Adam Robinson (born 1955) is an American

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, and a

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life master. He is the co-founder of ''

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.'' He currently works as a global macro advisor to the heads of some of the world's largest hedge funds through his company Robinson Global Strategies. Robinson co-authored ''Cracking the SAT'' with John Katzman, the only test preparation book ever to become a ''New York Times'' best seller. His other books include ''Cracking the LSAT'', '' What Smart Students Know'', and The ''RocketReview Revolution''.

Personal life

Born in

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in 1955, Robinson attended

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in Illinois and was second board on the National High School Chess Championship Team his senior year. He is a rated US chess master.Adam Robinson's US Chess rating card
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after receiving his undergraduate degree in finance and accounting from the

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. He currently lives in

Works

* ''What Smart Students Know: Maximum Grades. Optimum Learning. Minimum Time''. Three Rivers Press, (1993). . * ''Cracking the SAT'' with John Katzman. Villard Books, (1986). . * ''The Rocket Review Revolution: The Ultimate Guide to the New SAT''. NAL Trade; (2006). .

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