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General FAQ

How do I sign up/create an account?

Ready to get started with Shmoop?Click "Register" in the top right corner of any page (or the top of the screen on mobile). Fill in the signup form, and make sure that you create a secure password....

How do I change my password?

How do I change my password?To change your password...Go to Shmoop.Click "Login" in the upper right-hand corner.Click on the arrow next to your username in the top right corner of the screen and cl...

How do I change my email address?

Want to change the email address associated with your account? Easy peasy.Go to Shmoop.Click "Login" in the upper right-hand corner.Click on the arrow next to your username and choose "Settings."Ch...

How do I switch from a student to a teacher or vice versa?

Want to switch from a student account to a teacher account or from a teacher account to a student account?No problem.Just email support@shmoop.com and let us know your username and email. We can ch...

How do I submit a suggestion or report a bug or typo?

BugsAck! We at Shmoop aren't keen on any sort of bug, whether it be spiders, the Plague, or an issue on our site. Whether a link isn't working or your diagnostic exam isn't loading, we're here to s...

How do I delete my account?

Although we hate to see you leave, we understand if your time is needed to cure cancer or to train for So You Think You Can Dance. Here's how to delete your account:Log in to Shmoop.Click on the ar...

Why are there ads on Shmoop?

We need to keep the lights on here at Shmoop Intergalactic Headquarters, so we do have ads and video ads on the non-premium portion of our site. However, you should not see any ads on our premium p...

Can I advertise on Shmoop? How?

You want to hang out in the Shmoop inner circle? We'd love to have you.If you'd like to join the Shmoop Allies, email us at support@shmoop.com. Let us know your company name and what you'd like to...

Do I need any special technology to use Shmoop?

Shmoop Online Courses and Test Prep can be completed entirely online without any supplemental software or hardware. That said, most of our Online Courses assume that you have the following:Access t...

Does Shmoop have an app?

Shmoop is mobile- and tablet-friendly, but we don't currently offer any apps. For anyone who wants easy access to all of Shmoop on their tablet or phone, here's a trick to create an app-that-i...

I'm a homeschool parent/ teacher. How can I use Shmoop?

Welcome to Shmoop! We think you're going to like it here.First, check out our Homeschool page to get some tips and tricks for making the most of Shmoop in your home classroom. We have something for...

What do you offer for K-5 students and teachers?

Here at Shmoop, we pride ourselves in making education accessible for everyone—so you can be sure we wouldn't leave our favorite little learners out of the fun. In-Class CurriculumShmoop offers c...

What are badges and Shmoints?

BadgesEarn badges by Shmooping and then show off your Shmoopersmarts on your profile. ...Did you follow that? Head on over to shmoop.com/badges for all the details. You'll even be able to see ever...

How do you cite your sources? And how do I cite you?

Yeah, we give credit where credit's due. While we're pretty awesome, there are other similarly brilliant minds out there.Since everyone uses different editions of different books, we use paragraph...

Who runs Shmoop?

Let us introduce ourselves.David SiminoffFounder and Chief Creative OfficerFavorite book: Ant and Bee by Angela BannerLittle-known fact: Arrested in Moscow in 1992Hidden talent: Barbecuing dea...

Who writes for Shmoop?

We're from the crème de la crème PhD and Masters programs.A majority of our writers are PhDs and PhD candidates from top universities across the country and globe.Our writers are a diverse bunch,...

What do other people think about you?

You bet they have.Check out recent press releases and news about our awesomeness here.We're also big fans of our teacher Shmoopers—and we tend to think it's a mutual feeling. Check out the sweet...

Can I work for you?

Do you want to change the face of education? Do you want to help students fall in love with the world around them? Do you want to consume your weight in chocolate chip cookies? Then Shmoop might be...