Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Necessity Of Gifted And Talented Programs
Season 1 Episode 167
Nobody would argue that all students with special needs don't deserve to be supported and provided the resources they need to thrive. Why, then, do s…
5 years, 7 months ago
Innovative Partnerships In Higher Education
Season 1 Episode 166
Colleges and universities struggled with challenges to profitability and program diversity before COVID-19 arrived, and the global pandemic certainly…
5 years, 8 months ago
Differences Between SAT And ACT Math
Season 1 Episode 165
While the math sections of the SAT and ACT both challenge conceptual understanding and problem-solving across a broad range of similar topics, a clos…
5 years, 8 months ago
Don't Shoot The Messenger: What Testing Tells Us
Season 1 Episode 164
Very few people truly love academic standardized testing, but animosity over assessments seems to increase in intensity every year. But are the exams…
5 years, 8 months ago
Do College Majors Matter?
Season 1 Episode 163
Almost every conversation about college admissions and choice eventually turns to major. Should teenagers even be expected to know what they want to …
5 years, 8 months ago
High School Course Selection And Academic Rigor
Season 1 Episode 162
Course selection heavily influences both a student's high school experience and college prospects, yet definitive answers on how to make these choice…
5 years, 8 months ago
Making Online Tutoring Matter More
Season 1 Episode 161
When the global pandemic hit, many families were reluctant to abandon face-to-face tutoring for remote platforms. Are their good reasons to be equall…
5 years, 8 months ago
Demonstrating 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 months ago