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College Essay Secrets

Season 1 Episode 669

Few writing assignments loom as large or feel as significant as the application essay does to a college-bound teen. But what if the keys to a stateme…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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STRATEGIES FOR THE COMPUTER-BASED ACT

Season 1 Episode 668

Starting in September 2025, the ACT will be administered nationally both on paper and on digital devices. Should you take the ACT on a computer? If s…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

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THE IMPACT OF DUAL ENROLLMENT

Season 1 Episode 667

Imagine two models of education, one of which reserves opportunities for college credit for college students and another which allows high schoolers …

7 months, 4 weeks ago

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EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: July 2025

Season 1 Episode 666

The Tests and the Rest podcast has always been relentlessly focused on exploring important topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning wit…

8 months ago

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HOW TO MANAGE PROCRASTINATION IN THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

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…

8 months ago

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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…

8 months, 1 week ago

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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…

8 months, 1 week ago

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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…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: VEGA AI

Season 1 Episode 661

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

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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…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

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