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author: peter poer

peter poer
peter helps make sure magoosh students have the best possible content. a proud arizona wildcat and teach for america alum, he worked as an instructional coach before getting an mba at berkeley’s haas school of business. he is passionate about student achievement and educational equity. also prime numbers. peter enjoys cooking, running (slowly), and going to bed comically early.

  • what is high stakes testing?

    a lot is on the line when you take a high-stakes test. in this article, learn why the sat and act are high-stakes tests, and how you can benefit.

  • improving your speed on the sat

    many students struggle to finish the sat within the allotted time. here are some tips to help you improve your speed by cutting down on time-wasting habits.

  • act standby testing

    if you missed the late deadline to register for an act test date, never fear! you can request standby testing to try to squeeze in.