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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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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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28:02

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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26:49

181. Clarity In Educational Relationships

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2021/03/22

Every relationship depends on clear communication for success, including and especially those involving educators, students, and, when relevant, parents. Amy and Mike invited educational coach Michael Gibben to explore the concept of clarity in educational relationships. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What does clarity mean in terms of educational relationships? Why is clarity so essential to successful outcomes? How can educators cultivate that essential clarity regarding

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27:02

180. The Heightened Need For Testing In 2021

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2021/03/19

The global pandemic made standardized testing impractical for much of 2020. Before we get used to life without high-stakes exams--as lovely as that might sound--let’s consider what we lose when we abandon objective academic assessments. Amy and Mike invited author and researcher Mike Petrilli to explicate the heightened need for testing in 2021. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What makes testing controversial? Why is 2021 different from other years? What is the value of

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25:29

179. Using And Creating Educational Websites

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2021/03/16

Civilization has never before known the wealth of inexpensive and accessible educational resources that we find on the modern web. However, finding a great site is only the first step in learning from it. Amy and Mike invited programmer Don Sevcik to clarify both using and creating educational websites. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What are some of the best educational websites for teens and what traits do they share? How can students make the most of educational websites

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26:57

178. To IB Or Not To IB

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2021/03/12

Why is it that so many of us know so much about APs but so little about IB? Amy and Mike invited college coach Kim Raybuck to explain not just what International Baccalaureate programs are, but where they fit in the continuum of academic rigor. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What are the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program and diploma? What are the advantages of participating in IB? How does IB compare to AP, AICE, and dual enrollment? Can college credit be awarded for IB

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26:47

177. Athletic Recruiting Trends In 2021

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2021/03/09

The rhythms and rituals of college athletic recruiting have traditionally mirrored the predictability of sports seasons themselves. Then came COVID. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Chad Dorman to describe the most prevalent athletic recruiting trends in 2021. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Has recruiting for some sports been impacted more than others? What is the right timeline for high schoolers seeking to be recruited? How can students build attention and

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19:44

176. TEST PREP PROFILE: Silvia Eufinger

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2021/03/05

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? Meet Silvia Eufinger, co-founder of Edison Prep, based in Atlanta, GA. Silvia graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2007. While an undergrad, she enjoyed serving with Uncle Joe's (a peer counseling group), the Each One Teach One tutoring program, and AXE, a chemistry pre-professional organization. Silvia completed her doctorate at Emory University in 2013. She is an active

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175. TEST PREP PROFILE: Jeanne Lucas

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2021/03/04

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? Meet Jeanne Lucas. After over two decades of experience in education, Jeanne is no stranger to standardized testing. During her 17 years as a high school English teacher, Jeanne taught in several settings, including a suburban, Catholic high school; an urban, private, alternative high school; and a diverse, inner-city public high school. From 2016 to 2020, she taught GED classes for several

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174. TEST PREP PROFILE: Jason Robinovitz

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2021/03/03

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? Meet Jason Robinovitz, the Chief Operating Officer of all Score At The Top Learning Centers. Jason oversees each Center’s day-to-day operations, ensuring the delivery of top-quality educational support and guidance services to client families. As team leader for a staff of more than 100 educators, Jason is in charge of strategic decision-making, including best practice policies, customer

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173. TEST PREP PROFILE: David Lynch

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2021/03/02

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? Meet David Lynch, the founder of StudyLark Test Prep. He has been working with students worldwide since 1999 on the LSAT, SAT, ACT, GMAT, and GRE tests, and he’s taught Chemistry and English as a Second Language. David is the author of the StudyLark Guide to SAT Writing and Language as well as several other books on the LSAT and other standardized tests. He works with test preparation

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16:38

172. TEST PREP PROFILE: Mary Thomas

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2021/03/01

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? Meet Mary Thomas, founder of Test Prep Simplified, who has implemented her 24 years of experience in education to create simple, proven, and unique ACT and SAT Prep programs. Mary has helped thousands of students from hundreds of schools via classroom, tutoring, test prep, consulting, and curriculum development experiences. Mary ranked 4th in her high school graduating class and graduated

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26:33

171. ED Tech in 2021: Separating Fads From...

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2021/02/26

The last year represented one of the most transformational periods in the history of education. Wondering what wonders the next year holds? Amy and Mike invited research consultant John Clark to separate fads from sustainable changes in educational technology in 2021. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What does technology really mean in education? What does the near future hold for college campuses? How can richer virtual communities drive better education? What breakthroughs

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27:53

170. The 4 P's Of Student Engagement

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2021/02/23

A student who is engaged is a student ready to learn. A student who is not engaged… not so much. Amy and Mike invited educator Julia Silver to explain the 4 P’s of student engagement. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why is engagement so essential to learning? How can teachers inject positive energy into instruction? In what ways does personalization lead to engagement and efficacy? What are the roles of pitch and pace in instruction? Why do we want students to feel like

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28:43

169. The SAT And ACT Are Classist Not Racist

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2021/02/19

If sheer volume and vehemence of accusations of racism were sufficient evidence, the case against standardized tests would be closed. But what if testing tilts in a different direction entirely? Amy and Mike invited educator Ted Dorsey to explain how the SAT and ACT are classist rather than racist. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Who says the SAT and ACT are racist? What traits of the tests are traditionally called racist and why? What aspects of socioeconomic class play into

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24:51

168. Executive Functions In Teens

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2021/02/16

In the old days, when high school and college students struggled with classes, we focused on academic tutoring. Why did it take so long to realize how essential motivation and productivity skills are to school success? Amy and Mike invited educational coach Jothsna Kethar to highlight the importance of executive function in teens. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What are the eleven executive functioning skills? What executive functioning skills are needed for success in school

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167. The Necessity Of Gifted And Talented Programs

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2021/02/12

Nobody would argue that all students with special needs don’t deserve to be supported and provided the resources they need to thrive. Why, then, do students with special talents--particularly for academics--sometimes lack access to the same consideration? Amy and Mike invited educator and author Tai Abrams to discuss the necessity of gifted and talented programs. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What are the benefits of gifted and talented programs for the long-term success of

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25:46

166. Innovative Partnerships In Higher Education

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2021/02/09

Colleges and universities struggled with challenges to profitability and program diversity before COVID-19 arrived, and the global pandemic certainly didn’t help matters! Amy and Mike invited higher education expert Daan Braveman to lay out the solutions inherent in innovative partnerships in higher education. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why should colleges be looking for creative ways to work with other organizations? Why should institutions of higher education be obsessed

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165. Differences Between SAT And ACT Math

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2021/02/05

While the math sections of the SAT and ACT both challenge conceptual understanding and problem-solving across a broad range of similar topics, a closer look shows differing priorities between the two tests. Amy and Mike invited educator Mike McGibbon to explore the obvious and subtle differences between the SAT and ACT math sections. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What are the differences between SAT and ACT math content and format? Which test offers greater rewards for

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