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 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 fa... Read More About Top 4 Reasons to Attend a Big School

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... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Missouri State University?

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 ... Read More About Reasons to Attend a Small School

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Emma is a New York City tutor who helps students with Spanish, Writing, SAT ... Read More About What is it Like to Attend New York University?

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 ad... Read More About Ask an MBA Admissions Expert: Dan Bauer

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We’ve talked about the distractions, we’ve talked about randomly helpful items, but now it’s time to talk about how you can put all of those things together and produce a great study ... Read More About Study Tip: How to Create a Good Study Environment

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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 wha... Read More About College Search Tip: Narrow Down Your Application Choices

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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... Read More About Choosing a College Major: Education

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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 Educat... Read More About Ask an Admissions Expert: Nancy Milne

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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... Read More About Ask an Admissions Expert: Eddie LaMeire

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... Read More About How to Be Productive Over Winter Break

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... Read More About Ask an MBA Admissions Expert: Paul Bodine

Going off to college comes with a lot of new territory – a major part being the new-found freedom. Students are clearly enthralled with this concept and often times don’t really know what t... Read More About How to Stay Safe on Campus

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 compl... Read More About Ask a Medical School Admissions Expert: Dr. Michelle Finkel

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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... Read More About Recession Can Not Slow Interest In Elite Colleges

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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 decre... Read More About Colleges Decreasing Out-of-State Tuition

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