Straight talk on AFOQT prep, machine learning, physics, and AI — from someone who uses this knowledge in the field every day.
Most candidates study the wrong things and run out of time. This guide covers all 12 subtests, an 8-week study plan, the top 3 mistakes to avoid, and the resources that actually move the needle.
AFOQTA 25-point jump on verbal analogies isn't talent — it's pattern recognition. Learn the five relationship types, the elimination method, and how to build speed under pressure.
PhysicsMost physics tutors can solve the problem. Few can explain why it works. Here's what separates a great online physics tutor from a mediocre one — and how to assess before you book.
Machine LearningMost beginner ML guides send you in the wrong direction. Here's the sequence that actually works — what to learn first, which free resources are worth your time, and how long it realistically takes.
AI ToolsClaude, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Notion AI — which tools are genuinely useful for students and which are hype? Honest breakdown of what each does well, where each falls short, and how to use AI without killing your own learning.
AI Tools · PhysicsA PhD physicist's honest breakdown of 5 AI tools that genuinely help physics students understand concepts, work through problems, and study smarter — with prompt examples and what to avoid.
AI Tools · Study Skills10 specific techniques for using ChatGPT as a legitimate study tool — Socratic tutoring, explain-it-back, error analysis, practice exam generation, and more. Prompt templates included.