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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 do ap scores affect college admissions?

    many high school students choose to take advanced placement (ap) courses and the corresponding tests. but do those ap test scores directly affect admissions decisions? the short answer is no, your ap scores will not usually affect whether you get in or not. however, there are several benefits to submitting your ap scores, especially if…

  • taking the sat in india

    it can be overwhelming to prepare to go to college (university) in a different country—and us college admissions can be a long and stressful process. there are a few logistical things that you’ll want to keep in mind as you prepare to take the sat exam in india, including test dates, locations, fees, and special…

  • when to take the sat: the first-mover advantage

    although much has been written comparing and contrasting the new and old sat, the new sat and the act, and every other conceivable combination, there’s been relatively little discussion of the behind-the-scenes repercussions of having a brand new test.