x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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,

education courses

All Episodes

25:06

84. High Impact Strategies To Help Students Succeed...

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/04/28

The world seems to be cleanly divided into two groups: people who aren’t good at math and those who miraculously are. Yet that belief that a person is inherently bad at math is simplistic, self-defeating, and--most important--reversible. Amy and Mike invited author and educator Allison Dillard to share high impact strategies to help students succeed in math. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Is it possible to "just not be a math person" or be irreparably bad at math? How does

en

26:40

83. Who Benefits Most From Test Optional Policies?

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/04/24

Media reports would have us believe that all colleges and universities will eventually eliminate all testing requirements from admissions decisions for the betterment of humanity. The test optional reality, however, only advantages certain schools and applicants. Amy and Mike invited college counselor Stacey Cunitz to clarify who benefits most from test optional policies What are five things you will learn in this episode? What does test optional really mean? How do colleges benefit from

en

27:27

82. The Inner Game Of Testing

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/04/21

According to author Timothy Gallwey, every game is composed of two parts, an outer game and an inner game. We play the outer game against an external opponent or obstacle, but the inner game takes place in the mind of the player. This insight has as much to do with testing as it does with tennis. Amy and Mike invited test prep professional Brett Ethridge to explain the relevance of the inner game of testing. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What does the “inner game” refer to

en

26:21

81. You Can't Handle The Truth: Secrets Of College...

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/04/17

You may have heard the saying, "Laws are like sausages. It's better not to see them being made." Does that advice apply to admissions decisions as well? Amy and Mike invited college admissions expert Parke Muth to reveal the real secrets of college admissions. Can you handle the truth? What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the truth about diversity in college admissions? Why are many colleges concerned about their institutional viability? Do full pay candidates have an

en

27:54

80. Creating A Homeschool Plan During A Crisis

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/04/14

The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the locus of education from schools to homes. But should parents serve as proxy teachers or take different roles to further their children’s development? Amy and Mike invited educator and author Ned Johnson to discuss creating a homeschool plan during a crisis. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How does understanding of stress response inform the best approach to homeschooling during a crisis? Why is a plan needed when a situation is N.U.T.S

en

24:57

79. Why The SAT And ACT Are Awesome

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/04/10

If you ask your average high schooler (or parent) for some adjectives describing the SAT and ACT, the extensive vocabulary list will likely skew negative. But do those who know the tests best feel the same way? Amy and Mike invited test prep professional David Blobaum to effusively explicate why the SAT and ACT are awesome. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is awesome about the math tested on the SAT and ACT? What is awesome about the grammar tested on the SAT and ACT? What

en

26:25

78. What Exactly Is A Good College?

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/04/07

Year after year, countless teens stress over a perceived need to attend a “good” college. But what does that even mean and how does reality differ from perception? Amy and Mike invited admissions advisor Stuart Nachbar to shed light on what exactly is a good college. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What makes a college good? How much does national ranking or selectivity matter? What should you expect a college to do for a student? What numbers highlight how good a college

en

24:38

77. Early Decision and Early Action

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/04/03

Policies that allow students to apply to the colleges and universities of their choice ahead of the rest of the pack seem to offer tremendous advantages. But who really benefits and are there any disadvantages? Amy and Mike invited retired college president and author Michael T. Nietzel to offer an expert analysis of Early Decision and Early Action. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What are Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) policies? What advantages and disadvantages

en

25:57

76. College Admissions During A Global Pandemic

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/03/31

When everything in the present is turned upside-down, how can students manage current challenges while working towards long-term goals like college admissions? What will colleges even want from next year’s high school graduates? Amy and Mike invited author and college counselor Brennan E. Barnard to share insight into college admissions during a global pandemic. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What reassurance can be found in the global nature of a worldwide crisis? What

en

30:04

75. ACT Superscoring and Section Retesting

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/03/27

ACT, Inc. didn’t always endorse the practice of superscoring for admissions, but the test maker has changed its institutional stance on the basis of compelling evidence. What did ACT researchers uncover that everyone should know? Amy and Mike invited ACT Senior Director in Research Krista Mattern to share the newest findings regarding ACT superscoring and section retesting. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why was ACT historically against superscoring and what changed? How

en

26:41

74. College Advising And Prep By Videoconference

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/03/24

Learning doesn’t have to stop just because schools are closed, does it? The future arrives whether we are ready or not, which means counselors, educators, and consultants need to continue to provide support even when they can’t meet students face-to-face. Amy and Mike invited admissions consultant Jona Jacobson to share key insights into college advising and prep by videoconference. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Can advising or instruction ever be as effective over video

en

28:22

73. Virtual College Tours

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/03/20

The traditional college selection process usually includes plenty of live campus visits. But what happens when logistics, expenses, or unexpected pandemics get in the way? Amy and Mike invited CampusReel cofounders Nick Freud and Rob Carroll to share the magic of virtual college tours. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How does a virtual college tour differ from visiting in person? What makes school visits important for students in terms of both fit and admissions? What should

en

25:59

72. What SAT & ACT Diagnostic Tests Can Tell You

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/03/17

Taking high quality practice tests at deliberate intervals is an indispensable part of any true test preparation regimen. But what makes mocks or diagnostics so important? Amy and Mike invited test prep professional David Phelps to explain specifically what SAT & ACT diagnostic tests can tell you. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why do diagnostic tests matter for students taking the SAT and ACT? At what point in the prep process should students take practice tests? What should

en

25:45

71. Attending A Women's College

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/03/13

While many Americans have either personally attended or know alumni of all-boys or all-girls high schools, very few have met graduates of women’s colleges. Is a single-gendered college experience an outdated concept or a reflection of modern sensibilities? Amy and Mike invited Director of US Admission at Mount Holyoke College Catarina Costa to describe the many benefits of attending a women's college. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the history of women’s colleges, and

en

26:12

70. Taboo Essay Topics

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/03/10

Admissions essays, more than any other piece of the college application process, allow applicants to communicate distinctive and personal aspects of their lives. But can essays be too personal? Absolutely! Amy and Mike invited college admissions expert Sally Rubenstone to share both warnings and guidance about taboo essay topics. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Are there REALLY essay topics that are “taboo”? What does the “Jerry Springerization” of college essays refer to

en

25:13

69. What Every Pre-Med Major Should Know

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/03/06

Everyone knows that you have to graduate medical school to become a medical doctor. Less obvious are the actual steps required to get into medical school. Amy and Mike invited author and med school student Elisabeth Fassas to clarify what every pre-med major should know. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What classes and majors should pre-med students consider? Why should pre-med students do as much job shadowing as possible? What is the optimal plan for taking the MCAT? What is

en

26:20

68. Common Testing Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/03/03

The gap between a test taker’s potential best and actual best depends entirely on delivering an error-free performance when it counts. But how easy is that in the face of tricky test questions, challenging content, and human fallibility? Amy and Mike invited test prep professional Michael Jordan to identify the common testing mistakes and how to avoid them. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What types of errors do test takers think they make? What types of errors do test takers

en

25:15

67. Does College Engagement Matter More Than...

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/02/28

Every college applicant seems to dream of attending an elite academic or athletic institution. But does the difficulty in getting into a school predict the value of its education? Amy and Mike invited lecturer and author Denise Pope to explain why college engagement matters more than selectivity. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How expectations and stress impact engagement? Does college selectivity matter to learning or well-being in the long run? What does engagement mean in

en

24:25

66. How To Win Local Scholarship Awards

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/02/25

When it comes to paying for college, we could all use a bit of help. Why, then, do so many families ignore easily accessible sources of college funding right in their own backyards? Amy and Mike invited author Monica Matthews to explain how to win local scholarship awards. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What are some key strategies to find scholarships? Why are local scholarships so important? What mistakes to scholarship seekers often make? How much is available in local

en

26:30

65. In Defense Of State Tests

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/02/21

Most of us intuitively understand why testing is necessary to assess learning outcomes. What is the problem, then, with attempting to accurately assess these outcomes beyond a school or district level? Amy and Mike invited researcher and consultant Glynn D. Ligon to rise to the defense of state tests. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why is state proficiency testing valuable? What are the attributes of an effective accountability test and where do the SAT & ACT fit in? Are the

en

724 results

Similar Podcasts

Science Talk

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

五分钟心理学

柠檬心理

Daily Facts

Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones.

Les dents et dodo

BFMTV

Veterinary Clinical Podcasts

The Royal Veterinary College