723. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: April 2026

723. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: April 2026

Author: Amy Seeley & Mike Bergin April 24, 2026 Duration: 34:40

The Tests and the Rest podcast consistently focuses on exploring important topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning with amazing expert guests. Sometimes, though, we enjoy an unstructured opportunity to discuss our own takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of business and education. Catch up with us in the latest episode of EXTEMP with Amy & Mike.

What are five things you will learn in this episode?

  1. What have Amy and Mike been up to this month?

  2. Where did Amy travel?

  3. What are Amy and Mike's time-sensitive tasks this month?

  4. What's one principle you try to live by every day?

  5. What's coming up in the next month for Amy and Mike?

We definitely want to respond to listener questions in our next EXTEMP episode, so reach out to us on social media or get in touch through our contact page. Let's get this Tests and the Rest mailbag rolling!

LINKS

Wild & Wonderful Ramp Chowder {with Dairy-Free & Vegan Options)

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST

Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page.

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright, Roots2Words, and College Eagle. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, get in touch through our contact page.

 


Navigating the complex world of college admissions can feel like a maze with ever-shifting walls. Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast, hosted by Amy Seeley and Mike Bergin, serves as a reliable guide through that maze. Instead of generic advice, their conversations delve into the nuanced realities of testing, admissions strategies, learning differences, and broader educational trends. They bring in leading experts to provide depth and clarity on the issues that matter most right now. Whether you're a parent trying to support your student, a counselor shaping guidance, or an educator within the system, this podcast offers substantive discussion that goes beyond the surface. Each episode aims to demystify the process, offering practical insights and thoughtful analysis. You'll hear honest talk about standardized tests, application essays, financial aid, and the many factors that shape decisions on both sides of the admissions desk. For anyone invested in understanding the journey to higher education-from students to consultants-this is a vital resource. Tune in for a consistently informative and straightforward take on an industry that affects so many futures.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast
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676. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: September 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:18
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675. Unlocking Automatic Scholarships With PSAT, SAT, & ACT Scores [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:34
The process of applying to college can be so cumbersome and time consuming that applicants have little time left over for elaborate scholarship applications. Luckily, students can qualify for abundant merit aid just by e…
674. How And Why To Perform Your Best on the PSAT [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:59
The PSAT/NMSQT may not influence college admissions decisions, but the test matters in more ways than you might think. Amy and Mike invited educator and author Brian Stewart to discuss how and why to perform your best on…
673. Preparing For A College Admissions Interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:18
Someone once said that interviewing is tough, especially if you don't know what you're looking for. Another complicating factor is having no answer to predictable questions–a regrettably common occurrence for higher ed a…
671. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: August 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:43
The Tests and the Rest podcast has always been relentlessly focused on exploring important topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning with amazing expert guests. Sometimes, though, we enjoy an unstructured op…
670. Intentionality On The Road To College [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:21
It's been said that when we set an intention, somehow the world seems to magically come to meet us. Does that apply in college admissions? You'll never find out if you don't try. Amy and Mike invited educational consulta…
669. College Essay Secrets [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:55
Few writing assignments loom as large or feel as significant as the application essay does to a college-bound teen. But what if the keys to a statement that makes a difference were both simple to understand and easy to i…
668. STRATEGIES FOR THE COMPUTER-BASED ACT [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:37
Starting in September 2025, the ACT will be administered nationally both on paper and on digital devices. Should you take the ACT on a computer? If so, what do you need to know in advance? Amy and Mike invited educator A…
667. THE IMPACT OF DUAL ENROLLMENT [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:09
Imagine two models of education, one of which reserves opportunities for college credit for college students and another which allows high schoolers to also earn college credit. Which do you think most college-bound stud…