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author: dana sinclair

dana sinclair
dana is a current high school senior who enjoys writing when she has a free moment. when she’s not studying, reading, or interning, she loves to go exploring the bay area with her friends. she loves discovering new activities and learning as much as she can. she hopes to help fellow students achieve their goal by sharing her knowledge on how to navigate high school life.

  • sat critical reading mini practice

    how confident are you in your sat critical reading skills? this passage may not be the most exciting thing to read, but that’ll be true on your sat, too—that’s not the point! your goal is to understand the structure, function, and implication of the information you’re given. take some notes, and don’t forget to refer…

  • sat prep lifehack: get rid of decision fatigue

    the sat is a ruthlessly long set of decisions to be made. you’ll be stuck making tough decisions again and again and again, often unsure of whether you’ve made the right choice. everyone knows the feeling that comes after a trial like that; you come out of it feeling drained, even a little hazy and…

  • sat prep lifehack: posture

    there’s a whole lot of advice out there on what do the friday before your sat—including, notably, how much to sleep—and there are plenty tips on what to do the day of. i don’t think you’ll find this advice in a single other place, though, so consider your day made.   confident poses make you…