Top 3 Goals for High School Juniors
The following piece was written by Shannon Duff. Shannon has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former Yale University admissions officer. She is also the founder of Collegiate Compass. As students prepare college applications, they must be focused on telling their story and showcasing what stands out about them! Now is the time when students are CREATING and GROWING in ways that will help them stand out through their academics, extracurricular activities, and summer activities. Let’s say you are an 11th grader who is passionate about drums and science. What are you planning this summer? Why not try a summer progra... Read More About Top 3 Goals for High School Juniors
Should I Go To Stanford University?
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, SAT prep, Grammar and Mechanics, 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 college: 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? Perrine: Stanford Campus, known as “The Farm,” is breathtakingly beautiful. It is set on 8,180 a... Read More About Should I Go To Stanford University?
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?
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?
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?
