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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!

  • how i got a perfect score on the new act essay

    i’ve been tutoring for the act for years. i have advanced degrees in writing-intensive fields. i should be able to score really well on a timed essay test meant for high schoolers. but that hasn’t always been the case. learn how i got my perfect 36.

  • junior year checklist

    junior year is stressful and confusing for everyone. there’s so much to do! if you’re unfamiliar with all of the steps of the college process, i’m here to help.

  • tuesdact: how to make an act cheat sheet

    if you’ve checked out my tips for the day before the test, you’ll know that i am a huge fan of making an act cheat sheet. not the kind of cheat sheet you are going to peek at during the test! definitely do not do that! rather, it’s a sheet of last minute reminders for…