Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Industry Podcast

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 school counselors, educators, test prep professionals, college consultants, and just about anyone engaged in the college admissions process. You can subscribe to this podcast or stream it online via any podcast app, including iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn Radio. YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. Between the two of us, expect over 50 years of industry insight, expertise, insider news, and a bit of sarcasm.

437. GAME-BASED LEARNING 01/27/2023

436. ASSESSING COLLEGE FINANCIAL VIABILITY 01/24/2023

436. ASSESSING COLLEGE FINANCIAL VIABILITY The foundations of higher education are shifting, often subtly but sometimes with seismic force. Case in point, a confluence of economic, societal, and demographic trends will almost assuredly lead to school closures. The big questions are “Which ones and when?” Amy and Mike invited educational analyst Gary Stocker to understand the complexities of assessing college financial viability. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What does financial viability mean in the context of colleges? Are all schools equally viable? What is at risk when attending a school with viability concerns? What factors reveal a school's financial viability? Are many schools likely to close or combine in the next year? MEET OUR GUEST Gary Stocker has substantial business experience in health care and higher education with skills in sales and marketing, management, consulting, operations, and technology. From a small, central Illinois town, Stocker’s high school niche was in speech contests and serving as a student manager and athletic trainer for the football team. As a first-generation college student, he majored in medical technology at Eastern Illinois University. Stocker earned his tuition as a 3-year student manager of the university’s football team. Since 2004, Stocker’s most notable success has been the creation of a university/corporate academic partnership model for a large Midwestern healthcare system. The dozen-plus programs he has developed have provided degree opportunities for hundreds who might otherwise not have had the opportunity. His business unit was nationally recognized as a leader in developing innovative academic partnership models that serve all employees in an organization. His 2010 doctoral dissertation addressed the technological acceptance of electronic medical records by nurses. His colleagues have recognized him as a skilled teacher, facilitator, and motivator during the hundreds of management and leadership classes he has taught. His work as a program director and full-time faculty at Lindenwood University included the development and implementation of a wide variety of data and analytical tools for course scheduling and course demand forecasting. He was also recognized for his skills in using educational technology to enhance the quality and efficiency of learning for his students. As the Chief-of-Staff to a small college president in Missouri, his first few months on the job introduced him to the fragile nature of college finances. Efforts to find potential merger partners led Stocker to ultimately develop an app that lets users compare the financial health and viability of colleges in the United States Stocker uses his experience in developing new business models for higher education that allow for greater efficiency and long-term growth. Stocker says: "In the 21st century, geography is not a limiting factor to business growth in higher education. Colleges and universities should focus on technology infrastructure to leverage available technologies to create new and stronger business opportunities. His provides consumers and higher education leaders with a resource to compare the financial health of American private colleges. Stocker has stayed active as a basketball referee, baseball umpire, and pickleball pro. Find Gary at . LINKS This Week in RELATED EPISODES ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the . ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of and founder of . Amy Seeley is the president of . If you’re interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to . /episode/index/show/testsandtherest/id/25695780

435. USING SPACED REPETITION FOR STUDY SUCCESS 01/20/2023

434. FINDING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF IN THE PATH TO COLLEGE 01/17/2023

434. FINDING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF IN THE PATH TO COLLEGE Aspiring college students tend to commit abundant time and resources to learning all about specific schools and programs, yet remain oblivious to their own motivations and needs. Amy and Mike invited author Tracy Badua to comment on finding your authentic self in the path to college. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why is the concept of authenticity so central to discussions about life after high school? In what ways does a high-pressure academic environment impact a high schooler? What makes being rejected by a dream school so difficult for teens? What lessons can you share for students who feel that they “owe” their parents success? What advice should every teen take to heart about high school, college, and life? MEET OUR GUEST Tracy Badua is a Filipino American author of books about young people with sunny hearts in a sometimes stormy world. According to her grandmother, Tracy inherited this love of the written word from her great-grandfather, a school teacher in the Philippines. To Tracy, this means writing is in her blood, and she continues this family tradition by telling stories with her own spin in an accessible, heartfelt way. Tracy’s newest book is This is Not A Personal Statement?, released Jan 2023. By day, she is an attorney who works in national housing policy and programs, and by night, she squeezes in writing, family time, and bites of her secret stash of candy. School and work brought her from California to Washington, DC, and back, and she now lives in San Diego, California, with her family. Tracy served as an Article Editor for the California Real Property Journal, was a Round 8 mentor for Author Mentor Match and 2021 Pitch Wars mentor, and is actively involved in the Filipino American lawyer community. She was awarded the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators first Out from the Margins Award and a Conference Choice Award at the 2017 San Diego State University Writers’ Conference. She is represented by Natalie Lakosil of the Irene Goodman Literary Agency. Find Tracy at . LINKS RELATED EPISODES ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the . ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of and founder of . Amy Seeley is the president of . If you’re interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to . /episode/index/show/testsandtherest/id/25541034

433. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS FOR AUTISTIC STUDENTS 01/13/2023

432. TESTING GAME PLAN FOR THE CLASS OF 2025 01/10/2023

431. FOUR SCHOLARSHIP MYTHS 01/06/2023

430. DEBUNKING LEARNING STYLES 01/03/2023

429. IEC PROFILE: Maria and Tom Geffers 12/30/2022

429. IEC PROFILE: Maria and Tom Geffers Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Maria and Tom Geffers of . With over 30 years in the education field involving levels from secondary to university in both the public and private school systems, Maria created various educational programs in regular and gifted education. Maria has presented at state, national and international education conferences. Maria has hands-on experience creating educational curricula that meet the academic needs of gifted and regular education students and AP students. Her work includes college planning, scholarship searching, career planning, administering personality inventories, learning style inventories, expression inventories, interest inventories, coordinating job shadow experiences, college entrance applications, test preparation, and resume writing. Tom, a Certified College Funding Specialist, has over 30 year’s experience in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and is a graduate of the City University of New York in Business Administration. He was a Commercial and Personal Lines Producer for Declaration Brokerage where he was Regional Vice-President. As a past member of the Million Dollar Round Table, Tom has extensive experience in Life & Health Insurance. As a licensed member of College Planning Relief, Tom has access to the expertise and the many years of college financial planning. Member of PA Association of College Admissions Counselor, Member of the Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce, Lehigh Valley Business Group, and Member of the Association for Certified College Funding Specialist. Together, Tom and Maria have recently published a best-seller, . Their podcast, “College and Financial Aid and Career Navigator” has interviewed college, career, and college aid experts to keep parents informed. Find Maria at [email protected] ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the . ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of and founder of . Amy Seeley is the president of . If you’re interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to . /episode/index/show/testsandtherest/id/25451013

428. IEC PROFILE: Wendie Lubic 12/28/2022

427. IEC PROFILE: Dana Ponsky 12/27/2022

426. IEC PROFILE: Kristin Cocquyt 12/26/2022

426. IEC PROFILE: Kristin Cocquyt Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Kristin Cocquyt, a seasoned college admission expert with nearly 20 years of experience in the field - on both the college and high school sides of the desk. As an Assistant Director of College Counseling and Director of College Counseling at two private high schools, Kristin counseled over 600 students and families through the college search and application process and visited over 200 colleges! Kristin completed her undergraduate degree at Hamilton College and then pursued Columbia University’s Continuing Professional Studies, Teachers College Online College Advising Program. After many years of engagement with national professional organizations (i.e. Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools and National Association for College Admission Counseling), Kristin's current professional learning endeavor is as an Application Reader for Rochester Institute of Technology where she can stay current on application and admissions trends. Through Cocquyt College Consulting - based in Rochester, NY and on Zoom - Kristin joyfully collaborates with students and families to encourage and guide their college planning and enrollment. Kristin's student-centered, fit-focused philosophy honors each student’s identity and goals and empowers families to make informed choices throughout the search and application process to ultimately make a wise college choice and investment. Find Kristin at or contact Kristin at [email protected] ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the . ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of and founder of . Amy Seeley is the president of . If you’re interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to . /episode/index/show/testsandtherest/id/25426989

425. HAPPY AND RELAXED TEENS OMNIBUS 12/23/2022

424. MATCHING TYPES OF STUDENTS TO TYPES OF SCHOOLS 12/20/2022

423. TEST SCORES: TO SUBMIT OR NOT 12/16/2022

423. TEST SCORES: TO SUBMIT OR NOT Applicants find themselves more confused than ever by current test-optional admissions policies; how do you know if “optional” really applies to you? Amy and Mike invited college counseling expert Judi Robinovitz to explore the complexities of whether to submit test scores or not. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the difference between test optional and test blind? What did test optional look like as a policy before COVID? What does test-optional mean presently in college admissions? What are the most important considerations in deciding to submit a score or not? What signals from schools can help applicants make wise score submission decisions? MEET OUR GUEST Judi Robinovitz is a Certified Educational Planner with more than thirty-five years of experience in college counseling and school placements. She is the author of numerous articles, books, and software products on educational planning and test preparation. Judi has been a featured speaker at national educational conferences, schools, and places of worship. To keep pace with current educational trends, Judi continually travels across the country to visit dozens of college and boarding school campuses every year. She has acquired vast knowledge of the admissions process as well as the requirements and specialties of hundreds of educational institutions. Since 1980, she and her team have successfully guided more than 8,000 students – from those at the very top of their class to students experiencing significant academic struggles – and their families through the planning and application process for private school, college, and graduate school. Judi specializes in guiding students applying to prestigious double-degree BS-MD programs and the nation’s most selective universities as well as colleges that best serve mid-range students and those with learning disabilities. During her 23-year tenure at Educational Testing Service, Judi served as technical liaison to the College Board. She designed and led the programming team to implement the College Board’s first SAT-prep software; she also wrote strategy chapters of their original SAT-prep books. Taking the SAT numerous times throughout her career, Judi has several perfect 800 scores on her record. As a founding faculty member of two private schools in Boca Raton, Florida, Judi created their college guidance programs and served as Director of College Guidance to the first four graduating classes of each school. Judi founded in South Florida. Accredited by AdvancED and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the learning centers provide academic tutoring, SAT & ACT preparation, and courses for credit to over 1,000 students every year, both in person and via Skype. The accredited schools are home to more than 180 full-time students who thrive in intentionally small classes ranging in size from one to eight students. Judi is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, the Higher Education Consultants Association, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, the Secondary School Admissions Test Board, and the Learning Disabilities Association of America. Judi earned degrees in mathematics and computer science from the University of Connecticut and Rutgers University, both with highest honors. Her professional life has been devoted to helping students achieve academic success. Judi first appeared on our podcast in episode 139 to discuss and in episode 202 to discuss . Find Judi at [email protected] LINKS RELATED EPISODES ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the . ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of and founder of . Amy Seeley is the president of . If you’re interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to . /episode/index/show/testsandtherest/id/25212456

422. INVESTING FOR COLLEGE 12/13/2022

422. INVESTING FOR COLLEGE Higher education might be the priciest purchase in a person’s life. So why are there still so many questions about when and how to put money aside for that specific expense? Amy and Mike invited financial planner John Skomski to share strategies for investing in college. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Is it reasonable for families to expect the full cost of college to be covered by scholarships and grants? How much should an average family set aside for college? When is the best time to begin saving for college? What are some optimal long-term saving strategies for college? What are some good strategies for investing when college is a year or two away? MEET OUR GUEST John Skomski has over a decade of experience helping people visualize and achieve their ideal futures. He’s worked alongside hundreds of families, assisting them in setting goals and removing obstacles to their success. He started his career right out of college as an academic coach, advising students and their families regarding the courses and cost structure of earning their degree. He joined in 2014, and began as the firm’s Paraplanner, where he focused on guiding clients through the trademarked Custom Wealth Architect process. He and Kevin Best also created Cash Flow Discovery, a financial planning process that provides clients with a straightforward guide along each step toward their financial independence. In 2017, John launched his own financial planning practice within Best Times, specializing in designing financial plans that provide clients with strategies for wealth creation and retirement. He works with a broad range of individuals, from retirees to working professionals, and advises them in the areas of cash flow, investments, insurance and education planning. He also leads the firm’s seminar program and teaches several courses in the community each year. John has a Bachelor of Science in Business through Thomas Edison State University in NJ and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional, the highest certification achievable in financial planning. He holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities registrations, as well as all requisite state and insurance licenses required to implement financial plans. John resides in Rochester with his wife, Natalie, and 3 children. He enjoys spending time with them, keeping freshwater aquariums, football and home AV systems. They also enjoy volunteering with their church and at local community events. Find John on or 585-504-3600. LINKS RELATED EPISODES ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the . ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of and founder of . Amy Seeley is the president of . If you’re interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to . /episode/index/show/testsandtherest/id/25212426

421. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Summit Prep 12/11/2022

420. WHAT TO DO WHEN A TEST SCORE DISAPPOINTS 12/09/2022

419. DESTRESSIFYING THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS 12/06/2022

419. DESTRESSIFYING THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS The college admissions process can provoke a lot of anxiety, not just in students but in every other person with a stake in uncertain outcomes. Does submitting applications have to be this hectic? Amy and Mike invited high school counselor Candace McMahon to share guidance on destressifying the college admissions process. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is overwhelming students today about the college admissions process? Why has college admissions become an academic arms race? Who is responsible for the college madness: students, parents, or colleges? How can those who support students bring balance into the process? What radical steps might high schools take to relieve admissions stress? MEET OUR GUEST Candace McMahon began her teaching career as a music educator in the Cadillac City School District after graduating from Western Michigan University in 1988. The following year, she began her career in the Olmsted Falls City School District, where she spent 9 years teaching vocal music at the intermediate and high school levels. After earning a Master’s in School Counseling in 1998, she began her school counseling career in the Rocky River City School District. This year marks her 24th year in the district-serving students under the academic, college/career, and social/emotional domains; she also holds an administrative license. Throughout her tenure in education, she has facilitated, chaired or assisted in numerous educational ventures: The Blue Ribbon Team Writer and Editor, Outcome Accreditation Committee for Student Recognition, Welcome Back to School Committee, School Development Team, League Transition Committee, Grant Writing Committee, Faculty Council, the RRCSD Vision and Mission Human Resources Committee, Senior Project Coordinator, Curriculum Advisory Committee, and Student Recognition Alteration Committee. In addition, she has served the greater-Community as a Levy Committee Member and Levy Campaign Community Speaker. As a member of the Cuyahoga County Board of Health Heroin Task Force, she was a Greater-Cleveland Community Speaker, in partnership with the U.S. District Attorney’s Office. She has also received the Ohio Department of Education’s Master Teacher designation twice. LINKS RELATED EPISODES ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the . ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of and founder of . Amy Seeley is the president of . If you’re interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to . /episode/index/show/testsandtherest/id/25182207

418. COLLEGE CLOSEUP: Niagara University 12/04/2022

418. COLLEGE CLOSEUP: Niagara University Discover the power of Niagara University with Alison Boland and Kyle Schwindler What are five things you will learn in this episode? Where is Niagara University located and what are its demographics? What types of students feel most at home at Niagara University? What is the energy or vibe like on campus? What are the strengths of Niagara University? What is something most people don't know about Niagara University? ABOUT NIAGARA UNIVERSITY Founded in 1856, Niagara University is a comprehensive institution, blending the best of a liberal arts and professional education that's grounded in a values-based, Vincentian tradition. With more than 80 majors, 60+ minors, six pre-professional options, and accelerated master’s programs, NU students are immersed in meaningful real-world learning opportunities to realize their confidence, clarity, and purpose from the moment they step foot on campus. Niagara University’s dedication to quality and affordable academic experiences is well known. NU receives annual praise from U.S. News and World Report, Colleges of Distinction, and Money magazine for its ability to offer students an excellent return on their educational investment. Ninety-nine percent of incoming students receive financial aid. Niagara’s five academic colleges offer programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral level, and have received the highest rankings from the top accreditation boards in their fields. In addition, the university offers a national award-winning academic program for students undecided about their study but ready to maintain their four-year schedule with major advantages. A student-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1 and an average class size of 18 allow for personal attention and classroom interaction. The faculty members at Niagara are internationally renowned for their abilities as researchers and teachers, helping students to accomplish their personal and professional goals. To learn more about Niagara University, please visit . ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the . ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of and founder of . Amy Seeley is the president of . If you’re interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to . /episode/index/show/testsandtherest/id/25182159

417. TEST PREP PROFILE: Meredith Bagwill 12/02/2022

416. TEST PREP PROFILE: Kailey Ossanna 12/01/2022

415. TEST PREP PROFILE: Kuni Beasley 11/30/2022

415. TEST PREP PROFILE: Kuni Beasley Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Dr. Kuni Michael Beasley has a BS from Texas Christian University (GO Frogs!), an MBA from Oklahoma City University, a Doctor of Ministry in Greek and Hebrew from Tyndale Seminary, and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Arlington. He has been helping students prepare for college for over 40 years. Dr. Beasley has helped students enroll in the top colleges in the country including Harvard, West Point, Stanford, Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, Pepperdine, and MIT, with many on full scholarships. Dr. Beasley has an eclectic background. After earning his undergraduate degree, he served on active duty with the Army where he was the youngest commander in Europe in charge of a nuclear Field Artillery unit. When he returned to the US, he oversaw Officer Training and developed several novel training strategies that won him a medal for his efforts. While on active duty, Dr. Beasley earned his master’s degree in fifty weeks attending classes at night. He left active duty to take a position with the Federal Reserve Bank where he was a Training Specialist, Management Systems Coordinator, and the Strategic Planner. While there, he worked on the new currency and applied creative ideas to operations and check processing. From there, Dr. Beasley was the International Management Consultant for Caltex Petroleum overseeing executive development and strategic training for executives in 55 countries. Dr. Beasley left corporate America to pursue a personal passion to coach football. In his first year as a high school football coach, Coach Beasley’s team won the 1994 Texas AAA state championship. He returned to coaching in 2021 and led his team to the state championship game again. Seeing that many students were under-challenged, in 1996, Dr. Beasley started his own school in a rented Sunday School room at the First Baptist Church in Duncanville, Texas, with seven students. By 2009, there were 22 schools from Springfield, Massachusetts to Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Palm Springs, California. He initiated a College Readiness business taking his unique preparation process to public and private school students. His SAT and ACT prep programs were used in public schools in nine states. Dr. Beasley taught college for sixteen years at several institutions including Northwood University, Dallas Baptist University, University of Texas at Arlington, and thirteen years at LeTourneau University. He is credentialed to teach at the graduate level in 14 subject areas, including Business, Political Science, Public Administration, Urban Studies, Economics, Psychology, Geography, and Military History. His Ph.D. is in Urban and Public Administration where he wrote his dissertation on the transition of the Federal Reserve in the late 80s. He earned his Doctor of Ministry in Greek and Hebrew studies concurrently with his Ph.D. Very few can bring a portfolio with military command, championship coaching, academic achievement, college teaching, school administration, and innovative entrepreneurship to build a nationwide business. You can find Kuni at [email protected] ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the . ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of and founder of . Amy Seeley is the president of . If you’re interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to . /episode/index/show/testsandtherest/id/25135989

414. TEST PREP PROFILE: Jeff Eisenberg 11/29/2022

413. TEST PREP PROFILE: Huzefa Kapadia 11/28/2022

413. TEST PREP PROFILE: Huzefa Kapadia Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Huzefa Kapadia is the founder of , an education services company based in Los Angeles, CA. Moreover, he is a math video curriculum developer, math musician, and a private math tutor. His life is fully devoted to the art of teaching math, and all aspects of content creation are aimed towards helping students master mathematics for both school curriculums as well as standardized tests. Prior to launching Scalar Learning LLC, Huzefa worked as a software developer for three years before attending law school at Northwestern University. He was then employed as a patent attorney for four years at two international law firms. After working as a software engineer and patent attorney, Huzefa entered the world of math education as an homage to his true passion: teaching mathematics. Since founding Scalar Learning LLC, Huzefa has created hundreds of hours of digital content targeting math concepts for students across elementary, middle, and high school. He has produced and released 5 video courses on mathematics, 3 of which prepare students for the math portions of competitive standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE. Additionally, he has written, recorded, and produced 17 math music videos, several of which have been featured on BuzzFeed, The Blaze, The Journal, and EdTech Digest. Huzefa has also delivered a tremendous amount of hours of private math tutoring across the Los Angeles area. Additionally, he has spent over two years as a 6th-grade math teacher at Seven Arrows Elementary in the Pacific Palisades Find Huzefa at [email protected] ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the . ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of and founder of . Amy Seeley is the president of . If you’re interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to . /episode/index/show/testsandtherest/id/25135971

412. HOW TO BE AN INNOVATIVE EDUCATOR 11/25/2022

411. CONSIDERING COLLEGE FINANCIAL FIT FIRST 11/22/2022

410. FEEDBACK-DRIVEN METACOGNITION 11/18/2022

410. FEEDBACK-DRIVEN METACOGNITION Discussions about education tend to focus on those who do the teaching. Let’s not ignore, however, the abundant opportunities for improvement possible at the point of learning. Amy and Mike invited educator Patrice Bain to explain the importance of feedback-driven metacognition. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why doesn't study time always equate to commensurate learning? How can we discriminate between what we know and what we still need to learn? How are retrieval, spacing, and metacognition connected? Who is ultimately responsible for learning outcomes? How can teachers and learners both harness feedback-driven metacognition? MEET OUR GUEST Patrice M. Bain, Ed.S., is a veteran K–12 educator, speaker and author. As a finalist for Illinois Teacher of the Year and a Fulbright Scholar in Russia, she has been featured in national and international podcasts, webinars, presentations and popular press, including NOVA and Scientific American. In addition to , she also co-authored an essential practice guide for educators, , in collaboration with the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). Bain’s latest book reinforces the “Teaching Triangle'' of student, parent, and teacher collaboration. Patrice was one of two U.S. teachers on the working task group: Neuromyths vs. Neurotruths, sponsored by (IES) and the National Commission of Educational Research (NCER). In addition, she was a contributor to the United Nations UNESCO ISEE (International Science and Evidence-based Education) Assessment, outlining the vision for world education by 2030. Find Patrice at www.patricebain.com. LINKS www.powerfulteaching.org www.retrievalpractice.org RELATED EPISODES ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the . ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of and founder of . Amy Seeley is the president of . If you’re interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to . /episode/index/show/testsandtherest/id/24979296

409. WHY PRACTICE TESTS MATTER SO MUCH 11/15/2022

408. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Clear Choice Prep 11/13/2022

408. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Clear Choice Prep Helping Tutoring Companies Grow Their Businesses with educator Matt McCorkle What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the story behind Clear Choice Prep? What makes Clear Choice Prep the clear choice? What kinds of organizations work best with Clear Choice Prep? What kinds of outcomes do Clear Choice Prep clients experience? What should someone curious about Clear Choice Prep know about it? ABOUT CLEAR CHOICE PREP Clear Choice provides a 100% custom-branded test prep solution that includes comprehensive student workbooks and the online portal, myPREPcoruse, which includes everything tutors need to deliver a highly efficient, fully personalized test prep experience. Tutors use myPREPcourse to save time on lesson prep by quickly reviewing detailed analysis of full-length practice tests, workbook lessons, and skill builder worksheets. Students use myPREPcourse to complete work between sessions by submitting answers, watching video solutions (from more than 300 hrs of video), and flagging problems for review at the next session. And parents use myPREPcourse to stay in the loop by receiving email progress reports. Clear Choice launched in Manhattan Beach, CA in 2005, when brothers, Bryan and Matt McCorkle, began creating a simple database of test prep worksheets to support their small team of in-home test prep tutors. In the nearly two decades since, that simple database has been completely reinvented as a 100% custom-branded, turn-key solution for tutoring companies that are ready to scale. To learn more, please contact Matt at or book a software demo . To learn more about Clear Choice Prep, please visit . ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the . ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of and founder of . Amy Seeley is the president of . If you’re interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to . /episode/index/show/testsandtherest/id/24932076

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Industry Podcast

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