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
193. Test Prep Profile: Christopher Sanderson
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry?
MEET OUR GUEST
Christopher Sanderson is Sanderson Test Prep's Founder and President. In …
192. Test Prep Profile: Carmen Fernández de Tarrago
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry?
Meet Carmen Fernández de Tarrago, the founder of SATPrep DR, based in Santo Domingo, Dom…
191. Test Prep Profile: Scott Greenspan
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry?
MEET OUR GUEST
Meet Scott Greenspan, the founder/president of Span Test Prep in Glenview…
190. The Price You Really Pay For College
We all know that college costs. But how much will a semester at a given college cost for you? Will that tuition differ from what others pay? Why is college so expensive anyway? Amy and Mike invited …
189. The Growing Impact of Cheating During Covid
The global pandemic changed nearly everything about schooling and testing. One aspect of the academic experience, however, that might not have changed has been the willingness of some students to mis…
188. How SAT and ACT Scores Highlight Educational Inequity
Pronounced differences in standardized test scores often manifest across racial and socioeconomic segments of districts, states, and the U.S. as a whole. Does this mean the tests are biased, or can t…
187. What Is Scholarship Displacement?
We all know how valuable scholarship awards can be in defraying the high cost of education. But how many applicants recognize how often colleges subtract from their own aid packages the exact amounts…
186. Getting Into Business School
When more selective schools open doors to more substantial opportunities--and compensation-- gaining admission to the right MBA programs can be serious business! Amy and Mike invited test prep profes…
185. Incorporating Test Prep Into The High School Classroom
While teachers generally want students to be ready for the quizzes, exams, and finals associated with their curriculum, most shy away from focusing on state or national assessments. Too bad, really, …
184. Demonstrating Leadership In College Applications
Leaders inspire others to make things happen. Colleges want students who make things happen. Seems like a natural fit, right? Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Lt. Col. Lisa Hillhouse to di…
183. The Role Of Parents In The College Process
The road to college ideally ends when a student arrives at a school that aligns perfectly with both fit and ambition. So why do so many parents take the wheel? Amy and Mike invited educational plann…
182. Test Prep Tik Tok
Keeping track of the newest social media platforms can be exhausting for many adults. Taking the time to figure out where teens focus their attention, though, offers a rare opportunity to deliver edu…
181. Clarity In Educational Relationships
Every relationship depends on clear communication for success, including and especially those involving educators, students, and, when relevant, parents. Amy and Mike invited educational coach Michae…
180. The Heightened Need For Testing In 2021
The global pandemic made standardized testing impractical for much of 2020. Before we get used to life without high-stakes exams--as lovely as that might sound--let’s consider what we lose when we ab…
179. Using And Creating Educational Websites
Civilization has never before known the wealth of inexpensive and accessible educational resources that we find on the modern web. However, finding a great site is only the first step in learning fro…
178. To IB Or Not To IB
Why is it that so many of us know so much about APs but so little about IB? Amy and Mike invited college coach Kim Raybuck to explain not just what International Baccalaureate programs are, but where…
177. Athletic Recruiting Trends In 2021
The rhythms and rituals of college athletic recruiting have traditionally mirrored the predictability of sports seasons themselves. Then came COVID. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Chad D…
176. TEST PREP PROFILE: Silvia Eufinger
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry?
Meet Silvia Eufinger, co-founder of Edison Prep, based in Atlanta, GA. Silvia graduated …
175. TEST PREP PROFILE: Jeanne Lucas
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry?
Meet Jeanne Lucas. After over two decades of experience in education, Jeanne is no stran…
174. TEST PREP PROFILE: Jason Robinovitz
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry?
Meet Jason Robinovitz, the Chief Operating Officer of all Score At The Top Learning Cent…