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There is a lot of pressure on high school students to do well on the SAT Test! CEO and Founder of Prep Expert, Dr. Shaan Patel shares his best advice for students who want to improve their score on the SAT! You can find him and Prep Expert at https://prepexpert.com/ !

There is a show that is trending, and the premise is that the main character can forget about his workday when he leaves for work! Anna and Raven talk about if they would want to be able to forget about their workday! Anna lists three news stories that seem almost out of this world, and Raven can only pick and hear about one! There are three things that are considered the best things to do by themselves! Anna, Raven, Producer Julie, and Producer Justin go around the room and share what they like doing alone!  Are you up to date on this week's biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news stories including March Madness beginning, and the people using general anesthesia for tattoos! March Madness is in Full Swing and Anna and Raven made their own game: The Struggle is Realness! Today they compare what is more of a struggle, when the Wi-Fi is out or getting a stain on your shirt! There is a lot of pressure on high school students to do well on the SAT Test! CEO and Founder of Prep Expert, Dr. Shaan Patel shares his best advice for students who want to improve their score on the SAT! You can find him and Prep Expert at https://prepexpert.com/ ! Research says it takes three days off your phone to reset your brain! Anna, Raven, Producer Julie, and Producer Justin predict how long they think they will stay off their phone this weekend! Find out who wins on Monday! Anna says for all you do, and all you put up with this week, you've earned yourself a drink. What did you do to earn your Mommy Margarita? Jenna's ex has been reaching out for a "closure conversation" after their breakup. He wants to get coffee and have a chat. She's happy in her new 7-month relationship with Nick and is totally done with the ex. Jenna is willing to hear what the ex has to say if that's what it takes for him to move on. She is happy and wants him to leave her alone. Nick thinks it's ridiculous and doesn't see any need for her to meet up with the ex. If she is happy, she shouldn't care if he hasn't moved on. What's done is done, and nothing else needs to be said. What do you think? Gina and Melissa have a chance to redeem herself and win $700 in Can't Beat Raven during Zero to Hero! All they to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven!

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 When Jesus is tempted in the desert, Satan offers Jesus power over all of the world, which Satan has been given, if Jesus will just worship Satan. (Luke 4:6) God has handed over the powers of this world to a cosmic being called Satan. We may wonder why God allows this arrangement. The answer seems to be that people wanted it. We want human rulers: kings and presidents, caesars and judges to set up systems of government that assert that power over us. This is actually one of the many catastrophes we learn about in ancient Israel's history. God's people want a king like all the other nations around them. And immediately God tells them what terrible things will come of this, as we read about in 1 Samuel 8:4-22. During Lent we are turning to repentance. Here before God and one another we remember that one way we stray from God is that we look for shortcuts to the kingdom of God. The reign of God can't be forced upon us. It is a covenant built on consent; it can't be mandated. It has to be chosen and nurtured. There are no shortcuts to the kingdom of God, but what we need is already here.

On today's show: -President Biden visits Baltimore and gives warning to Israel w/ ABC's Perry Rossum. -Strong jobs report for the month of March -Summerfest announces their final headliner for this summer. -TMJ4 Meteorologist Brendan Johnson forecasts the weekend and solar eclipse ahead -Week in Review -Avant Technologies President & CEO Timothy Lantz -No ACT or SAT necessary for UW applicants -Earthquake in New Jersey -Why Gen Z is becoming the "Toolbelt Generation" w/ President & Chief Career Strategist at The Bauke Group Julie Bauke. -Final Four Tickets for Men and Women's Tournaments -All things solar eclipse -Stories of the Strange

On Thursday's show: We examine ITC's recent settlement deal stemming from the 2019 Deer Park fire and discuss the larger ramifications it could have on environmental regulation. Also this hour: We learn why some universities are reinstating policies requiring standardized test scores for admission. Then, we find out why it takes so long to remove harmful -- even toxic -- materials like asbestos from public exposure. And we preview this year's Art Car Parade with the executive director of The Orange Show and this year's Grand Marshal, Brock Wagner of Saint Arnold Brewing Company.

The December 2023 SAT will be the last paper exam from the CollegeBoard as they shift to digital SATs in 2024. With such a big shift, Mark and Anna decide to sit down with Matty of Compass Education Group to help get the questions on parents and students' minds answered. From what to expect on the new digital format to whether or not super-scoring will be allowed between paper and digital tests, Mark, Anna, and Matty have you covered!Matty is a Senior Director at Compass Education Group, a provider of one-on-one test preparation and academic tutoring that works with thousands of students nationwide. Prior to joining Compass, Matty obtained their MA from the University of Chicago and a BA from UC Santa Cruz. They have over fifteen years of experience in the testing industry and are regularly invited by counselors and admission professionals to explain the latest updates to the testing landscape. Each year, Matty and their colleagues speak at over 300 high schools and professional organizations. 

In this episode, we sit down with Celena from Test Innovators, our test prep partner! We cover the testing landscape, the main differences between the digital and paper SATs, how to prep, what colleges require, how to determine which test you should take (SAT v ACT), managing test day anxiety, and the role parents/guardians play in the testing process.Check out these resources from Test Innovators:SAT Prep for StudentsACT Prep for StudentsTest Prep for Your High SchoolThe Student's Guide to the Digital SATThe Educator's Guide to the Digital SATLearn more about our partnership with Test Innovators here.Follow us on Instagram!Learn more about Scoir

Andy, Randy, and Abe chat about standardized testing, Jimmy Graham's return to football, and the future of the RB position.

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It's the end of an era for standardized testing. For the past 90 years, students have taken their SATs in a pencil-to-paper format. However, as ACT and SAT expert David Blobaum shares, 2023 is the final year of the paper SAT.  In March 2024, the SAT will be an all-digital test and it will become adaptive. David explains what a digital-adaptive test is and gives advice for how your teen can best adapt to this change.EPISODE NOTESWe'll soon say goodbye to the paper SAT. Yes, you heard me correctly. 2023 is the last year of the paper SAT. The first 2024 test on March 9 will be a fully-digital test. And I'm sure you're already wondering, what does this mean to your teen's college-bound journey? David Blobaum is a graduate of the University of Chicago and co-founder of Summit prep; his expertise is in college entrance testing. In addition to being a digital test, the SAT will be adaptive to your teen. Each student will have the same first verbal section. Then, depending on your teen's performance in that section, the next section will adapt based on ability. The same is true for the math portion. The good news is this means a shorter test moving from the current three-hour test to only two hours which is a win for students. Unfortunately with any change in the middle of an academic year, the high school class of 2025, current sophomores, are caught in the crosshairs of change and will have to plan strategically. David recommends if your teen will be a junior in the 2023-24 school year and want to take the SAT instead of the ACT they should complete SAT testing by the end of 2023.  David does give some encouragement with the fact that for students doing SAT prep, the content of what is tested will remain very similar to the paper version; the major difference is the reading portion. If your teen has not completed algebra 2 before the junior year, David suggests considering the ACT instead of the SAT. One issue with the new SAT is there will be a shortage of materials to use when preparing and practicing for the SAT while the ACT has a lot of practice material available. Will change be good? Time will tell and it will be a while before we know. In the meantime, college-bound families are encouraged to think strategically and plan ahead. TIMELINE[1:05] Introduction[2:50] The end of an era with paper SATs[4:25] Adaptive testing[7:22] Current sophomores need to plan strategically[13:21] Recruited athletes[18:11] PSATs[21:56] Parting words of advice from David[23:30] ConclusionLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEGet your College Planning TimelineLaunch College & Career Clarity CourseConnect with David at Summit PrepEpisode #022 The College-Bound Student AthleteEpisode #053 ACT Data and the Story It Tell for Your Student

Covid brought about the rapid growth of SAT and ACT test-optional for college admissions, which has been great for some students. As we move past Covid, should your teen be taking the tests now? My friend Brooke Hanson from Supertutor Media Inc and SupertutorTV says in most cases yes! In this episode she shares the data to demonstrate that among top selective colleges they are accepting more students who took a test, even when those schools loudly claim to be test-optional. Listen to the episode for the inside scoop on why this once test optional supporter has reconsidered the value of testing. Her students will be taking the test and you may just discover your teen should too. EPISODE NOTESSupertutorTV's Brooke Hanson has been a supporter of test-optional for many years, but recently changed her mind based on data discovered from school admissions reports and her own belief in the positive mindset shift that comes from test prep and testing. There are some high school students for whom testing will always be difficult, but she still encourages taking the tests for a number of reasons. Many teens were off the hook during the pandemic because testing centers were closed, yet a growing number of schools are requiring tests again.First there are also data-driven reasons for testing. Did you know even some test-blind schools, those which wouldn't normally look at anyone's results, will factor in scores if you were in the top 50% of applicants? Many colleges that say they are test-optional are providing an admission advantage to those with test scores. I had a  previous student who unscientifically surveyed her peers in her Honors College and couldn't find a single admitted student who applied without ACT or SAT scores at her test optional college.Brooke gives a good reminder to consider your teen's mindset. I think of testing like the clubs and activities from high school. They may be optional, but you wouldn't go to school and skip the activities. Students want to show they can actually do the work of college and graduate. Maybe testing has become a circus, but with Brooke's test prep and my college and career coaching, we want to set your student up to make informed decisions about their future so they don't go in blindly or leave things to chance.Highlights What made Brooke stop being in favor of test optionalACT-SAT admission data from the top 200 schoolsWho might benefit from test optionalHow ACT-SAT testing and prep create a positive mindset shift Links mentioned in this episodeSupertutor Media Inc. YoutubeFlourish Coaching on YouTubeCollege Data: Best and Worst Best for Test OptionalSupertutor Media on Insta/Twitter/Tiktok: @supertutortv National Test Prep Association Member DirectoryLaunch College & Career Clarity CourseLaunch College and Career Clarity Facebook Community

Covid brought about the rapid growth of SAT and ACT test-optional for college admissions, which has been great for some students. As we move past Covid, should your teen be taking the tests now? My friend Brooke Hanson from Supertutor Media Inc and SupertutorTV says in most cases yes! In this episode she shares the data to demonstrate that among top selective colleges they are accepting more students who took a test, even when those schools loudly claim to be test-optional. Listen to the episode for the inside scoop on why this once test optional supporter has reconsidered the value of testing. Her students will be taking the test and you may just discover your teen should too. EPISODE NOTESSupertutorTV's Brooke Hanson has been a supporter of test-optional for many years, but recently changed her mind based on data discovered from school admissions reports and her own belief in the positive mindset shift that comes from test prep and testing. There are some high school students for whom testing will always be difficult, but she still encourages taking the tests for a number of reasons. Many teens were off the hook during the pandemic because testing centers were closed, yet a growing number of schools are requiring tests again.First there are also data-driven reasons for testing. Did you know even some test-blind schools, those which wouldn't normally look at anyone's results, will factor in scores if you were in the top 50% of applicants? Many colleges that say they are test-optional are providing an admission advantage to those with test scores. I had a  previous student who unscientifically surveyed her peers in her Honors College and couldn't find a single admitted student who applied without ACT or SAT scores at her test optional college.Brooke gives a good reminder to consider your teen's mindset. I think of testing like the clubs and activities from high school. They may be optional, but you wouldn't go to school and skip the activities. Students want to show they can actually do the work of college and graduate. Maybe testing has become a circus, but with Brooke's test prep and my college and career coaching, we want to set your student up to make informed decisions about their future so they don't go in blindly or leave things to chance.Highlights What made Brooke stop being in favor of test optionalACT-SAT admission data from the top 200 schoolsWho might benefit from test optionalHow ACT-SAT testing and prep create a positive mindset shift Links mentioned in this episodeSupertutor Media Inc. YoutubeFlourish Coaching on YouTubeCollege Data: Best and Worst Best for Test OptionalSupertutor Media on Insta/Twitter/Tiktok: @supertutortv National Test Prep Association Member DirectoryLaunch College & Career Clarity CourseLaunch College and Career Clarity Facebook CommunityTimeline[01:52] Introducing my guest and good friend, Brooke Hanson from SupertutorTV[02:52] Brook shares testing data from the top 200 US schools[06:14] Do students want test-optional? Should they take the tests anyway?[09:57] Many students are facing challenges taking the tests at all[11:38] Families want to game the system, whether test-required or test-optional[13:03] Why most of her students will still take the test[18:51] Colleges are also playing games and trying many different strategies[23:50] What changed Bro

Ever since a move to a new digital adaptive SAT was announced, College Board has provided admirable transparency at every step of the transition so far. What do we know about the big changes, and what are we still eager to learn? Amy and Mike invited educators Sonya Muthalia and Neill Seltzer to analyze the new SAT test specifications. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How much do we know about the digital SAT and how much is left to learn?  What are the biggest changes to the content and question format from the most recent release? What aspects of the SAT are staying the same? Will current tests, content, and books be useful for prep for the new SAT? Where will students and educators find full digital practice tests?  MEET OUR GUESTS Sonya Muthalia is the Founder and CEO of Informed Decisions, a leading Mumbai-based test prep company that trains students for the SAT, ACT, GMAT, and GRE. Over the last two decades Sonya, along with her faculty located in India and North America, has trained over 10,000 students across 33 countries. Sonya also contributes to articles in newspapers and is a speaker at various online and offline forums. Sonya is always looking for newer and better ways to help her students and enhance their experience.  Informed Decisions is one of the strongest proponents of the Mindprint Learning Assessment and holds marketing exclusivity for India. Sonya uses MindPrint to design bespoke tutoring plans for her students which has helped significantly improve teaching outcomes which have ultimately translated to optimal scores.  Sonya is also a passionate cook and particularly loves baking. Her newfound love for sourdough bread making is what helps her destress on the eve of test day or results day! Find Sonya at sonya@testperformancenalytics.com. Neill Seltzer is the TestPrep Director for Mindprint Learning. Neill is a long-time test prep veteran who got his start as an SAT tutor in Hong Kong in the early 90s. Since then he has run test prep and tutoring companies around the country and internationally including stints as the COO of Test Services Inc, Chief Product Officer at Inspirica, CEO of Noodle Pros, and the National Content Director at The Princeton Review.  Neill has written or contributed to over twenty books on standardized tests, built test prep apps, designed testing engines and score reports, trained hundreds of tutors, and tutored or taught thousands of students. He has a BA in English from Vassar and a Master of Architecture from Pratt. Now, as a father of three, Neill is navigating the world of standardized tests in a whole new, eye-opening role: parent. Find Neill at neill@testperformancenalytics.com. LINKS Score Smart Digital SAT Suite of Assessments Early Testing Game Plan for the Class of 2025 RELATED EPISODES FIRST THOUGHTS ABOUT THE NEW DIGITAL SAT COMPARING PAPER- AND COMPUTER-BASED TESTING SUCCESS IN COMPUTER-BASED TESTING ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.  

In this episode you will hear:   (11:15) In this week's “In the news” segment, we discuss Ben Paris Jan 31st, 2022 article, “A Test prep persons anaylsis of the new SAT” Mark and Dave have a detailed discussion of all of the changes in this new SAT, and then they share their opinions about whether these changes are good or bad for students.       (34:46) Lisa and Mark continue their discussion of the new SAT by answering a question several listeners sent in asking how the test-optional movement will be impacted by the New SAT.   (01:03:50) Our interview is with Mark Salibury, the Founder of tuitionfit.org. Mark shares his backstory, he explains what Tution Fit does and he explains why he started Tuition Fit.   (01:09:47) Our recommended resource for episode 213 is the website: This is a great website if you want to have a live virtual chat with an admission officer or if you want to watch great on demand webinars by college admission experts.   (01:26:00) Our college Spotlight is with Sylvia Borgo. Sylvia is a UCLA alum, a college counselor and a substitute co-host for YCBK. Sylvia shares six traditions and programs UCLA offers and she also discusses who is NOT a good match for UCLA.   To sign up to receive Your College-Bound Kid PLUS, our free quarterly admissions deep-dive, delivered directly to your email four times a year, just go to yourcollegeboundkid.com, and you will see the sign up on the right side of the page under “the Listen to our podcast icons”   Follow Mark Stucker on Twitter to get breaking college admission news,  and updates about the podcast before they go live. You can ask questions on Twitter that we will answer on the podcast. Mark will also share additional hot topics in the news and breaking news on this Twitter feed:     To access our transcripts, click: Find the specific episode transcripts for the one you want to search and click the link Find the magnifying glass icon in blue (search feature) and click it Enter whatever word you want to search. I.e. Loans Every word in that episode when the words loans is used, will be highlighted in yellow with a timestamps Click the word highlighted in yellow and the player will play the episode from that starting point You can also download the entire podcast as a transcript   We would be honored if you will pass this podcast episode on to others who you feel will benefit from the content in YCBK.   Please subscribe to our podcast. It really helps us move up in Apple's search feature so others can find our podcast.   Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to: . If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful!   If you want to help more people find Your College-Bound Kid, please make sure you subscribe to our podcast. You will also get instant notifications as soon as each episode goes live.   Check out the college admissions books Mark recommends:   Check out the college websites Mark recommends:   If you want to have some input about what you like and what you recommend we change about our podcast, please complete our Podcast survey; here is the link:     If you want a college consultation with Mark or Lisa, just text Mark at 404-664-4340. All they ask is that you review the services on their website before the complimentary session. Their counseling website is: https://schoolmatch4u.com/

SAT Test Cancelled at University of California, Mismatch Theory

If a particular minority group performs poorly on a test, the problem must be the test. That is the position of the University of California. It will no longer accept SAT results in the name of “equity,” aka “affirmative action.” In so doing the University elites are ignoring that California voters just voted in November to maintain a ban on affirmative action. We talk to the man behind the ban, former University board member and author of “Beyond Skin Color to the Content of Our Character” Ward Connerly, who happens to be African American and grew up in the South in the 1940s. He says this is part of a highly destructive trend of based on color and gender classes rather than individual merit.Support Hidden Truth Show by going to http://www.patreon.com/hiddentruthshow and pledging just $5/month and receive access to Jim and special content and a Hidden Truth cap!Website: http://www.hiddentruthshow.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/hiddentruthshowInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/hiddentruthshow

Description: In this solo episode, I discuss my experience with my first SAT test (preparations, test day, how I think it went).   My website: https://collegerealitycheck.com/  My email: kid@collegerealitycheck.com My instagram: _acollegekid_   Link to College Board's SAT Costs: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/fees        

This episode is for teachers, administrators, and parents who want to learn about a free and holistic approach that helps underrepresented students prepare for the SAT and ACT tests used for admission to US colleges. It discusses how to build confidence in underserved youth, especially those about to become first-generation college students. And, it offers three simple questions to help those exploring their career direction make better choices for their life and work.  Today, Maria talks with Yoon Choi, the CEO of CollegeSpring, a national nonprofit that helps schools provide free SAT and ACT preparation to students from low-income backgrounds by equipping teachers with the resources and specialized training needed to close the testing and college opportunity gaps. Under her leadership, CollegeSpring has supported hundreds of educators and provided test prep to tens of thousands of students. Yoon was born to Korean parents who fostered a sense of independence and creativity and gave their daughter the opportunity, when she was only 13, to either go back to Korea with them or stay in the US and pursue a better education. Her decision led her down a lifelong learning path guided by her passion for pursuing what she loved & her commitment to making an impact. She has over a decade of leadership, management, and fundraising experience, primarily with organizations serving underrepresented youth. In 2020, she was named a Presidential Leadership Scholar by the program led by the presidential centers of George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson. Prior to joining CollegeSpring, Yoon served as the co-president at Spark, a national nonprofit career exploration and self-discovery program for middle school students. During her time at Spark, she transformed the organization by building strong corporate partnerships, increasing revenue, and strengthening its overall program model.Yoon earned her doctorate in anthropology from the University of California at Irvine, a master’s degree from New York University, and a bachelor’s degree from Scripps College. Her published articles about testing and college access can be found in leading publications such as Inside Higher Ed, The Hechinger Report, and EdSource.Tune in to learn from an inspirational leader in the nonprofit education sector who believes deeply in the power of education to transform lives and communities. Every day, she works to expand educational opportunities so that all young people - no matter their background - are equipped to learn, explore, and achieve their full potential.    Listen to this episode and explore:Introducing Yoon Choi and sharing highlights from today's episode (1:32)Reflecting on Yoon's love for learning early on in her childhood (5:00)How Yoon decided to stay in the US when her parents moved back to Korea (6:00)Exploring her passion for learning without having a specific career path in mind (8:48)How her father ignited her interest in English Literature and her undergrad journey (11:12)Pursuing her Master’s and PhD in Anthropology on her way to an academic career (14:10)Getting her first experience in education nonprofits as a grant writer (16:46)Joining a local nonprofit and learning about fundraising and partnerships (18:16)Becoming Executive Director at Spark: how she developed her leadership and discovered her strengths (19:00)Building character and skills during her overall career in education nonprofits (21:36)Why Yoon decided to join CollegeSpring as their CEO (23:50)CollegeSpring: what problem they solve, who they serve and how they help students prepare for college admission (25:16)How they support underrepresented students by offering a free and holistic SAT/ACT test preparation in school (27:26)How they develop their proprietary curriculum and teacher’s training (30:09)Unpacking their Test Confidence: Knowledge, Skills and Motivation (31:15)How underrepresented students become confident when others believe in them (33:29)What is College for? (36:35)The role of higher education in increasing equity and inclusion in society (40:44)How CollegeSpring responded to the pandemic and developed a virtual program quickly (43:22)How they supported students, and teachers overcome their challenges amid the pandemic (45:24)Yoon's plans to continue to increase access to education and offer more options to underserved students (47:34)How schools can explore partnering with CollegeSpring and receive support for their teachers and students (52:12)What Yoon wants to leave her mark on within his lifetime (54:01)Maria’s request to listeners to make recommendations for future guests and support the podcast (54:52) Where to find more about Yoon Choi:LinkedInCollegeSpring Leadership Team  Mentioned in this episode:EdSource: We must ensure online testing is equitable to all studentsEdSource: Test-optional admissions won’t level the college admissions playing fieldCollegeSpring: Test Prep for All, Not the Select FewCollegeSpring: Supporting Our Students During COVID-19CollegeSpring: How Can We Make College Admissions More Fair?  Production team:Host & Producer: Maria XenidouIntroduction Voice: David Bourne  Contact us:impactlearningpodcast(at)gmail.com  Music credits:Like Lee performed by The Mini VandalsTransition sounds: Swamp Walks performed by Jingle Punks

ACT and SAT Test Prep and Virtual Tutoring with Amy Carpenter- are you stressed and nervous about your child's college prep testing? Give this episode a listen- Amy provides tips on test prep, timing, motivation, dealing with anxiety, and more. Do you wonder when you should sign up your child for the SAT or ACT?Are you curious about motivating your child to study?Are you concerned about your child's anxiety related to the test?Amy will put your mind at ease!https://carpentertutoring.com/

Test dates for the SAT are being cancelled left and right. Yet, you still may be wondering: Should I still take the SAT? It turns out some students should, while others should not. We will be reviewing which students would benefit from taking the SAT and which should spend their time and money elsewhere.  Who […] The post Who Should Still Take the SAT? appeared first on .

For high school student-athletes, it can be easy to focus on the athletic aspect of the recruitment process. But at the end of the day, recruitment is just the vehicle for going to college.  Accessing higher education provides a real space to challenge yourself to grow academically, athletically, and socially.  As a coach, I have had to make phone calls to families and share the news that while they were interested in attending the Academy or University, that they could not be admitted for a host of reasons. It is not a fun conversation to have, nor is it news that anyone is eager to face.  To address the questions around the actual admissions process, the role of diversity recruiting and the impact of covid-19 on the future incoming classes, we will hear from Ms. Kim Holley, senior director of admissions at Appalachian State University.  For Kim, being strategic throughout her own education experience, prepared her well to school us on the college admissions process considerations for Black girls.

Alexandra & Sarah tackle ACT/SAT test taking strategies & how to customize your college visits to really know if a school is the right fit for you. DM us your questions! We LOVE answering each one! Link to Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonestepaheadpodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theonestepaheadpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theonestepaheadpodcast/support

So many aspects of the college application process will be different this year. From standardized tests and college tour opportunities being drastically reduced or turned into virtual college tours, to many students missing out on the extracurricular and volunteer activities they were counting on to help them get into their dream school, students applying to college will need to adapt. Luckily for us (and you!), Christopher Rim, of Command Education, is on the show to tell you what you can do to stay ahead of the game!You can go to the Parenting Bytes website for all of the links we talk about, plus an interactive transcript of the entire episode.Subscribe!Have you subscribed to Parenting Bytes on Apple Podcasts? Never miss an episode!Are you following us on Facebook? It's a great way to see what we're reading (including articles that might show up in future episodes), ask us questions, and give us feedback.Find us on Twitter for all the latest family tech news!

Episode Title: College Applications? Think Differently in the COVID-19 world Episode summary introduction: As COVID-19 rolls and roils the globe, it is changing the US College landscape. Colleges are facing huge financial losses which could shake things up structurally. The students & families have challenges of their own which could upend their future plans. In this Episode, we are focused on how college-bound students who plan to enter college in Fall 2021 should approach their College Applications in the COVID-19 world. It is time to re-tool your College List! in particular, we would like to explore the following: How colleges and other stakeholders are impacted by the pandemic? What has changed for the future college students? How can students turn adversity and uncertainty into advantage with their College Applications? Shveta Bagade, College Counselor from SIlicon Valley California will help us through the discussion and offer guidance to rising senior students worldwide. Topics discussed in this episode: SAT/ACT testing postponed & Colleges going Test Optional [1:17] Increased College Acceptance Rates for Class of 2024 [8:29] The prospect of fewer international student applications [11:38] How to reclaim your summer [15:34] Family Financial Challenges [19:17] Time to Retool your College List [23:33] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade is a College Counselor in Silicon Valley, California for the last 5 years. Shveta's students have been accepted into prestigious public colleges like the University of California colleges as well as elite private universities and liberal arts colleges. Resources mentioned in this episode: College Board [1:17] SAT Test dates ACT [1:17] ACT schedules Alma Matters [1:17] Test Optional Colleges College Board [1:17]. AP Online tests Alma Matters [8:29] College Acceptance Rates Calls-to-action: Email podcasts@almamatters.io with the Subject: “College List” to retool your current college list along with your profile. Don't have a college list? We can guide you as well.

What is happening with the SAT and ACT entrance exams? Will they be offered in the summer? Will we get a testing location? How will they even administer them?

Techstination interview: Kaplan offering free online SAT test prep during Covid-19

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This week on the Motherhood Unstressed podcast, learn key secrets and strategies for success in any endeavor from best selling author Shaan Patel. After founding Prep Expert SAT & ACT Preparation, Shaan won a Shark Tank deal with billionaire Mark Cuban and was able to scale his impact on the world, while still earning his MD/MBA from Yale and USC, and working as a dermatology resident physician at Temple University. The lessons Shaan shares from his own upbringing, namely, "education above all else" speak not only academic achievement, but what it takes to truly be successful in any field, you or your children decide to pursue. This is a powerful conversation on the importance of resilience, faith, dedication, and above all hard work. Download for free wherever you listen to podcasts.  Connect with Shaan at https://prepexpert.com About Shaan Shaan Patel knows what hard-work looks like. He is the founder/CEO of Prep Expert, winner of a $250K Shark Tank deal with billionaire Mark Cuban, a bestselling author of numerous books, received his MBA from Yale and MD at USC, is currently a dermatology resident physician at Temple University and was recently named Inc. 30 Under 30 for 2019. Shaan is a first-generation Indian-American whose parents immigrated to the U.S. in the early 1980s. He grew up in “seedy part” of Las Vegas in his parent’s budget motel, attended inner-city public schools in the worst school district in the nation (40% drop out rate), and was clueless about standardized tests. After spending hundreds of hours studying for the SAT he was able to raise his score from average to perfect - a feat achieved by only 0.02% of all high school students. His life completely changed because of this, he was admitted into prestigious universities, received $250 million in scholarships and even met the President.  This pivotal moment helped Shaan create Prep Expert, a 6-week course to help high school students achieve and have control over their own dreams. Prep Expert is the nation’s fastest growing test preparation provider, because as Shaan says “if you change your scores, you can change your life.”  Resources:   

Test taking tips for your teen taking the ACT or SAT in the next few weeks or the next few years.The Official ACT Prep Guide 2019-2020, (Book + 5 Practice Tests + Bonus Online Content)khanacademy.orgERIK'S WORLD FAMOUS MATH WORKSHEETS:UP TO 6X6 (for the littles)UP TO 15X15 (for everyone else)

In this episode, we're tapping into Russian culture, wind currents, and horse racing to reveal: What these wooden Russian Dolls reveal about expert test preparation The key difference in this 3-tier horse racing structure between amateur and expert ACT and SAT Test takers How peeling an onion can make you smarter What testing experts remove with each study session What an air current can teach you about better study habits How $1 can get you a 150 point increase on your SAT exams What's even better than solving an ACT or SAT problem

Ellie Newman interviews SAT and ACT test prep expert, Joe McGovern, in this episode of That Got Me Thinking, a thoughtful and thought-provoking podcast. Listen as the conversation turns to...READ MORE The post SAT Test Prep Expert Joe McGovern Lays It All on the Line appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

In 1920 Carl Brigham adapted the Army's mental test to aid the admissions process for his Alma Mater, Princeton. In the nearly 100 years since the implementation of the SAT, it has faced criticism for being unfairly biased and increasingly outdated as a methodology for testing mental ability. Carl Brigham was a noteworthy American psychologist who used his illegitimate findings to publish a book in 1924 which called for strict immigration laws and asked Americans to stop spending money to educate those who he deemed "morons and imbeciles". In 1930 Brigham retracted his statements regarding these races and admitted his findings were obtained through flawed means. However, at this point, the damage had already been done to the psyche of the global public. Despite the controversy surrounding this figure, colleges continue to accept the SAT as a legitimate benchmark for college admissions. Proponents of the test claim that the biases inherent to the initial test and creator are no longer represented and that the test remains one of the most accurate methods of testing a student's acuity. Opponents of the test argue that current trends in wealth distribution and success on the test indicate that the test is continuing to work as originally intended. In addition, recent controversies with the grading and distribution procedures have added fuel to this growing resentment of standardized college admissions testing. The discourse on this topic also led us to a conversation about nature vs nurture, the history of Nazi eugenics, and the dangers of cognitive bias. Send us an email with feedback or nog smoggers to smogonthenog@gmail.com Available on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, Youtube, Pocketcasts, Overcast, & Castro Leave us a review and we'll give a shoutout! Follow us on Instagram or Twitter: smogonthenog Check out our Patreon for the exclusive podcast feed.

The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college. On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis talks about how to properly circle multiple choice problems that are problematic and go back to them at the end. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!

For decades the SAT has served as THE doorway that all students have to successfully pass through if they have any hopes of being accepted by reputable colleges. But today the test has been dramatically changed to the point that it is generally not demonstrating the true academic ability of students, especially those in classical Christian schools. Given the 'dumbing down' of the test, many students are now getting the highest scores possible and colleges are quickly finding the SAT to be less of an indicator of ability. Enter Jeremy Tate, a former college admissions, test prep consultant, and counselor who was so alarmed by the changing SAT that he crafted the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as a means of restoring the foundations of Western education. And best of all… colleges are welcoming students who submit this new test with their applications!

On this quick 5-minute clip, Captain Awesome is just screwing around in the studio just to see if they indeed fixed the problems that were causing the technical difficulties that ruined Episode 122, so don't listen if you don't want to. It's just something to test the system. Or listen... why not? Hopefully it works and it will continue to do so when we bring you Episode 124 later this week!

On this quick 5-minute clip, Captain Awesome is just screwing around in the studio just to see if they indeed fixed the problems that were causing the technical difficulties that ruined Episode 122, so don't listen if you don't want to. It's just something to test the system. Or listen... why not? Hopefully it works and it will continue to do so when we bring you Episode 124 later this week!

The landscape for getting into college has become markedly more competitive, and the scores a student submits from the ACT or SAT can make or break admissions into their chosen college. So test prep be-comes equally important. We're fortunate to talk with Josh Stephens, who counsels students around the world to navigate through the process of preparing and taking these exams. Josh also explains how students who are living around the globe, either as expatriates or foreign nationals, may have additional hurdles to clear v. their stateside counterparts.

Great interview with Kreigh Knerr, owner of Knerr Learning Center and specialist on college testing! Kreigh gives up some great nuggets on what families should be doing to prepare. Kreigh provides great information on the following questions about standardized testing:   What is the difference between the ACT and SAT? What are the Explore, PLAN and the PSAT? How do I determine which test I should take? What is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test? How do I determine my test prep plan? Should I prepare by studying on my own, in a prep class or with a private tutor?

TODAY'S GUEST THE TALENTED AUTHORS OF BSAT "THE ONE TEST YOU WON'T FAIL... TO LAUGH AT" JOHN FORSTER award-winning songwriter, humorist and record producer His musicals includes the regional theater favorite Eleanor-An American Love Story (www.eleanorthemusical.com) as well as Into The Light on Broadway and the Off Broadway revues Pretzels and A Good Swift Kick. His latest is Mariel, an Afro-Cuban immigration story commissioned by the Cincinnati Playhouse in 2007. His scores for young audiences include l How To Eat Like A Child, one of the most widely produced children's shows.(licensed amuel French, Inc.), as well as book and lyrics for Freaky Friday with composer Mary Rodgers.. John's 1994 debut album Entering Marion won an Indie Award for Best Comedy Album.His songs are featured on NPR's “Morning Edition.” John's song “Sing Me The Story Of Your Day” sung by Faith Hill on the 2006 Grammy-winning Thanks & Giving. MARC SEGAN inventor/creator of hundreds of toys and commercial products from Hallmark's first-ever musical greeting card to Fisher Price's Triple Arcade game table. Mr. Segan's products have been featured in all major retailers from Wal-Mart, Target and Kmart to QVC. He holds more than 40 patents, most recently including a new method of deploying animated characters on the internet. Mr. Segan invented and patented the first computer-controlled animated art sericel and founded The Animated Animations Company, exclusive publisher of Walt Disney Animation Art. Other key license relationships have included Warner Bros., Star Wars, Fox and Nickelodeon. Mr. Segan is a co-founder of Quadlogic Controls Corporation, designer and manufacturer of leading-edge digital electricity metering systems. Mr. Segan is President of the Board of New York Stage & Film Company, producers of the annual Powerhouse theater festival at Vassar College WWW.BSATWORLD.COM