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author: shaun ault

shaun ault
shaun earned his ph. d. in mathematics from the ohio state university in 2008 (go bucks!!). he received his ba in mathematics with a minor in computer science from oberlin college in 2002. in addition, shaun earned a b. mus. from the oberlin conservatory in the same year, with a major in music composition. shaun still loves music — almost as much as math! — and he (thinks he) can play piano, guitar, and bass. shaun has taught and tutored students in mathematics for about a decade, and hopes his experience can help you to succeed!

  • complete guide to the preact

    the preact is basically a mini-act that you take before the act. most students will take the act their junior year, making sophomores the official target group of the exam. other than being a little bit easier and a little bit shorter, the test is exactly like the act.

  • act study guide

    while finding the right act test study guide for you may seem overwhelming, given all the material that’s out there, we have the perfect resources to help you navigate those muddy waters of act prep! so let’s start our journey by taking a look at magoosh’s act prep study guide and what you can expect…

  • one week act study schedule

    your act is in one week! prepare using one of our one week act study plans. we have one for act newbies who haven’t studied before, one for students looking for a quick score improvement, and one for those of you who just need a last-minute refresher course. good luck!