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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

Lucy Zhang
Entrepreneur and founder of SetSail and A Plus Test Prep and Tutoring
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Episode: 694. TEST PREP PROFILE: Lucy Zhang
Roman Marchenko
Test prep tutor specializing in ACT preparation
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Episode: 693. TEST PREP PROFILE: Roman Marchenko
Angie Kelley
Founder of Land Run Learning, a TestPrep and Tutoring Company in Oklahoma City
Land Run Learning
Episode: 692. TEST PREP PROFILE: Angie Kelley
Jonah Fishel
Test prep professional who specializes in students with learning differences, particularly autism.
Next Step Prep
Episode: 691. TEST PREP PROFILE: Jonah Fishel
Chris McKenna
New guest and academic specialist at MentoMind
MentoMind
Episode: 690. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: MentoMind
Matthew Arant
Founder of Arant Academic Planning, former admissions representative at Franklin & Marshall College
Arant Academic Planning
Episode: 689. LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES 101
Rachèle DeMeo
Founder and president of FLAM San Diego, providing French language and culture programs
FLAM San Diego
Episode: 687. FOREIGN LANGUAGES AS A SUPERPOWER IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
Dr. Marlena Corcoran
Founder of Athena Mentor International University Admissions Counseling
Athena Mentor International University Admissions Counseling
Episode: 686. BEST & WORST EXTRACURRICULARS FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS
Jam Mirzakhalov
Founder of StudySpaces, a platform designed to enhance study efficiency for students through AI-generated questions.
StudySpaces
Episode: 685. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: STUDYSPACES

Hosts

Mike Bergin
President of Chariot Learning, helping students with tests school and life based out of Rochester, New York. Co-host of Tests and the Rest, bringing over 25 years of industry insight.
Amy Seeley
President of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP, helping students to succeed in all kinds of tests from 8th grade to grad school throughout Ohio. Co-host of Tests and the Rest, offering insights from over 25 years of experience in educational testing and admissions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 46 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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The podcast is frequently recommended for its expert insights, making it a great resource for parents, educators, and students involved in the college admissions process.
Listeners appreciate the conversational style of the episodes, which makes them feel engaging and informative.
The hosts are noted for their skill in asking the right questions to draw out valuable insights from their guests.
Hosts Mike and Amy are described as knowledgeable and entertaining, bringing on a variety of great guests.

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693. TEST PREP PROFILE: Roman Marchenko
Q: What are the most frustrating aspects of test prep for you?
The short amount of time we have to connect with students and the personal investment I have in their success can be challenging.
693. TEST PREP PROFILE: Roman Marchenko
Q: How did you decide what materials to use for test prep?
I focused on the available released tests and created supplementary materials based on the challenges students faced.
687. FOREIGN LANGUAGES AS A SUPERPOWER IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
Q: Do you find that in order for students to make their foreign language proficiency meaningful, they have to take a certain number of years of a language?
While taking a language for several years and scoring well on an AP exam is beneficial, any level of proficiency can be acknowledged on applications to demonstrate language skills.
687. FOREIGN LANGUAGES AS A SUPERPOWER IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
Q: How can students who care a lot about language proficiency and worked hard at it stand out in a college application?
Students can illustrate how their language skills relate to their intended major or career, providing relevant connections and practical examples in their application.
685. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: STUDYSPACES
Q: How do you see StudySpaces integrating with in-person tutoring?
It's more useful online, but it encourages assigning homework digitally, saving time and costs on printing.

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