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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!

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    when you want to study for the sat online, the internet becomes your best friend and your worst enemy. yes, you have access to wonderful resources all in one place, from the comfort of your own home. but, oh the temptation to procrastinate!! you know what i’m talking about. you go online to check facebook…

  • sat information for parents

    for well over a year, we’ve been writing posts aimed at students (“how to get a high sat score”, “how to spot a dangling modifier”, etc.). not that there haven’t been useful tips for parents; there just hasn’t been anything directly targeted towards parents. until now. but if you are the parent of a high…

  • fun sat prep

    is it possible to love studying for the sat? maybe. it’s certainly not impossible. the sat is a challenge that you must overcome to go to college, where you will have endless opportunities to do the things that you love. so, though you may not love studying for the sat, you can make your study…