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Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast

Amy Seeley & Mike Bergin

Welcome to THE college admissions industry podcast! Join Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley as they discuss the latest issues in testing, admissions, learning, and education with leading experts. Tests and the Rest is perfect for parents, students, counselors, educators, test prep professionals, college consultants, and just about anyone engaged in the college admissions process. You can subscribe to this podcast or stream it online via any podcast app, including iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher,

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441. TEST PREP PROFILE: Kelly Finn

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2023/02/02

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Dr. Kelly Finn, who has a BS in Business and K-12 teaching license, a MS in math, and a Doctor of Learning and Teaching from the University of Iowa. She has helped students prepare for college for 15 years. Kelly and her team have helped students enroll in top colleges, with many on full scholarships. Kelly is a first generation college student and enjoys helping kids

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440. TEST PREP PROFILE: Samiya Cogmon

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2023/02/01

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Samiya Cogmon, who founded Horizon Star Tutoring Co in 2019 with a mission to bring the joys of academic achievement to others… the confidence that you take into adulthood. The vision was born long before the company was. Samiya tutored students throughout high school because school was something she always took pride in. But it wasn’t until years later that everything

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439. TEST PREP PROFILE: Greg Hudson

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2023/01/31

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Greg Hudson, an AP United States History teacher at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa. He earned his Masters in Social Studies Education from Truman State University and has been teaching this AP History for 17 years. He also teaches as an adjunct instructor at Des Moines Area Community College. He works with over 150 students every day as a teacher, and since

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15:48

438. TEST PREP PROFILE: Stacey Howe-Lott

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2023/01/30

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Stacey Howe-Lott, a 25-year teacher who now focuses exclusively on SAT and ACT test prep. She's been called the Dumbledore of SAT prep in the book The Perfect Score Project for creating customized score reports that can pinpoint students' weaknesses and help them achieve their goals. She currently works with students in the US and all over the world. She focuses on

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24:30

437. GAME-BASED LEARNING

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2023/01/27

Education is serious business but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be fun! Amy and Mike invited educator Julie Post to share the latest tips and tools for game-based learning. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is game-based learning? What makes game-based learning effective? What are some examples of effective game-based learning? How can educators implement game-based principles into instruction? What are the limits of game-based learning? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Julie Post,

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24:05

436. ASSESSING COLLEGE FINANCIAL VIABILITY

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2023/01/24

The foundations of higher education are shifting, often subtly but sometimes with seismic force. Case in point, a confluence of economic, societal, and demographic trends will almost assuredly lead to school closures. The big questions are “Which ones and when?” Amy and Mike invited educational analyst Gary Stocker to understand the complexities of assessing college financial viability. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What does financial viability mean in the context of

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29:52

435. USING SPACED REPETITION FOR STUDY SUCCESS

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2023/01/20

Conventional wisdom holds that if you don’t use it, you lose it, whatever “it” happens to be. But why do we forget information we’ve learned and how can we better retain it? Amy and Mike invited educational entrepreneur Tyler York to explain how to use spaced repetition for study success. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is spaced repetition? How does spaced repetition compare to traditional study methods? How does reviewing information you’ve already learned save time

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25:23

434. FINDING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF IN THE PATH TO COLLEGE

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2023/01/17

Aspiring college students tend to commit abundant time and resources to learning all about specific schools and programs, yet remain oblivious to their own motivations and needs. Amy and Mike invited author Tracy Badua to comment on finding your authentic self in the path to college. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why is the concept of authenticity so central to discussions about life after high school? In what ways does a high-pressure academic environment impact a high

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22:20

433. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS FOR AUTISTIC...

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2023/01/13

The college search should ideally reflect a student’s distinct preferences for learning and living environments, which can be particularly important for teens on the autism spectrum. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Eric Endlich to detail college admissions considerations for autistic students. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What specific aspects of autism might impact a traditional college experience? What accommodations might autistic students expect in college

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25:46

432. TESTING GAME PLAN FOR THE CLASS OF 2025

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2023/01/10

Major transitions often result in major confusion for the unprepared. If you are–or support–a teen in the high school graduating class of 2025, the time to consider taking or skipping the new digital SAT is now! Amy and Mike invited educator Brian Eufinger to strategize a testing game plan for the class of 2025. What are five things you will learn in this episode? When will the digital PSAT and SAT be available in the United States? Should students worry about being among the first wave of digital

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25:01

431. FOUR SCHOLARSHIP MYTHS

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2023/01/06

The only facts most college applicants know about scholarships for certain is that free money is awesome; everything else is subject to review. Amy and Mike invited scholarship expert Jocelyn Paonita Pearson to clarify four scholarship myths that keep students from winning awards. What are five things you will learn in this episode? When is the best time to apply for scholarships? Do you need to be very special to earn a scholarship? What are the best scholarships when people think about awards?

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430. DEBUNKING LEARNING STYLES

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2023/01/03

We’ve long accepted that students tend to learn best through specific instructional channels based on their personal preferences. But do they really? Amy and Mike invited data scientist Stanislaw Pstrokonski to review the evidence on learning styles. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What does personalization mean in the context of teaching and learning? What are the generally accepted learning styles? Does evidence support the validity of learning styles? What methods of

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16:29

429. IEC PROFILE: Maria and Tom Geffers

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2022/12/30

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Maria and Tom Geffers of Career and College Counselors. With over 30 years in the education field involving levels from secondary to university in both the public and private school systems, Maria created various educational programs in regular and gifted education. Maria has presented at state, national and international education conferences. Maria has hands-on experience

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428. IEC PROFILE: Wendie Lubic

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2022/12/28

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Wendie Lubic, a professional who brings a wealth of experience to her educational consulting. She is a Certified Educational Planner (CEP) and a professional member of IECA, NACAC and PCACAC and has taken classes in Independent Educational Consulting at UC Irvine. Wendie has worked with parents and students since 1996, as a certified Parent Educator at the Parent

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427. IEC PROFILE: Dana Ponsky

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2022/12/27

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Dana Ponsky, who began her career in education more than 20 years ago as a student at the University of Maryland where she earned a degree in American Studies, a graduate degree in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University, and a post-master's certificate in Enrollment Management from the University of Miami. After working in student affairs at the

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426. IEC PROFILE: Kristin Cocquyt

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2022/12/26

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Kristin Cocquyt, a seasoned college admission expert with nearly 20 years of experience in the field - on both the college and high school sides of the desk. As an Assistant Director of College Counseling and Director of College Counseling at two private high schools, Kristin counseled over 600 students and families through the college search and application process and

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425. HAPPY AND RELAXED TEENS OMNIBUS

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2022/12/23

Happiness is elusive in this world, particularly for anyone going through massive growth and change. As we seek successful, stress-free lives of our own, we parents, educators, counselors, and everyone else who deal daily with adolescents should strive to be part of their solutions, not their troubles. Amy and Mike consulted a wide range of knowledgeable experts to share their insights into supporting happy and relaxed teens. What are ten things you will learn in this episode? What are the main

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424. MATCHING TYPES OF STUDENTS TO TYPES OF SCHOOLS

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2022/12/20

There are all kinds of colleges and universities in this wide world, which is lucky for all those different kinds of aspiring college students! Amy and Mike consulted a wide range of college admissions experts to share their counsel on which types of students thrive at different types of schools. What are nine things you will learn in this episode? What type of student thrives in an urban college setting? What type of student thrives at a large public university? What type of student thrives in a

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26:45

423. TEST SCORES: TO SUBMIT OR NOT

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2022/12/16

Applicants find themselves more confused than ever by current test-optional admissions policies; how do you know if “optional” really applies to you? Amy and Mike invited college counseling expert Judi Robinovitz to explore the complexities of whether to submit test scores or not. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the difference between test optional and test blind? What did test optional look like as a policy before COVID? What does test-optional mean presently in

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26:09

422. INVESTING FOR COLLEGE

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2022/12/13

Higher education might be the priciest purchase in a person’s life. So why are there still so many questions about when and how to put money aside for that specific expense? Amy and Mike invited financial planner John Skomski to share strategies for investing in college. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Is it reasonable for families to expect the full cost of college to be covered by scholarships and grants? How much should an average family set aside for college? When is the

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