Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Industry Podcast
1) 707. OVERLOOKED TEST TAKING SKILLS
Every exam is designed to assess an obvious array of knowledge and skills. However, much more than the obvious is often needed to truly excel. Amy and Mike invited educator Mike Settele to review over...Show More
2) 706. COACHING FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
When you need expert individual support with skill, strategy, behavior, or body of knowledge, you'll probably reach out to a tutor or coach. How do those roles differ, and how can you get the most out...Show More
3) 705. HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU NEED A COLLEGE CONSULTANT?
A DIY attitude can not only open the mind to new experiences and illuminate hidden strengths but also save a dollar or two. But we may not want to tackle every important task alone, particularly one a...Show More
4) 704. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: January 2026
The Tests and the Rest podcast has always been relentlessly focused on exploring important topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning with amazing expert guests. Sometimes, though, we enjo...Show More
5) 703. THE IMPORTANCE OF CALCULATORS ON THE SAT & ACT
There's not a single question on the SAT or ACT that absolutely requires a calculator to solve. So are these powerful tools even necessary, and if so, where do they make a difference? Amy and Mike inv...Show More
6) 702. WHAT IS THE CSS PROFILE?
The old saying that you won't receive what you don't ask for definitely applies to college financial aid. Nobody likes paperwork, but there's one critical financial aid form that unlocks access to mo...Show More
7) 701. TEST SCORES: THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS EDGE
Even as many competitive colleges are returning to test score requirements for admissions, many others remain at least nominally optional. What does the near future hold for testing, and who stands to...Show More
8) 700. CELEBRATING OUR 700TH EPISODE
After 699 episodes devoted to amazing conversations about testing, admissions, education, and learning, it's time for something completely different. Amy and Mike invited educator Scott Greenspan to h...Show More
9) 699. BEST COLLEGES FOR YOUR TUITION DOLLARS
An assortment of institutions as diverse and differentiated as colleges and universities can be ranked and sorted in any number of ways. If not all listing criteria are equally relevant, which ones sh...Show More
10) 698. WHAT DOES PUBLIC EDUCATION OWE TO ADVANCED STUDENTS?
Public schools are mandated to provide educational opportunities to all students and generally work very hard to support learners with profound deficits or differences. But what about learners who req...Show More