...Yes, some is intelligence, but a lot is just how you approach the problems. This is where I come in. I have been actively writing SQL since the late 1990s. (read more)
...I’m equally comfortable with native and ELL learners of all levels, from those who struggle to write paragraphs, to international students transitioning into US colleges, to post-grads seeking to break through communication barriers. I approach tutoring with patience, helping students to not onl... (read more)
...As a high school senior, I applied to numerous prestigious public and private US universities and was accepted to 10+ schools for engineering (a tough major to be admitted for). I even received a likely letter, something usually given to only top admits. I received acceptances from many schools,... (read more)
...The answer choices are almost always eighth-grade level words that are synonyms of each other: for example, question 10 on practice test 1 includes the words satiated, fulfilled, complacent, and sufficient. Studying from flash cards won't help you identify the words' subtle differences in meanin... (read more)
...I am trilingual (Persian, German, English) with an added, but limited proficiency in Spanish. I have experienced my three languages within their native contexts; that is, I have lived in both Iran and Germany for a number of years and I am currently living in the US. My interaction with language exists on a phonetic level. (read more)