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Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast

Amy Seeley & Mike Bergin
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Welcome to THE college admissions industry podcast! Join Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley as they discuss the latest issues in testing, admissions, learning, and education with leading experts. Tests and the Rest is perfect for parents, students, counselors, educators, test prep professionals, college consultants, and just about anyone engaged in the college admissions process. You can subscribe to this... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Abaza
Independent Educational Consultant based in Cairo, Egypt
Quest Consulting (as per email domain)
Episode: 718. IEC PROFILE: Sarah Abaza
Ingrid Latham
Independent educational consultant
Independent Educational Consultant (IEC)
Episode: 717. IEC PROFILE: Ingrid Latham
Steve Tapper
Independent college counselor, Tapper College Counseling
Tapper College Counseling
Episode: 716. IEC PROFILE: Steve Tapper
Beth Kraemer
Independent educational consultant
In College Consulting
Episode: 715. IEC PROFILE: Beth Kraemer
Vicki Vollweiler
Founder of College Financial Prep and expert in divorce and college planning strategy
College Financial Prep
Episode: 713. THE IMPACT OF DIVORCE ON COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID
Evan Green
Co-founder of Green College Consulting and founder of Corporate Liberation, entrepreneurship consultant
Green College Consulting / Corporate Liberation
Episode: 712. HOW BUSINESS-MINDED STUDENTS CAN STAND OUT IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
Leia LeMaster Horton
Founder of Horton Test Prep; scholarship expert
Horton Test Prep; National Test Prep Association (founding member)
Episode: 711. HOW TO WIN SCHOLARSHIPS
Dan Roeder
Math educator and researcher focused on understanding and reducing students' math anxiety
Winston Preparatory School, NYC campus
Episode: 710. UNPACKING AND SOLVING MATH ANXIETY
Ryan Allen
Associate Professor of International and Comparative Education and Leadership at Soka University of America
Soka University of America
Episode: 708. WHAT MAKES A GREAT COLLEGE TOWN?

Hosts

Amy Seeley
President of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP, helping students to succeed in all kinds of tests from A3 to grad school throughout Ohio.
Mike Bergin
President of Chariot Learning, helping students with tests, school and life based out of Rochester, New York.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Great Show!

    Mike and Amy are knowledgeable and entertaining hosts and bring on a variety of great guests! A must-listen if you are preparing for college or have a child who is!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    johntheoptimist
    United States3 years ago
  • Experts

    Amy and Mike are skillful hosts—they ask the right questions to get the best out of their guests. Both the interviewers and interviewees are knowledgeable, so I learn from all of them in every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anznhshdgsvjs
    United States4 years ago
  • Great resource for parents, educators, and tutors

    Amy and Mike do a phenomenal job of bringing in experts who can easily distill their messages into memorable chunks. Each podcast feels like a conversation between friends instead of an interview — a true testament to the hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VM112358
    United States4 years ago
  • Amy and Mike are experts in their field

    With 50 years of experience between them, Amy and Mike know the right questions to ask their guests. Every episode is smart, on point and professional. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greg Langston
    United States5 years ago
  • Reliable advice from experts

    I have been working full time as an SAT/ACT/AP/TOEFL/IELTS (LMNOPQ) Tutor for over 20 years. The podcast has excellent guests who are invested in this industry not to make a fast buck but to provide real help to parents, students and tutors alike.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrotteau
    Canada5 years ago

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Hosts Mike and Amy combine deep knowledge with engaging delivery, making each episode enjoyable and informative.
The podcast is praised for being a reliable resource for parents and educators involved in the college admissions process.
Audience feedback overwhelmingly highlights the hosts' expertise and the supportive atmosphere they foster, making complex topics accessible.
Listeners appreciate the diverse guests and insightful discussions that provide practical advice for college admissions.

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713. THE IMPACT OF DIVORCE ON COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID
Q: What practical steps can families take to reduce stress and costs in this process?
Begin the college list early with an emphasis on financial friendliness, explore merit aid options, ensure all communications are in writing, consider third-party mediation, and document financial contributions and who completes FAFSA to avoid disputes later.
713. THE IMPACT OF DIVORCE ON COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID
Q: Why is college planning more complicated after divorce than in non-divorce situations?
Post-divorce planning introduces competing financial priorities, potential remarriage, and complex aid forms like the CSS Profile that can require multiple parent inputs, making alignment between households crucial for a favorable financial outcome.
717. IEC PROFILE: Ingrid Latham
Q: Ingrid, what was your training like from the initial part to the point where you felt you were truly a professional?
Her answer emphasized learning from students and families, staying connected during college, and leveraging real-world outcomes through networks like LinkedIn to guide students beyond tutoring into comprehensive college advising.
715. IEC PROFILE: Beth Kraemer
Q: What is something that most of your colleagues would find surprising?
Beth shares two surprises: she didn't take math in her senior year of high school yet later attended Northwestern without issue, and she was the only student from South Carolina in her class, illustrating unexpected paths to opportunity.
715. IEC PROFILE: Beth Kraemer
Q: What was your training like when you decided to expand beyond essays into broader consulting?
Her training was informal and on-the-job, beginning with mentoring from Amy Seeley and hands-on review of essays, then gradually taking on more advising responsibilities.

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2. Ingrid Latham
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