Interest Rate Equation - Online Tutoring - Maths Online Tutors

Interest Rate Equation - Online Tutoring - Maths Online Tutors The rate of simple interest on an amount is calculated using the following interest rate equation, I = (P * R * T ) / 100Where R is the rate of interest, P is the principal amount, T is the time period of interest in years and I is the interest. Example 1: Find the rate of simple interest for the principal amount of $ 500, time period of 1 year, interest of $ 50. Solution: Here we are given, Principal amount ( P ) = $ 500 Time period (T) = 1 year Interest ( I ) = $ 50 For finding the rate of simple interest we use the interest rate equation, I = (P * R * T ) / 100 Now put the values in the equation, 50 = (500 * R * 1) / 100 50 = 500R/ 100 50 * 100 = (500R / 100) * 100 5000 = 500R 5000/500 = 500R / 500 R = 10 Thus the rate of interest is 10 %. Example 2: John earned $ 20 as interest on $ 200 for 2 years. Find the annual rate of simple interest. Solution: For finding the rate of simple interest we use the interest rate equation. I = (P * R * T ) / 100 We are given I = $ 20, P = $ 200, T = 2 years. 20 = ( 200 * R * 2 ) / 100 20 = 400 R / 100 20 = 4R 20 /4 = 4R/R R = 5 Thus the annual rate of interest is 5%.

Learning Classical Guitar Developing Your Right Hand Technique

Learning Classical Guitar Developing Your Right Hand Technique Suzy S. Learning classical guitar requires a high level of coordination in both hands. Polish your right hand technique with these tips from guitar teacher Thomas C. Many classical guitarists run into issues when developing with right hand technique. Common issues such as insufficient accuracy, poor tone, counterproductive tension, or lack of speed may all be countered with patience and knowledge working towards a more efficient and relaxed movement. In order to fix any of the above issues, it is important to determine what technical barrier is between you and your goal. Most of these problems will be easy to fix with close attention to detail of the right hand joint movements (knuckle and middle joints), and relaxation. Positioning the Thumb For developing thumb (P) technique, it is essential that the guitarist moves from the wrist joint, or joint closest to your wrist. In doing this, you are able to get much more power and volume. The thumb should then follow through to around the middle joint of your index (I) finger. Many guitarists will make the thumb movement with only the tip joint of the thumb. By using the wrist joint, you are now able to create a much louder, fuller sound and increase speed with continuous motion. The string should come in contact with the spot directly between the flesh of your thumb and the nail to create the best sound. Positioning the Fingers The right hand fingers (IMA) should be practiced so that the tip of each respective finger follows through to the palm of your hand. Make sure that your wrist is aligned parallel with your forearm (with a slight, comfortable arch). Start by preparing I (index), M (middle), and A (ring) on the 3rd, 2nd, and 1st string of the guitar. Start with the I finger, making sure to leave the M and A fingers prepared on the 2nd and 1st strings. The I finger should meet the string, just as the thumb does, simultaneously touching the nail and flesh. Make sure that the I finger is following through to the palm and the sound is not being created by the outwards pulling of the string away from the guitar.  Your wrist should not move, as the joints of the fingers are creating the motion. Repeat the same process for the M and A fingers (with M, I and A should be prepared/when playing A, I and M are prepared. Just as with P and I, the M and A fingers should meet the string right between the nail and flesh. It is good to practice with proper follow through to develop the correct movement, but when playing a piece, especially at higher speeds, the finger will not make contact with the palm. The aim is an efficient, accurate, and relaxed motion. Remember to practice slowly â€" developing the correct motion is more important than speed when youre learning classical guitar, at least at first! Hold out one chord with your left hand and practice playing a P-I-M-A pattern with your right hand. When this becomes easy, try playing P-I-M-A-M-I as a pattern. For an example of what it looks and sounds like when youve mastered this right hand technique, check out Thomas video below: View this post on Instagram Practicing pimami arpeggios #guitar #classical #music #arpeggios A post shared by Tom Clippinger (@tclippinger) on Nov 7, 2014 at 11:30am PST Thomas C. teaches guitar, classical guitar, music theory, and audition prep in Baltimore, MD.  He is studying classical guitar performance at the Peabody Institute of the John Hopkins University, and he also plays guitar in the band Wait For It. Thomas has been teaching for 4 years. Learn more about Thomas here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Jason Bachman

6 Tools to Learn Spanish (and Other Languages) During Your Commute

6 Tools to Learn Spanish (and Other Languages) During Your Commute Sign up successful For an engaging plot line, get hooked on the Destinos Spanish soap opera series provided through  Annenberg Learner. Similarly, BBC’s mystery series “Mi Vida Loca” targets beginner Spanish speakers. Whether you listen to instructional lessons, enticing mysteries, or pop culture Spanish podcasts, you will be flooding your brain with contextualized Spanish and building your language skills. See also: 10 Cool Sites to Learn French by Podcast, Video, or Blog 2. News Sites In addition to following the news in English, find a local news station or newspaper in your target language. If you are familiar with daily news topics in English, you will be able to recognize names of culturally and politically relevant people and places. By already knowing the main concepts surrounding key people, events, and topics, you will slowly be able to translate specific words. Having trouble finding Spanish radio stations? The BBC and CNN are available in Spanish here or here. Try listening to video clips or print articles ahead of time to read during your commute alongside the English articles. 3. Radio What is a better memory tool than music? If listening to the news is too tedious for your morning commute, sing along to a Spanish radio station. The good thing about music is that lyrics repeat the same words and phrases. Many songs, regardless of language or genre, share common topics and themes. As those hit songs play again and again, you may find yourself inferring the meaning of those loving adjectives and verbs. 4. Audiobooks Listening to audiobooks is a soothing and educational way to enjoy your commute. Make the most of your audiobook experience by downloading a book you are already familiar with in English. If you know the story of “The Giver” or “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”, you will pick up on vocabulary  words quickly as the plot unfolds. Better yet, download an entire series of books! With familiar characters and settings, you will expose yourself to more words in less time. You can easily find audiobooks in other languages, including Spanish, at Audible.com. If you commute via public transportation, you can use the same strategy with hard copy books. 5. Free iTunes Downloads You can find a wealth of free lessons, audio clips, podcasts, and radio shows to stream or download from iTunes. For example, “Coffee Break Spanish” is a podcast series ranging between 15 to 30 minutes, designed to  help you learn Spanish in the car as you drive. For shorter clips, search for “Five-Minute Spanish” to download 36 free five-minute Spanish lessons from the University of Arkansas. Similarly, “Discover Spanish” offers 44 free 15-minute lessons. “One-Minute Spanish” and “One-Minute Latin American Spanish” will each get you 17 audio clips to learn on the go. If youd rather listen to conversational Spanish , check out the free clips from “Notes in Spanish”. Finally, you can download a free Spanish textbook by searching “Español I” by David Vance. This requires iBook software and is obviously more appropriate for public transportation commuters, not drivers! 6. Language-Learning  Apps If you are a public transportation commuter, try using a fun language-learning app or game while youre in transit! Whether you want to learn and practice new vocabulary words, complete grammar drills, or watch videos in your target language, there are tons of great apps to choose from. Here are some more tips for learning languages with your smartphone, including recommended apps. Editors Note: See our other Spanish app recommendations here! Even though it is difficult to commit to second language acquisition, its easy to make the most of your time with these six tools to learn how to speak Spanish in the car during your commute or any other language, really! Of course, these should supplement the time youre spending each week with your private tutor. And with many tutors offering lessons via online platforms, its easier than ever to find a teacher who fits with your schedule. Book some lessons, practice during your commute, and youll be speaking Spanish in no time. Not signed up for lessons yet?  Find a Spanish tutor in your area here!   Lauren tutors various subjects in New York, NY. She has her  Masters Degree in Education (with a concentration in students with learning disabilities), and is a certified NYC Special Education teacher. Learn more about Lauren here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Chris Goldberg

AN INTROVERTS GUIDE TO ACHIEVING JOB SATISFACTION - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / AN INTROVERT’S GUIDE TO ACHIEVING JOB SATISFACTION - Introvert Whisperer AN INTROVERT’S GUIDE TO ACHIEVING JOB SATISFACTION It is common for most introverts to try to become more extroverted in order to achieve career satisfaction. But why? Very often introversion is seen by executives as an obstacle to better performance and career development; this can sometimes force introverts to become more active and present. So most introverts decide that being more present means being an extrovert. And what happens next? Some introverts succeed in turning themselves into extroverts but they end up pushing themselves too far outside of their comfort zone, but in most cases introverts simply shut down. The real problem behind all of this is that many introverts grow up without knowing how to truly embrace their introversion, which eventually causes a great deal of stress. Many introverts end up in careers that do not really suit their personality traits and strengths, whereas some of them find themselves in careers that suit their strengths but where they have a hard time achieving job satisfaction. There are many good resources online about jobs that suit best the introverts, but there is very little information on how to achieve job satisfaction as an introvert. To fill this gap, here are 3 essential steps you should follow in order to feel satisfied with your work as an introvert. 1. SAY GOODBYE TO THE “INTROVERTS VS. EXTROVERTS” BATTLE There is a fair amount of debate about introverts vs. extroverts. Most of it does not bring any substantial value. On the contrary, it creates a lot of confusion as to what introverts are and what they are not. Surprisingly, most of this talk comes from introverts and extroverts themselves. What will help you on your way to achieving job satisfaction is to dissociate yourself from that never-ending battle, especially at your work. Remember that your extrovert colleagues are not in any way superior to you in work ethics, effectiveness or value they bring to the company. You just do not even need to compare because it is like comparing apples and oranges, or bicycles and scooters. They are just different. Full stop. Important note: if that “introverts vs. extroverts” battle comes is initiated manager, take your time to be vocal, explain your point of view on the issue and how it affects your work. Being transparent about what makes you feel uncomfortable is key to job satisfaction.   2. KNOW YOUR STRENGTHS AS AN INTROVERT There are many strengths that introverts bring to the team that extroverts simply cannot. What will help you achieve job satisfaction is to know your strengths and learn to embrace them. Two of the most common ways to identify your strengths: ask your friends and colleagues or take one of the many strengths tests online. When I was looking to understand my strengths, I came across HIGH5, a free strengths finder that helped me identify my top 5 strengths and also let me ask my friends to evaluate my strengths via the same platform. Knowing your strengths gives you an indication of areas and activities that invigorate you and are in line with the way you perceive the world. When you utilize these strengths as an introvert at your everyday work, your satisfaction grows because you are actually applying what you are good at.   And when you do so, it actually increases your self-confidence. Important note: knowing and applying your strengths might take some time, but eventually it will bring you a lot more satisfaction at work than you thought. If you are looking for some motivation boost, take a look at one of my favorite TED Talks from Susan Cain, The Power of Introverts. 3. KNOW THE STRENGTHS OF YOUR COMPANY Ask yourself, “What is my company good at? What is it known for? What is that one strength that company’s most employees have in common?” Understanding the strengths of your company can give you a clearer indication of the way it works and what it actually believes in. If you work at a research company, two things that might pop out as company’s strengths will be written communication and independent work. Boom! Those are the strengths of almost any introvert. So knowing the strengths of your company helps you better comprehend its working style and increases your motivation when your strengths match with those of your company. Important note: Even if the strengths of your company do not completely match your own, you should concentrate on the value you bring to the table. In any type of company, things should be getting done and introverts are those who actually get things done instead of just talking about it. Experienced managers know that in order to create highly-effective teams, a good mix of introverts and extroverts is indispensable. Each group will excel in their respective areas and will feel happy once they feel accepted the way they are. But remember that there is no perfect job until you find your own strengths, understand what makes you happy, what motivates you and what is important for you. From there on, the choice becomes easy! In case you want to know how to build your dream career, take a look at this guide to first steps in your dream career building. About the author: Anatoli Chernyaev is a content marketing manager born in Armenia and currently residing in Lyon, France. Being an introvert himself, he writes about various topics such as self-awareness, positive thinking, personal development, and career advice. Go to top Do you know what your next career step is?  Many people don’t. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my eBook on how to construct your Career SMART Goals â€" that will help you put together your actions and keep you accountable. Get your copy now and start your action plan today! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

Guitar Theory Basics Understanding Keys

Guitar Theory Basics Understanding Keys Sign up successful Just as words describe what we see, music theory describes what we hear. Your ears already know it, the theory just gives it a name. See? That wasn’t so bad. The Tonal Center Of course, chords aren’t played on their own. We usually hear them in the context of a piece of music. Try playing these chords in this order, one chord per bar (bass players play arpeggios or roots): | G / / / | C / / / | D7 / / / | G / / / | The G major chord, being our first chord and having no context, sounds relatively neutral. When we change to the C chord the tension increases a bit because we have moved away from G, which our ears have started getting used to. The D7 brings even more tension before finally resolving back to G. Can you hear the resolution of the G major chord? The chord that provides the strongest resolution may be referred to as the tonal center. This means that the combination of notes played throughout the music make the G major chord sound and feel the most resolved. Therefore, we are in the key of G. (Technically speaking, the tonal center refers to the root of the chord, but let’s not split hairs.) The resolution of the tonal center should feel like “home” for the song, providing a feeling of stability and conclusion. So WHY is this music in G? Because it SOUNDS like it! Let’s play another example: | Am / / / | F / / / | G / / / | Am / / / | | C / / / | F / / / | E / / / | Am / / / | The A minor chords in this progression give that feeling of resolution, so I’d say this piece is in A minor. Looking for Clues “That’s all well and good,” you say, “but can’t I figure out the key without playing every single chord?” My thoughts exactly. It’s true that the conclusive evidence to tell you what key you are in is always “because it SOUNDS like it.” However, there are a couple of easy clues you can look for to point you in the right direction. Check it out… 1) The Key Signature The key signature is the collection of sharps or flats that appears at the beginning of each line in your sheet music. This will tell us which notes will be sharp or flat throughout most of the piece. It is your first big hint as to what key you are in and will point to both a major AND a minor key as probable candidates (we’re narrowing it down here). For example, a key signature with 2 sharps will probably be in the key of D major or B minor because both of those keys have 2 sharps in them. Always check your circle of fifths to find your major and minor key candidates. A key signature is like the mark of Zorro â€" it’s the key saying, “I was here!” What about when there is no key signature? Good question. Remember, the keys of C major and A minor have no sharps or flats, so none will appear in the signature (think of it as the invisible key signature). 2) Beginning and Ending Here’s a real giveaway: the song usually STARTS and ENDS with the chord of the key you are in. Notice how our example in G major both started and ended with a G chord. It was the same with A minor. But don’t count your chords before they hatch, because this is not always the case. Always check your key signature and listen for the resolution. Summary While knowing what key you are in is not strictly necessary, it is extremely useful. Keys are your starting point to understanding music and making more informed choices as a player. Musicians ultimately define keys based on sound, NOT based on theory. This can lead to some ambiguity over what key a piece of music might be in. Two competent and informed players may have a legitimate disagreement about keys. That is to be expected because those players might hear resolutions differently. However, nothing is worse than a bar fight over what key you are in, so let’s be civil about our musical differences. There is a multitude of other arguments that one can make to define the key you are playing in. And while I have oversimplified a complex topic, this statement always holds true: “This music is in this key because it SOUNDS like it.” Now lets rock! Looking for more help understanding guitar theory? Search for a private guitar teacher near you or online! Alexander A. teaches guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, upright bass, and music theory in Tacoma, WA. He earned his bachelors degree at Berklee College of Music in bass performance and composition. Alexander offers lessons in-person as well as online via Skype. Learn more about Alexander. Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Joe Strupek

How to Mentally Prepare for Test Day

How to Mentally Prepare for Test Day Its the day before your big test. Youve vigorously read through all the material, flipped over every flashcard, and memorized every fact. If you prepared adequately, youve been doing this for weeks (or months, depending on the test) and not just in the last 24 hours. Procrastination is not a method of choice for a task this huge that task being studying for an important exam. Assuming you did not leave it all to the last minute, the final day before you actually face the exam can be a little strange. Youll have those first-day-of-school butterflies and be unsure of how exactly you should go about your day. Should you cram some more? Should you completely distract yourself with something fun? Or should you just nervously wait and listen to classical music all day because it supposedly makes you smarter? Well, your goal is to ace this test, and half the battle is comprehending the material which youve already done so dont let that go to waste! Add a clear mindset and youll be ready f or test day. But how do you go about that? There are a few buzzwords or typical phrases people around you will say: Relax, dont make yourself crazy, no need to get stressed out, its not as big a deal as youre making it out to be. Although this is all substantial advice necessary to calm your nerves, the truth is that its difficult to relax, you probably are making yourself crazy, stress is inevitable, and it usually is a big deal. Being in denial of all of this wont help anything, and it certainly wont push you in the direction of a calm demeanor. Accepting these nerves is the first step in taming them, as well as the first step in clearing your mind for test day. Its okay to freak out a little and let your energy out better that than keeping it pent up to rage around inside your head, right? Acknowledging your fears and concerns will get you closer to overcoming them. Once youve gotten your emotions out of the way, incorporate a good balance of both reviewing test material and relaxing into your day. No need to choose between one or the other; simply combine them in a healthy way. Instead of going through every bit of studying all over again, just choose the areas that you most frequently had issues with and do whatever it takes to ingrain them into your mind. Bring the material around with you wherever you go throughout the day so you can take a look sporadically, rather than forcing yourself to take another crash course for six straight hours. As for where youll be going and what youll be doing, that is up to you and whatever activity puts you in a relaxed and content mood. This isnt the day to go riding rollercoasters or hitting up parties, but tanning at the pool or hanging out at the coffee shop. Do something that allows you to be comfortable, but still continue to soak everything up. Anything too stimulating will take your mind off the test material too much, yet being in an environment that doesnt comfort you at all will ensure your nerves get the best of you, so finding the perfect activity that balances these factors out is crucial.Lastly, get a great nights sleep and review significant material right before you go to bed. Typically, the things you think about just before falling asleep tend to resonate with you more than anything else when you wake up the next day. Especially if your test is early in the morning, this is a wonderful thing to do because it allows you to begin the day with the knowledge firmly placed in your brain, not leading you to panic about retaining it. Whether you are about to take an Algebra test, the SAT, or a college Philosophy final, these tips are sure to help you mold your mindset in the way you need. Embrace the feelings you are having and make of them what you want them to be.

Using Passed and Past in English with Explanations and Examples

Using Passed and Past in English with Explanations and Examples Please, PASS the salt.It is common for native and nonnative English speakers to confuse these two words. It is also common for Spanish, Portuguese, or Italian speakers to misuse the verb pass.So, this blog is to clarify the difference between past and passed as well as to demonstrate where passed might be misused by English students.Common Mistakes With PassedFirst, lets look at examples common mistakes that English students may make with passed. 1. I passed a good time over Christmas. INCORRECT! I HAD a good time over Christmas. CORRECT! 2. I like passing time with my family. INCORRECT! I like SPENDING time with my family. CORRECT! 3. We passed for the park. INCORRECT! We went for a walk in the park. CORRECT!The difference between past and passed.PAST can be an adjective, noun, adverb, and preposition but it can NEVER be a verb. If you think you want to use it as a verb in the sentence (including the participle and continuous form) you really need to use pass, passing, or passed.PA ST refers to location and time.Examples:This country has a difficult past. -(noun) referring to an earlier time.My house is just past the school. -(preposition) referring to the a location.All past students have gotten very good jobs. -(adjective) describes the time of the students.She sped past the car on her way to the hospital. -(adverb) describes the way she sped.PASS/PASSED/PASSING-is a verb. It means to move forward.Examples:The students passed the exam. (they are moving forward to the next level)Time passes so quickly. (time is continuing)Please pass me the salt. (give me the salt)She has been passing by a lot lately, I think she likes you. (coming to your house or work or location.)There are times when these two words are more likely to be confused. Often in the past participle form they are confused, for example: I like keeping a journal to look at the stages of life that I have PASSED through. (This is the past participle of the verb. Pass through is also a phrasal verb.) The children passed the puppies without noticing them. (The children were walking and went by the puppies without noticing. PASSED is the verb in the sentence)Still have questions? Ask your teacher to help you understand or take a class with us!

A Recipe for GMAT Reading Comprehension Practice

A Recipe for GMAT Reading Comprehension Practice GMAT MBA Admissions Blog When we’re helping students prepare for the GMAT, we tend to find that the most stressed out students are those that are really struggling with the quant section. But paradoxically, those that are truly lacking math skills can be the easiest students to help. Why? It’s because the quantitative portion of the GMAT is much easier to teach. You can document what concepts must be understood, facts and formulas to know, question types that are used, techniques to use to speed up calculations, etc., and methodically teach what needs to be taught. Progress can actually be made quite quickly, as long as the student lets go of any “I’m just not a math person” misconceptions that might be causing a mental block. If this seems like you, check out our article on adopting a growth mindset. However, reading comprehension is a different animal. Being good at reading comprehension requires a strong command of the English language and how to reason with it. Skills or scenarios that help a person do well on GMAT reading comprehension questions include: being a native English speaker, having a reasonably large vocabulary, strong logical reasoning skills, flexible, critical thinking capabilities, creativity, sense for the “tone” of the author, intuition for what parts of a passage are irrelevant vs. what is going to be used to support an argument or make a point, and more generally, a passion and interest in reading. Tutors often describe the futility of trying to help someone build these types of skills in short amounts of time. Reading comprehension and verbal reasoning skills are built slowly over time. They depend, in large part, on the amount, complexity, and nature of the reading and writing you’ve done since middle school. As Senior MyGuru tutor and founder of Jedi Prep John Easter, whose thinking significantly informed this blog article, writes â€" “Reading and comprehending are as fundamental as it gets. Math is a skill you acquired through education. Someone taught you how to count, add, subtract, multiply, divide…verbal skills on the other hand just appeared out of thin air between 12 and 18 months after you were born. Or course, you had to learn to read, but this can and does happen incredible fast. Soon after you learn basic phonics you can “sound out” new words and build your vocabulary without any assistance…in all probability, you were reading books with extended, complex plots and multiple characters at about the same time you were struggling to learn a 12x12 multiplication table… …we can teach you any math you once learned and have not forgotten. We can even teach you a lot of math that you never learned in the first place. Unfortunately, we cannot re-teach you how to read and comprehend.” John Easter, 770 GMAT scorer, senior MyGuru GMAT tutor, and founder of Jedi Prep However, this doesn’t mean you can’t build your reading comprehension skills to improve your performance on the GMAT reading comprehension section. It just means that, unlike other portions of the GMAT, it may be very difficult for a class or tutor to “teach” you these skills. You are best positioned to build your reading comprehension ability through self-study and practice. So, how do you go about doing this? You engage in what we call focused GMAT reading comprehension practice. Our reading comprehension improvement receipt calls for a healthy dose of focused practice, which includes the following steps, applied to reading comprehension practice problems in the official guide to the GMAT. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(215486, 'bf46d217-5b9f-4f98-95c7-313890a45df6', {}); 1. Don’t worry about the time, and don’t underline. Read at a normal pace. Underlining has, perhaps surprisingly, been shown to offer little to no benefit in helping students comprehend and remember information. Plus, on the GMAT CAT, you can’t underline the computer screen 2. Read one paragraph at a time, and then pause and write a 1 sentence summary. In time, as your skills build, you can stop writing the summary, and do it in your head Make the summary as short as you possible can. Get to the essence of the paragraph. 3. Repeat this process with each paragraph, and then attempt to summarize the summaries, and summarize the entire passage in one sentence. This is hard to do. Some passage have just one paragraph, and then you’re lucky; steps 2-3 collapse into one step 4. Read the question, pre-phrase an answer, and then use process of elimination Read and decide if the question is general or specific Then, based on your summaries, try to answer the question without focusing on the actual answers â€" this is called pre-phrasing an answer Finally, use process of elimination on the actual answer choices, eliminating clearly incorrect answers, to hone in on the correct answer Keep practicing, documenting missed questions, until it becomes automatic. Review what you’ve missed, identify patterns, and invest more time working on types of questions (i.e., questions that ask about general themes vs. specific facts, etc.) you miss more often. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(215486, 'bf46d217-5b9f-4f98-95c7-313890a45df6', {}); About the Authors Mark Skoskiewicz is MyGuru’s founder. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and earned his B.S. in Finance from Indiana University in Bloomington, where he was an economics tutor. He’s been studying effective test prep and, more generally, learning strategies for the past several years, and has completed “growth mindset” training as well as the course Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects, a Coursera course offered by the University of California â€" San Diego. John Easter is a senior MyGuru GMAT tutor in Chicago. He holds a B.A. in English and a B.A. in Math from Indiana University, and scored in the 99th percentile on the ACT, SAT, GRE, and GMAT. He’s worked for many test prep companies, was a high school math teacher, and earned a M.A. in Mathematics from UIC while enrolled in the PhD program in Mathematics for several years. He founded Jedi Prep, which is developing online programming for building math skills specifically for the ACT, SAT, GRE, and GMAT.