Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDemonstrating Interest During Virtual College Tours
Season 1 Episode 160
Pre-COVID, visiting a college campus was an important way to both learn about a school and signal interest. Today and likely going forward, more and …
5 years, 2 months ago
ACT Math Reporting Categories
Season 1 Episode 159
While standardized tests assess only part of a full high school math curriculum, assessing priorities has historically been difficult. Fortunately, A…
5 years, 2 months ago
The Making Caring Common Project
Season 1 Episode 158
The premise of holistic admissions suggests that admissions officers consider the whole applicant. But how can intangibles like character or compassi…
5 years, 2 months ago
Advocacy For Parents Of High Schoolers
Season 1 Episode 157
According to former Secretary of Education Rod Paige, "There is no more powerful advocate than a parent armed with information and options." But does…
5 years, 2 months ago
Transparency In College Admissions
Season 1 Episode 156
While a college admissions process depends on a myriad of large and small moving parts, the great challenge in applying to schools lies not in the nu…
5 years, 2 months ago
TEST PREP PROFILE: Rob Pollak
Season 1 Episode 155
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry?
Meet Rob Pollak, an expert SAT and ACT…
5 years, 3 months ago
TEST PREP PROFILE: Kenny Tan
Season 1 Episode 154
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry?
Meet Kenny Tan, who has been working i…
5 years, 3 months ago
TEST PREP PROFILE: Paul Pscolka
Season 1 Episode 153
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry?
Meet Paul Pscolka, the founder of Ivy …
5 years, 3 months ago
TEST PREP PROFILE: Claudia Chesler
Season 1 Episode 152
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry?
Meet Claudia Chesler, a visionary educ…
5 years, 3 months ago
TEST PREP PROFILE: Edward Antoine
Season 1 Episode 151
Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry?
Meet Edward Antoine, the founder and p…
5 years, 3 months ago