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author: cassidy mayeda

cassidy mayeda
cassidy recently graduated from san dieguito high school academy located in southern california, and is looking forward to studying at barnard college at columbia university next fall. she loves pretty much everything from brazilian jiu-jitsu, to classic american literature, but above all learning new things and meeting new people. like her older brother zack (who also works at magoosh!), she also enjoys drinking copious amounts of coffee.

  • the 7 deadly sins of studying

    have you ever endlessly studied for a test only to find out that you didn’t pass? we have all been there at one point or another. you study tirelessly and feel confident you know the material, only to not pass. it feels awful, but how do you fix it? first, analyze how your studying!

  • should you share your score?

    checking a standardized test score can be very stressful. there is that rush of adrenaline that goes through your body as the internet page loads, and of course the internet chooses that very moment to go slower than usual. or, maybe it’s just the overload of students dying to know their score. regardless, the anticipation…

  • how to stay calm during college applications

    so, it’s college application season. panicking? stressed? if you are either of these things, this post is for you. my first semester senior year i applied to about 12 different colleges, so i know what it is like. here is what i learned and what i think can help you stay calm.   1) stay…