Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast

Author: Amy Seeley & Mike Bergin Language: English Episodes: 100
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.
Episodes
691. TEST PREP PROFILE: Jonah Fishel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:20
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Jonah Fishel. Jonah has spent nearly a decade helping students and families unlock confid…
690. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: MentoMind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:14
Expanding your tutoring business with MentoMind with educators Amit Jain and Chris McKenna What are five things you will learn in this episode? How are tutors using MentoMind? How is MentoMind helping tutors attract more…
689. LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES 101 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:11
Liberal arts colleges represent what may be the most misunderstood class of higher ed institutions. What are the hallmarks of these schools, and what kinds of students should seek them out? Amy and Mike invited education…
688. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: November 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:47
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…
687. FOREIGN LANGUAGES AS A SUPERPOWER IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:33
Most college-bound teens tend to focus on core English, history, science, and math classes as the keys to the schools of their dreams. Little do they know how important or influential their language studies can be. Amy a…
686. BEST & WORST EXTRACURRICULARS FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:13
The choices a high schooler makes about how to spend their time outside of classes tell prospective schools a lot about what kind of college student they'll be. However, in terms of admissions, not all activities are cre…
685. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: STUDYSPACES [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:35
What if your PDFs could grade and track themselves? with educator Jam Mirzakhalov What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the story behind StudySpaces? How does StudySpaces work? Who currently uses S…
684. HOW TO PLAN FOR YOUR COLLEGE TRANSFER [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:12
Believe it or not, over one-third of college students transfer at least once while earning their degree. So why do so many students assume their first school will be their forever school? Amy and Mike invited college adv…
683. WHAT DO FEDERAL POLICY CHANGES MEAN FOR FINANCIAL AID? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:26
The ability to pay for a college education usually depends on stable economic conditions and clear, predictable rules. But what happens when everything seems to change every day? Amy and Mike invited financial aid adviso…
682. CULTIVATING AND RECOGNIZING ACADEMIC CURIOSITY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:43
The primary goal of our formative years is often seen as figuring out what we want to do with the rest of our lives. Why, then, do we focus so much on what we want to *be* instead? Amy and Mike invited educational consul…