Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast
Welcome to THE college admissions industry podcast! Join Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley as they discuss the latest issues in testing, admissions, learning, and education with leading experts.
Tests and the Rest is perfect for parents, students, counselors, educators, test prep professionals, college consultants, and just about anyone engaged in the college admissions process. You can subscribe to this podcast or stream it online via any podcast app, including iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn Radio.
YOUR HOSTS
Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and Leap.
Between the two of us, expect over 60 years of industry insight, expertise, insider news, and a bit of sarcasm.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 673
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
453. JEANNE LUCAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Jeanne Lucas was a remarkable educator and even better friend who impacted more lives than she knew. In recognition of Jeanne and her boundless love of language and literacy, the National Test Prep A…
452. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Golisano Institute
A Great Business Education Accessible For All with higher ed administrator Ian Mortimer
The awesome sponsor we want to spotlight today is Golisano Institute. Let’s meet our special guest Ian Mortimer…
451. THE UPSIDES OF RAPID CHANGES IN EDUCATION
That major aspects of K-12 and higher education along with society at large are undergoing meaningful transformation much faster than usual cannot be argued. How, then, can we swim with the tide rath…
450. COMMON MISTAKES IN COLLEGE SELECTION
Considering all the steps in the intricate dance of selecting, applying, and paying for college, it’s no surprise that applicants tend to get some of them wrong. Amy and Mike invited college counselo…
449. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: ScoreSmart
Better SAT and ACT Tests, Smarter Analytics with educators Sonya Muthalia and Neill Seltzer
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
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What is the story behind ScoreSmart?
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How does Scor…
448. CONTROVERSIES AROUND NEW AP PROGRAMS
Politicians rarely weigh in on what students are taught in school and usually act from a non-academic agenda when they do. The announcements of new AP African American Studies and Precalculus course…
447. SELECTING YOUR FOREVER SCHOOL
With all the focus on selectivity and compatibility–not to mention the delicate dance between potentially interested prospective partners, college admissions sounds a whole lot like dating. Amy and M…
446. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: TestBright Curriculum System
A modular, professional SAT & ACT curriculum that makes you a better teacher with educator Kailey Ossanna
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
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What is the story behind the TestBrig…
445. THE UNWRITTEN RULES OF COLLEGE SUCCESS
Why do so many students who thrive in high school suddenly stumble once they attain the halls of higher education? Alas, the welcome packet rarely mentions that what gets you there might not be what …
444. WHY TESTS MATTER: STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
Parents, educators, and bloviators of every stripe have been given platforms to express their opinions on testing, admissions, and standards, but how often do we hear from those whose futures are dir…
443. COLLEGE CLOSEUP: Hobart and William Smith Colleges
A relationship-rich school in the heart of the Finger Lakes with admissions counselor Melanie Sage
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
- Where are Hobart and William Smith Colleges lo…
442. TEST PREP PROFILE: Josh D'Alemberte
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry?
MEET OUR GUEST
Meet Josh D’Alemberte, a creative and energetic educator who pushes his c…
441. TEST PREP PROFILE: Kelly Finn
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry?
MEET OUR GUEST
Meet Dr. Kelly Finn, who has a BS in Business and K-12 teaching license, …
440. TEST PREP PROFILE: Samiya Cogmon
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry?
MEET OUR GUEST
Meet Samiya Cogmon, who founded Horizon Star Tutoring Co in 2019 with a m…
439. TEST PREP PROFILE: Greg Hudson
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry?
MEET OUR GUEST
Meet Greg Hudson, an AP United States History teacher at Valley High Scho…
438. TEST PREP PROFILE: Stacey Howe-Lott
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry?
MEET OUR GUEST
Meet Stacey Howe-Lott, a 25-year teacher who now focuses exclusively on S…
437. GAME-BASED LEARNING
Education is serious business but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be fun! Amy and Mike invited educator Julie Post to share the latest tips and tools for game-based learning.
What are five things you…
436. ASSESSING COLLEGE FINANCIAL VIABILITY
The foundations of higher education are shifting, often subtly but sometimes with seismic force. Case in point, a confluence of economic, societal, and demographic trends will almost assuredly lead t…
435. USING SPACED REPETITION FOR STUDY SUCCESS
Conventional wisdom holds that if you don’t use it, you lose it, whatever “it” happens to be. But why do we forget information we’ve learned and how can we better retain it? Amy and Mike invited educ…
434. FINDING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF IN THE PATH TO COLLEGE
Aspiring college students tend to commit abundant time and resources to learning all about specific schools and programs, yet remain oblivious to their own motivations and needs. Amy and Mike invited…