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author: thomas broderick

thomas broderick
thomas spent four years teaching high school english, social studies, and act preparation in middle tennessee. now living in northern california, he is excited to share his knowledge and experience with magoosh’s readers. in his spare time thomas enjoys writing short fiction and hiking in the sonoma foothills.

  • college admissions and social media: myth vs. reality

    recently, lots of my friends have been changing their names on facebook. the names are usually puns on their real names—sometimes outrageous and usually hilarious—but they’re all part of a larger tradition that has rocked high school seniors across the country for the past few years. at the start of their senior year, many kids…

  • choosing between two answer choices on the sat

    if you’ve ever taken an sat class and gotten to the reading passages, you’ve probably heard someone say it before; you may have even said it yourself. this common refrain goes something like this: i narrow it down to two answers, and i always choose the wrong one. as a teacher, i might find it…

  • how to conquer your college interview

    ah, the dreaded interview. this is arguably one of the most notorious parts of the college application process. it sounds scary: a stranger asking you questions and judging you on all your life decisions…but, really, it doesn’t have to be! the so-called dreaded interview can be extremely manageable, so long as you plan well and…