Journalism Career Experiences of a Northwestern University Alumnus

Journalism Career Experiences of a Northwestern University Alumnus

Many of the tutors at Varsity Tutors are more than just highly effective teachers; they have significant professional accomplishments and experiences to share with their students. Evan Benn, a Varsity Tutors tutor specializing in undergraduate and graduate school admissions essays tutoring, is a successful journalist with an impressive professional track record. Evan graduated from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in 2004 and went on to work for The Miami Herald as a hard-news reporter for five years. He later relocated to St. Louis where he landed a position at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, mo ... Read More About Journalism Career Experiences of a Northwestern University Alumnus

What is it Like to Attend Auburn University?

What is it Like to Attend Auburn University?

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Stephanie graduated from Auburn University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She tutors in Atlanta and specializes in French tutoring, Algebra tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, and many more subjects. Check out her review of Auburn: VT: How easy or difficult is it to get around on your campus? Is it hilly, do lots of people bike, are there buses, etc. Stephanie: It is very easy to get around on the Auburn campus. Many people bike and also walk. I used to walk from class to ... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Auburn University?

What is it Like to Attend the Georgia Institute of Technology?

What is it Like to Attend the Georgia Institute of Technology?

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Ginger is an Atlanta tutor specializing in Elementary Math tutoring, Biology tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, and more. She graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering. Check out her review of 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? Ginger: The campus is a fairly enclosed haven in the middle of Atlanta. The ... Read More About What is it Like to Attend the Georgia Institute of Technology?

How to Prepare for the SSAT

How to Prepare for the SSAT

The following piece was written by Wendy Williams. Wendy is the founder of Williams Educational Consultants and is a national expert on the SSAT. If you are looking at placing your student into a private school, then you will need to have your child take The Secondary School Admission Test, or the SSAT. Many private schools require this exam as part of their application process. Although this test is an important ingredient in an applicant’s file, it is not the only thing that the admissions office looks at in evaluating applicants. However, it is important that families understand what the SSAT is testing as well as options on testing ... Read More About How to Prepare for the SSAT

What is it Like to Attend Stony Brook University?

What is it Like to Attend Stony Brook University?

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Tiffany is a senior at Stony Brook University studying Spanish Language & Literature. She is a New York City tutor who specializes in SAT prep tutoriing, Literature tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, 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?  Tiffany: The Stony Brook campus is very large and has a cosmopolitan, mature, and “city-like” feel ... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Stony Brook University?