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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!

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    prepping for the sat is one of the best things you can do for your future. the right preparation can help you maximize your score and give your best performance on test day. once you’ve achieved your dream score—well, the rest is up to you! however, the sheer number of sat prep courses out there…

  • about the new sat reading passages

    what kind of passages are you going to encounter on the new sat reading test? tests are always way less nerve-wracking when you know what to expect, so let’s talk a little bit about redesigned sat reading in general:

  • how to study for an sat makeup test

    a “makeup” sat is not the same as an sat retake. “makeup” is reserved for those instances in which testing centers have to close. for those students signed up for the january 2016 sat, this means winter storm jonas. here’s what you can do to prepare.