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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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124. Attending A Liberal Arts College

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2020/09/08

The classic liberal arts and sciences education represents the prototypical college experience, yet many argue that modern times call for different kinds of programs and degrees. Is it possible, though, that a liberal arts education may be more valuable now than ever? Amy and Mike invited Kenyon admissions officer Ellen Turner to enumerate the virtues of attending a liberal arts college. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is different or unique about attending a liberal arts

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25:41

123. What Is The CLT?

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2020/09/04

With all the concern swirling around college admissions testing, maybe the solution isn’t fewer exams but actually more. Amy and Mike invited education professional Jeremy Tate to shed light on the Classic Learning Test (CLT). What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the Classic Learning Test? How does the CLT differ from the SAT and ACT? Why should schools value the CLT? What schools currently accept the CLT? What kind of student will do well on the CLT? MEET OUR GUESTS

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25:59

122. Advantages Of Dual Enrollment

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2020/09/01

Many students do college-level work during high school, but only a fortunate few figure out how to translate their studies to substantial college credits. Amy and Mike invited financial expert Rocky Lalvani to explain the many educational and fiscal advantages of dual enrollment programs. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What do dual enrollment and dual credit mean? Why do some students need more than a traditional high school experience? How does the cost of both private

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25:46

121. Writing Rhetorically In Admissions Essays

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2020/08/28

The college essay is, at heart, a sales letter intended to close the deal of a student’s admission to a desired school. Why, then, do writers so often ignore the power of rhetoric to inform, persuade, or motivate? Amy and Mike invited educator and podcaster Ryan Tibbens to explore the benefits of writing rhetorically in admissions essays. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What exactly is rhetoric? What are the two essential roles of an admissions essay? Why does writing for a

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25:44

120. Making The Most Of A Virtual College Admissions...

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2020/08/25

The traditional college visit presents the perfect opportunity to get a real feel for a school while demonstrating sincere interest. A virtual college visit is no different. Amy and Mike invited admissions consultant Jessie Peck Martin to explain how to make the most of a virtual college admissions event. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What, beyond the obvious, makes a virtual admissions event different from an on-campus admissions event? How do larger virtual college fairs

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25:42

119. How Test Prep Pros And Financial Planners Can...

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2020/08/21

Money is a major concern before, during, and very much after the college admissions process? So why isn’t financial planning integrated more consistently? Amy and Mike invited educator and consultant Lisa Marker-Robbins to explain why and how test prep professionals and financial planners can work together. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How can test scores affect scholarships and other forms of merit aid? Should scholarship opportunities influence college planning? What is

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28:18

118. Attending A Military Academy

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2020/08/18

Very few students graduate from college thinking that they just lived through the most challenging yet enriching four years of their lives. Then again, most students don’t go to schools like West Point! Amy and Mike invited admissions officer Major Kendrick Vaughn to describe the distinctive experience of attending a military service academy. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is a crucible moment? What is different or unique about attending a military academy? Why does

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26:16

117. Lessons Learned By Offering A Scholarship

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2020/08/14

We all want to get scholarships, right? But how many people want to give scholarships? Amy and Mike did, mainly because scholarship expert Monica Matthews inspired us. That’s why we invited Monica back to help process the lessons learned by offering a scholarship. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What makes offering a scholarship an excellent idea? How quickly can you expect for people to become aware of a new scholarship? What elements make scholarships successful? What will

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26:19

116. The Road To A Perfect Score

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2020/08/11

Perfection, according to Vince Lombardi, is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. But is a perfect score on a critical admissions test really impossible, and what else can you catch in the pursuit of one? Amy and Mike invited author and educator Debbie Stier to discuss the road to a perfect test score. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How hard is it to earn a perfect score on tests like the SAT and ACT? What did you learn that can help others earn

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115. Community Colleges In The Time Of COVID-19

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2020/08/07

Community colleges have always served students and their surrounding municipalities and counties in ways that other educational institutions do not, and crisis conditions only amplify their impact. Amy and Mike invited Cuyahoga Community College Director Heidi Nicholas to highlight the crucial role of community colleges in the time of COVID-19. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How did the COVID crisis affect operations at community colleges in spring 2020? What does summer 2020

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24:32

114. College Declassified: What High Schoolers Should...

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2020/08/04

While we tend to focus on how much of an academic and social education college can offer, we tend to look past the professional skills students learn. To be fair, that’s because they are rarely taught in the classroom! Amy and Mike invited student advocate and podcaster Justin Dzuy Nguyen to explain what high schoolers should know about the next level. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why do personal social networks matter more than ever before? What are the right ways for

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113. Navigating An IEP Or 504 Plan

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2020/07/31

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans provide paths to procure formal help for K-12 students who struggle in school. However, pursuing these plans can be an education in themselves. Amy and Mike invited parent advocate Mary Jo O’Neill to explain the intricacies of navigating an IEP or 504 plan. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the role of a parent advocate? What is the difference between a 504 and an IEP? How do you start the process to apply for a 504

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23:39

112. Gap Year Alternatives During COVID

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2020/07/28

The COVID-19 continues to upend all of our assumptions about education, particularly in regard to advancing directly from high school to college. What other options exist when even traditional “pause” activities aren’t viable? Amy and Mike invited entrepreneur Megan O'Connor to discuss gap year alternatives during COVID. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why might a student be wise to pause before entering college? How does the COVID-19 crisis impact college options? What

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26:39

111. Do Test Optional Policies Drive Equity?

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2020/07/24

Advocates of abolishing admissions tests claim that exams like the SAT and ACT discriminate against some populations while serving as proxy wealth tests. But do data or evidence support these positions? Amy and Mike invited student advocate Dr. Yoon S. Choi to analyze whether test optional policies drive equity. What are five things you will learn in this episode? If the test scores correlate highly with income and race, does eliminating tests address the underlying contributors to low scores

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110. Tutor Self-Care (Tests and the Rest Summit Panel)

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2020/07/23

Teaching, tutoring, training, and coaching all describe ways we give of ourselves to help others become better in one way or another. But how can we support others if we don’t support ourselves? Amy and Mike invited three nationally recognized educators--Michael Jordan, Ben Sexton, and Bara Sapir--to sit on our Summer 2020 Summit panel on the importance of self-care for tutors and test prep professionals. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why is self-care important for tutors

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109. Essentials of Client - Teacher Communication...

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2020/07/22

How can educators ensure that students and their families understand not just important instructions and policies but also professionalism and a clear commitment to their success? Nothing beats clear communication early and often. Amy and Mike invited three nationally recognized test prep professionals--Laura Link, Andrea Kay McFarland, and Andre Kiss--to sit on our Summer 2020 Summit panel on the essentials of client-teacher communication. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What

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108. How IECS and Test Prep Professionals Can Work...

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2020/07/21

Independent educational consultants and test prep professionals are natural partners, at least in theory. What are the keys to uncovering the kinds of productive synergies that benefit students, families, and everyone else involved? Amy and Mike invited three nationally recognized educational consultants--Judi Robinovitz, Lt. Col. Lisa Hillhouse, and Stacey Cunitz--to sit on our Summer 2020 Summit panel on how IECs and test prep professionals can work together. What are five things you will learn

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107. Why Optional Statements Aren't Optional

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2020/07/17

With so many components of the college application designated as optional these days, you have to wonder what that term even means. For context, Amy and Mike invited Tulane admissions director Jeff Schiffman to clarify why optional statements aren’t optional. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Do all colleges ask a “Why College X?” question? How should students respond to such an essay prompt? What should students avoid in their essays? How influential is an optional statement

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28:42

106. Benefits of School Day Testing

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2020/07/14

The ACT and SAT are, at least for the moment, always offered at schools. But what happens when the exams are offered DURING school? Amy and Mike invited school counselor Larry Mandernach to describe the benefits of school day testing. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What underserved populations benefit from school day testing? What logistical challenges does school day testing pose? How did implementation change from one year to the next? What benefits did Valley HS see from

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105. How Does Remote Proctoring Actually Work

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2020/07/10

The SAT and ACT have always been the ultimate paper-and-pencil exams, but that era is approaching its end. But how secure can the digital tests of the future be without proctors watching test takers in person? Amy and Mike invited ProctorU executive Ashley Norris to illuminate the reality of how remote proctoring actually works. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How does remote proctoring work? What hardware does remote proctoring require? In what ways are remote and in-person

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