Ask an Admissions Expert: Brittany Maschal
Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Brittany Maschal has held roles in several admissions offices and areas of student services including those at the University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University. Additionally, she acquired her Doctorate in Higher Education at The George Washington University and currently runs her own consulting service, B. Maschal Educational Consulting. See what she had to say about the undergraduate admissions process: VT: How far ahead of time should a student begin working on his or her college application? Brittany: “Better ... Read More About Ask an Admissions Expert: Brittany Maschal
What is it Like to Attend Smith College?
The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Molly is a Washington D.C. tutor specializing in ACT prep, PSAT prep, Linguistics, and more. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics from Smith College, a women’s liberal arts school, where she graduated from in 2012. 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? Molly: Smith is located in the cute, quiet town of Northampton, near Springfield and Amhers... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Smith College?
Ask an Admissions Expert: Stephen Black
Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Stephen Black is a 2007 graduate of Harvard University. He kept in touch with the university and soon after, acquired a role conducting applicant interviews for the admissions office. Stephen is an extremely experienced mentor for students and has put that expertise together with his experience on the Harvard admissions board to be an admissions consultant for Admissionado, where he helps college applicants get into schools all over the world. VT: How far ahead of time should a student begin working on his or her college applicati... Read More About Ask an Admissions Expert: Stephen Black
What is it Like to Attend Texas State University?
The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Kristen is a Houston tutor who teaches Spanish, English, Literature, and Grammar and Mechanics. She graduated from Texas State University in 2010 with a degree in Mass Communications and a minor in Spanish. Check out her review of Texas State: 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? Kristen: Texas State University is set in Texas "hill country" and there's even a river running through the heart of the c... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Texas State University?
What is it Like to Attend Haverford College?
The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Celine graduated from Haverford College in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in History. She is currently a tutor in Washington D.C. specializing in SAT prep, Reading, French, and more. 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? Celine: Haverford College is located about 30 minutes outside of Philadelphia in the residential area of the Main Line. It is ... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Haverford College?
