How to Prepare for Alumni Interviews
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. Regular Decision admissions deadlines have passed and you may now want to interview with alumni. What are the advantages? Why do schools do this? How can you prepare? When your application becomes “complete,” a school may automatically contact someone near you to invite you to meet (alumni are given your contact information and high school – nothing more). Some schools only reach out if you... Read More About How to Prepare for Alumni Interviews
What is it Like to Attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign?
The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Ryan is a Chicago tutor who specializes in College Essay prep, World History, Geometry, and more. He graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2008 with a degree in Political Science and History. See what he had to say about his 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? Ryan: The setting is downstate away from the hustle and bustle of the Chicago area in the quiet towns of Champai... Read More About What is it Like to Attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign?
Ask a Financial Aid Expert: Mark Kantrowitz
When it comes to financial aid, few people will be able to point you in right direction as well as national expert Mark Kantrowitz can. As the publisher of the very resourceful FinAid and Fastweb websites and the author of the bestseller Secrets to Winning a Scholarship, Mark has developed quite a name for himself as the go-to source for all financial aid inquiries. He has been featured in numerous prestigious publications and media outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, CNN, and much more. Read on for the incredibly valuable insights and advice Mark shares on financial aid options and the future of higher education. VT: Wha... Read More About Ask a Financial Aid Expert: Mark Kantrowitz
What is it Like to Attend The University of Texas at Austin?
The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Larrissa is a Houston tutor specializing in Psychology, Reading, ISEE prep, and more. She studied Communications at The University of Texas at Austin and graduated in 2009. 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? Larrissa: There are plenty of ways to get around UT-Austin – the bus system being the most useful. There are university buses that run around... Read More About What is it Like to Attend The University of Texas at Austin?
What is it Like to Attend DePaul University?
The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Devin is a Seattle tutor who specializes in all courses related to the social sciences and humanities, particularly Reading, Writing, and History. He graduated from DePaul University in 2012 where he studied History and African & Black Diaspora Studies. See what he had to say about his undergraduate experience: 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? Devin: All transportation options are possible in the h... Read More About What is it Like to Attend DePaul University?
