Monthly Archives: December 2009

What's New at TeachStreet

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Lily

We are always working to make TeachStreet the best website possible for online and local classes. We love the feedback we get from teachers, and take that into consideration when making changes. In the last few months, we have made … Continue reading →

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Watch the Webinar and View the Presentation Today!

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Lily

Last week we held a Seattle meet-up and did our first ever TeachStreet webinar on Edufire. Thank you to everyone who came to the meet-up, it was a pleasure to meet you all in person and we hope you found … Continue reading →

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Green River Community College Added to TeachStreet

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Joseph

They just keep on coming, with the addition of Green River Community College. We’re starting to get really great coverage from Shoreline Community College to Clark College loaded in previous weeks to what we’ve loaded just this week. Green River … Continue reading →

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Shoreline & Tacoma Community College Classes added in the Mix

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Joseph

We’re excited to announece we’ve brought on three more colleges onto TeachStreet. They cover wide range of subjects in their communities, so we’re happy to have them on. Shoreline Community College (Classes in Shoreline, WA) With over 120+ classes in … Continue reading →

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Uh-Oh You're Disappointed in Your Scores – Now What?

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Dave

Despite all the preparation, the long hours of study, the flash cards, the practice tests, the tutoring sessions, and the stress there is no guarantee that come the day of the test nothing will go wrong. Alas it’s true. We … Continue reading →

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Give the Gift of Learning

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Lily

Looking for the perfect gift for your friend or family member? Tired of facing the crowds at the mall? We have the perfect gift for you. Give the gift of learning with a TeachStreet Gift Certificate! 3 Reasons why people … Continue reading →

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Get Your Daily Dose – Links to Test Prep Questions of the Day

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Dave

As we’re sure you’ve heard before it’s important to be consistent in your test preparation. It’s best to do at least a little review every day. In order to help you on your way we’ve put together a few resources … Continue reading →

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Finding a Relevant Recommendation

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Dave

Asking for letters of recommendation is always difficult. It’s hard to know when to ask, how to ask, who to ask, how much time to give them, and what to tell them you need, but getting all these questions right … Continue reading →

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The Application Essay: Know Your Weakness

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Dave

Guest blogger Maran, a test prep consultant, dishes out another big tip for your application essay. Today’s topic is about creating a story, and transforming a flaw or weakness into a strength. In your essays know that a weakness in … Continue reading →

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The Application Essay: Tips from a Pro

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Dave

Even though the graduate school essay is relatively short in comparison to other papers in college, it is often the most frustrating and difficult item in an application. I asked my friend Maran, a test prep consultant, to weigh in … Continue reading →

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