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Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Industry Podcast

Feb 28, 2020

Every college applicant seems to dream of attending an elite academic or athletic institution. But does the difficulty in getting into a school predict the value of its education? Amy and Mike invited lecturer and author Denise Pope to explain why college engagement matters more than selectivity.

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Feb 25, 2020

When it comes to paying for college, we could all use a bit of help. Why, then, do so many families ignore easily accessible sources of college funding right in their own backyards?  Amy and Mike invited author Monica Matthews to explain how to win local scholarship awards.

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Feb 21, 2020

Most of us intuitively understand why testing is necessary to assess learning outcomes. What is the problem, then, with attempting to accurately assess these outcomes beyond a school or district level?  Amy and Mike invited researcher and consultant Glynn D. Ligon to rise to the defense of state tests.

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Feb 18, 2020

The typical path for a student seeking higher education is to enter college right after high school. For what possible reason, then, would--or should--a teen consider deviating from that path to pursue a period of personal growth at home or abroad? Amy and Mike invited association executive Ethan Knight to enumerate...


Feb 14, 2020

There are so many decisions to be made on the path to college, including deciding which college entrance exam to take. ACT has announced new options coming for the ACT® test, starting with the September 2020 national test date, designed to give students more flexibility in their college planning.  What do we know about...