Best Mike Bergin Podcasts (2025)

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694. TEST PREP PROFILE: Lucy Zhang 16:35

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Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Lucy Zhang is the owner of A+ Test Prep and Tutoring, a 30+ year–old company helping students boost SAT/ACT scores and academic performance. She also co-founded SetSail, an online tutoring company connecting U.S. tutors with…

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693. TEST PREP PROFILE: Roman Marchenko 16:16

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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 Roman Marchenko. After 15 years of teaching high school social studies in public and private settings, Roman transitioned to full-time test preparation. He's always been a big fan of standardized tests, and a large part…

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692. TEST PREP PROFILE: Angie Kelley 14:50

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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 Angie Kelley. Angie is the founder of Land Run Learning, a test prep and tutoring company dedicated to helping high-performing students train smart, test strong, and claim their futures. A licensed Oklahoma educator and…

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691. TEST PREP PROFILE: Jonah Fishel 17:20

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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 Jonah Fishel. Jonah has spent nearly a decade helping students and families unlock confidence and mastery in learning. His journey began in an unexpected place: volunteering as a mentor inside a juvenile detention cente…

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The Light Shines: Part 1 & 2 (Sebastian Ramos) 12/07/25 43:17

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690. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: MentoMind 16:14

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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 students? How is MentoMind evolving from an SAT/ACT platform to an all-learning course platform? What kind of courses are tutors …

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689. LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES 101 25:11

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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 educational consultant Matt Arant to provide instruction in Liberal Arts Colleges 101. What are five things you will learn in this episode?…

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688. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: November 2025 27:47

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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. 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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687. FOREIGN LANGUAGES AS A SUPERPOWER IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS 26:33

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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 and Mike invited educator Rachèle DeMeo to explore foreign languages as a superpower in college admissions. What are five things yo…

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686. BEST & WORST EXTRACURRICULARS FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS 27:13

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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 created equal. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Marlena Corcoran to review the best & worst extracurriculars for high scho…

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Missional Living: Part 11(Mike Bartlett) 11/16/25 38:47

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685. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: STUDYSPACES 15:35

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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 StudySpaces? What kinds of outcomes do users experience? What should someone curious about StudySpaces know about it? ABOUT STUDYSP…

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684. HOW TO PLAN FOR YOUR COLLEGE TRANSFER 26:12

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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 advisor Jaime Smith to share insights on how to plan for your college transfer. What are five things you will learn in this episode? …

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Missional Living: Part 10 (Mike Bertsch) 11/9/25 38:59

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683. WHAT DO FEDERAL POLICY CHANGES MEAN FOR FINANCIAL AID? 28:26

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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 advisor Ed Recker to explain what federal policy changes mean for financial aid. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Wh…

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Missional Living: Part 9 (Mike Bartlett) 11/2/25 43:38

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682. CULTIVATING AND RECOGNIZING ACADEMIC CURIOSITY 25:43

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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 consultant Matthew Jaskol to explore the importance of cultivating and recognizing academic curiosity. What are five things you will lea…

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Missional Living: Part 8 (Mike Bartlett) 10/26/25 42:24

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681. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: October 2025 32:04

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The Tests and the Rest podcast is always focused on exploring essential 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 and ongoing adventures at the intersection of business and education. Catch up with us in the late…

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680. SCHOLARSHIPS, MAJORS, AND HOW CLARITY CAN UNLOCK MORE COLLEGE AID 55:31

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While high schoolers don't need to know exactly what they'll be doing with the rest of their lives, those students who make intentional, well-informed major choices before applying to college can unlock more merit-based and private scholarship opportunities–including specific awards based on intended major. Mike moderated a conversation with Dave P…

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Missional Living: Part 7 (Mike Bartlett) 10/19/25 46:55

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679. How Do Female Students Benefit From Female Educators? 26:08

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If learning and testing weren't already challenging enough in and of themselves, success can often depend on the level of congruence between students and teachers. For example, is gender an influential factor in academic success? Amy and Mike invited educator Megan Fitzwater to explore how female students benefit from female educators. What are fiv…

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Missional Living: Part 6 (Mark Bergin) 10/12/25 45:35

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678. HOW PARENTS CAN SUPPORT (NOT DERAIL) THE COLLEGE PROCESS 27:37

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For many college applicants, the dream of higher education would be unattainable without the support of their parents and guardians. That doesn't mean, however, that these well-meaning adults can't become an adverse influence in admissions. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Lisa Hillhouse to discuss how parents can support and not derail …

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Missional Living: Part 5 (Mike Bartlett) 10/05/25 44:56

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677. How Ikigai Can Help To Choose a College Major 25:10

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Ikigai, a Japanese concept that translates to "a reason for being" or "a reason to live," focuses on the intersection of what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. Doesn't that sound like a critical consideration for college students and applicants? Amy and Mike invited admissions expert V. Peter Pitts t…

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Missional Living: Part 4 (Josh Bachand) 09/28/25 38:34

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676. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: September 2025 28:18

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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. 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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675. Unlocking Automatic Scholarships With PSAT, SAT, & ACT Scores 25:34

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The process of applying to college can be so cumbersome and time consuming that applicants have little time left over for elaborate scholarship applications. Luckily, students can qualify for abundant merit aid just by excelling on admissions tests they should be prepping for anyway! Amy and Mike invited educator Shaan Patel to explore how to unloc…

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Missional Living: Part 3 (Mike Bartlett) 09/21/25 44:01

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674. How And Why To Perform Your Best on the PSAT 29:59

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The PSAT/NMSQT may not influence college admissions decisions, but the test matters in more ways than you might think. Amy and Mike invited educator and author Brian Stewart to discuss how and why to perform your best on the PSAT. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What role does the PSAT play compared to the SAT or ACT? What are …

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Missional Living: Part 2 (Mike Bartlett) 09/14/25 34:25

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673. Preparing For A College Admissions Interview 26:18

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Someone once said that interviewing is tough, especially if you don't know what you're looking for. Another complicating factor is having no answer to predictable questions–a regrettably common occurrence for higher ed applicants. Amy and Mike invited educator Alison Slater to explore the importance of preparing for a college admissions interview. …

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Missional Living: Part 1 (Mike Bartlett) 09/07/25 42:45

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672. From Stage To Test: What Performance Teaches Us About Test Anxiety 28:49

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All the world's a stage, which means that performance anxiety can be debilitating in a variety of contexts. What does it take to silence your inner critics and do your best when only your best will do? Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Christine Gangelhoff to explore what performance teaches us about test anxiety. What are five things you…

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 11 - (Alex Schulte) 08/31/25 41:38

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671. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: August 2025 27:43

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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. Sometimes, though, we enjoy an unstructured opportunity to discuss our takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of business and education. …

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670. Intentionality On The Road To College 25:21

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It's been said that when we set an intention, somehow the world seems to magically come to meet us. Does that apply in college admissions? You'll never find out if you don't try. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Ann Cadwallader to outline the impact of intentionality on the road to college. What are five things you will learn in this epi…

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 10 - (Mark Bergin) 08/24/25 54:38

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669. College Essay Secrets 27:55

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Few writing assignments loom as large or feel as significant as the application essay does to a college-bound teen. But what if the keys to a statement that makes a difference were both simple to understand and easy to implement? Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Susan Knoppow to reveal valuable college essay secrets. What are five things…

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USE THIS ONE - Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 9 - Cayden Kregel 53:44

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668. STRATEGIES FOR THE COMPUTER-BASED ACT 29:37

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Starting in September 2025, the ACT will be administered nationally both on paper and on digital devices. Should you take the ACT on a computer? If so, what do you need to know in advance? Amy and Mike invited educator Adam Snoza to review Strategies For The Computer-Based ACT. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What should test t…

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 8 - Jim Panaggio (08-10-25) 46:12

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667. THE IMPACT OF DUAL ENROLLMENT 26:09

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Imagine two models of education, one of which reserves opportunities for college credit for college students and another which allows high schoolers to also earn college credit. Which do you think most college-bound students would prefer? Amy and Mike invited admissions professional Audrey Moreno to explore the impact of dual enrollment programs. W…

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 8 - (08-03-25) 46:21

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666. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: July 2025 26:15

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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. Sometimes, though, we enjoy an unstructured opportunity to discuss our takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of business and education. …

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665. HOW TO MANAGE PROCRASTINATION IN THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS 25:56

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Procrastination does not necessarily stem from laziness or disorganization. Sometimes, we put off important tasks to cope with negative emotions associated with their outcomes–perfectly understandable but highly undesirable when it comes to complex college applications and strict deadlines. Amy and Mike invited education consultant Michelle McAnane…

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 6 - Mike Bartlett (07-27-25) 47:17

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664. TESTING GAMEPLAN FOR THE CLASS OF 2027 34:04

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When tests change, so should the conventional wisdom about timelines and options. How will the Enhanced ACT factor into your admissions exam plans? Amy and Mike invited educator Brian Eufinger to review a testing gameplan for the HS class of 2027. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What are the main issues for students in the high…

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663. ADMISSIONS NOTES FOR THE HS GRADUATING CLASS OF 2026 29:12

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Every year, new calculations and complications impact the college application process. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Rebecca Stuart-Orlowski to return to the show with admissions notes for the HS graduating class of 2026. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Is the enrollment cliff real, and what does it mean for the C…