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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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201. How College Board and ACT Are Changing

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2021/05/21

While the College Board and ACT have become synonymous with the SAT and ACT respectively, the test makers strive to contribute much more than their flagship exams to the challenges of education, equity, and college and career readiness. Amy and Mike invited journalist Jon Marcus to explore all the ways College Board and ACT are changing. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What are some little-known but substantial aspects of the test makers’ business models? What are the College

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25:45

200. Executive Function and ADD/ADHD

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2021/05/18

Traditional schooling challenges even the most diligent learners, let alone those with attention deficit or hyperactivity. Luckily, there are a host of practical skills and strategies students can learn to make schooling more productive and successful. Amy and Mike invited academic coach Wendy Weinberger to explain the connections between executive function and ADHD. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What makes executive function skills so essential for teens and young adults

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26:15

199. Choosing Between AP and IB Programs

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2021/05/14

Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs both set the standard for academic rigor in high school. But is one of them clearly better than the other? Amy and Mike invited educators Garry and Christy Shriver to analyze the choice between AP and IB programs. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What are the benefits of the Advanced Placement (AB) program? What are the benefits of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program? In what ways are the AP and IB programs

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24:25

198. What To Eat And Not Eat For Test Day

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2021/05/11

Optimal performance in sports requires careful attention to nutrition. Why should optimal performance on grueling tests be any different? Amy and Mike invited dietitian nutritionist Hannah Byrne to recommend what to eat and not eat for test day. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What dietary considerations are important in the weeks leading up to a big test? What should test takers eat on the morning of a big test? How can diet and nutrition help test takers to excel? What

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26:02

197. All About The GRE

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2021/05/07

The end of college doesn’t necessarily mean the end of testing, as anyone who aspires to business, law, or graduate school knows well. Amy and Mike invited educator Vince Kotchian to speak in-depth about the GRE. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the GRE? What kinds of schools or programs use the GRE for admissions? When should students prepare for and take the GRE? How does the GRE resemble and differ from the SAT or ACT? What should test takers know about the

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26:05

196. Creating A Passion Project

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2021/05/04

Too many students believe that the process of putting together highly selective college applications should be a joyless grind. Why not follow your bliss to the school of your choice? Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Julie Kim to share her passion for Passion Projects. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How has the extracurricular landscape changed in admissions over the last decade? Why don't traditional methods ensure that students get accepted into colleges? How can

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195. Test Prep Profile: Shane Bybee

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2021/04/30

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Shane Bybee of Bybee College Prep has spent over half his life teaching. Along the way, he has worked with thousands of different students teaching everything from remedial 7th grade English/Language Arts to Dual Credit English IV and AP Language and Composition and even remedial Algebra I. Every year, no matter the subject he taught, his students outperformed the campus

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17:48

194. Test Prep Profile: Ariel Lieberman

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2021/04/29

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Ariel Akselrad Lieberman, the founder of Your Best Prep, a tutoring company based in Westchester County, NY that helps high school students, both neurotypical and those with learning differences, master the standardized test prep process and achieve their academic goals. Prior to founding Your Best Prep, Ariel wrote SAT and AP curriculum for Ivy Consulting Group in New

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193. Test Prep Profile: Christopher Sanderson

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2021/04/28

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Christopher Sanderson is Sanderson Test Prep's Founder and President. In 2011, when starting STP, Chris established a company and elite teaching team that caters to academically competitive students who are serious about success. Chris was born in Miami, FL and attended the University of Notre Dame. Prior to founding Sanderson Test Prep, Chris taught for Kaplan where he was

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15:39

192. Test Prep Profile: Carmen Fernández de Tarrago

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2021/04/27

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? Meet Carmen Fernández de Tarrago, the founder of SATPrep DR, based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. A high school math teacher with 25+ years of experience, Carmen is a provider of test preparation tutoring and classes for the SAT/ACT and academic tutoring in math. She is devoted to helping students improve their math SAT scores and for the last 5 years, many of her students have

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191. Test Prep Profile: Scott Greenspan

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2021/04/26

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Scott Greenspan, the founder/president of Span Test Prep in Glenview IL, which is located in the north suburbs of Chicago. For the last 25 years, Scott has helped over 4000 students reach their goals on the ACT and SAT. He especially enjoys working with his students on motivation, mindfulness, and mastery of the content. He and his staff also do academic tutoring and

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27:43

190. The Price You Really Pay For College

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2021/04/23

We all know that college costs. But how much will a semester at a given college cost for you? Will that tuition differ from what others pay? Why is college so expensive anyway? Amy and Mike invited author and columnist Ron Lieber to explain the price you really pay for college. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why does college cost so much, and who is paying the full sticker price? Why and how has the financial aid system gotten so complicated? How does conventional wisdom

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26:02

189. The Growing Impact of Cheating During Covid

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2021/04/20

The global pandemic changed nearly everything about schooling and testing. One aspect of the academic experience, however, that might not have changed has been the willingness of some students to misrepresent their knowledge or understanding in order to earn better grades. Amy and Mike invited testing expert Jarret Dyer to share research regarding the growing impact of cheating during COVID. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Do students take tests differently based on whether

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29:08

188. How SAT and ACT Scores Highlight Educational...

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2021/04/16

Pronounced differences in standardized test scores often manifest across racial and socioeconomic segments of districts, states, and the U.S. as a whole. Does this mean the tests are biased, or can the bias be found elsewhere? Amy and Mike invited educator Eva Addae to explain how SAT and ACT scores highlight educational inequity. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the historical narrative about college entrance exams and bias? How do test makers keep bias out of test

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25:03

187. What Is Scholarship Displacement?

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2021/04/13

We all know how valuable scholarship awards can be in defraying the high cost of education. But how many applicants recognize how often colleges subtract from their own aid packages the exact amounts students report in external scholarship funds? Amy and Mike invited scholarship expert Ken Downs to shed light on the mysterious phenomenon of scholarship displacement. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What exactly is scholarship displacement? Why does scholarship displacement

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186. Getting Into Business School

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2021/04/09

When more selective schools open doors to more substantial opportunities--and compensation-- gaining admission to the right MBA programs can be serious business! Amy and Mike invited test prep professional Brett Ethridge to share the most current guidance on getting into business school. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Do college majors matter to business school? What admissions tests do business schools accept? What is the optimal timeline for applying to MBA and related

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26:12

185. Incorporating Test Prep Into The High School...

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2021/04/06

While teachers generally want students to be ready for the quizzes, exams, and finals associated with their curriculum, most shy away from focusing on state or national assessments. Too bad, really, when school is the perfect place to prepare for any test. Amy and Mike invited educator Laura Link to extol the virtues of incorporating test prep into the high school classroom. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How can educators reconcile readiness standards and state or district

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26:45

184. Demonstrating Leadership In College Applications

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2021/04/02

Leaders inspire others to make things happen. Colleges want students who make things happen. Seems like a natural fit, right? Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Lt. Col. Lisa Hillhouse to discuss how and why to demonstrate leadership in college applications. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why does leadership matter to colleges? How is leadership defined in this context? How can students demonstrate leadership in their college applications? Are titles necessary to

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26:56

183. The Role Of Parents In The College Process

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2021/03/30

The road to college ideally ends when a student arrives at a school that aligns perfectly with both fit and ambition. So why do so many parents take the wheel? Amy and Mike invited educational planner Kristina L. Dooley to explore the role of parents in the college process. What are five things you will learn in this episode? In what ways can parents support their child's exploration of possible careers/majors? How can parents provide feedback on potential college options without making the list

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182. Test Prep Tik Tok

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2021/03/26

Keeping track of the newest social media platforms can be exhausting for many adults. Taking the time to figure out where teens focus their attention, though, offers a rare opportunity to deliver education they’ll actually engage with. Amy and Mike invited educators Jackie Pollina and Josh Kariyev to open a window into the surprising world of test prep TikTok. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is TikTok? What makes TikTok an interesting platform to share educational content

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