell%2Bgrants%2Buncertain https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=future%2Bof%2Bpell%2Bgrants%2Buncertain Young people interested in writing have a new home, and it’s Figment.com. The site launched in early December, calling itself an online community for young writers to share work samples, receive feedback from other young writers, read and explore new, young fiction writers.  Jacob Lewis, a former managing editor at the New Yorker, and Dana Goodyear, a staff writer at the New Yorker, cr rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:38:19 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=online%2Bcommunity%2Bfor%2Byoung%2Bwriters https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=online%2Bcommunity%2Bfor%2Byoung%2Bwriters Students who like their teachers learn more, according to a new report cited in the New York Times. This study, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, is seeking to distinguish the good teachers from the bad. Students who described their teachers as skillful at maintaining classroom order, at focusing their instruction and at helping their students learn from their mistakes learned more rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 18 Dec 2010 18:37:35 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bassess%2Bteachers https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bassess%2Bteachers Foreign languages are making a comeback. Modest? Sure. Slight? Yes. But a comeback indeed, as enrollment in foreign language majors has been rising steadily, according to the Washington Post. Enrollment in every foreign language has been consistently rising slightly, according to a new survey by the Modern Language Association of America, published in the Washington Post. The trend of all foreign rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:45:39 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=rise%2Bof%2Bforeign%2Blanguage%2Benrollment https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=rise%2Bof%2Bforeign%2Blanguage%2Benrollment             College is expensive. Very few can counteract the simple fact that it is expensive. Now, why it’s expensive is a completely different story, and that answer is longer, far longer, than anyone’s patience level.             The Center for College Affordability and Productivity has been c rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 11 Dec 2010 19:04:47 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bcollege%2Bmore%2Baffordable%2Bfor%2Ball https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bcollege%2Bmore%2Baffordable%2Bfor%2Ball Whether it be teachers’ and principals’ egocentrism, bitter sentiment of not having the Internet and other resources while they were in school or simply wanting students to spend more time on homework, some have banned their students from any and all outside sources on homework assignments, according to an article in the Washington Post.          rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:54:58 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=schools%2Bban%2Boutside%2Bhelp https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=schools%2Bban%2Boutside%2Bhelp Here are five emerging technology trends in K-12 classrooms as we step into 2011: Increase in use of mobile devices - cellphones and iPad devices have replaced the desktop computer as the tech tool to use. Increase in web-based instruction  - scales easily and allows for remote access. Increase in tech-based monitoring and assessment - for the most recent implementation, see the New York rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 05 Dec 2010 18:21:21 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=education%2Btech%2Btrends%2Bfor%2B2011 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=education%2Btech%2Btrends%2Bfor%2B2011             Falling asleep in class, there’s the hooded sweatshirt pulled over the head, hide your eyes as you rest your head on your hand or the-I’m-just-going-to-hope-teacher-doesn’t-see-me approach, is something that just happens at times, despite actual effort or interest.             Ho rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:08:06 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=using%2Btechnology%2Bto%2Bengage%2Bstudents https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=using%2Btechnology%2Bto%2Bengage%2Bstudents The percentage of students taking college courses online has nearly tripled since 2002, according to an article in The Washington Post.             The Washington Post cited a study that stated 29% of college students took at least one online course in the fall of 2009, compared to 10% in 2002.          rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 27 Nov 2010 18:37:09 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=rise%2Bof%2Bonline%2Bcollege%2Bcourses https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=rise%2Bof%2Bonline%2Bcollege%2Bcourses 12th grade students’ reading/math scores increased slightly, since their record lows in 2005, according to federal results released November 18th, cited by an article in The New York Times.             These reading and math tests comprise the National Assessment of Education Progress test. The Department of Education administered this t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 21 Nov 2010 12:40:50 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=nationwide%2Breading%2Band%2Bmath%2Babilities https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=nationwide%2Breading%2Band%2Bmath%2Babilities Elite colleges are all in competition with each other, and the one statistic they can brag about is how many high school students – who received acceptance letters – actually commit and attend that college.             Many top colleges believe that this figure is the ultimate sign of how prestigious and respected that certain coll rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:45:16 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=freshmen%2Byields%2Bat%2Btop%2Bcolleges https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=freshmen%2Byields%2Bat%2Btop%2Bcolleges Technology is rapidly creating more ways to apply for college and continually taking the tedium out of the process, according to an article in The New York Times. High school students can now choose from the Common Application, the Common Black Application, XAP, Embark, Superapp and the Universal College Application. All of these application formats promise to save students time by allowing them t rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=different%2Bways%2Bto%2Bapply%2Bto%2Bcollege https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=different%2Bways%2Bto%2Bapply%2Bto%2Bcollege Do you have a few Advanced Placement classes in your schedule?  Now, you’re not required to take the corresponding AP test come May, but the class should be preparing you for said test.  However, an easy question to ask would be: should I take the AP test?  The answer is simply, “yes”.  Here’s why… College credit for cheap - One AP test will rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:54:18 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=take%2Bthe%2Bexam%2Bif%2Byou%2Bare%2Btaking%2Bthe%2Bap%2Bclass https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=take%2Bthe%2Bexam%2Bif%2Byou%2Bare%2Btaking%2Bthe%2Bap%2Bclass High school students – mostly juniors and seniors – annually take AP (Advance Placement Tests) or IB (International Baccalaureate tests), but which is better?             Jay Mathews from The Washington Post argues in an article that the IB tests are slightly better because they force students to write more. Therefore, students mus rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 07 Nov 2010 13:48:11 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=advanced%2Bplacement%2Bor%2Binternational%2Bbaccalaureate https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=advanced%2Bplacement%2Bor%2Binternational%2Bbaccalaureate Practice, class, practice, class, practice, homework, class, clubs/organizations, homework, game, practice, class, homework, projects, practice game and then maybe laundry – goes the schedule of collegiate athletes.             Compare that to a typical full-time student’s schedule of class, homework, clubs/organizations and of cou rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:41:29 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=graduation%2Brates%2Bof%2Bathletes https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=graduation%2Brates%2Bof%2Bathletes The Obama administration is setting new regulations on colleges that participate in federal student aid programs, according to an article in The Washington Post.             This initiative will change how admission recruiters are paid, how course credits are defined and how college curriculums and training programs will operate.    rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:36:11 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=new%2Bhigher%2Beducation%2Bregulations https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=new%2Bhigher%2Beducation%2Bregulations             Some students, overcoming the rising costs of college, have successfully created their own scholarships, recruiting donors through websites and other platforms, according to an article in The US News & World Report.             These students are creating personal social networking pages throu rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:23:24 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=make%2Byour%2Bown%2Bscholarship https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=make%2Byour%2Bown%2Bscholarship Sure, college tuition is increasing rapidly. But how expensive are some colleges’ tuition rates?       Here are the nation’s most expensive colleges, according to an article in The Washington Post, which cited a Campus Grotto finding. Sarah Lawrence College, a liberal arts college in Bronxville, NY, has no specific majors or areas of study. The college, i rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 24 Oct 2010 12:49:11 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=most%2Bexpensive%2Bcolleges https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=most%2Bexpensive%2Bcolleges Higher spending on public schools does not always translate to success, according to an article in The District Administration.             Politicians and education administrators typically place a high emphasis on spending for schools. When schools lag behind and students are not achieving, the quick fix is always more spending.  &nbsp rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:39:56 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=education%2Bfunding%2Band%2Bsuccess https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=education%2Bfunding%2Band%2Bsuccess Colleges strive to provide students with the latest, most innovative technology and services, funded through research and development spending.             Universities’ research and development spending increased 5.8 percent in 2008, according to the latest National Science Foundation survey, cited by an article in The Washington Post. rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 17 Oct 2010 16:41:12 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=research%2Bspending%2Bof%2Bamerican%2Bcolleges https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=research%2Bspending%2Bof%2Bamerican%2Bcolleges President Barack Obama is now encouraging adults to go back to college and receive the degrees they never finished, in hopes of America regaining the lead of producing college graduates, according to an article in The Washington Post.             There are an estimated 37 million adults 25-64 who went to college but never graduated.  &nb rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:56:35 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=increasing%2Bcollege%2Bcompletion%2Brates https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=increasing%2Bcollege%2Bcompletion%2Brates   There are many adjectives people use to describe college: expensive, affordable, appropriate, valuable – to name a few. But, free is rarely one of them.              Free is one of the many appropriate adjectives used to describe the University of Helsinki, located in Finland, according to an article in The US News & World Report. Anoth rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:16:12 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tuition%2Bat%2Bforeign%2Bcolleges https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=tuition%2Bat%2Bforeign%2Bcolleges A recent study concluded that offering teachers performance bonuses does not actually increase students’ achievements, according to an article in The Washington Post.             The study was conducted by the National Center on Performance Incentives at Vanderbilt. The study rewarded Nashville, Tennessee public school math teachers in g rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 05 Oct 2010 18:30:13 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=merit%2Bbased%2Bteacher%2Bpay https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=merit%2Bbased%2Bteacher%2Bpay Choosing a college based on strong academics is very important; however, there is a lot more to college than its national, academic rankings.             Every college has its own unique culture, consisting of its academics, its geographic location and its student body. It’s the vibe one gets from that college. There is nothing you can r rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 03 Oct 2010 15:19:15 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Bculture https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Bculture America was once the leader in postsecondary degrees. However, in recent years it has fallen far from the top.             The Lumina Foundation for Education placed a goal in 2008 for a college completion rate of 60 percent by 2025. America will not reach that goal, according to an article in The Washington Post.     &nbs rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:31:41 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bamerican%2Beducation%2Bgap https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bamerican%2Beducation%2Bgap There has always been much debate on how valuable a college degree is. Some are convinced it’s a waste of money and time that could have been spent working and earning income. Others say it’s a necessary education experience that will give one a competitive advantage.             A recent study was conducted by the College Board &n rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 26 Sep 2010 12:00:45 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bvalue%2Bof%2Bcollege%2Bdegrees https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bvalue%2Bof%2Bcollege%2Bdegrees      Schools across the country are giving authority back to the teachers by throwing out the administrative grips. At these schools, teachers are solely making all the administrative decisions and teaching.             Palmer Park Predatory Academy (P3A) will open in Detroit in the fall of 2010 with no principal or other a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:07:43 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=teacher%2Bled%2Bschools https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=teacher%2Bled%2Bschools The SAT has predominantly been the staple of standardized tests for students hoping to be accepted into the nation’s top colleges. However, in recent years the ACT is becoming more popular, according to an article by Bob Schaeffer, public education director of the National Center for Fair and Open Testing, published in The Washington Post. The SAT was created over 80 years ago, and 20 years rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Brise%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bact https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Brise%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bact Most schools boast small, effective student to faculty ratios. Smaller classes give students more one-on-one time with faculty members, increasing the value of their education. But, the economic downturn is dramatically increasing the size of classes at all levels.             Justin Snider, an undergraduate professor of writing at Columbia Un rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:58:16 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bdisappearance%2Bof%2Bsmall%2Bclasses https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bdisappearance%2Bof%2Bsmall%2Bclasses All students have heard it before. The it is the constant nagging by parents and teachers about study habits.                        Find a quiet place to study, study at the same time/same place every day, study in an empty room are some of the typical methods that parents or teachers pre rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 12 Sep 2010 10:12:41 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bbest%2Bstudy%2Bhabits https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bbest%2Bstudy%2Bhabits The United States is no longer the global leader in postsecondary degrees, according to an article in the The Washington Post.             A postsecondary degree is any degree that one attains after high school. It could be an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree.       &nbsp rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:22:08 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=us%2Btrailing%2Bin%2Bhigher%2Beducation https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=us%2Btrailing%2Bin%2Bhigher%2Beducation For some teachers it’s becoming “what can I do to make my numbers better”. Those numbers are of course their students. Numbers and students are not synonymous, but the new federal-funding, education allocation is placing them in the same sentence.             An increasing amount of schools are implementing a value-added prog rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:19:19 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=education%2Bby%2Bnumbers https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=education%2Bby%2Bnumbers The days of greasy, unhealthy hamburgers, deep fried chicken nuggets and Sloppy Joe’s – made famous by Saturday Night Live – are numbered. School lunches will soon be healthier, according to an article from The Associated Press.             These items will not be completely removed from school cafeterias; however, they will rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:45:32 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=healthier%2Bschool%2Blunches https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=healthier%2Bschool%2Blunches The tips below will provide students with insights from an article in The US News & World Report regarding the pros and cons of small/large colleges.             Typically research colleges are much larger, and their professors focus highly on research, opposed to teaching.           &nbsp rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:28:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=choosing%2Ba%2Bresearch%2Buniversity https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=choosing%2Ba%2Bresearch%2Buniversity             A recent study indicated that schools with strong leadership and ubiquitous role-model figures demonstrate higher success among students, according to an article in Sify News.             The study entitled “Learning from Leadership: Investigating the Links to Improved St rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:54:39 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=school%2Bleadership https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=school%2Bleadership             Scott G. McNealy, the co-founder and former CEO of Sun Microsystems – one of the largest sellers of server computers – is launching an online hub for free textbooks and other course materials called Curriki, according to an article in The New York Times. Sun Microsystems was purchased by Oracle, a software manufacturer, rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:07:16 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=free%2Btextbook%2Bmarket https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=free%2Btextbook%2Bmarket We've done the hard work for you and present to you some of the best offers as students and teachers alike are gearing up to return to school. We know that many parents and students are on tight (or tighter budgets).  Also take the time to check out our  great rates on tutoring, brought to you by the best tutors! Free Amazon Prime membership - free one year membership to college stude rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:16:38 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=back%2Bto%2Bschool%2Bspecials https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=back%2Bto%2Bschool%2Bspecials The U.S. Senate recently passed a $10 billion bill to preserve teachers’ jobs throughout the nation, according to an article in District Administration.             The bill will also send $16 billion for Medicaid purposes.             Naturally, the $10 billion will not eliminate a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:48:42 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=senate%2Bapproves%2Bteacher%2Bbill https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=senate%2Bapproves%2Bteacher%2Bbill The American workforce is changing rapidly as more and more employers are beginning to make college degrees a prerequisite for jobs, according to an article in The New York Times.               In 2018, many more jobs will demand at least a two-year associate’s degree opposed to only a high school diploma. In fact, the number of th rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:30:29 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=importance%2Bof%2Bcollege%2Bdegrees https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=importance%2Bof%2Bcollege%2Bdegrees Writing a strong essay may not be your specialty, but it is a vital part of the college entrance process. Working with a great writing tutor and following these simple tips from an article in The US News & World Report can help you turn your average or sub-par essay into a winning one. The US News & World Report questioned many college admissions officers who have to read entrance essays ev rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:26:23 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=writing%2Bthe%2Bcollege%2Bessay https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=writing%2Bthe%2Bcollege%2Bessay Business schools throughout the nation are beginning to offer more entrepreneurship programs for mostly M.B.A. students, according to an article in The US News & World Report.             These programs will be implemented to help students develop entrepreneurial spirit and creativity. Typically, one professor will seemingly act as an entr rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:47:54 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=entrepreneurship%2Boptions https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=entrepreneurship%2Boptions For years, the valedictorian title has been for a school’s best academic performer. There was only one student who received this top honor. However, many high schools are beginning to honor multiple valedictorians, according to an article in The New York Times.             The prestige and honor that has always come with the valedictoria rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:32:08 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=valedictorian%2Btitle%2Blosing%2Bits%2Bprestige https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=valedictorian%2Btitle%2Blosing%2Bits%2Bprestige             Save the teachers, a House Democrat proposes. Cut funding from Obama’s highly-debated education reform proposal and use the money to prevent thousands of teacher layoffs, according to an article in The Washington Post.             Rep. David R. Obey (Wis.), chairman rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:15:35 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=education%2Breform%2Bplans https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=education%2Breform%2Bplans In a recent article, Jay Mathews of The Washington Post offers a fresh opinion on America’s academic culture of high prestige and narrow notoriety.             Mathews argues that Americans are very naïve in thinking that our universities are by far and beyond the best in the world. Harvard, Yale, Princeton and Stanford are some of rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:34:57 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=foreign%2Bcolleges https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=foreign%2Bcolleges High school students annually stress over SAT and ACT test scores. Parents and other figures offer countless little tips to boost students’ performances. Eat a good breakfast, they say. Get a good night’s sleep, they prod.  Have a nice cup of coffee, they advise.             These are all simple, little tips that could boost a rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 20 Jun 2010 08:21:29 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=exercise%2Bbefore%2Btests https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=exercise%2Bbefore%2Btests  President Barack Obama’s proposal for education reform has been receiving strict opposition from many education administrators, according to an article in The New York Times.       Recently, teachers unions and educators are leading the debate against lawmakers over Obama’s “Race to the Top” education reform plan. Some state officials in Califo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:42:10 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=education%2Breform%2Bdebate https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=education%2Breform%2Bdebate Similar to most other businesses, colleges have been hit hard by the recent economic recession. The recession has forced college administrators to layoff thousands of professors, cut programs and most notably increase tuition to record numbers.      College enrollment figures are currently lower than what most colleges would like, which is one of the reasons why tuition fig rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:51:50 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Btuition%2Btips https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Btuition%2Btips A Master’s degree traditionally carries an honorable, intelligent and prestigious clout; however, the value of this clout is a moot point.             To some, a Master’s degree is a sign of intellectual superiority, but to others it could simply be a framed piece of paper that needs to be dusted regularly. There are many pros and rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:11:33 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bvalue%2Bof%2Ba%2Bmasters%2Bdegree https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bvalue%2Bof%2Ba%2Bmasters%2Bdegree         In attempts to attract prospective students, many colleges across the nation are promising incoming freshmen that their tuition rates will not rise during their four years in college, according to an article in The US News & World Report.       All public universities in Illinois and several other public and private colleges throughout th rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 30 May 2010 19:39:05 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=colleges%2Boffering%2Btuition%2Bguarantees https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=colleges%2Boffering%2Btuition%2Bguarantees Current college seniors (2010 graduating class) are finding it much easier to land jobs than the preceding 2009 class, according to an article in the New York Times.             2009 was one of the worst job-seeking years in history for college seniors. However, the National Association of Colleges and Employers recently reported that 5 percen rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 26 May 2010 21:26:33 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bamerican%2Bjob%2Bmarket https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bamerican%2Bjob%2Bmarket             A study recently conducted by the Annie E. Casey Foundation revealed that a third- grader’s ability to read can predict his/her success later in life, according to an article in The Salt Lake Tribune.             "Up to third grade, children are learning to read," Abel Or rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 23 May 2010 15:58:12 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=reading%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bthird%2Bgrade https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=reading%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bthird%2Bgrade College tuition, room and board, scholarships, financial aid, meal plans are all screaming different numbers at high school students and their parents. Adding and subtracting these numbers in attempts to figure out exactly how much a specific college will cost can be a difficult, agonizing task. But, life’s getting easier for students and their parents because all colleges will be forced to p rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 19 May 2010 21:05:33 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Bcost%2Bcalculators https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Bcost%2Bcalculators Everyone knows someone who knows someone. Finding out who those people are and what they do can help you get a job or internship while in college. Be your major: You don’t need to paint your major on your forehead or anything too dramatic, but it might not be a bad idea to wear it on your sleeve. Wherever you go - the bank, grocery store, haircut, bowling alley, etc. - try to engage in conve rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 16 May 2010 12:03:36 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=networking%2B101 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=networking%2B101 Colleges across the nation are aggregately experiencing decreases in federal budget money for instruction. These figures are met by increased spending on administrative costs, according to an article in The New York Times. These figures are taken from a recent study from colleges’ and universities’ reports to the federal government. “Students are paying more, and a greater share rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 12 May 2010 20:44:13 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=students%2Bpaying%2Bmore%2Bfor%2Beducation https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=students%2Bpaying%2Bmore%2Bfor%2Beducation             The U.S. Department of Education released its New Education Technology Plan May 5th, 2010, noting its strong intentions to implement more technological advances in k-12 classrooms, according to an article in District Administration.             The suggested plan includes heavy rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 09 May 2010 19:08:40 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bfuture%2Bof%2Btechnology%2Bin%2Beducation https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=the%2Bfuture%2Bof%2Btechnology%2Bin%2Beducation Global warming and other climate/energy concerns have sparked a sharp interest in many college students, leading them to pursue careers in these fields, according to an article in The Los Angeles Times.             Educators are suggesting that there will be an increasing number of jobs in this market in years to come. Educators also noted tha rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 05 May 2010 19:41:11 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=interest%2Brises%2Bin%2Bclean%2Benergy%2Bcareers https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=interest%2Brises%2Bin%2Bclean%2Benergy%2Bcareers             Most students who attend for-profit colleges are forced to take out much larger loans and accumulate more debt than students who attend non-profit colleges, according to an ." rel="nofollow">article in The Washington Post.             The article cited a study completed by the rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 02 May 2010 13:15:35 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=for%2Bprofit%2Bcolleges https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=for%2Bprofit%2Bcolleges             Federal and state regulators are becoming increasingly concerned with employers exploiting college students through unpaid internships, as a means for free labor, according to a New York Times article.             There has been a sharp increase in unpaid internships because of rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:45:42 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=regulating%2Bunpaid%2Binternships https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=regulating%2Bunpaid%2Binternships The ripple effects of the economic recession are continuing to surge through education as many public high schools are preparing to layoff tens of thousands of teachers nationwide, according to a recent article from The Washington Post.             These layoffs will result in larger class sizes and some schools will be forced to cut certain p rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 25 Apr 2010 08:56:24 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=massive%2Bteacher%2Blayoffs%2Bimminent https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=massive%2Bteacher%2Blayoffs%2Bimminent Digital education: It’s growing. It’s exploding. It’s the future of learning. But, what exactly is it and how can it help the classroom?             Here are several digital tools that can be great resources to help teachers and students create successful learning environments. Feel free to add to this post with digital tools rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:18:14 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=digital%2Blearning%2Btools https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=digital%2Blearning%2Btools Education Secretary Arne Duncan was featured yesterday on CNN's Fixing America's Schools. You can view the two video clips here. You can skip to the three-minute mark of both clips to hear Duncan's talking points. The setting was a town hall meeting at an Atlanta high school, and Duncan touched on issues ranging from education loans, tuition tax credits, and the FAFSA form. A few points of n rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=arne%2Bduncan%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bfuture%2Bof%2Bamerican%2Beducation https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=arne%2Bduncan%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bfuture%2Bof%2Bamerican%2Beducation Many students who are on the bubble of being accepted into a college will be placed on a waiting list. Students will have to sweat it out for months while that college makes its final decisions.             Students can opt to stay on waiting lists; however, less than 30% of wait-listed students will eventually be accepted, according to The US rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:59:30 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Bwaiting%2Blists https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Bwaiting%2Blists Online education: it seems so simple, so convenient. So perfect for you? It could be; however, there are several mistakes that online teachers frequently see students make, according to The US News & World Report. The US News & World Report published eight, common mistakes associated with online education.  1. Not verifying the school’s credibility: Most students go to college rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:39:20 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=online%2Beducation%2Bpitfalls https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=online%2Beducation%2Bpitfalls Some high school students will now be able to view how well their school’s graduates are doing in college, according to The Washington Post.             The National Student Clearing House has created a database with information from over 93 million college students and over 3,300 colleges across the nation. This information allows The N rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:50:40 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=measuring%2Ba%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bwith%2Bgraduates%2Bsuccesses https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=measuring%2Ba%2Bhigh%2Bschool%2Bwith%2Bgraduates%2Bsuccesses             Experts are saying that foreign students are surpassing American students by scoring much higher on many achievement tests, according to The New York Times.             Many foreign students are at least a year ahead of their American peers academically. Currently, about 70% of rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:09:50 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=american%2Beducation%2Blacking https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=american%2Beducation%2Blacking             President Barack Obama will send a proposal to congress for an education system reform the week of March 14, according to The Los Angeles Times.             Obama’s proposal will also reform the No Child Left Behind project to improve high schools and give graduates the & rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:43:16 -0500 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=reworking%2Bthe%2Beducation%2Bsystem https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=reworking%2Bthe%2Beducation%2Bsystem             Professors can now customize textbooks by editing, rewriting, or deleting various sections of them through new online software.             Macmillan, one of the largest publishers of textbooks, is creating a new digital textbook program called DynamicBooks. This program will b rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=digital%2Btextbooks https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=digital%2Btextbooks Dear high school seniors, when you sit in a cubicle for the next 50 years of your life for nine hours a day, what do you want to do? Think about it, and let yourself know in a few years.             The earlier one can declare a major the better. However, it is very important for students not to pigeon-hole themselves into majors before colleg rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Bmajors https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Bmajors             This post is being written while listening to Professor Jim Newton’s Communication Studies 187: Journalistic Ethics from the University of California Los Angeles for free.             The lecture is an hour-long video clip from YouTube. The U.S. News and World Report stat rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:08:08 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=free%2Bonline%2Bcollege%2Blectures https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=free%2Bonline%2Bcollege%2Blectures When will I ever need this? Why would I ever need to know this? Questions like this from students are often met with an answer like, Well, when you're in the real world... Wrong answer.  This represents the loss of a great learning opportunity.  Instead of referencing some ambiguous state called the real world, educators could instead find applications with which the students can direc rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=in%2Bthe%2Breal%2Bworld https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=in%2Bthe%2Breal%2Bworld             The Advance Placement program is increasing in high schools throughout the nation, bringing more opportunities to students, according to The New York Times.             The A.P. program was originally created to allow top students to take college-level classes and earn college rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:29:23 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ap%2Bprogram%2Bgrows https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=ap%2Bprogram%2Bgrows The thought of college elicits no response stronger than that of the dorms, and for incoming college students that response can be a fear of uncertainty.             The inevitable questions will line up with roommates, space, cleanliness, bathrooms and other floor mates. However, in reality, don’t stress yourself out about the dorms. Yo rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:47:06 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=fear%2Bnot%2Bthe%2Bdorm https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=fear%2Bnot%2Bthe%2Bdorm The college dining halls will be one of the biggest differences from your life at home.             However, different does not always live up to its awful connotation. Dining halls are not exactly filled with retired chefs and grandmas who love you, and sometimes the food is not good. However, it is part of the college experience, and it is s rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:10:08 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Bdining https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Bdining Think back on your own schooling, and you'll realize that many classroom environments are meant to stifle failures.  If you're currently a student, you well know the embarrassment that comes if you raise your hand and offer an incorrect answer.  Students become boxed in, afraid to stretch their thinking beyond the confines that teachers have established.  However, research, and rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=failing%2Bis%2Ban%2Boption https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=failing%2Bis%2Ban%2Boption The next SAT test date is only a month away!  1. Practice, practice, practice.  Just like learning how to ride a bike, you get better at the SAT by practicing.  Staring at the questions won't get you far.  Dive in and do some practice questions.  You'll not only learn the format of the questions, you'll also learn how The College Board (makers of the SAT) likes to word que rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=five%2Bsat%2Btest%2Bprep%2Btips https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=five%2Bsat%2Btest%2Bprep%2Btips A New York Times article has reported that SRI International for the Department of Education discovered that students performed better in online learning scenarios than in classroom scenarios. The study was performed from 1996 through 2008, and it used mostly college students and adults. However, some K-12 students were used. Students who did some or all of their work in online settings ranked ni rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=online%2Beducation https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=online%2Beducation You might be thinking this post is superfluous.  What's so hard about reading a textbook?  Turns out it's more difficult than it looks.  Flip open any math, history, science textbook these days, and you might feel like you've opened up a circus tent.  Tons of colors.  Every other word is bolded, underlined, or italicized.  Almost every page has a callout box.  Pic rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:06:17 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bread%2Ba%2Btextbook https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=how%2Bto%2Bread%2Ba%2Btextbook             Nearly all colleges have bookstores located on or close to campus. And every single one of them is a lot more expensive than it needs to be.             A lot of these bookstores are affiliated with the university. These bookstores know what books the professors assign, and the rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:46:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=avoid%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bbookstore https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=avoid%2Byour%2Bcollege%2Bbookstore Hollywood takes its cues from reality, but in this case, the opposite could be happening.  With the rise in popularity of TV shows such as CSI, Numb3rs, and Bones, interest in forensic sciences has increased, especially among the teen age set.  In this case TV influencing real life is a good thing, and some schools and programs have cropped up to cultivate these interests.  Robotics rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:12:52 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=it%2Bdoes%2Bnot%2B%2Bhave%2Bto%2Bbe%2Bboring https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=it%2Bdoes%2Bnot%2B%2Bhave%2Bto%2Bbe%2Bboring Starved for ideas?  Watch a Tedtalk!  Tedtalks happen at TED Conferences.  It’s marketed as a gathering of the world’s leading thinkers and innovators.  The best part?  Many of the talks are posted online, entirely free, for anyone to view!  You don’t have to pay a fortune (tickets start around $6,000) to attend a conference, all you need is an Inter rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:22:30 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=watch%2Ba%2Bted%2Btalk https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=watch%2Ba%2Bted%2Btalk These are not sites to help you “study”.  As mentioned before in a previous post, the Internet is potentially a huge distraction.  But if you insist on having your browser open, just have www.google.com open.  These next few Google tricks can be huge time savers.  None of them require you to leave the google homepage (or search results page), which means less distrac rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=google%2Btricks https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=google%2Btricks There are varying studies that “prove” the value of college degrees, and yet there are others that “prove” colleges do not actually make one more valuable. However, the bottom line is that simply going to college will not automatically enhance one’s value in the job market.             The New York Times asked &ld rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:28:01 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=true%2Bvalue%2Bof%2Bcollege%2Bdegrees https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=true%2Bvalue%2Bof%2Bcollege%2Bdegrees It's What You Make of It           Facebook was intended to be a social networking site between friends of a similar age.             The Berlin wall was never intended to fall; the Ozone layer was intended to withstand anything, and any written word ever published was intended to be read. However, rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:29:21 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=facebook https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=facebook Choosing a college based on strong academics is very important; however, there is a lot more to college than its national, academic rankings. Every college has its own unique culture, consisting of its academics, its geographic location and its student body. It’s the vibe one gets from that college. There is nothing you can read or hear to fully understand a college’s culture. No one c rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:38:20 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=go%2Bon%2Bcollege%2Bvisits https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=go%2Bon%2Bcollege%2Bvisits Computer programming skills prove to be great asset In a world that is rapidly going digital, many employers are looking for people who understand the digital world and computer programming skills as well as their field of study. These people who can combine computer programming skills with the knowledge of their field will be more attractive to employers, according to The New York Times. Many y rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:21:04 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=computer%2Bprogramming%2Bskills%2Bprove%2Bto%2Bbe%2Bgreat%2Basset https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=computer%2Bprogramming%2Bskills%2Bprove%2Bto%2Bbe%2Bgreat%2Basset 1) Don't Multitask Contrary to what you believe, multitasking actually diminishes your performance in all the activities that you're simultaneously doing.  Several studies have shown that the human brain simply does not multitask very well.  You can read more details about one particular study here.  Just as studies have shown that driving while talking on the cellphone is dangerous rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:54:01 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=three%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bnot%2Bdo%2Bwhile%2Bstudying https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=three%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bnot%2Bdo%2Bwhile%2Bstudying The stacks and online databases of hopeful, entrance applications for the incoming 2009-2010 freshmen class have grown sharply for the nation’s top, competitive schools, decreasing the chances of acceptance, according to The New York Times. Harvard, Stanford, Dartmouth, Yale and Brown are some of the more recognizable schools that saw increases in applications. These schools have traditional rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:48:35 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=recession%2Bcan%2Bnot%2Bslow%2Binterest%2Bin%2Belite%2Bcolleges https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=recession%2Bcan%2Bnot%2Bslow%2Binterest%2Bin%2Belite%2Bcolleges There are many reasons why college is different than high school; however, the main reason is the different way you will be forced to think. High school teachers preach that you will think critically in their high school courses, but most students are not fully introduced to this type of thinking until college starts. High school classes do require some critical thinking, but not nearly as much as rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:47:58 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Bdemands%2Bcritical%2Bthinking https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=college%2Bdemands%2Bcritical%2Bthinking Traditionally, out-of-state tuition is much more expensive than in-state, and it is inevitable for students who are interested in out-of-state colleges. However, some colleges are alleviating or decreasing out-of-state tuition charges, according to The U.S. News and World Report. High-ranking, popular colleges that already attract many intelligent prospective students are not decreasing out-of-sta rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:23:33 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=colleges%2Bdecreasing%2Bout%2Bof%2Bstate%2Btuition https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=colleges%2Bdecreasing%2Bout%2Bof%2Bstate%2Btuition Welcome to the new Varsity Tutors blog. This will be a great informational tool for anyone interested in education. We hope to create an honest, interesting and fun education-focused blog, granting students and their parents truthful insights into college applications,rough years of junior high, and anything else related to education. Our blog covers the fiscal, academic and social aspects of educa rss@varsitytutors.com (Varsity Tutors Blogging Team) Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=new%2Bvarsity%2Btutors%2Bblog https://www.varsitytutors.com/blog?id=new%2Bvarsity%2Btutors%2Bblog