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
433. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS FOR AUTISTIC STUDENTS
The college search should ideally reflect a student’s distinct preferences for learning and living environments, which can be particularly important for teens on the autism spectrum. Amy and Mike inv…
432. TESTING GAME PLAN FOR THE CLASS OF 2025
Major transitions often result in major confusion for the unprepared. If you are–or support–a teen in the high school graduating class of 2025, the time to consider taking or skipping the new digital…
431. FOUR SCHOLARSHIP MYTHS
The only facts most college applicants know about scholarships for certain is that free money is awesome; everything else is subject to review. Amy and Mike invited scholarship expert Jocelyn Paonita…
430. DEBUNKING LEARNING STYLES
We’ve long accepted that students tend to learn best through specific instructional channels based on their personal preferences. But do they really? Amy and Mike invited data scientist Stanislaw Pst…
429. IEC PROFILE: Maria and Tom Geffers
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant?
MEET OUR GUEST
Meet Maria and Tom Geffers of Career and College Counselors. With over 30 yea…
428. IEC PROFILE: Wendie Lubic
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant?
MEET OUR GUEST
Meet Wendie Lubic, a professional who brings a wealth of experience to her ed…
427. IEC PROFILE: Dana Ponsky
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant?
MEET OUR GUEST
Meet Dana Ponsky, who began her career in education more than 20 years ago as…
426. IEC PROFILE: Kristin Cocquyt
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant?
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Meet Kristin Cocquyt, a seasoned college admission expert with nearly 20 year…
425. HAPPY AND RELAXED TEENS OMNIBUS
Happiness is elusive in this world, particularly for anyone going through massive growth and change. As we seek successful, stress-free lives of our own, we parents, educators, counselors, and everyo…
424. MATCHING TYPES OF STUDENTS TO TYPES OF SCHOOLS
There are all kinds of colleges and universities in this wide world, which is lucky for all those different kinds of aspiring college students! Amy and Mike consulted a wide range of college admissio…
423. TEST SCORES: TO SUBMIT OR NOT
Applicants find themselves more confused than ever by current test-optional admissions policies; how do you know if “optional” really applies to you? Amy and Mike invited college counseling expert Ju…
422. INVESTING FOR COLLEGE
Higher education might be the priciest purchase in a person’s life. So why are there still so many questions about when and how to put money aside for that specific expense? Amy and Mike invited fina…
421. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Summit Prep
Empowering Students To Succeed In Life Through Private, Personalized Tutoring with educators Eva Addae and David Blobaum
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
- What is the story behind…
420. WHAT TO DO WHEN A TEST SCORE DISAPPOINTS
Coaches often claim that we play like we practice. Unfortunately, we don’t always replicate our best practice results when it counts. Amy and Mike invited educator Brooke Hanson to discuss what to do…
419. DESTRESSIFYING THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
The college admissions process can provoke a lot of anxiety, not just in students but in every other person with a stake in uncertain outcomes. Does submitting applications have to be this hectic? Am…
418. COLLEGE CLOSEUP: Niagara University
Discover the power of Niagara University with Alison Boland and Kyle Schwindler
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
- Where is Niagara University located and what are its demographics…
417. TEST PREP PROFILE: Meredith Bagwill
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry?
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Meet Meredith Bagwill, the owner of Total College Prep, LLC. Meredith has…
416. TEST PREP PROFILE: Kailey Ossanna
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry?
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Meet Kailey Ossanna, the proud owner of KO Tutoring, the test prep compan…
415. TEST PREP PROFILE: Kuni Beasley
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry?
MEET OUR GUEST
Dr. Kuni Michael Beasley has a BS from Texas Christian University (GO Fro…
414. TEST PREP PROFILE: Jeff Eisenberg
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry?
MEET OUR GUEST
Jeff Eisenberg, the founder of Long Island Test Prep, has been working as…