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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.

  • how to find a comfortable seat during the sat

    imagine spending hours studying for the sat, only to get to your assigned testing room, getting started on the test, and finding yourself unable to focus. this is a nightmare for most students, but there are ways to help minimize the chance that it will happen to you. one of those is making sure your…

  • sat scores of celebrities: will smith, bill gates, and more

    ever wondered how your favorite celebrities scored on the sat? read on to find out more. you’ll be shocked at some of these scores.

  • act math pre-algebra study guide

    pre-algebra consists of the math you learned back in middle school. here’s how the act tests pre-algebra–and how you can master it.