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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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321. IMPROVING READING SKILLS WITH STRUGGLING TEENS...

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2022/04/19

When evaluating grades and test results, we take for granted that most high schoolers know how to read and look to other reasons to explain poor performance. But what if language comprehension and decoding skills really are the problem? In the second of a two-part series, Amy and Mike invited Erica Meltzer to share strategies for improving reading skills with struggling teens. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What interventions can help slow readers? What is the link between

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25:38

320. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS INSANITY

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2022/04/15

The fact that selective admissions has become more and more of a high-stakes competition has never been more apparent than it is today. While competition inspires the best in some people, the struggle for extremely scarce and precious resources brings out the very worst in others. Amy and Mike invited authors Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman to delve into the depths of college admissions insanity. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What inspired the authors to write Girls With

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25:44

319. WHAT EDUCATORS SHOULD UNDERSTAND ABOUT GENDER

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2022/04/12

Gender and sexuality are often assumed to be similar concepts, but they are definitely not the same. Since teachers and tutors depend on building strong rapport with students to facilitate learning, shouldn’t some preliminary learning take place about how these factors play into self-image and identity? Amy and Mike invited gender specialist Rebecca Minor to clarify what educators should understand about gender. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What about gender is important to

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26:26

318. YIN AND YANG IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

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2022/04/08

The Chinese philosophical concept of yin and yang describes how forces that appear opposite or contrary may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world. Can we observe this concept at work in the highly unnatural world of college admissions? Amy and Mike invited educator Belle Liu to explain the relevance of yin and yang in college admissions. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How would you describe a Yin-Yang Philosophy? Does this school of

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29:05

317. WHAT IS THE TOEFL?

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2022/04/05

In every country around the world, some student is dreaming of pursuing higher education at an English-speaking university. Admissions exams like the SAT and ACT may evaluate specific reading and writing skills, but say nothing about broad fluency, especially in regard to listening and speaking English. Luckily, another test assesses English as a foreign language very well. Amy and Mike invited testing expert Michael Knab to tell us all about the TOEFL. What are five things you will learn in this

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17:48

316. IEC PROFILE: Eileen Sullivan Studdert

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2022/04/01

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant? MEET OUR GUEST Eileen Sullivan Studdert, owner of Performance Prep & College Admissions in western Connecticut, is a rigorous academic who loves empowering students in their college-bound journey. She helps students reach top test score potential and builds upon their test success to assist them in crafting unique and compelling college applications. Eileen began her career in magazine

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315. IEC PROFILE: Lisa Hillhouse

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2022/03/31

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant? MEET OUR GUEST Lt. Col. Lisa Hillhouse is an independent educational consultant and the founder of Hillhouse College and Career Advising, based in Atlanta. Prior to launching her practice, Lisa retired from the Air Force after 26 years of active duty and reserve service. Much of that time focused on officer recruitment and leadership development. Lisa began her admissions journey with a special

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314. IEC PROFILE: Stuart Nachbar

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2022/03/30

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant? MEET OUR GUEST A college and graduate school admissions advisor, Stuart Nachbar founded Educated Quest in 2014 to help students and their families consider academic options for majors, minors, and various career paths, college costs, resume building, essay development, and admissions interviews. Stuart is a member of the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), the New Jersey

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16:56

313. IEC PROFILE: Barbara Pasalis

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2022/03/29

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Barbara Pasalis, one of a small percentage of counselors across the nation to earn a Certificate in College Counseling from U.C.L.A. Ext. In addition, she completed the Summer Training Institute of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. In 2003, Barbara launched Northcoast Educational Consulting. In 2010, Barbara became one of fewer than 150 counselors

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17:47

312. IEC PROFILE: Lee Norwood

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2022/03/28

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant? MEET OUR GUEST Lee Norwood is a successful entrepreneur and a published author with two bachelor’s degrees in Business/Marketing and English from Elon University. Her energy, connections, humor, knowledge, and talents are expanding our reach and bringing amazing partners to the Annapolis College Consulting family. Lee excels at connecting with students and bringing out the best in them,

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30:12

311. IMPROVING READING SKILLS WITH STRUGGLING TEENS...

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2022/03/25

When evaluating grades and test results, we take for granted that most high schoolers know how to read and look to other reasons to explain poor performance. But what if language comprehension and decoding skills really are the problem? In the first of a two-part series, Amy and Mike invited Erica Meltzer to share strategies for improving reading skills with struggling teens. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the Simple View of Reading? What are the major signs of a

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28:33

310. LETTERS OF CONTINUED INTEREST

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2022/03/22

When Yogi Berra observed, "It ain't over till it's over," he wasn’t talking about college admissions. He may as well have, though, as even an initial deferral or rejection need not spell the end of the application process. Amy and Mike invited educator Brooke Hanson to reveal the secrets of successful letters of continued interest. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is a letter of continued interest or LOCI? Who should consider sending a LOCI? When is the right time to send

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27:05

309. HOW TO PREPARE FOR A COLLEGE ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW

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2022/03/18

Of all the factors in the college admissions process, few seem as subjective or elusive as the interview. Do these even happen any more? Amy and Mike invited author Richard Montauk to explain how to prepare for a college admissions interview. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How common are college interviews, and which schools most rely on them? Who usually conducts college interviews? Do interviews have a substantial impact upon admission decisions? What advice do you have for

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30:15

308. NEGOTIATING A FINANCIAL AWARD LETTER with...

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2022/03/15

College represents one of those backwards pursuits where buyers sell themselves to vendors before they even know the price of enrollment. Is the admissions process really disengaged from economic reality, or do applicants have more agency than they realize? Amy and Mike invited college cost advocate Mark Salisbury to share the finer points of negotiating a financial award letter. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What does a financial award letter look like? What are the

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25:51

307. WHY YOU WANT TO WORK WITH A CAREER TUTOR with...

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2022/03/11

The interaction between tutor and student must always be more than just an automated recitation of facts to a passive learner. An educational collaboration rarely succeeds when a learner lacks motivation or a teacher lacks experience. Amy and Mike invited educator Anthony Celino to clarify all the reasons you want to work with a career tutor. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What distinguishes career tutors from part-timers? How does a long-term commitment to education

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25:56

306. PSYCHOGRAPHICS IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS with...

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2022/03/08

Every person has particular psychological and cognitive attributes that reveal their beliefs, values, and goals. Believe it or not, schools possess the same, and some institutions have learned the value of understanding themselves and their students. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant David Viggiano to explain the influence of psychographics in college admissions. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What are psychographics? Why do educational institutions need

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26:55

305. OVERLOOKED ASPECTS OF CAMPUS LIFE

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2022/03/04

Most college searches focus on factors like majors, rankings, and cost but ignore most of the features of a school that define the college experience. Amy and Mike invited educational expert Moira McCullough to explore overlooked aspects of campus life. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why should prospective students pay attention to the social and cultural components of a college experience? What are the consequences of a bad campus fit? What aspects of campus life tend to be

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25:21

304. WHAT IS A NET PRICE CALCULATOR?

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2022/03/01

Most of us live within a carefully planned budget, where we spend based on anticipated costs and expenses. But how can we predict the cost of a college application when the numbers involved are so hard to read or even find? Amy and Mike invited researcher Laura W. Perna, Ph.D. to explain all about net price calculators. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is a net price calculator, and why are they important? Does every college have a net price calculator and where can you

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17:39

303. TEST PREP PROFILE: Shayda Moshirvaziri

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2022/02/25

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Shayda Moshirvaziri, the founder of Pivot Tutors. Shayda graduated summa cum laude from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a minor in Biomedical Engineering in 2003. She was accepted at MIT, John Hopkins University, Stanford, and UCSD for Ph.D. programs in Electrical Engineering and Bioengineering on full fellowship. She chose to attend UCSD for

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302. TEST PREP PROFILE: Blake Shealy

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2022/02/24

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST A Georgia native, Blake Shealy attended high school in Cobb County at McEachern High School. While there, he earned valedictorian and STAR student honors and attended the University of Georgia in 2004 as a Bernard Ramsey Scholar and a member of the honors program. After graduating in 2008, Blake began a career in medical research and worked in labs across the U.S. including

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