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Author: Derrick P. Haynes

Derrick P. Haynes
Derrick is a Test Prep Expert at Magoosh. You can reach out to him for all your GMAT needs, especially questions regarding: How to mentally prepare for the GMAT, How to create an Error Log, and Tips for how to Dominate the Quant section. Outside of GMAT Prep, Derrick is a 6th Grade math teacher in Harlem, NY. His family has called Harlem home for over 60 years, coming up from The Carolinas during the Great Migrations. Derrick earned a B.A, in Economics from Morehouse College and, prior to his career in education, was a client manager at Goldman Sachs. He is proud to be starting his MBA journey at The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. Hit up Derrick on Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin, or Youtube (Alexis & Derrick). STAY SHARP!

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