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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!

  • how to improve your sat score by 200 points

    this is always a hard question to answer: are you a student who is looking to go from 1400 to a 1600, or the more typical student who is looking to go from 1000 to 1200?

  • the 7 deadly sins of studying

    have you ever endlessly studied for a test only to find out that you didn’t pass? we have all been there at one point or another. you study tirelessly and feel confident you know the material, only to not pass. it feels awful, but how do you fix it? first, analyze how your studying!

  • should you share your score?

    checking a standardized test score can be very stressful. there is that rush of adrenaline that goes through your body as the internet page loads, and of course the internet chooses that very moment to go slower than usual. or, maybe it’s just the overload of students dying to know their score. regardless, the anticipation…