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Back to Search2019-2020 Academic Year In Review
Season 1 Episode 100
The 2019-20 academic year will live on in infamy as one of the craziest years to rock secondary and higher education. Is it a coincidence that we sta…
5 years, 9 months ago
Differences Between SAT and ACT Reading
Season 1 Episode 99
The multiple-choice reading sections of the SAT and ACT have never been more similar, but closer analysis proves they are hardly the same. Amy and Mi…
5 years, 9 months ago
Delivering Education And Admissions Messaging
Season 1 Episode 98
These days, every teacher, tutor, and college consultant has moved business online. Why does it seem, though, that some professionals are engaging wi…
5 years, 9 months ago
Test Prep For Students With Accommodations
Season 1 Episode 97
Almost every test taker finds the SAT and ACT challenging. However, learning and testing disabilities add a whole new level of difficulty, which dema…
5 years, 9 months ago
College Admissions For Twice-Exceptional Learners
Season 1 Episode 96
You may have never heard the term "twice-exceptional," but you've likely met 2E learners and recognized the distinctive challenges they faced. Amy an…
5 years, 9 months ago
The Ultimate College Stress Test
Season 1 Episode 95
Heading into 2020, various market stresses already threatened the viability of some of America's colleges and universities. Then came COVID-19! Amy a…
5 years, 9 months ago
Rick Clark
Season 1 Episode 94
When managed properly, the college admissions process is very much a team effort, and an applicant's family can be the most critical members of that …
5 years, 10 months ago
Letters Of Recommendation: Good vs. Great
Season 1 Episode 93
Despite their role as essential components of college applications, letters of recommendation--specifically how to elicit great ones--receive far too…
5 years, 10 months ago
Sports Recruiting In The Time Of Covid
Season 1 Episode 92
The annual rhythms of sports seasons and college recruiting cycles have always been comfortably familiar. Then came COVID-19. Amy and Mike invited co…
5 years, 10 months ago
College Admissions For Homeschoolers
Season 1 Episode 91
Homeschooling offers a distinctive choice for families seeking a flexible, specialized K-12 education for their children. Full immersion into higher …
5 years, 10 months ago