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author: elizabeth peterson

elizabeth peterson
elizabeth holds a degree in psychology from the college of william & mary. while there, she volunteered as a tutor and discovered she loved the personal connection she formed with her students. she has now been helping students with test prep and schoolwork as a professional tutor for over six years. when not discussing grammar or reading passages, she can be found trying every drink at her local coffee shop while writing creative short stories and making plans for her next travel adventure!

  • first semester senior grades: how important are they?

    with the holidays just around the corner, first semester is…almost over. for seniors, this is a time of mixed emotions: inexplicable coma-inducing stress as finals sneak up like sadistic ninjas…and tear-inducing joy as the label “second semester senior” becomes less a myth and more an ever-looming reality. this gif sums up emotions fairly well: but…

  • 2 days before the sat

    we’re leaving together, but still it’s farewell and maybe we’ll come back, to earth, who can tell? i guess there is no one to blame we’re leaving ground will things ever be the same again? it’s the final countdown the final countdown it’s like the band europe knew exactly what you’d feel like 2 days…

  • organization tips: surviving college applications

    dozens of college essays are piling up. you have so much homework. you are totally overwhelmed. how can you possibly submit all of your applications by their deadlines? looks like it’s time for some… organization. here are my tips for keeping the application process as stress-free as possible.   go one school at a time.…