What is it Like to Attend New York University?

What is it Like to Attend New York University?

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences as well. Emma is a New York City tutor who specializes in Spanish tutoring, Writing tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, and more. She is currently a sophomore at New York University majoring in Economics. Check out what she had to say about her 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. Emma: The NYU campus is essentially part of Manhattan. One of the most distinct characteristics of NYU is that there is no campus, and the buildings are quite di ... Read More About What is it Like to Attend New York University?

Ask an MBA Admissions Expert: Dan Bauer

Ask an MBA Admissions Expert: Dan Bauer

Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Having founded his admissions consulting firm, The MBA Exchange, in 1996 after serving as an admissions interviewer for his alma mater Harvard Business School, Dan Bauer and his firm have helped over 3,000 individuals gain acceptance from the world’s most selective MBA programs. Read on for the valuable advice he has to offer about the business school admissions process. VT: How much time should be set aside to adequately prepare for and complete the application for an MBA program? Dan: Depending on the candidacy, this can tak ... Read More About Ask an MBA Admissions Expert: Dan Bauer

What is it Like to Attend Stanford University?

What is it Like to Attend Stanford University?

The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach – they’re sharing their college experiences with you as well. Anne is a New York City tutor specializing in Grammar & Mechanics tutoring, Pre-Calculus tutoring, SAT Math prep tutoring, and more. She graduated from Stanford University in 2008 with a degree in Economics. See what she has to say about her alma mater: 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. Anne: Supposedly Stanford has the biggest campus in the country, and there's a reason we call it "The Farm." Everyone has a bike and it' ... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Stanford University?

Reasons to Attend a Small School

Reasons to Attend a Small School

You’ve probably been well-briefed on the main differences between small schools, large schools, and medium-sized schools. Other than the obvious fact that they each have a vastly different-sized study body, the various factors that come along with them ultimately produce atmospheres that are simply better suited for certain personalities. The question is: how do you know which one fits your personality? The size alone may not be enough to answer that for you, so it is important to investigate the cultures and unique aspects these different types of colleges offer. Here is some great information on big schools vs. small schools  ... Read More About Reasons to Attend a Small School

Study Tip: How to Create a Good Study Environment

Study Tip: How to Create a Good Study Environment

We’ve talked about the how to avoid study distractions, we’ve talked about randomly helpful items to help you study , but now it’s time to talk about how you can put all of those things together and produce a great study environment. No student is in a good position to study if the surrounding atmosphere isn’t conducive to such productivity. Before you gather your books and attempt to cram that information into your brain, you need to make sure you are placed in a good setting, whether it's somewhere for a solo study session, meeting with your SAT tutor, or taking an ACT practice test. The number one rule when it ... Read More About Study Tip: How to Create a Good Study Environment