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Season 1 Episode 665
Procrastination does not necessarily stem from laziness or disorganization. Sometimes, we put off important tasks to cope with negative emotions asso…
1 year, 2 months ago
TESTING GAMEPLAN FOR THE CLASS OF 2027
Season 1 Episode 664
When tests change, so should the conventional wisdom about timelines and options. How will the Enhanced ACT factor into your admissions exam plans? A…
1 year, 2 months ago
ADMISSIONS NOTES FOR THE HS GRADUATING CLASS OF 2026
Season 1 Episode 663
Every year, new calculations and complications impact the college application process. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Rebecca Stuart-Orl…
1 year, 2 months ago
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS FOR THE STUDENT ATHLETE
Season 1 Episode 662
The path for high school athletes seeking to play at the next level becomes more uncertain every year. The increasing complexity of college sports re…
1 year, 2 months ago
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: VEGA AI
Season 1 Episode 661
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1 year, 2 months ago
HOW ARE POLITICAL CHANGES SHAPING HIGHER ED?
Season 1 Episode 660
The walls of academia have always seemed distant and distinct from the corridors of political power. But even the ivory tower isn't safe during perio…
1 year, 2 months ago
HOW MUCH AI IS JUST RIGHT IN THE COLLEGE ESSAY?
Season 1 Episode 659
Smart college applicants know not to let artificial intelligence agents write their entire personal statement but might shudder at the idea of ignori…
1 year, 3 months ago
EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: June 2025
Season 1 Episode 658
The Tests and the Rest podcast has always been relentlessly focused on exploring important topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning wit…
1 year, 3 months ago
DOES IT MATTER IF YOU TAKE CALCULUS IN HIGH SCHOOL?
Season 1 Episode 657
If you're applying as a STEM major or looking at selective colleges, there's no question that you should consider taking advanced or accelerated math…
1 year, 3 months ago
HOW TO PLAN A GAP YEAR
Season 1 Episode 656
Most students matriculate directly from high school to college. But what if you're not like most students? Amy and Mike invited education consultant …
1 year, 3 months ago