Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat Is Scholarship Displacement?
Season 1 Episode 187
We all know how valuable scholarship awards can be in defraying the high cost of education. But how many applicants recognize how often colleges subt…
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Getting Into Business School
Season 1 Episode 186
When more selective schools open doors to more substantial opportunities--and compensation-- gaining admission to the right MBA programs can be serio…
5 years, 6 months ago
Incorporating Test Prep Into The High School Classroom
Season 1 Episode 185
While teachers generally want students to be ready for the quizzes, exams, and finals associated with their curriculum, most shy away from focusing o…
5 years, 6 months ago
Demonstrating Leadership In College Applications
Season 1 Episode 184
Leaders inspire others to make things happen. Colleges want students who make things happen. Seems like a natural fit, right? Amy and Mike invited ed…
5 years, 6 months ago
The Role Of Parents In The College Process
Season 1 Episode 183
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 …
5 years, 6 months ago
Test Prep Tik Tok
Season 1 Episode 182
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…
5 years, 6 months ago
Clarity In Educational Relationships
Season 1 Episode 181
Every relationship depends on clear communication for success, including and especially those involving educators, students, and, when relevant, pare…
5 years, 6 months ago
The Heightened Need For Testing In 2021
Season 1 Episode 180
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 m…
5 years, 6 months ago
Using And Creating Educational Websites
Season 1 Episode 179
Civilization has never before known the wealth of inexpensive and accessible educational resources that we find on the modern web. However, finding a…
5 years, 6 months ago
To IB Or Not To IB
Season 1 Episode 178
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 I…
5 years, 6 months ago