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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

Alison Slater
Founder of Interview Prep and former selective college admissions professional with 15 years of experience
Interview Prep
Episode: 673. Preparing For A College Admissions Interview
Christine Gangelhoff
A versatile music educator and consultant.
SoundPath
Episode: 672. From Stage To Test: What Performance Teaches Us About Test Anxiety
Ann Cadwallader
Founder of My University Coach with 35 years in education and expertise in college admissions guidance
My University Coach
Episode: 670. Intentionality On The Road To College
Susan Knoppow
CEO of Wow Writing Workshop, a college essay coaching company
Wow Writing Workshop
Episode: 669. College Essay Secrets
Adam Snoza
President and lead instructor at Aim High Test Prep with extensive experience in ACT test prep.
Aim High Test Prep
Episode: 668. STRATEGIES FOR THE COMPUTER-BASED ACT
Dr. Audrey Moreno
First generation college student with 19 years of experience in secondary and post-secondary education, focusing on dual enrollment and early college student populations.
Arizona State University
Episode: 667. THE IMPACT OF DUAL ENROLLMENT
Michelle McAnaney
Founder of the College Spy, an educational consulting firm
The College Spy
Episode: 665. HOW TO MANAGE PROCRASTINATION IN THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Barb Smith
A former Division I college athlete and 30-year college basketball coach, motivational speaker, and author
Find My Team, Courtside Leadership
Episode: 662. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS FOR THE STUDENT ATHLETE
Piyush Kumar
Co-founder of Vega Ai
Vega Ai
Episode: 661. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: VEGA AI

Hosts

Amy Seeley
President of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP, helping students to succeed in all kinds of tests from eighth grade to grad school.
Mike Bergin
President of Chariot Learning, helping students with tests, school, and life.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 45 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 States4 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
    Canada4 years ago

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Hosts Mike and Amy are knowledgeable and entertaining, bringing in a variety of expert guests, making it a must-listen for college admissions preparation.
The hosts ask great questions and leverage their experience to extract valuable insights from their guests, making every episode informative.
The podcast is highlighted as a reliable resource for students, parents, educators, and tutors seeking insights into college admissions and testing.
Listeners appreciate the friendly conversational style, noting that it feels more like a chat between friends than a rigid interview.

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Talking Points

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652. TEST PREP PROFILE: Ren Abraham
Q: What is something most of your colleagues would be surprised to learn about you?
Ren may surprise colleagues by sharing that he lived in Rwanda for three and a half years, where he taught high school social studies and physics.
655. TEST PREP PROFILE: Kristen Lefebvre
Q: What insights would you like to share with current or future test prep professionals?
I think setting clear expectations with students and families right from the start can help avoid frustrating situations down the line.
655. TEST PREP PROFILE: Kristen Lefebvre
Q: What are some of your favorite aspects of working in the test prep industry?
I really enjoy being a part of students' journeys to college and knowing that we help them open doors to possibilities that might not otherwise exist.
653. TEST PREP PROFILE: Margaret Duden
Q: What are some of your favorite aspects of working in test prep?
Margaret loves connecting with students and helping alleviate their anxiety about tests, and she understands their struggles personally.
653. TEST PREP PROFILE: Margaret Duden
Q: What kind of training did you do for yourself?
Margaret mentions that she didn't have formal training but relied on her extensive research and experience preparing for the GRE.

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2. Christine Gangelhoff
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5. Adam Snoza
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7. Michelle McAnaney
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