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
641. GETTING READY FOR THE AP PRECALCULUS EXAM [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:41
The Advanced Placement exams represent some of the most challenging subject-specific standardized tests a high schooler might ever take, and AP Precalculus is no exception. Amy and Mike believe that every test warrants s…
640. GETTING READY FOR AP WORLD LANGUAGE EXAMS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:22
The Advanced Placement exams represent some of the most challenging subject-specific standardized tests a high schooler might ever take, and the various AP World Language and Culture exams are no exception. Amy and Mike…
639. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Wise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:49
AKA Not Just Your Tutoring Software–It's Your Tech Team What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the story behind Wise? How does Wise work? Who currently uses Wise? What kinds of outcomes do users exp…
638. MENTAL MATH AND AUTOMATICITY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:25
Mental math trains working memory, boosts confidence, supports faster problem-solving, enhances number sense, and facilitates everyday calculations. So why do so many teachers deemphasize this valuable academic and life…
637. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: ScoreSmart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:17
A test platform by tutors and for tutors Better SAT and ACT Tests, Smarter Analytics with educators Sonya Muthalia and Neill Seltzer What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the story behind ScoreSmar…
636. THE COLLEGE PLEASING EPIDEMIC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:54
You can't please everyone, nor should you seek to, because then you won't please anyone, least of all yourself. When actor Dylan Moran dispensed that bit of wisdom, he probably wasn't aware of how aptly it applied to hig…
635. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Edison Prep AP History Boot Camps [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:57
Learn everything you need to ace the AP U.S and World History Exams in One Day What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the story behind Edison Prep AP History Boot Camps? How do Edison Prep AP Histor…
634. DIVISION III AND IVY LEAGUE ATHLETIC RECRUITMENT [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:09
Many student athletes (or at least their parents) dream of earning a full ride to the college of their dreams. What most applicants find is that having sports on their resumes yields different but still substantial advan…
633. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: March 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:29
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…
632. THE THREE CORE EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS AND TEST PREP [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:56
Traits like cognitive flexibility and impulse control strongly influence student grades and test scores to such an extent that they may be best learned in an academic context. Amy and Mike invited educator Ariel Lieberma…

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