3 Reasons People Don’t Get The TOEFL Score They Need

Over the years I’ve noticed some recurring themes that prevent people from getting the score they need to get into their top choice program. While it is possible to retake TOEFL, the price tag of $250 USD (at the time of writing in Chile) is a hefty one. The 3 main reasons I’ve come across […]
On Being Independent And Asking For Help

I used to view being independent as a badge of honor. There’s a lot of history behind this and how my beliefs have evolved. I started working at the age of 10. My mom was a newspaper carrier for the Philadelphia Inquirer, and one day my parents sat me down and asked me if I […]
Big TOEFL Changes Coming January 2026

A few weeks ago ETS announced that some big changes to TOEFL are in our future. There are also some improvements that have already taken affect. In this blog post I break down what has been officially announced and my take on everything. You can read the official announcement in its entirety here. What has […]