--- title: "Stacy G. | Elite Prep" description: "Stacy G. is a writer and teacher who has taught composition, literature, and creative writing courses at a number of public and private universities…" url: "https://eliteprep.com/blog/author/stacy-g/" image: "https://eliteprep.com/og/page/en/blog/author/stacy-g.png" language: "en" source: "eliteprep build" --- # Stacy G. Stacy G. is a writer and teacher who has taught composition, literature, and creative writing courses at a number of public and private universities across the U.S. She has also taught SAT, AP English, and Literature SAT Subject Test courses at Elite Prep. She likes poetry, dogs, and poetry about dogs. ## Articles by Stacy G. - ![15 Books I Wish I Had Read in High School](https://eliteprep.com/media/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2B15%2BBOOKS-webp-w400.webp) [Grammar](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/grammar/) [Study Tips](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/study-tips/) ### [15 Books I Wish I Had Read in High School](https://eliteprep.com/blog/15-books-i-wish-i-had-read-in-high-school/) A list for young people who have an inkling that they love literature but lack sufficient guidance as to what to read next. May 18, 2021 Stacy G. - ![Smiling young woman with long dark hair, glasses, a green lace top and pearl necklace](https://media.eliteprep.com/image-asset-144-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) [Resources](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/resources/) ### [16 New Year’s Resolutions for High School Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2021/1/13/16-new-years-resolutions-for-high-school-students-1/) With 2020 in the rearview and the hopes of a better year in sight, resolutions have no doubt been on many minds. January 18, 2021 Stacy G. - ![You’ve Been Waitlisted. Now What? (A 6-Step Action Plan)](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BWaitlist-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [You’ve Been Waitlisted. Now What? (A 6-Step Action Plan)](https://eliteprep.com/blog/youve-been-waitlisted-now-what/) What does it mean to be deferred or waitlisted to college? And if you’ve been waitlisted to your dream college, what should you do? December 21, 2020 Stacy G. - ![Stack of balanced stones on a pebble beach, titled "A Guide to Achieving a Healthier School-Life Balance"](https://media.eliteprep.com/A%2BGUIDE%2BTO%2BACHIEVING-webp-w400.webp) [Study Tips](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/study-tips/) ### [A Guide to Achieving a Healthier School-Life Balance](https://eliteprep.com/blog/achieving-a-healthier-school-life-balance/) Work-life balance has been the topic of much discussion in recent years. More balanced individuals are more productive employees, after all. October 13, 2020 Stacy G. - ![School lockers in muted colors with text: "I'm a freshman. What should I be doing to prepare for college?"](https://media.eliteprep.com/IM%2BA%2BFRESHMAN-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [I'm a Freshman. What should I be doing to prepare for college?](https://eliteprep.com/blog/freshman-7-tips-to-prepare-for-college/) There are some practical steps you can take at this stage to ensure your success in both the college applications process and in your eventual transition… October 9, 2020 Stacy G. - ![Row of red apples behind text: "6 Great Ways to Stand Out as a Student (and Get Strong Recommendation Letters)"](https://media.eliteprep.com/6%2BGREAT%2BWAYS%2BTO%2BSTAND%2BOUT-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [6 Great Ways to Stand Out as a Student (So Teachers Will Give You Strong Recommendation Letters)](https://eliteprep.com/blog/ways-to-stand-out-for-recommendation-letters/) If you’ve had great relationships with your teachers they will be more likely to write you excellent letters of recommendation… October 7, 2020 Stacy G. - ![Applying Early to College: Your Questions Answered](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BApplying%2BEarly-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Applying Early to College: Your Questions Answered](https://eliteprep.com/blog/applying-early-to-college/) But what does applying early mean exactly? We’ve answered a few of the most fundamental questions concerning early applications to help you suss out… September 23, 2020 Stacy G. - ![6 Benefits of Online Learning: A Teacher’s Perspective](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BOnline%2BLearning-webp-w400.webp) [Study Tips](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/study-tips/) ### [6 Benefits of Online Learning: A Teacher’s Perspective](https://eliteprep.com/blog/6-benefits-of-online-learning/) I’ve come to believe that, when done well, there are incredible benefits to online learning, especially for certain types of learners. September 15, 2020 Stacy G. - ![How to work on your extracurriculars from home during COVID-19](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BExtracurriculars-webp-w400.webp) [Extracurriculars](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/extracurriculars/) ### [How to Work on Your Extracurriculars from Home During COVID-19](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2020/9/7/how-to-work-on-your-extracurriculars-from-home-during-covid-19/) 6 ways that you can work on your extracurricular activities from home during the necessary social distancing of COVID-19… August 15, 2020 Stacy G. - ![25 Tips for Having a Great College Campus Visit](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2Bcampus%2Bvisit-webp-w400.webp) [Colleges & Universities](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/colleges-universities/) ### [25 Tips for Having a Great College Campus Visit](https://eliteprep.com/blog/how-to-have-a-great-college-visit/) College campus visits can help you and your family decide where you will invest your time, money, and efforts over the next four years of your life. February 5, 2020 Stacy G. - ![12 Tips For Getting Into Your Dream College](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BDream%2BSchool-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [12 Tips for Getting into Your Dream College](https://eliteprep.com/blog/12-tips-for-getting-into-your-dream-college/) Many of us grow up with our sights set on attending a particular “dream” school. To help you, here are 12 tips for how to get into your dream college. December 21, 2019 Stacy G.