Best Online Streaming Act Podcasts (2025)

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649. AI AND THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS 29:38

5d ago29:38

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In a process with as many steps as choosing, applying to, and being accepted at a target higher education institution, small improvements in efficiency at any point can compound dramatically for both applicants and admissions offices. Amy and Mike invited ed tech entrepreneur Sam Bernstein to explore the current state of AI and the college admissio…

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648. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: May 2025 26:25

9d ago26:25

26:25

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 opportunity to discuss our own takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of business and educati…

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Episode 46: A conversation with Dr Mike Rugg-Gunn, author of Managing Talent, A Short Guide for the Digital Age 37:56

10d ago37:56

37:56

In discussion with Rob Feltham, Mike shares thought-provoking perspectives on a range of talent topics including: real-time performance management; neuroscience in psychometric assessment; the ever-increasing importance of the freelance workforce as a central element of the talent pool; generational stereotypes (Gen Y, Gen Z etc); and the urgent ne…

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647. THE PREDICTIVE VALIDITY OF TEST SCORES IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS 30:39

12d ago30:39

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The last thing anybody wants to do is sit for a meaningless test. Entrance exams like the SAT & ACT should be able to inform both test takers and target institutions about the likelihood of success at the next level. So do they? Amy and Mike invited educator David Blobaum to explore the predictive validity of test scores in college admissions. What…

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The Briefing: Trump Doesn’t Know If He Has to Uphold Constitution - Really? Where Is the Conservative and MAGA Outrage? Law and Disorder and No MAGA Pushback and No Red Line. Trump Portrays Himself as ... 7:43

17d ago7:43

7:43

Trump says He doesn’t know if he has to uphold Constitution - really? He took solemn oath. Where is the Conservative and MAGA outrage? What or who will keep Trump accountable? Trump does Not want to be bound by the Constitution and chooses to Not follow the laws of the land. He is law and order for others and lawlessness and disorder for himself. W…

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646. ENROLLING IN A TRADE SCHOOL 26:06

19d ago26:06

26:06

Not everyone assumes that life after high school automatically entails immediate enrollment in college. Many teens graduate ready to pursue a more practical education. Amy and Mike invited education market researcher Brady Colby to explain the implications of enrolling in a trade school. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What exa…

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The Briefing: Trump says He Runs The Country and The World! Trump 100-Days Yields Record Low Polls, Marked by Chaos and Turbulence. Trump Claims He's Made No Mistakes. More Signal Chats, Waltz Out. Rubio ... 9:49

19d ago9:49

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Trump says He Runs The Country and The World! (Rather it's NWO Secret Rulers Reign.) Trump's 100-Days Yields Record Low Polls, Marked by Chaos and Turbulence. Trump Claims He Has Not Made Any Mistakes. More Signal Chats, Waltz Out. Rubio's Rise.

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The Briefing: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) FL Recognized for Outstanding Service and Kristi Noem DHS Photo Op-Cosplaying ICE Barbie... TDR-Eps 40 6:03

25d ago6:03

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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) FL Recognized for Her Outstanding Service in Congress and Kristi Noem DHS Photo Op-Cosplaying ICE Barbie Slammed by Conservative Commentators like Megyn Kelly and Dana Loesch.

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The Briefing: RFK, JFK Classified Files Finally Fully Released. Thanks to Trump and His Cabinet for their Diligent and Dutiful Efforts to Uncover the Truth! TDR-Eps 39 4:01

25d ago4:01

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RFK, JFK Classified Files Finally Fully Released. Thanks to Trump and His Cabinet for their Diligent and Dutiful Efforts to Uncover the Truth in the US Gov't Coverup of the Assassination of the Kennedy Brothers. I Wanted to Express My Deepest Appreciation and Acknowledgement of this Feat!

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645. TRUE COLLEGE ROI 24:06

26d ago24:06

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One should not take on what is potentially the biggest expense of a lifetime lightly. Motivated students can absolutely make sure college pays off academically, socially, and emotionally; financially, though, can be a big question mark. Amy and Mike invited educator Gage Mersereau to define the concept of true college ROI. What are five things you …

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644. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: April 2025 31:23

30d ago31:23

31:23

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 opportunity to discuss our own takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of business and educati…

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The Briefing: Trump's Tariffs Protection or Destruction of the American Economy? Tariff Trump's Turbulence. American People and Economy Held Hostage to Trump's Tariff Party! TDR-Eps 38 13:15

1M ago13:15

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Trump's Tariffs Protection or Destruction of the American Economy? Not Smart or Strategic. Rather, Erratic and Chaotic. Broad in Scope Lacking Blueprint. Tariff Trump's Turbulence. Wall Street Wipeout and Recession Rising, American People and Economy Held Hostage to Trump's Tariff Party! Trump's Medicine! Market Madness!…

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643. A TEST TAKER’S PERSPECTIVE ON THE ENHANCED ACT 33:16

1M ago33:16

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The ACT has been a remarkably stable exam, administered in roughly the same way for decades. However, a new version is on the horizon, and some intrepid souls have braved the uncertainty of the field test to experience it. Amy and Mike invited someone who sat for the April 2025 Enhanced ACT to share the test taker’s perspective. What are five thing…

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642. GETTING READY FOR THE AP ECONOMICS EXAM 25:48

1M ago25:48

25:48

The Advanced Placement exams represent some of the most challenging subject-specific standardized tests a high schooler might ever take, and AP Economics is no exception. Amy and Mike believe that every test warrants smart, serious preparation, so we invited educator Michael Rodriguez to share valuable strategies, insights, and resources for gettin…

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641. GETTING READY FOR THE AP PRECALCULUS EXAM 23:41

1M ago23:41

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 smart, serious preparation, so we invited educator Joey Lin to share valuable strategies, insights, and resources for getting ready…

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640. GETTING READY FOR AP WORLD LANGUAGE EXAMS 28:22

1M ago28:22

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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 believe that every test warrants smart, serious preparation, so we invited educator Milton Alan Turner to share valuable strategie…

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639. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Wise 15:49

1M ago15:49

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 experience? What should someone curious about Wise know about it? ABOUT WISE Founded by a former test prep tutor, Wise is a feature-p…

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638. MENTAL MATH AND AUTOMATICITY 25:25

2M ago25:25

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 skill? Amy and Mike invited educator Mike McGibbon to explore the value of mental math and automaticity. What are five things you …

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637. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: ScoreSmart 26:17

2M ago26:17

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 ScoreSmart? Which tests does ScoreSmart support? Who currently uses ScoreSmart? What kinds of outcomes do users experience? What should som…

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636. THE COLLEGE PLEASING EPIDEMIC 27:54

2M ago27:54

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 highly selective admissions. Amy and Mike invited education consultant Feiyang Liu to highlight the troubling college pleasing epidem…

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The Briefing: Trump-Vance Tag-Team Zelensky Staged-Setup Media Spectacle Recap. 'Putinization' of America? Trump Compromised? TDR-Eps 37 12:01

2M ago12:01

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The Briefing: Trump-Vance Tag-Team Zelensky Staged-Setup Media Spectacle Recap. 'Putinization' of America? Trump Compromised by KGB? Just 4% of Americans Side with Russia. We Must Stand Up for What is Right and Defend the Truth, No Matter What. (Recorded Earlier)

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635. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Edison Prep AP History Boot Camps 16:57

2M ago16:57

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 History Boot Camps work? Do you need to live in Atlanta to attend Edison Prep AP History Boot Camps? What kinds of outcomes do users exp…

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Episode 45: Can leaders catch themselves in flight? A conversation with Ross McIntosh about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 39:27

2M ago39:27

39:27

In discussion with Rob Feltham, Ross McIntosh provides a fascinating overview of the ACT framework and how it can help leaders to build psychological flexibility, in part by managing the interactions between their ‘inner voices’ and the ways that they show up at work. Topics covered include: building self awareness with the help of the Micro Pause …

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634. DIVISION III AND IVY LEAGUE ATHLETIC RECRUITMENT 27:09

2M ago27:09

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 advantages. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Matt Arant to demystify Division III and Ivy League athletic recruitment. What …

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633. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: March 2025 27:29

2M ago27:29

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 opportunity to discuss our own takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of business and educati…

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632. THE THREE CORE EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS AND TEST PREP 26:56

2M ago26:56

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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 Lieberman to explore the relationship between the three core executive functions and test prep. What are five things you will learn in thi…

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631. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: MentoMind 19:32

2M ago19:32

19:32

Expanding your tutoring business with MentoMind with educators Amit Jain and Jeremy Bryant What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the story behind MentoMind? How does MentoMind work to help with student outcomes? How does MentoMind work to help educators attract students? Who currently uses MentoMind? How is MentoMind helping …

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630. THE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS PROFILE 31:29

2M ago31:29

31:29

So much of the college search and application process looks forward, focusing on the destination. Where a student is coming from matters quite a bit though. Amy and Mike invited educational consultants Aly Beaumont and Meg Joyce to explain the significance of the high school class profile. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What i…

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THE DIGITAL SAT: HOW IT STARTED AND HOW IT’S GOING 35:32

3M ago35:32

35:32

A year ago, an innovative new digital adaptive SAT came to the United States–a year after its first appearance internationally. This is the perfect time to find out how College Board feels about both the obstacles and opportunities encountered over this historic transition. Amy and Mike invited Vice President of SAT Suite Program Maureen Forman to …

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628. ADMISSIONS IMPLICATIONS OF ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS 26:45

3M ago26:45

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While we generally profess to celebrate all interests and contributions, the clubs and activities that mean the most to some high schoolers fail to earn the respect that other extracurriculars do, even when students receive recognition on a state or national level. Do colleges at least care? Amy and Mike invited educator Vida John to explore the ad…

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627. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: February 2025 28:58

3M ago28:58

28:58

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 opportunity to discuss our own takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of business and educati…

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The Briefing: More on Morality Matters and Principled Stance. Compromised, Unethical Media. Trump's Regal Reign and Imperial Interventionalist Impulses... TDR-Eps 36 9:00

3M ago9:00

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More on Morality Matters and Principled Stance. The Compromised, Unethical Media. Trump's Regal Reign and Imperial Interventionalist Impulses Beyond the Bounds of the Constitution and Respect for National Sovereignty.

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TDR: Scandals-Lies-Deceit-Hypocrisy-Disinformation-Coverups in Fox News-Trump Eco-System to Gov't Power-Positions Revealed: Morality No Longer Matters... TDR-Eps 35 25:36

3M ago25:36

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Scandals-Lies-Deceit-Hypocrisy-Disinformation-Coverups in Fox News-Trump Eco-System to Gov't Power-Positions Revealed. Morality No Longer Matters and No longer Truth to Power in Trump 2.0 in Staffing and Governance. Yet, Many of Trumps Bold Policy Initiatives (that are Constitutional and Common Sense) are Necessary.…

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626. THE RISE IN AP TESTING 28:03

3M ago28:03

28:03

During a period of American education history where most standardized tests fell at least momentarily out of favor, one series of exams seems to be growing in popularity with no end in sight. Amy and Mike invited educator Rob Franek to explore the explosive rise of Advanced Placement testing. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Wha…

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625. COLLEGE TRANSITIONS AND DISTRESS TOLERANCE 28:21

3M ago28:21

28:21

Big life changes hit all of us differently, which is to say that not every teen is equally prepared for the dramatic academic, social, and emotional shift that comes with moving away from home. Amy and Mike invited counselor Katie Burchenal to discuss college transitions and distress tolerance. What are five things you will learn in this episode? W…

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624. THE DEMOGRAPHIC CLIFF IS HERE 26:15

4M ago26:15

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The entire edifice of higher education and industry depends on a steady flow of students coming in and qualified graduates flowing out. What happens to the system when the crucial input of applicants drops dramatically? Amy and Mike invited journalist Jon Marcus to answer that very question, because the dreaded demographic cliff is here. What are f…

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The Briefing: Morality No Longer Matters, nor Qualifications and Past Acts or Positions Do Not Count in Gov't... TDR-Eps 34 12:46

4M ago12:46

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Morality No Longer Matters, nor Ethics or Integrity. Qualifications, Personal Misconduct and Past Acts or Positions Do Not Count neither in Gov't. Just Look at: Gaetz, Hegseth, Noem, Gabbart, RFK Jr. nominated for high Cabinet posts. J6 Violent Rioters get a pass too with Pardons. No one is held accountable for anything, anymore.…

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The Briefing: Woke is Dead! Thank Trump! Trump Broke Stranglehold of Wokeism! DEI Done! TDR-Eps 33 4:17

4M ago4:17

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Woke is Dead! Thank Trump! DEI Done/Gone! Trump Elected 2nd Term Destroyed and Demolished the Woke Movement and Culture! We Are Free to Be Again. No More Silence or Sensitivity or Stifling of Speech. Trump Broke the Stranglehold of Wokeism and its Warped Ideology.

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The Briefing: Trump's Bro-Culture led to Election Victory, Cabinet Picks... TDR-Eps 32 10:09

4M ago10:09

10:09

Trump's Bro-Culture (Rogan, Musk) led to Election Victory, Cabinet Picks...

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623. THE MOST COMMON NEUROMYTHS 28:01

4M ago28:01

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A widely held belief about brain function is that very little is truly understood in modern science. Unfortunately, most people probably know even less than they think! Amy and Mike invited education professional Gretchen Wegner to explore and debunk the most common neuromyths. What are five things you will learn in this episode? 1. What exactly is…

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622. ADMISSIONS LESSONS FROM ADMISSIONS REPS 31:23

4M ago31:23

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The opacity and complexity of elements of the college application process inspire endless speculation about what really matters. In many cases, though, the best place to find answers is with the colleges themselves. Amy and Mike invited educator John Durante to review admissions lessons learned from admissions representatives. What are five things …

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621. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: January 2025 29:27

4M ago29:27

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A new year brings new excitement. 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 opportunity to discuss our own takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the in…

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620. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS AN UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 25:18

4M ago25:18

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Considering how prevalent the topic of AI has become in business, leisure, and education, it was only a matter of time before college students would choose to focus on its study. Amy and Mike invited college dean Jennifer Stephan to explore what you need to know about artificial intelligence as an undergraduate major. What are five things you will …

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The Briefing: Tom on Substack, Regains Email Entry... TDR-Eps 31 9:32

4M ago9:32

9:32

The Briefing: Tom on Substack, Regains Email Entry... I have created 4 Substack pages: Tom Donahue Reports, Talk Stream Live, Love of Animals, and Tom's Health & Healing News. I have posted and published news, info, links and videos. There is a share button and subscribe for free.

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619. POST PANDEMIC LEARNING LOSS 30:22

5M ago30:22

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The global onset of the coronavirus shut down schools, which interrupted the educational process for millions of students. The expectation was that deficits in fundamental areas would be made up once the world opened up again. Did that happen though? Amy and Mike invited education professional Nancy Weinstein to explore post-pandemic learning loss.…

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The Briefing: The Magnitude of MAGA Victory and Trump Triumph! Greatest Political Comeback... TDR-Eps 30 10:53

5M ago10:53

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Briefing: The Magnitude of MAGA Victory and Trump's Triumph! The Greatest Political Comeback in History! (Recorded earlier)

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618. HOW THE COMMON DATA SET CAN HELP INTERPRET WHAT COLLEGES TELL YOU 25:25

5M ago25:25

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Finding your best fit school requires a lot of smart research, so don’t overlook one of the best sources of institutional information available. Amy and Mike invited independent counselor Jane Gabin to discuss how the common data set can help interpret what colleges tell you. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the Common D…

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617. PREPARING TEENS FOR COLLEGE: ARE THEY READY? 28:14

5M ago28:14

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Wanting to pursue higher education is not exactly the same as being ready for higher education and all that its pursuit entails, as too many students learn to their detriment. Amy and Mike invited educator Carey Dukes to explore just how prepared and ready most teens are for college. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Are students…

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616. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: December 2024 29:45

5M ago29:45

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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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615. THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLEGE INTERVIEWS 35:26

5M ago35:26

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How odd is it that one of the most effective ways to learn about college applicants tends to be among the least frequent steps in the process. How valuable is direct conversation for evaluating prospective members of an educational community and what might the future hold? Amy and Mike invited college admissions expert Parke Muth to explore the imp…

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