Лучшие подкасты про Tests (2024)

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607. THE DIFFERENT ROLES OF SCHOOL AND PRIVATE COUNSELORS 29:36

5d ago29:36

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Teens on the road to college tend to encounter a variety of counselors positioned to support them on their journeys. However, not every one of these counselors has the same job. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Margaret Rothe to define the different roles of school and private counselors. What are five things you will learn in this episo…

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Conquer IELTS Reading Test in your First Attempt | Top secrets and step-by-step guidance 4:41

13d ago4:41

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🎧 Welcome back to the podcast, everyone! If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to rate, comment, share, and subscribe to stay updated with more amazing content! 📅 Want a FREE personalized analysis to improve your IELTS strategy? Book a slot with our expert counselor right here: https://ischoolprep.com/pages/lp/counselling/30-mins?utm_sour…

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606. HOW GRADING POLICIES INFLUENCE GRADE INFLATION 32:37

4d ago32:37

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The fact that students are earning higher grades than ever without any appreciable increase in other assessments of academic ability should be well-known by now. Less understood are the root causes of this increasing phenomenon. Amy and Mike invited researchers Maia Goodman Young and Dan Goldhaber to dig into the data on how grading policies influe…

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605. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: November 2024 28:04

17d ago28:04

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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. Once in a while, 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 e…

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604. ALL ABOUT THE ACT TEST ENHANCEMENTS 31:25

19d ago31:25

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The ACT has been remarkably stable since the last time the exam was “enhanced” in 1989. However, significant changes are coming more quickly than you might think to this influential college admissions exam. Amy and Mike invited ACT representative Catherine Hofmann to share all the details about the ACT Test Enhancements. What are five things you wi…

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603. BUILD A WINNING BRAND TO ACE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS 25:03

27d ago25:03

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You don’t need to be a future business major to bring some marketing acumen to your application to higher education. Amy and Mike invited marketing professional Stacey Ross Cohen to review how to build a winning brand to ace college admissions. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How are college admissions and personal branding rel…

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602. HOW ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR MORALE IS CHANGING ADMISSIONS 26:05

1M ago26:05

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The current college admissions dynamic where selective schools routinely receive 10, 15, or even 20 times as many applications as they have available seats has been a tremendous source of stress for applicants and their families. But how are the professionals who have to manage these applications holding up? Amy and Mike invited author Teege Mettil…

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601. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: October 2024 39:27

1M ago39:27

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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. Once in a while, 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 e…

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600. CELEBRATING OUR 600TH EPISODE with educator Susan Powers 32:22

1M ago32:22

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After 599 episodes devoted to amazing conversations about testing, admissions, education, and learning, it’s time for something completely different. Amy and Mike invited educator Susan Powers to help celebrate our 600th episode. Get ready to hear from the ghosts of podcasts past, present, and future along with a modified Colbert questionnaire! Wha…

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599. TEST PREP PROFILE: Sara Kohn 20:00

1M ago20:00

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Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Sara Kohn, who was raised in South Florida and attended Florida State University, where she obtained a degree in marketing. She later pursued a master's degree in exercise science. About two decades ago, She began tutor…

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598. TEST PREP PROFILE: Reema Chitalia 17:15

2M ago17:15

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Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Reema Chitalia, a dedicated test prep expert passionate about shaping the futures of students pursuing education abroad. After earning her Master's degree in the United States and working as a consultant at Deloitte, sh…

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597. TEST PREP PROFILE: Dan Cozzens 18:20

2M ago18:20

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Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Dan Cozzens. Dan has worked at Bespoke Education for almost twenty years: first as a Tutoring Associate, then Operations Director and now COO and Head of Tutoring. Building on individual subject tutoring mastery (includ…

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596. TEST PREP PROFILE: Mary Bassey 16:08

2M ago16:08

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Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Mary Bassey, a multi-passionate professional whose education and experience has spanned multiple subjects and standardized test types in the tutoring industry, in traditional education, in presenting literature from neu…

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595. TEST PREP PROFILE: Kate Fisher 17:51

2M ago17:51

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Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Kate Fisher, who grew up in Englewood, NJ, and graduated cum laude from Horace Mann School, where she remains an active part of the community and is a member of the Alumni Council. Private tutoring is not Kate's side hu…

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594. IS ROTC FOR YOU? 31:48

2M ago31:48

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Many young adults grapple with the decision to either pursue undergraduate education or enter a branch of the U.S. military. Why choose when doing both can pay off in so many different and meaningful ways? Amy and Mike invited college counselor Phil Black to explore answers to the question, “Is ROTC for you?” What are five things you will learn in …

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593. THE ROLE OF TEST SCORES IN COLLEGE MERIT AID 24:51

2M ago24:51

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We all know that getting into and paying for college represent two very different challenges. But what if you could focus on factors that improve your odds of accomplishing both at the same time? For a surprising number of schools, you can! Amy and Mike invited educator Brian Eufinger to explain the role of test scores in college merit aid. What ar…

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592. MAKING YOUR COLLEGE ESSAYS COUNT 26:21

2M ago26:21

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As short as college application essays have to be, they still contribute heavily to holistic admissions decisions. Don’t waste a single word! Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Sheree Gravely to discuss how to make your college essays count. What are five things you will learn in this episode? When should students start the college essay w…

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591. ADMISSIONS NOTES FOR THE HS GRADUATING CLASS OF 2025 28:10

3M ago28:10

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Every year, the conventional wisdom about getting into college gives way to painful, new truths and exciting, new opportunities. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Rebecca Stuart-Orlowski to return to the show with admissions notes for the HS graduating class of 2025. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How are colleges an…

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590. HOW TO PREP FOR THE DIGITAL PSAT 25:43

3M ago25:43

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Every October, the PSAT is administered in high schools. Even though the test has no bearing on admissions, college-bound students should still take–and prepare–for it. Amy and Mike invited educator Brian Stewart to explore how to prepare for the digital PSAT. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How has the PSAT changed over the pa…

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589. THE ROLE OF RAPPORT IN EDUCATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS 30:51

3M ago30:51

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When learners work with teachers, tutors, consultants, and coaches, developing domain mastery and a strategic plan is an obvious component of success. Less obvious, however, is the instrumental roles personality and chemistry play in the learning process. Amy and Mike invited Jagmohan Durganandan to explore the role of rapport in educational relati…

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588. BIG CHANGES TO AP TESTS IN 2025 29:35

3M ago29:35

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Advanced Placement courses have set the standard for accelerated subject studies in many high schools, but next year’s offerings may look very different from what teachers and students are used to. Amy and Mike invited educator John Moscatiello to explain the big changes–both in testing platforms and course options–in AP tests in 2025. What are fiv…

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587. SHOULD I APPLY EARLY DECISION OR EARLY ACTION? 28:53

3M ago28:53

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SHOULD I APPLY EARLY DECISION OR EARLY ACTION? When applying to highly selective schools, every advantage makes a difference. Why, then, would a student pass up one of the biggest multipliers in acceptance rate? Amy and Mike invited education consultant David Parker to explore the existential college admissions question: should I apply Early Decisi…

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586. WHAT DOES THINKING CRITICALLY IN COLLEGE MEAN? 26:47

4M ago26:47

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The standard high school education covers a broad and deep array of state-mandated subjects but doesn’t necessarily cultivate strong critical reasoning skills. That’s a shame, because those skills are essential to success in higher education. Amy and Mike invited college dean Louis Newman to explore what thinking critically in college means. What a…

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585. HOW PREPARATION AND MINDFULNESS GO TOGETHER 29:16

4M ago29:16

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Some people embrace practice and coaching in order to be ready for a certain moment, while others train to be fully present in any moment. When it comes to the most important moments, why not both? Amy and Mike invited educators Claire Russell and Aproteem Choudhury to explore how preparation and mindfulness go together. What are five things you wi…

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584. USING THE DESMOS CALCULATOR IN DIGITAL TESTING 33:18

4M ago33:18

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Powerful graphing calculators can provide potent math problem solving advantages for students that know how to use–and can afford–them. What is the impact, then, when everyone has free access to leading edge calculation tools? Amy and Mike invited educator Kyle Terracciano to explore using the Desmos calculator in digital testing. What are five thi…

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583. THE VALUE OF THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS 24:46

4M ago24:46

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When Ralph Waldo Emerson suggested that it's the journey, not the destination, that matters, he may not have had higher education in mind. That said, applicants often overlook what really matters on the road to college. Amy and Mike invited college consultant Arthur Smith to explore the intrinsic value of the college admissions process. What are fi…

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582. THE NEED FOR TESTING SITES IN CALIFORNIA 25:32

5M ago25:32

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California is the most populous American state with a veritable cornucopia of exceptional and reasonably well-funded high schools. Why, then, do Californian teens need to travel hundreds–and sometimes thousands–of miles to sit for the SAT or ACT? Amy and Mike invited student Sebastian Gillmore and educator David Blobaum to discuss the need for test…

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581. COLLEGE DOCUMENTATION FOR HOMESCHOOLERS 27:17

5M ago27:17

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The bespoke nature of homeschooling can be a great advantage for tailoring education to a student’s individual needs. However, those differentiated programs present challenges when the time comes to apply to college. Amy and Mike invited education consultants Michele Evard and Holly Ramsey to review the intricacies of college documentation for home…

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580. THE PARENT TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE 26:55

5M ago26:55

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We focus so much on our teens getting through high school and into college yet spend little time looking at the space between or how everyone involved needs to change and adapt for success. Amy and Mike invited educator Dr. Andrea Malkin Brenner to discuss the parent transition from high school to college. What are five things you will learn in thi…

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579. A SCIENTIFIC APPROACH TO TEST TAKING 26:57

5M ago26:57

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When the most important exams in our lives tend to be meticulously crafted instruments based research, statistics, and standards, a sloppy and spontaneous approach just won’t cut it. Amy and Mike invited educator Russ Hanush to outline a scientific approach to test-taking. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why is general knowledg…

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578. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT TRANSFERRING 27:08

6M ago27:08

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While choosing a college feels like one of the biggest decisions of your life, choosing to leave one may be even more difficult. That said, swapping the wrong school for the right one can do wonders for your grades, mental health, and future prospects. Amy and Mike invited college advisor Jaime Smith to explore what you should know about transferri…

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577. TEST PREP PROFILE: Alex Pint 17:12

6M ago17:12

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Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Alex Pint, the owner and founder of Pathway Prep in Kansas City! Alex attended Kansas State University, where he received a BS/MS in Architectural Engineering. To earn some extra money during college, he got a campus jo…

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576. TEST PREP PROFILE: Remy Zaken Andersen 16:24

6M ago16:24

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Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Remy Zaken Andersen. Remy is a graduate of Columbia University, where she majored in Psychology with a focus on social cognition and emotion. A former professional actress, she serves as a strong role model for students…

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575. TEST PREP PROFILE: Jason Hankins 11:41

6M ago11:41

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Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Jason Hankins, who graduated in the year 2000 from Milwaukee School of Engineering with a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering and a minor in Business Administration. Jason works full time as a Software Engineer and part-…

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574. TEST PREP PROFILE: Loni Lebanoff 17:06

6M ago17:06

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Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Loni Lebanoff founded CogniTutor with a simple mission: help millions of students Learn to Learn. She is an international teacher who, to name a few, has worked with doctors in Vietnam, taught English to Italian children, an…

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573. TEST PREP PROFILE: Mike Settele 18:16

6M ago18:16

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Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Mike Settele, the founder of Settele Tutoring, an SAT prep company that specializes in creating user-friendly SAT resources. Mike has published thousands of hours of SAT lessons on his YouTube channel, which are watched…

7M ago25:46

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The Advanced Placement exams represent some of the most challenging subject-specific standardized tests a high schooler might ever take. Amy and Mike believe that every test warrants smart, serious preparation, so we invited educator Dan Corrigan to share valuable strategies, insights, and resources for getting ready for the AP United States Govern…

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