Top Tips for Completing Your College Applications

Top Tips for Completing Your College Applications

The following piece was written by Kofi Kankam. Kofi has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former admissions interviewer for The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the co-founder of Admit Advantage.   For many, October means cooler temperatures, beautiful fall foliage, and close to fall festivals and outings. But in the world of college admissions, it often means, “Yikes!” Peeling away the September calendar page to reveal that of October can incite anxiety at looming early November application deadlines. Here are some practical tips to get you through: Set measurable and ob ... Read More About Top Tips for Completing Your College Applications

How to Prepare for Your Med School Admissions Interview: Part 3

How to Prepare for Your Med School Admissions Interview: Part 3

By Michelle Finkel, MDInsider Medical Admissions The following piece was written by Dr. Michelle Finkel. Michelle has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former Harvard Medical School faculty member. She is the founder of Insider Medical Admissions. You never get a chance to ruin a first impression, and, unfortunately, the stakes are particularly high getting into medical school. It’s important to make sure the fine points of your interview day are smooth and in check. Please take a look at my July Varsity Tutors blog entry on medical interviews for advice on how to let your story show your glory ... Read More About How to Prepare for Your Med School Admissions Interview: Part 3

A Student Review of Saint Louis University

A Student Review of Saint Louis University

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Brandon graduated from Saint Louis University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Math, French, and Philosophy. He is a New York City tutor specializing in Calculus tutoring, Literature tutoring, History tutoring, and more. 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? Brandon: I used my bike everyday. Biking was the order of the day; everyone started biking around 2 ... Read More About A Student Review of Saint Louis University

Ask a Law School Admissions Expert: Joyce Curll

Ask a Law School Admissions Expert: Joyce Curll

Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight form nationally recognized admissions experts. Joyce Curll served for 18 years as the Admissions and Financial Aid Dean at Harvard Law School. Prior to that, she was the Director of Admissions and Admissions Dean for 16 years at NYU Law School. Joyce is the author of The Best Law Schools’ Admissions Secrets, a best-selling guide designed to help prospective law students successfully navigate the admissions process. She earned her Bachelor of Arts cum laude at Harvard University as well as a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from New York University. VT: How much time shoul ... Read More About Ask a Law School Admissions Expert: Joyce Curll

ACT to Offer a Computer-Based Test

ACT to Offer a Computer-Based Test

In recent years, the ACT has increasingly proved itself to be a serious competitor to the SAT. The creators of the ACT, however, continue to search for ways to improve the exam; one such strategy is to launch a computer-based version of the test. A paper-and-pencil version of the ACT will still be available for quite some time, but starting in 2015, students will have the opportunity to take a computer-adaptive version. The test-makers hope to move beyond simple multiple-choice questions to a truly interactive experience. Students will be prompted to write answers to certain types of problems and may even be asked to engage in virtual tasks. ... Read More About ACT to Offer a Computer-Based Test