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What is it Like to Attend Tufts University?

February 17, 2013
What is it Like to Attend Tufts University?

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Evelyn is a St. Louis tutor specializing in SAT prep, GRE prep, Middle School Math, and more. She graduated from Tufts University in 2009 with a degree in Biopsychology. 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? Evelyn: Tufts University is located in Somerville/Medford, right outside of Boston. I really liked that the school is located in a less busy, suburban area ... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Tufts University?

What is it Like to Attend Purdue University?

February 16, 2013
What is it Like to Attend Purdue University?

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Courtney is a Houston tutor specializing in Geometry, Physics, Russian, and more. She graduated from Purdue University in 2011 with a degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. See what she had to say about her 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? Courtney: The Purdue campus is located in the smallish town of West Lafayette, Indiana. The campus is very cent... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Purdue University?

What is it Like to Attend Harvard University?

February 15, 2013
What is it Like to Attend Harvard University?

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jonathan is a 2011 graduate of Harvard University where he studied Philosophy. He currently tutors in Los Angeles, specializing in a multitude of subjects including Statistics, SAT/ACT prep, and Chemistry. See what he had to say about his time at Harvard:  VT:  Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Jonathan: Cambridge is very easy to navigate. Campus is pretty much totally flat and everyone walks or bikes to class. There is also a subway s... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Harvard University?

What is it Like to Attend Williams College?

February 15, 2013
What is it Like to Attend Williams College?

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Clare is New York City tutor specializing in SAT/ACT prep, Reading/Writing, and Spanish. She graduated from Williams College in 2011 where she studied Spanish and Art History. 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? Clare: Williams College is located in an amazingly beautiful little town nestled in the Berkshires. You certainly do not need a car, there is a bus to... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Williams College?

What is it Like to Attend Pomona College?

February 14, 2013
What is it Like to Attend Pomona College?

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Alexandra is a New York City tutor and 2006 graduate of Pomona College where she studied Theater and French. She tutors many subjects including Math, English, French, and various areas of test prep. See what she had to say about her experience at Pomona: 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? Alexandra: As part of a 5-college consortium, even though Pomona's a small school, the campus feels quite large as al... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Pomona College?