search results for: “new sat math”
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how positive thinking benefits test-takers
it´s hard not to imagine worst-case scenarios as test day looms ever closer, but did you know this could actually harm your test score? being pessimistic is not only worse for your health in the long run, but it also results in less productivity and more stress. there is a key difference between pessimism and…
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top college research engines
college research engines are the best-kept secret of the 21st century college applicant. virtually no one i know used one, yet they are incredible tools that can help guide you through the massive labyrinth that is university research. the only problem is—which one? this post was created to help you figure out just that. keep…
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study tip tweets for various learning types
studying for the sat is hard enough; for students with learning disabilities, test prep introduces a whole host of other challenges. we set out to find some of the best tweets that provide information and study ideas for students, parents, and tutors. additude mag offers helpful tips for those struggling with adhd, and this exhaustive…
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volunteer/community service hours
time-consuming, sometimes difficult, and often complained about, community service hours are a notorious section on college applications. for many of us, it pretty much feels like… but when should you start volunteering? what kind of activity should it be? and most importantly, how will they show up on your college application? in this post i’ve…
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organization (the step by step guide)
so…organization. repeated more often by teachers, mentors, and parents as the key to the universe, and the great mystery (or dreaded arch nemesis) of many a high school student. but what is organization? at least in my personal ap-studentese dictionary, organization is the effort to put your thoughts and physical homework and classwork into a…
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top 20 free apps for high school and college students
they say there’s an app for everything…and they’re right! we’re a mobile generation, and for all those high school and college students out there, these twenty apps might make this upcoming school year a whole lot easier. 1) inclass this note-taking app is so beyond awesome, i felt ecstatic when i found out about it.…
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in praise of the safety school
my name is peter, and i work at magoosh doing business development and sales. i used to teach high school math (your favorite!), and i joined the magoosh team after going to business school. for those of you who can count, that means that i’m old. but, look — i can use gifs! so i’m…
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study smarter not harder
it’s a cliché you’ve heard over and over again — “study smarter, not harder” — but what does it actually mean when “studying” means something different to everyone? unfortunately, for many of us it can seem to mean spending hours on end pouring over our textbooks only to end up more confused than when we…
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5 tips for finding the perfect tutor
finding a good tutor to help you study for the act (or even an upcoming math test) can be an invaluable step towards academic success. today our friends at noodle are here to offer tips for finding the right tutor for you. these days, it doesn’t matter whether you’re in grade school, high school, college…