What is it Like to Attend University of Pennsylvania?

What is it Like to Attend University of Pennsylvania?

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Jennifer is a Boston tutor who specializes in SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, Chemistry tutoring, Writing tutoring, and much more. She graduated from University of Pennsylvania in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry as well as a Master’s in Chemistry. 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? Jennifer: Penn is an urban campus to th ... Read More About What is it Like to Attend University of Pennsylvania?

6 Tips to Maximize Your Search for Financial Aid

6 Tips to Maximize Your Search for Financial Aid

The following piece was written by David Bakke, a contributing writer for the popular personal finance website and blog, Money Crashers. He offers expertise on many important topics ranging from student loan debt and frugal living to retirement planning and careers. His work has been featured in various prominent publications such as Forbes and U.S. News & World Report.  The cost of a college education is high, and only getting higher. According to the College Board, the overall cost of one year of school at a public college comes in right around $22,000. At a private school, that number is closer to $43,000. The prospect of assuming ... Read More About 6 Tips to Maximize Your Search for Financial Aid

Ask an Admissions Expert: Carol Barash

Ask an Admissions Expert: Carol Barash

Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Carol Barash, PhD is a summa cum laude graduate of Yale University and a graduate alumna of the University of Virginia and Princeton University. She has served as an admissions officer at Rutgers University and has received awards for her alumni service to Yale and Princeton. She is the founder and CEO of Story to College, a company dedicated to helping students through all areas of admissions. VT: How far ahead of time should a student begin working on his or her college application? Carol: Throughout high school, student ... Read More About Ask an Admissions Expert: Carol Barash

Education vs Income Level in the USA Infographic

Education vs Income Level in the USA What is our perception of the correlation between education and income? This infographic explores many facets of how education will impact a person's life. ... Read More About Education vs Income Level in the USA Infographic

What is it Like to Attend University of Houston?

What is it Like to Attend University of Houston?

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Dana graduated from University of Houston in 2012 where she studied Political Science and Economics. She is an Austin tutor who specializes in SAT prep tutoring, Literature tutoring, Writing tutoring, 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?  Dana: UH is historically a university for the working class, located in Houston's Third Ward. Thus the student body i ... Read More About What is it Like to Attend University of Houston?