Katherine Demby

Test Prep Specialist

Katherine Demby is an Academic Consultant based in New York City. Katherine specializes in tutoring for the LSAT, GRE, SAT, ACT, and academic subjects for high school and college students. She holds a BA in History and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a JD from Yale Law School. Katherine is also a freelance writer and editor.

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Co-authored Articles (9)

15 Proven Ways to Raise Your IQ

Simple habits & lifestyle changes to boost your intelligenceWith a few life hacks, you may be able to boost your IQ by one standard deviation. Challenge your brain by breaking your routines, reading, solving puzzles, and...

IQ Test For Kids

Have you ever wondered what your IQ is? Take this trivia-style quiz inspired by IQ tests for kids to find out! We’ll test you on everything from math and science to art and history to see just how much you know about t...

How to

Pass the Hogan Assessment Test

For medium to large companies, personality assessments and other psychometric tests are standard steps in the job application process. If you’re taking a test designed by Hogan Assessments, a leading test developer, as...

How to

Boost Your IQ Test Score

A guide to scoring higher on IQ tests, plus how to practice & prepare for them An IQ or “Intelligence Quotient” test measures your natural and acquired intelligence at a particular moment in time. As IQ tests are not...

How to

Deal With Exam Stress

Exams are a crucial part of education and the source of stress for many students. In order to avoid severe anxiety from these pesky evaluations, it is important to approach them with a clear mind and an understanding of ...

How to

Feel Confident Before an Exam

Many students find exams completely terrifying. If you struggle with test anxiety, there are strategies that may help, such as thorough preparation, relaxation techniques, and getting help from others. Knowing that you'v...

How to

Understand a Word Without Using a Dictionary

Maybe you are in the middle of an exam and suddenly come across a word that makes absolutely no sense. This is usually a cue for most people to panic if a dictionary is not handy. But don't worry! There are several step...

How to

Study the Etymology of Words

The origin of the meaning and sound of words (etymology) is a fascinating and rewarding subject. The previous sentence alone has words of Latin, Greek, Anglo-Saxon, and Germanic origins! Investigating the linguistic root...

How to

Get a Second Bachelor's Degree

If you're still in college, getting a second bachelor's degree could be as easy as picking up a second major. If you've already graduated from college, it's a bit trickier. Getting a second bachelor's degree can be an im...