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author: jessica ellis

jessica ellis
jessica helps make the magoosh products engaging and effective study tools. she has over eight years of experience in education and curriculum design having earned her bs in science, technology and international affairs from georgetown and her master in mind, brain and education from harvard. when she is not thinking about product design, you will find her on the ski slopes!

  • do linear functions have asymptotes?

    does a linear function have any asymptotes? this article explains why linear functions fail to have vertical asymptotes, but do have other kinds.

  • is the derivative of a function the tangent line?

    the tangent line for a function can be found by computing the derivative. but the tangent line is not the same thing as the derivative.

  • 5 simple tips to help high school juniors prep for the college essay

    at its core, the college application essay is all about reflection. it’s as much a thinking task as a writing task.   at wow, we have many tools to help any college-bound student reflect to get ready for the essay. this time of year, we suggest that high school juniors (sophomores and freshmen can do…