Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast

THROWBACK: BRINGING CRITICAL BALANCE TO HIGH SCHOOLERS' LIVES

Many of today's high school students somehow appear to cram 30 hours of academic, extracurricular, work, and social commitments into each of their 24-hour days. Is that f

753. MAKING THE FIRST COACHING SESSION MATTER

Real improvement takes time, which is to say that a single class or lesson can only take us so far. However, getting off to a good start can go a long way towards an idea

752. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: August 2026

The Tests and the Rest podcast consistently focuses on exploring important topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning with amazing expert guests. Sometimes, t

751. ARE SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAYS DEAD?

Even in the Common App era, completing college applications can feel like an interminably long and complex process with far too many permutations from one school to anoth

750. TEST PREP PROFILE: Eric Rath

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Eric Rath is the founder and president o

749. TEST PREP PROFILE: Amy Brooks

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Amy Brooks, the founder of Amy Broo

748. TEST PREP PROFILE: Bobby Nicholson

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Bobby Nicholson. Bobby is the found

747. TEST PREP PROFILE: Mishkaat Rawjee

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Mishkaat Rawjee. Mishkaat is the ow

746. TEST PREP PROFILE: Myles Múnera-Keating

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Myles Múnera-Keating. Myles graduat

745. WHY ARE SOUTHERN COLLEGES SO POPULAR?

While higher education is grappling with the implications of a demographic shift among applicants, an equally important trend of a decidedly geographic nature is creating

744. HOW TO DEFINE A DREAM SCHOOL

Young adults should always be encouraged to dream big when imagining their futures. When the time comes to actualize those aspirations, though, practical details matter m

743. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: July 2026

The Tests and the Rest podcast consistently explores important topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning with amazing expert guests. Sometimes, though, we en

742. WHY COLLEGE FLASH ISN'T FIT

How many bad relationships begin because people prioritize superficial qualities over true virtues? Whether you are looking for a partner or applying to college, your dee

741. WHAT IS AN IEC AND WHO NEEDS ONE?

Most people know–or at least think they know–the role of a school-based counselor. What about all of the professionals in private practice who support families on their a

740. DECODING STUDENT LOANS

Paying for college poses serious challenges for most families, but should understanding the rules around borrowing really be one of the hardest parts? Amy and Mike invite

739. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Desmos SAT Math Course

Know everything that the SAT Desmos calculator can do for you. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the story behind the Desmos SAT Math Cours

738.WHAT COLLEGES AREN'T TELLING YOU

If you think the massive amount of information colleges expect applicants to absorb is too much, think about the equally essential insights that are left unsaid. Amy and

737. TAKING A HIGH-STAKES TEST AT HOME

Much of the stress involved with taking an important exam is related to testing in a proctored environment surrounded by your anxious peers. What happens when you shift t

736. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: June 2026

The Tests and the Rest podcast consistently focuses on exploring important topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning with amazing expert guests. Sometimes, t

735. BEACH READS FOR BETTER SCORES

According to Henry Ward Beecher, there is a temperate zone in the mind, between luxurious indolence and exacting work; and it is to this region, just between laziness and