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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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64. Why Take A Gap Year?

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2020/02/18

The typical path for a student seeking higher education is to enter college right after high school. For what possible reason, then, would--or should--a teen consider deviating from that path to pursue a period of personal growth at home or abroad? Amy and Mike invited association executive Ethan Knight to enumerate multiple answers to the question, “Why take a gap year?” What are five things you will learn in this episode? What exactly is a gap year, and how does one work? How does “radical

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63. New Options For The ACT

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2020/02/14

There are so many decisions to be made on the path to college, including deciding which college entrance exam to take. ACT has announced new options coming for the ACT® test, starting with the September 2020 national test date, designed to give students more flexibility in their college planning. What do we know about these changes so far? Amy and Mike invited ACT National Director of K-12 Lisa Wolf to share details right from the source about new options for the ACT. What are five things you will

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62. Looking For A Full Ride

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/02/11

Every high school athlete dreams of playing for an elite college team, ideally with tuition, room, board, and all associated expenses covered. But how closely does that fantasy match reality? Amy and Mike invited coach and author Renee Lopez to offer critical insights and advice to college applicants looking for a full ride. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Does anyone get a full ride anymore? How and when should student athletes initiate contact with coaches? What are the best

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61. Attending An Historically Black College or...

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2020/02/07

American colleges and universities represent many of the highest ideals of an educated, democratic society, and few institutions of higher education are as quintessentially American as our historically black colleges and universities. What makes HBCUs so special? Amy and Mike invited Howard University Associate Provost Anthony Jones to expand upon the benefits of attending an historically black college or university. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How does the history of

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60. Legal Issues For Educational Enterprises (Part 2)

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2020/02/04

When you work in the business of education, you are bound to receive an education in business law. Don’t learn your legal lessons the hard way! Amy and Mike invited attorney Matthew K. Seeley to the Tests and the Rest Winter Conference 2020 to speak about legal issues for educational enterprises. In the second part of his remarkably thorough and insightful presentation, Matthew addressed the legal issues around noncompete agreements and intellectual property. Be sure to download the attached

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59. Legal Issues For Educational Enterprises (Part 1)

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/01/31

When you work in the business of education, you are bound to receive an education in business law. Don’t learn your legal lessons the hard way! Amy and Mike invited attorney Matthew Seeley to the Tests and the Rest Winter Conference 2020 to speak about legal issues for educational enterprises. In the first part of his remarkably thorough and insightful presentation, Matthew addressed the legal issues around employees and independent contractors. Be sure to download the attached presentation pdf

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58. Keeping Student Data Private

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2020/01/28

In the course of common school day activities, students share extensive personal data, completely oblivious to the many ways this information can be--and often is--exploited. Even the important college admissions tests can present certain security hazards. Amy and Mike invited student advocate Leonie Haimson to explain both the necessity and challenges of keeping student data private. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Who seeks to collect student data and under what rationale

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57. Attending University In Europe

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2020/01/24

Colleges and universities in the United States draw international acclaim and interest. Why, then, might American students be wise to consider schooling abroad? Amy and Mike invited international educational consultant Kevin Newton to enumerate the many unexpected benefits of attending university in Europe. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What countries should American students consider for university? How important are the SAT, ACT, and Subject Tests in admissions to European

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56. Emerging Trends in SAT and ACT Content

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2020/01/21

Major revisions of the major standardized college entrance exams come few, far between, and with great fanfare. Don’t take this to mean, however, that the SAT and ACT don’t change all the time bit by bit. Amy and Mike invited test prep expert Evan Wessler to the Tests and the Rest Winter Conference 2020 to speak about emerging trends in SAT and ACT content. The recording of this incredibly important presentation runs much longer than our usual podcast, but anyone who prepares students for the tests

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55. Reducing Friction in the College Admissions Process

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2020/01/17

While qualifying for admission to a competitive college or university requires endless hours of study and commitment, applying to such a school should not. Is the application process as difficult as it used to be, and can it be further improved? Amy and Mike invited author and consultant Roger Dooley to explain the importance of reducing friction in the college admissions process. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How does the Fogg Behavior Model illuminate problems in the

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54. What You Need To Know About Student Loans

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2020/01/14

While getting into college seems like a Herculean task requiring the collaboration and contributions of a team of experts, paying for college can--believe it or not--be even tougher. For example, nearly everyone takes out student loans, but how many applicants understand what they should focus on? Amy and Mike invited financial aid expert Elaine Rubin to break down the basics of what you need to know about student loans. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What kinds of loans can

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53. Gallup Alumni Survey and the Six College...

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2020/01/10

Since 2014, Gallup has investigated some of the most important outcomes of higher education through a survey of college graduates. What valuable lessons can future college students learn from the reflections of those who came before them? Amy and Mike invited research consultant John Clark to explain the significance of the Gallup Alumni Survey and the six college experiences that drive success. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What does the Gallup Alumni Survey capture about

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52. Test Scores and the NCAA Clearinghouse

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2020/01/07

Many high school students dream about playing sports on the college level. However, entering the application and recruitment process with low grades and test scores can be a nightmare for even the most talented athletes. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Jennifer Henson to explain requirements for test scores and the NCAA Clearinghouse. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the NCAA eligibility center, and why does it matter? What is confusing about how NCAA

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51. Helping Students Prepare For The Demands Of College

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2019/12/31

Too many students, parents, and professionals act as if high schoolers magically transform into independent, motivated, productive college students right after their graduation ceremonies, even if none of those adjectives previously applied. If only that were true! Amy and Mike invited clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Adam Zamora to offer insights into helping students prepare for the demands of college. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How long is the transition from high

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50. Utilizing A Reflection Journal To Prepare For...

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2019/12/24

The college essay provides teens their single best chance to speak from the heart and share something significant that does not come through the rest of the application. But what happens when a student can’t find anything significant to share? Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Carrie Bedard to extol the virtues of utilizing a reflection journal to prepare for a college essay. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is a reflection journal and how does it differ from a

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49. Does Where You Go To College Matter?

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2019/12/17

Many families embark on the college search process with a magical “dream school” in mind. But what if the dream doesn’t match the reality? Amy and Mike invited college consultant Lynn O’Shaughnessy to answer the burning question of whether where you go to school matters. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What makes a school a “dream college” to most students? What the relationship is between college selectivity and student outcomes.? What do college rankings actually measure

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48. How Test Prep And Sports Are Similar

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2019/12/10

We live in a society where most people hate tests with the same intensity they love sports. Would this stark dichotomy exist if the many parallels between the two challenges were more widely known? Amy and Mike invited test prep professional Tony Miglio to describe how test prep and sports are similar. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why do sports analogies make so much sense when we talk about test prep? Why is motivation so important in both endeavors? What does the concept

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47. Why Grade Inflation Is Harmful

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2019/12/03

Grade inflation often seems like a trivial offense, a somewhat victimless crime. However, evidence suggests the exact opposite, that the practice undermines students, corrodes institutions, and perpetuates privilege. Amy and Mike invited researcher and professor Seth Gershenson Ph.D to enumerate the many reasons why grade inflation is harmful. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What are the three different types of grade inflation and how do they manifest? How does grade

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46. Attending A Community College

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2019/11/26

For many students, community college represents the path to academic and career success, while others only see a stop on a longer educational journey. County by county and state by state, these institutions truly focus on community. Amy and Mike invited Cuyahoga Community College Director Heidi Nicholas to describe the experience and advantages of attending a community college. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is distinctive and great about attending community college

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45. Executive Functioning Skills And Test Prep

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast ·

2019/11/22

Success in tests, as in life, comes down to much more than just what you know. But where and how are students supposed to learn key skills like time management, organization, prioritization, and project management? Amy and Mike invited interdisciplinary educator Jenna Bee to explore the connections between executive functioning skills and test prep. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What key skills fall under the header of executive functioning? Where or when do we develop

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