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author: elliot hirsen

elliot hirsen
elliot works on magoosh’s products and curriculum making sure students have a great experience and get all the points they deserve. he’s a test prep pro with more than 10 years experience teaching, tutoring, developing courses, and writing explanations. elliot is a reformed rock climber bum who enjoys gardening, hiking, and pickin’ his guitar when he’s not working.

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    what’s the big deal with college essays? almost every school requires them and it’s no easy feat to perfect them. today, ryan hickey explains why these essays are more crucial than you might think! in our technological age, being asked to write a full essay can seem a little antiquated. why do colleges even ask…

  • secret extracurriculars: i can put that on my college applications?!

    nowadays, every teenager seems to have a schedule full of various activities, from sports to music to community service. ever since freshman year (or maybe even before then), our parents, teachers, and friends have reminded us that these extracurricular pursuits “will look good on college applications.” if you worry that you will not have enough…

  • what kind of test prep is best for your child?

    you may have a child who is 6’6 and the star basketball player at his school. or your child might come in a few inches short of the average and make up what he lacks on the court with some pretty mean dance moves. such variability in height is apparent to everyone. but when it…