Author: Julia Lynn Rubin
Julia Lynn Rubin is the author of BURRO HILLS and the forthcoming young adult novel, TROUBLE GIRLS. She received her MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults from The New School in 2017, and her work has appeared in various online media publications, including Wetpaint Entertainment, Fatherly, and The Content Strategist. She lives in Brooklyn.
The Difference Between CUNY and SUNY in the New York State University System
Julia Lynn Rubin- May 13, 2021 0There are two large public school systems in the state of New York, both of which provide high-quality undergraduate options. You’ve likely heard the acronyms: ... Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Applying to the California State University System
Julia Lynn Rubin- March 11, 2021 0There are two public university systems within the state of California: the University of California (UC) and the California State University (Cal State or CSU). ... Read More
Certification Classes for Teens, High Schoolers
Julia Lynn Rubin- February 23, 2021 0Whether your child is thinking about taking a few classes before college, in between semesters, or even jumping right in post high school in lieu ... Read More
The Best College Guidebooks
Julia Lynn Rubin- February 12, 2021 0With thousands of US colleges and universities to choose from, it’s no wonder students and parents alike find the application process to be daunting. There’s ... Read More
Selective Service: Its Impact on College Admissions and Financial Aid
Julia Lynn Rubin- January 5, 2021 0There has not been a military draft in the United States since 1973, marking the end of the Vietnam War. However, in 1980, a requirement ... Read More
The Pros and Cons of Attending a Community College Before a University
Julia Lynn Rubin- December 15, 2020 0When your child thinks of the typical college freshman experience, they might envision moving into a dorm room or rushing a fraternity or sorority. Yet ... Read More
What Are the Easiest and Hardest College Majors?
Julia Lynn Rubin- November 6, 2020 0No one ever said that college would be easy. For some, choosing a major is far from the most difficult part of the journey, but ... Read More
Are Colleges Giving Refunds to Students For Room & Board and Tuition?
Julia Lynn Rubin- May 1, 2020 0With most of the country on lockdown due to COVID-19, high school and college students have been hit hard with school closures and an uncertain ... Read More
Pros and Cons of AP Classes
Julia Lynn Rubin- April 20, 2020 0AP -- Advanced Placement classes and tests -- were first developed in the 1950s to help college admissions officials determine potential student competency. Their ... Read More
How Do You Know When a College Is a “Perfect Fit?”
Julia Lynn Rubin- March 6, 2020 0With thousands of colleges and universities to choose from, finding the “perfect” school is a seemingly impossible task for any high school student and their ... Read More