Worrier or Warrior? Why Some Students Perform Better Under Pressure
Posted on October 30, 2026
PrepMatters founder Ned Johnson on the brain chemistry that makes one student fall apart under stress while another does their…
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Sanam is an experienced SSAT and academic tutor, beginning her journey at PrepMatters back in 2016. A DMV native, Sanam is a graduate of Sidwell Friends School. Sanam earned a Bachelor’s in Science from McGill University in Montreal Canada, where she studied economics, math, and computer science. Most recently, Sanam spent the last 5+ years working as a software engineer and engineering manager at Codecademy. When Sanam isn’t working, she enjoys playing soccer, spending time with her family, listening to music, and traveling.
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