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A Day in the Life at New York University

March 26, 2013
A Day in the Life at New York University

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 tutors are SAT Math, History, and Writing. See what he had to say about his time at NYU: VT:  Describe the campus setting and transportation options. How urban or safe is the campus? Are there buses or do you need a car/bike?  Robert: The campus is not at all like a traditional college campus. The majority of the university buildings are located around Washington Square Park, ... Read More About A Day in the Life at New York University

What is it Like to Attend Hillsdale College?

March 25, 2013
What is it Like to Attend Hillsdale College?

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 tutors many subjects including GRE prep, Grammar and Mechanics, and French. See what she had to say about Hillsdale: VT:  Describe the campus setting and transportation options. How urban or safe is the campus? Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Claire: It’s very safe. Hillsdale is a town of about 9000 people, and the college relationship with the town is pretty... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Hillsdale College?

Should I Go To The University of Arizona?

March 24, 2013
Should I Go To The University of Arizona?

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 tutors many subjects in Tucson including World History, Psychology, Chemistry, and more. See what she had to say about her school: VT:  Describe the campus setting and transportation options. How urban or safe is the campus? Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Jennifer: The campus is in the middle of Tucson, which is a larger town in Arizona, but the campus has never felt unsafe in anyway! There are many things that the ... Read More About Should I Go To The University of Arizona?

Should I Go To Saint Louis University?

March 23, 2013
Should I Go To Saint Louis University?

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 tutors many subjects in St. Louis including Elementary Math, Calculus, and ACT prep. See what she had to say about her alma mater: VT:  Describe the campus setting and transportation options. How urban or safe is the campus? Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Meghan: Saint Louis University (SLU) is located in the SLU/Midtown section of St. Louis, MO. It is an oasis in the middle of an urban ... Read More About Should I Go To Saint Louis University?

Ask an MBA Admissions Expert: Tony Shan

March 22, 2013
Ask an MBA Admissions Expert: Tony Shan

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 admissions and helping students successfully pursue their MBA’s. He is now an admissions consultant for Admissionado, working with business school applicants all over the world.   VT: How much time should be set aside to adequately prep... Read More About Ask an MBA Admissions Expert: Tony Shan