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author: taryn conyers

taryn conyers
taryn is a ucsd graduate with a degree in developmental psychology, and she plans to study biology in graduate school. she has over a decade of experience tutoring both high school and college students. some of her favorite topics are math, science, writing, and music!

  • ap calculus review: finding absolute extrema

    the absolute extrema of a function are the largest and smallest values. discover how to compute the absolute extrema of a function using calculus.

  • ap calculus review: product rule

    the product rule is just one of many essential derivative rules. together with the sum/difference rule, power rule, quotient rule, and chain rule, these rules form the backbone of our methods for finding derivatives. in this article i’ll explain what the product rule is and how to use it in typical problems on the ap…

  • college interview preparation tips

    college applications are in, but the application process isn’t entirely over. applicants have the opportunity to interview with college alumni as part of the application, but it isn’t required. most the time, it is dependent on location and availability, so make sure you’re regularly checking your email!   here are some preparation tips if you…