What is it Like to Attend University of Arizona?

What is it Like to Attend University of Arizona?

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences with you as well. Aaron is a Tucson tutor who specializes in Accounting tutoring, Economics tutoring, and Business Mathematics. He is currently a senior at The University of Arizona and is majoring in Accounting. See what he had to say about his school:  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. Aaron: The University of Arizona is very easy to get around. The campus is mostly flat with only a couple of hills. Tons of people ride their bikes arou ... Read More About What is it Like to Attend University of Arizona?

How to Balance Grades, a Social Life, and Sleep in College

How to Balance Grades, a Social Life, and Sleep in College

It’s the classic saying that every college student is familiar with – “Good grades, a social life, and enough sleep – in college, you can only pick two.” Getting a good education is of course the primary reason for attending college, but the social scene appeals to many students as well. However, the great determination and time it takes to maintain a good GPA is often underestimated by incoming freshmen, and balancing that academic life with the desired social life takes some discipline. Developing that skill is yet another time-consuming process, so where does that leave students with getting some shut-eye? Exac ... Read More About How to Balance Grades, a Social Life, and Sleep in College

College Search Tip: Narrow Down Your Application Choices

College Search Tip: Narrow Down Your Application Choices

What is a search without knowing what you’re searching for? Sure, you are searching for the right college to attend, but how can you really make that selection if you don’t know exactly what it is you want? You've been working with that ACT tutor and perfecting your GPA - but additionally, no college search should commence without a precise understanding of the kind of experience you’re looking for. The details are infinite and require a lot of attention. Applying to a bunch of schools just because you feel like you should is not a fruitful plan, because just knowing that you want to go to college is not enough. It is not eno ... Read More About College Search Tip: Narrow Down Your Application Choices

Ask an Admissions Expert: Leah Beasley

Ask an Admissions Expert: Leah Beasley

Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Leah Beasley received her Bachelor’s degree from Tufts University, her Master’s from the University of Michigan, and her Ph.D. from Michigan State. Having over a decade of experience in college admissions and high school college counseling, Leah is up to date on all of the most important trends and elements in this world. She has worked in many prestigious admissions offices including those at Harvard University and the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Leah has evaluated thousands of applications over the years and is ... Read More About Ask an Admissions Expert: Leah Beasley

Study Tip: Organize Your Notes

Study Tip: Organize Your Notes

Alright, it’s time to sit down and prepare for that test. Situate yourself at a library table or your plushy futon, whichever locale you prefer, and take out all necessary learning materials. But when you open up that notebook of pages you’ve been scribbling on all semester, why isn’t that information resonating with you? Probably because it’s nearly impossible to logically comprehend several random bits of inner-thoughts and copied-down chalkboard bullet points at a first-read. Unless you happen to be an organizational champion and have been keeping those notes neat and sensible as you created them throughout the year, ... Read More About Study Tip: Organize Your Notes