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Catherine supports Magoosh’s future grad school students by unlocking tricks of the test prep and application trade. Catherine spends her free time checking out local farmer’s markets, reading food and lifestyle blogs, and watching Bravo. She is forever in search of the best Mexican and Italian food in any given city.

How to Find a Career Mentor in College
A career mentor can be an invaluable source of advice and wisdom throughout your college career – and the good ones will be around afterwards, too.

Why Should You Consider a Test Prep Class?
Common concerns about test prep classes are cost and time commitment. But for some students, a test prep class might be the way to go. Find out why here!

You’ve Submitted Your Applications – Now What?
You’ve put in months of test prep, spent hours writing the perfect essay, and finally submitted your applications. What’s next? Check out this checklist of what to do after submitting your applications.

5 Ways to Make Your College or Grad School Application More Competitive
Learn how to edge out the competition by effectively showing your personality and real world experience in your applications.

How to Improve Your Admissions Odds When You Have a Low GPA
Learn why a low GPA isn’t as big a hurdle as you think in your applications and how to play up the other parts of your application.

What to Do the Night Before Test Day
The night before the test is going to be stressful for a lot of students. This post will help you find some balance and peace of mind before going to the test center in the morning!

4 Reasons to Submit Your School Applications Early
Find out why your should submit your application early!

The Best Test Day Snacks to Bring to the Testing Center
In this post, we cover some of the best test day snacks. All of these options are easy, portable, and delicious. But most importantly, they’ll give you the energy you need to cross the testing finish line strong!

5 Tips for Acing College and Grad School Applications
Learn how to complete your best college or grad school application by reading our favorite tips on successful applications.