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author: emily faison

emily faison
an avid reader and art enthusiast, emily has degrees in english from florida state university and southeastern university. when she’s not editing web content for a local magazine, you’ll probably find her catching up on her netflix queue or reading a novel with a fresh cup of coffee at a local cafe.

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    many people learning english claim that our language is illogical. they’ll usually point the finger at spelling, saying that the laws are so irregular that they are not of much use. you might agree with them—somewhat. but in general, you’ve grown up spelling most words, so it’s not that big of a deal. but now—with…

  • best strategies for sat reading comprehension

    below you’ll find a list of the absolute best sat reading tips out there to help you crush the new sat, starting with our top 5 strategies for the test. keep reading on for our advice on how to avoid common wrong answers on the sat, special tips for the vocabulary in context questions, and…

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    take a deep breath: your college dream is a reality! that’s huge and you deserve to celebrate. but before you allow ‘senioritis’ to officially kick in, check out study mode’s tips for avoiding 3 common college stumbling blocks. congratulations! you’ve been accepted to college. you’re about to experience some wonderful life changes: freedom, new friends…