A Day in the Life at Brigham Young University

A Day in the Life at Brigham Young University

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Lia is a New York City tutor specializing in ACT prep tutoring, Reading tutoring, Biology tutoring, and more. She is a 2009 graduate of Brigham Young University with Bachelor’s degrees in both Visual Art and Physiology & Developmental Biology. 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? Lia: Brigham Young University’s campus is set in a archetypically pictur ... Read More About A Day in the Life at Brigham Young University

What Is the AP Capstone Program?

What Is the AP Capstone Program?

For years, high schools across the globe have offered Advanced Placement (or AP) courses that allow students to engage with college-level curricula and potentially earn college credit. However, AP Capstone is a new diploma program that supplements these courses and focuses on scholarly research and teamwork. Implemented by the College Board in the fall of 2014, the program is currently available in a handful of schools, with an eye toward expanding into others. It consists of three components: AP Seminar, AP Research, and four additional AP classes. 1. AP Seminar AP Seminar is a foundational course, which means that it is often a stude ... Read More About What Is the AP Capstone Program?

Should I Go To Haverford College?

Should I Go To Haverford College?

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Matthew received his Bachelor’s degree in History from Haverford College. He is currently a tutor in Philadelphia specializing in Chemistry tutoring, History tutoring, Literature tutoring, and several other subjects. See what he had to say about his experience at Haverford College: 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? Matthew: The Haverford College campus is an arboretum, so the grounds are particularly ni ... Read More About Should I Go To Haverford College?

Should I Go To Virginia Tech?

Should I Go To Virginia Tech?

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Kristine is a San Diego tutor and 2006 graduate of Virginia Tech. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and tutors several subjects, including Biology tutoring, Chemistry tutoring, and Ecology tutoring. Check out what Kristine had to say about her time at Virginia Tech: 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? Kristine: Virginia Tech is located in a quintessential college town. Blacksburg is in ... Read More About Should I Go To Virginia Tech?

Everything You Need to Know About CLEP Exams

Everything You Need to Know About CLEP Exams

Many students, especially those who return to school later in life, have ample work experience and career-related education, but no college credits to show for it. The same is often true of students who have completed coursework in an alternative or informal environment. Luckily, colleges are becoming increasingly aware of and sensitive to the needs of students who would benefit from alternative ways of earning credit toward their degrees. The CLEP exams are one such method for doing so. What are CLEP exams? CLEP, also known as the College-Level Examination Program, administers exams that students can take in order to earn college cred ... Read More About Everything You Need to Know About CLEP Exams