What is it Like to Attend Loyola University Chicago?

What is it Like to Attend Loyola University Chicago?

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 to say about Loyola: 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? Julie: Loyola is located on two campuses. The main campus is in Rogers Par ... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Loyola University Chicago?

Should I Go To New York University?

Should I Go To New York University?

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 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? Erica: Going to NYU was most definitely a different experience than most other colleges ... Read More About Should I Go To New York University?

Should I Major in Journalism?

Should I Major in Journalism?

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 to take this on. Certain challenges come along with it, however. Obstacles regarding boundaries and knowing when to keep reaching and when to recognize limits are explored. Depending on the area of journalism you want to go into, various skills conce ... Read More About Should I Major in Journalism?

Ask an Admissions Expert: Dr. Carol Langlois

Ask an Admissions Expert: Dr. Carol Langlois

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 process and reviewed thousands of applications during her time in past positions as well as her time as an independent admissions consultant. VT: How far ahead of time should a student begin working on his or her college application?  Carol: Famil ... Read More About Ask an Admissions Expert: Dr. Carol Langlois

Should I Go To Williams College?

Should I Go To Williams College?

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 and transportation options. How urban or safe is the campus? Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Courtney: Williams College is in Williamstown, MA in the Northwest corner of the state, about 3 hours from Boston and about 4.5 hours fr ... Read More About Should I Go To Williams College?