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author: minh nguyen

minh nguyen
minh’s passion for helping students succeed grew during his time as a career counselor at the university of california, irvine. now, he’s helping students all over the world by spilling sat/act secrets through blog posts on magoosh. when he’s not busy tutoring or writing, he enjoys playing guitar, traveling, and talking about himself in third-person.

  • college admissions and social media: myth vs. reality

    recently, lots of my friends have been changing their names on facebook. the names are usually puns on their real names—sometimes outrageous and usually hilarious—but they’re all part of a larger tradition that has rocked high school seniors across the country for the past few years. at the start of their senior year, many kids…

  • choosing between two answer choices on the sat

    if you’ve ever taken an sat class and gotten to the reading passages, you’ve probably heard someone say it before; you may have even said it yourself. this common refrain goes something like this: i narrow it down to two answers, and i always choose the wrong one. as a teacher, i might find it…

  • how to conquer your college interview

    ah, the dreaded interview. this is arguably one of the most notorious parts of the college application process. it sounds scary: a stranger asking you questions and judging you on all your life decisions…but, really, it doesn’t have to be! the so-called dreaded interview can be extremely manageable, so long as you plan well and…