Podcast Episodes

THE NEW DIGITAL PSAT

Season 1 Episode 507

Most years, the PSAT feels inconsequential for all but the highest-scoring students. The October 2023 exam, however, will put everyone–students, scho…

3 years, 2 months ago

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REAL DIVERSITY IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

Season 1 Episode 506

The Supreme Court's ruling outlawing race-conscious admissions seems, on its face, to be a blow against diversity in higher education. But how authen…

3 years, 2 months ago

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IEC PROFILE: Deb Davis Groves

Season 1 Episode 505

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant?

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Meet Deborah Davis Groves. …

3 years, 3 months ago

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IEC PROFILE: Jenny Buyens

Season 1 Episode 504

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant?

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Meet Jenny Buyens, an indep…

3 years, 3 months ago

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IEC PROFILE: Tonica Johnson

Season 1 Episode 503

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant?

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Meet Tonica Johnson. Her ex…

3 years, 3 months ago

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IEC PROFILE: Jen Nelson

Season 1 Episode 502

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant?

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Growing up in suburban Minn…

3 years, 3 months ago

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IEC PROFILE: Nancy Steenson

Season 1 Episode 501

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant?

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Meet Nancy Steenson, a grad…

3 years, 3 months ago

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500. CELEBRATING OUR 500TH EPISODE

Season 1 Episode 500

The success of the Tests and the Rest podcast can be credited to our focus on fascinating guests with specific expertise and insight into admissions,…

3 years, 3 months ago

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COMPARING MOST POPULAR AND MOST LUCRATIVE COLLEGE MAJORS

Season 1 Episode 499

While a college education represents far more than just job training, a substantial return on that tuition investment certainly doesn't hurt. Amy and…

3 years, 3 months ago

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HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE FRESHMAN

Season 1 Episode 498

Entering the halls of higher education for the first time can feel momentous and exciting, which is true. What is also true is how challenging life c…

3 years, 3 months ago

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