Best Higher Scores Test Prep Podcasts (2025)

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🎙️ ACT 2025: Everything You Need to Know About the New Test Format & Changes 8:30

1M ago8:30

8:30

Big changes are coming to the ACT starting in 2025! If you’re planning to take the ACT after April 2025, you need to know how the revamped test structure will affect your preparation and test-day strategy. In this episode of WizCast by Wizako, Sophia and Kai break down everything about the new ACT format—what’s changing, what’s staying the same, an…

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Digital SAT Math | Topics Breakdown 3:01

3M ago3:01

3:01

🎙 WizCast: Cracking the Digital SAT Math Section 🎙 How is the Digital SAT Math section structured? What’s the biggest scoring opportunity? And which topics should you prioritize to maximize your score? In this episode of WizCast – SAT Prep Podcasts by Wizako, hosts Lexa Wiz and Kai Quest answer the most pressing SAT Math questions: 🔹 How many quest…

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Test Prep Dos and Don'ts with Rath Tutoring founder Eric Rath 46:01

5M ago46:01

46:01

If you're taking the SAT or ACT in the spring, it might be time to start thinking about test prep! Join Julia and special guest Eric Rath, Founder of Rath Tutoring, who has over twenty years of experience in test prep and tutoring, to talk about test prep dos and don'ts. Contact RathTutoring.com at [email protected] or 1-866-Rath-101 Find self-…

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Making College Affordable with Peg Keough from College Aid Pro 43:47

6M ago43:47

43:47

With the cost of college climbing every year, Julia sat down with Peg Keough, the Director of Education at College Aid Pro to learn more about the ways students and families can make college more affordable by making informed decisions about financial aid! __________________ Create your College Aid Pro free account: https://mycap.collegeaidpro.com/…

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College Admissions for Homeschool Families with Michele Evard and Holly Ramsey 30:10

6M ago30:10

30:10

Julia is joined by Michele Evard and Holly Ramsey, the authors of College Unmazed: Your Guide to Design & Document Your Homeschool Journey, which helps homeschool families prepare for successful college applications to their dream universities. __________________ Go to https://www.collegeunmazed.com/homeschool and use code HOMESCHOOL10 for 10% disc…

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College Admissions for STEM Programs 43:25

6M ago43:25

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Is your student applying to a STEM program and you need to know what to include? It's time to get into the world of admissions for STEM majors with our resident expert Christina! ________ Get a free consultation with Christina at March Consulting! Sign up for a test prep course with Julia at Higher Scores!…

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Applying to Military Academies and ROTC with Lisa Rielage 41:21

6M ago41:21

41:21

Guest host Kat Clowes of March Consulting interviews military academy admissions expert Lisa Rielage from Admissions Decrypted! ______ Sign up for a free consultation with March Consulting! Check out Admissions Decrypted to work with Lisa! Explore the resources Lisa mentioned in the episode: Breaking Ice Breaking Glass by Sandra Stosz Service Acade…

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Choosing a College Major 30:00

6M ago30:00

30:00

Working on college applications and not sure which major to choose? Will your application even be impacted by which program you're applying to? In short, yes! Join us for this episode as we get into the weeds on how and why to choose a college major before submitting your applications. ___________ For help with all of your major-related questions, …

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College Admissions Road Map 43:00

7M ago43:00

43:00

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What's the deal with Test Optional college admissions? 28:46

7M ago28:46

28:46

If you have a junior or senior high school student and you're trying to decipher what "test optional" and "test blind" and "test required" mean, or if the school you wanted to apply to just switched back to "test required," or if you're hearing that no one needs the SAT anymore but that juuuust doesn't sound right, this is the episode for you. We'r…

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The PSAT and National Merit Scholarship Program 22:36

7M ago22:36

22:36

Two test prep experts cover what the PSAT is, why it matters, and what you need to know about the National Merit scholarship program that could save you thousands of dollars on college! ______ Take the PSAT 2-in-1 course with Higher Scores Test Prep. Get help with scholarships with March Consulting.By Higher Scores Test Prep

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The New SAT 40:10

8M ago40:10

40:10

The new Digital SAT is almost completely different from previous versions of the test, so Julia and Christina walk through all the important changes to the English and Math sections, how to prepare, and how to make sure your student and their device are ready for test day. _______ Prepare for the SAT or contact Higher Scores here. Learn whether you…

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We're Back! - The Latest in College Admissions 25:09

8M ago25:09

25:09

Meet the new hosts of the College Checklist Podcast as we discuss all of the chaos and change in college admissions and test prep. _____ Get ready for the SAT or PSAT this fall with Julia at Higher Scores Test Prep! Contact her here. Or prepare for application season with Christina at March Consulting College Planners!…

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Episode 268 - Jared Cooney Horvath – The Best Way to Use Technology for Learning 34:19

8M ago34:19

34:19

On episode 268, Alexis Avila speaks to returning guest Jared Cooney Horvath.Our Guest:Jared Cooney Horvath (PhD, MEd) is a neuroscientist, educator, and author of the best-selling book Stop Talking, Start Influencing: 12 Insights from Brain Science to Make Your Message Stick. Jared has conducted research and lectured at Harvard University, Harvard …

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Episode 267 - Shirag Shemmassian - Choosing the Right Schools for Pre-Med Majors 23:27

11M ago23:27

23:27

On Episode 267, Alexis Avila speaks to Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, founder and admissions consultant of Shemmassian Academic Consulting. As a Cornell University graduate and Cornell admissions interviewer, Shirag knows what the best schools are looking for in prospective students during admissions interviews.On today’s episode Shirag and I talk about c…

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Episode 266 - From Failing to Acing: The Secrets Behind My Academic Comeback 10:00

12M ago10:00

10:00

On Episode 266 of the new and improved Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis shares his academic struggles and how he was able to overcome them. We’ll discuss ways to achieve better grades in school such as: • Finding the right social circles that will help you thrive. • Finding mentors at school who will inspire you. • Refining your study skills so…

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Don't Take the ACT if... 20:37

1+ y ago20:37

20:37

On this episode, Caleb and Jill dive into the controversial topic of whether you should take the ACT/SAT, or if you might be better off without it? They'll explore scenarios in which taking a standardized test is beneficial for you or not. Free Practice Test College CounselingBy Caleb & Jill

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#265 - The Digital SAT Versus the Paper SAT 8:22

1+ y ago8:22

8:22

In Episode 265 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron shares the differences between the Digital SAT and the ACT.The main differences are:1. The digital SAT is shorter than the paper SAT.2. There are more questions for the Reading Section on the digital version.3. The digital version allows calculator use throughout the entire test. There is a …

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The Digital SAT Versus the ACT 7:37

1+ y ago7:37

7:37

In Episode 264 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron shares the differences between the Digital SAT and the ACT.The main differences are:1. The Digital SAT is taken on a computer and the ACT is a paper test. There is a digital version of the ACT but it is currently available for international students only.2. The Digital SAT has adaptive diffi…

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Tutoring Tips The Digital SAT Format and Structure 12:22

1+ y ago12:22

12:22

In Episode 263 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron shares the differences in the Digital SAT's format and Structure.By Alexis Avila

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The Truth with Meredith Vaughn 17:02

2y ago17:02

17:02

In today's episode, Jill has the pleasure of interviewing one of our Standard-Level Tutors, Meredith Vaughn. Meredith opens up about her high school experience, her college prep process, and the honest truth about trusting yourself. Listen to Meredith's interview to learn more. Meredith Vaughn Free Practice Test…

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Do I take the ACT/SAT or not? 29:15

2y ago29:15

29:15

It's a question we hear often and there is a lot of talk surrounding the topic. Should students take the ACT or SAT? Caleb and Jill chat about which schools require it, which schools are test optional and which schools are test blind. Plus, within colleges which programs require an ACT/SAT. Free ACT/SAT Practice Test ACT Private Tutoring…

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Tutoring Tips Three Tips for a 330+ GRE Score 5:19

2y ago5:19

5:19

In Episode 262 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron shares three tips that students can use to boost their GRE scores.The three tips are:1. Create a Realistic Timeline:Decide when you want to start and when you actually want to take the test.2. Get in Plenty of Practice:Taking practice tests allows students to see where they are with each sec…

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Tutoring Tips: Three Tips for a 700+ GMAT Score 5:22

2y ago5:22

5:22

In Episode 261 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron shares three tips that students can use to boost their GMAT scores about how to approach questions in the Quantitative Comparison section on the ISEE Math Test so students can boost their scores. The three tips are:1. Create a Realistic Timeline:Decide when you want to start and when you act…

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Current Trends in College Admissions 32:50

2+ y ago32:50

32:50

What are the current trends in college admissions? Caleb and Jill tackle some of the effects Covid-19 has had on students and learning as well as their mental well-being, stress level and test anxiety. Free ACT/SAT Practice TestBy Caleb & Jill

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GRE: In Depth Look 37:29

2+ y ago37:29

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The GRE General Test is a computer-delivered test that features question types that features question types that closely reflect the kind of thinking you'll do in today's graduate school programs. Caleb and Jill break down who takes the GRE, the timing of the test, where and when to take the test, and what the test covers. For GRE Test Prep visit o…

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Tutoring Tips: ISEE Math Number One Secret Tip to Propel Your Math Score 6:27

3y ago6:27

6:27

On Episode 260 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron talks about how to approach questions in the Quantitative Comparison section on the ISEE Math Tes so students can boost their scores.By Alexis Avila

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Tutoring Tips: SSAT The Number One Math Secret to Propel your Math Score 6:19

3y ago6:19

6:19

On Episode 259 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron discusses when and how students should study to boost their score on the SSAT Math Test.By Alexis Avila

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Tutoring Tips SAT Math Hacks Tips and Tricks to Catapult your Math Score 5:38

3y ago5:38

5:38

On Episode 258 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron discusses when and where students should use a calculator on the SAT Math Test, as well as how to tackle the non-calculator section so your student can improve their scores on the SAT.By Alexis Avila

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Tutoring Tips: How to Improve Your ACT Science Score 7:14

3y ago7:14

7:14

On Episode 257 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron discusses how students can improve their ACT Science Test scores. He breaks down the different sections of the test, how best to approach them and much more!By Alexis Avila

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Tutoring Tips How Much Time to Spend on Your SAT and ACT Homework 7:09

3y ago7:09

7:09

On Episode 256 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron discusses how much time students should be spending preparing for their ACT and SAT tests. He also makes suggestions about how much information to study at a time, when busy students should study and much more!By Alexis Avila

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Tutoring Tips: When to Start Preparing for the SSAT and ISEE Exams 5:31

3y ago5:31

5:31

On Episode 255 of The Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron of Prepped and Polished gives you an idea of when to start preparing for the SSAT and ISEE Exams based on your or your student's unique timelines.By Alexis Avila

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ACT Advice with Audrey Hazzard 23:59

3y ago23:59

23:59

Today we sit down with one of our Premier-Level Tutors, Audrey Hazzard, who has been a tutor with Get Smarter Prep for over ten years. Audrey talks about the changes she has seen in the tutoring industry over the past ten years and offers advice to high school students who are taking on more than they can handle. Free Practice Test every Saturday m…

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Keep it Weird 14:40

3y ago14:40

14:40

We're back! After taking a few months off, Caleb and Jill are back to talk about a few updates surrounding Get Smarter Prep as well as what current Juniors should be focusing on right now. Of course, we don't want to leave out Sophomores or Seniors, so we have some guidance as to what those students can do as well. Also, Caleb is traveling to Austi…

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Tutoring Tips: The New Digital SAT What to Expect 19:42

3y ago19:42

19:42

On Episode 254 of The Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron of Prepped and Polished gives you an idea of what to expect when the SAT goes digital in 2024.By Alexis Avila

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Tutoring Tips: How Students Taking the SAT with Extra Time Accommodation Can Use Their Time Wisely 27:04

3+ y ago27:04

27:04

On Episode 253 of The Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron of Prepped and Polished gives SAT tips for students taking the SAT with an extra time accommodation.By Alexis Avila

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A Decade of Changes with Stephen Heiner: Part Two 26:22

3+ y ago26:22

26:22

A Decade of Changes with Stephen Heiner: Part Two continues. Season Five of the Simply Smarter Podcast kicks off with a look back at all of the changes within the past 10 years, featuring Stephen Heiner. Stephen was the President of Get Smarter Prep from 2006-2012. He turns the tables on Caleb and Jill and asks them questions about how Get Smarter …

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A Decade of Changes with Stephen Heiner: Part One 40:06

3+ y ago40:06

40:06

Season Five of the Simply Smarter Podcast kicks off with a look back at all of the changes within the past 10 years, featuring Stephen Heiner. Stephen was the President of Get Smarter Prep from 2006-2012. He turns the tables on Caleb and Jill and asks them questions about how Get Smarter Prep has adapted within the decade.…

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Approaching Deadlines 22:11

3+ y ago22:11

22:11

On this episode, we take a look at the approaching deadlines students need to look at in the next few months. Caleb and Jill break down what students and parents will need to accomplish in December, January, and February including essays, FAFSA, letters of recommendation and more. We've also teamed up with Tamara Day of HGTV's Bargain Mansions! We …

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Tutoring Tips: How Students Taking the ACT with Extra Time Accommodation Can Use Their Time Wisely 18:53

3+ y ago18:53

18:53

For Episode 252 Aaron of Prepped and Polished gives ACT tips for students taking the ACT with an extra time accommodation.By Alexis Avila

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How Many Times Do I Take the ACT? 22:45

3+ y ago22:45

22:45

On today's episode, we break down just how many times students need to take the ACT. Here's a hint...it's different for everyone. From scholarships to Honors Programs to college admittance, your ACT will have an impact. Listen to find out how many times you should take the ACT. ACT Prep Free Practice ACT Test…

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#251 - Camille Roney - How to Show Up as Your Best Self in and Out of the Classroom" 23:19

3+ y ago23:19

23:19

On episode 251, Alexis Avila speaks to academic life coach Camille Roney, founder of The Learning Mom, a website that empowers women to start loving their lives, purposefully connect with their children, and cherish their pursuit of education.By Alexis Avila

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Simply Smarter Podcast 0:34

3+ y ago0:34

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By Caleb & Jill

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Reading on the ACT - The Newest Question Type 24:06

3+ y ago24:06

24:06

On today's episode, Caleb and Jill break down the newest changes within the reading section of the ACT called "Visual and Quantitative Information" questions. These new questions were recently released on the July ACT. We talk about how these VQI questions will negatively or positively affect students' scores. Plus, stay tuned for a new program we …

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Please Welcome Stacey Jacks 19:36

4y ago19:36

19:36

On today's episode, Jill gets to know Get Smarter Prep's new Director of Enrollment, Stacey Jacks. We get to know about her background, her favorites, and more about what her role at Get Smarter Prep will be. If you don't know about her interesting food choices, now is the time to enlighten your senses. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.…

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Summer Before Junior Year 25:46

4y ago25:46

25:46

Today's Simply Smarter episode will cover what high school students should be thinking about between their Sophomore Year and Junior Year. What can students start doing now to prepare for college during the summer before their Junior Year? 🌞 Hint, it's not all work! Free Practice Test College Handcrafted Initial Consultation Templates & Initial Gui…

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What's Going on with College Admissions Right Now? 27:11

4y ago27:11

27:11

Do I need to take the ACT or not? Do I really need an ACT score to get into college? On today's episode, Caleb and Jill tackle a few of the questions surrounding college admissions. We seem to be hearing the same questions from different parents and we wanted to clarify what colleges are looking for, specifically for the class of 2022 and beyond. G…

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Can I Get A Scholarship for that? 29:14

4y ago29:14

29:14

On today's episode, Caleb and Jill discuss the difference between Academic Scholarships and Athletic Scholarships as well as the divisions among athletic scholarships. They also point out different scholarships that may not be very common, but are available. If you're ready to find scholarships for college, make sure to listen to today's show!…

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Happy Anniversary Get Smarter Prep 31:08

4y ago31:08

31:08

This month, Get Smarter Prep celebrates our 15-Year Anniversary! To commemorate this milestone, Caleb and Jill look back over the last fifteen years to where Get Smarter Prep started. They walk through the history of Get Smarter Prep from the founder, the tutors, the partners, and to the future. 15 Year Anniversary blog Caleb Pierce & Jill Purcell …

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Episode 250 with Shirag Shemmassian: How Students Can Appeal College Rejections 35:13

4y ago35:13

35:13

Episode 250:On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis welcome’s back Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, founder and admissions consultant of Shemmassian Academic Consulting. As a Cornell University graduate and Cornell admissions interviewer, Shirag knows what the best schools are looking for in prospective students during admissions inte…

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