Should I Go to North Carolina State University at Raleigh?

Should I Go to North Carolina State University at Raleigh?

Garrett earned his bachelor’s degree in Spanish Literature and Culture from North Carolina State University at Raleigh. He specializes in various levels of Spanish tutoring. Below, he shares his experience at North Carolina State University at Raleigh: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Garrett: North Carolina State University at Raleigh's campus is relatively compact. There are quite a few classroom buildings that are all really close together, meaning that just about everything is, at most, a 20-minute walk away. Located just outside of downtown Raleigh, the campus is pretty urban, and is not insulated from the o ... Read More About Should I Go to North Carolina State University at Raleigh?

3 Questions to Ask Your Student's Teacher Before the School Year Ends

3 Questions to Ask Your Student's Teacher Before the School Year Ends

At the end of the school year, your child is ready to go on vacation or to play with friends until the sun goes down. However, before the school year ends, it can be wise to get some tips and strategies from your student’s teacher to help ease the transition to next year and to make the most of the summer. It can also be helpful to ask your student’s teacher about your child's strengths and specific areas to focus summer learning on. Regardless of whether your child’s school sets up a meeting at the end of the school year or if you initiate one yourself, consider asking your student’s teacher these three questions befo ... Read More About 3 Questions to Ask Your Student's Teacher Before the School Year Ends

How to Choose the Right Match Schools

How to Choose the Right Match Schools

This post is the second part of our three-part series on how to choose the right reach, match, and safety schools. Over the course of the next few weeks, visit the Varsity Admissions Blog for advice on how to tackle this part of the admissions process. Match schools are perhaps the most important colleges to apply to, because you have a reasonable chance of gaining acceptance and would fit in with the average students there. However, it can be difficult to determine which colleges your budget and academic and extracurricular interests appropriately match. When searching for match schools, it’s important to note how your grades compare a ... Read More About How to Choose the Right Match Schools

What is it Like to Attend Bucknell University?

What is it Like to Attend Bucknell University?

Jared earned his bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from Bucknell University. He specializes in geometry tutoring, biology tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at Bucknell University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Jared: Bucknell is a pretty rural campus. There’s a beautiful, historic, and quaint downtown. Both the campus and the town of Lewisburg, PA are extremely safe. There’s a bus that takes you to certain places around campus and to grocery stores and medical centers. There’s also a late-night bus that circulates between the upper part ... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Bucknell University?

3 Last-Minute Study Techniques for AP Exams

3 Last-Minute Study Techniques for AP Exams

With AP exam dates quickly approaching, it can feel like crunch-time. Instead of frantically trying to absorb information while studying, enlist strategies that will help you more effectively use your remaining prep time. Here are three last-minute study techniques for AP exams that can help you achieve test day success: 1. Create an AP exam study guide Writing your own study guide for an AP exam is a productive exercise. If you have received a guide from your teacher, use it as a model for your own. If you haven’t received one, start from scratch. Make your own AP exam study guide by: Listing key terms and definitions Writin ... Read More About 3 Last-Minute Study Techniques for AP Exams