What is it Like to Attend Northern Kentucky University?

What is it Like to Attend Northern Kentucky University?

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 transportation options. How urban or safe is the campus? Are there buses or do you need a car/bike?  Christina: It is not so urban, although I can get to downtown Cincinnati within less than 10 minutes. I would say it is a safe campus. I had ... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Northern Kentucky University?

Understanding the Common Application

Understanding the Common Application

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, and then finally sending them by postal mail. Today, close to 500 schools use the Common Application, the online application that students can fill out just once and then send to multiple universities.   Benefits: One of the primary goals of ... Read More About Understanding the Common Application

Should I Go To University of California, Santa Barbara?

Should I Go To University of California, Santa Barbara?

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: 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? Andrew: UC Santa Barbara’s natural setting is, in my opinion, surpassed by very few campuse ... Read More About Should I Go To University of California, Santa Barbara?

Ask an Admissions Expert: Deena Maerowitz

Ask an Admissions Expert: Deena Maerowitz

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 Consultants. Deena currently works with students on their college applications with a personalized approach in guiding them through the college admissions process through her independent consulting firm. VT: How far ahead of time should a student begin workin ... Read More About Ask an Admissions Expert: Deena Maerowitz

Should I Go To The University of Georgia?

Should I Go To The University of Georgia?

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 review of 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?  Ondra: The University of Georgia’s main campus, in Athens, is h ... Read More About Should I Go To The University of Georgia?