Podcasts about collegetesting

Ted speaks with test prep expert Akil Bello, who was featured in the Netflix documentary "Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admission Scandal."

Jeremy and his son Phoenix discuss the latest in teen health. They talk about teen vaping use, prepping for college entrance testing, sports concussions and school policies around it, challenges with high school dating, texting, and instagram, and the challenges with communication between teens and their parents. A great listen for parents with teens and an opportunity for teens struggling to understand these topics to hear from one of their peers and get his perspective. Support the show (http://patreon.com/highwaytohealth)

This week's podcast episode features practical and detailed recommendations on how to best prepare for the SAT/ACT in the final days leading up to the test.  Listen in as recent Harvard graduate and Zenith tutor, Sara Allan, shares valuable insights on how to use your time and focus your attention in the final days. Here are some of the key areas covered in today's episode: The value of writing a full practice test under real conditions What it means to mimic the conditions of the real test How to conduct a strategic review following the practice test The importance of using a detailed answer key to learn from the practice test  The power of journaling about errors and planning for similar content on the real test Understanding key principles underlying the questions rather than merely answers to specific questions How to control the controllable Taking care of your body and visualizing success

THIS WEEK'S PODCAST EPISODE: This week's podcast episode features our top 10 tips for avoiding math mistakes! Listen in as MIT grad and Zenith founder, Grayson Giovine, shares valuable insights and strategies for staying clear of common pitfalls. Here are some of the key areas covered in today's episode: How to make the best use of your time on math tests The importance of keeping your eye on the prize How to avoid answering the wrong part of the question Why you should limit operations at any given step in algebraic equations  How to approach translating word problems accurately The advantage of visual representations  How to avoid common pitfalls in unit problems

This week's podcast episode is all about the PSAT: what you need to know and how to prepare.  Listen in as recent Harvard graduate and Zenith Tutor, Sara Allan, shares valuable insights about the PSAT and its relevance in college admissions.  Here are some of the key questions that are answered in today's episode: Should you prepare for the PSAT? How does the PSAT differ from the SAT/ACT? Will SAT/ACT prep help you for the PSAT?   If you are homeschooled, can you still take the PSAT? How do National Merit Scholarships relate to the PSAT? Should you list your PSAT score on your college application & is it relevant to admissions? What other types of scholarships/recognitions can you receive for doing well on the PSAT? Do you recommend taking a practice PSAT? Can you use your PSAT score in lieu of your SAT/ACT score?