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Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast

May 29, 2026

What if your PDFs could grade and track themselves? with educator Jam Mirzakhalov, Vinny Madera, and Aaron Golumbfskie

What are five things you will learn in this episode?

  1. What is the story behind StudySpaces?

  2. How does StudySpaces work?

  3. What is the story behind Assessiv?

  4. How did the StudySpaces and Assessiv...


May 26, 2026

With everyone in the world angling to access the benefits of artificial intelligence without succumbing to the plentiful pitfalls of excessive automation, you’d expect higher ed administrators to explore every way possible to harness tech for more accurate and efficient student selection. And you’d be right. Amy and...


May 22, 2026

The Tests and the Rest podcast consistently focuses on exploring important topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning with amazing expert guests. Sometimes, though, we enjoy an unstructured opportunity to discuss our own takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of...


May 19, 2026

High schoolers who show advanced aptitude and interest in science and math often seem destined to concentrate on STEM in college. Surprisingly, though, many choose a more financially focused track. Amy and Mike invited college counselor Mike Hammer to explore business vs engineering majors for tech-minded students.

What...


May 12, 2026

While the SAT changed in a very big way during the digital transition, the exam has continued to evolve in a way that test takers need to understand. Amy and Mike invited educator Lori Goldstein to review new trends in SAT Reading & Writing.

What are five things you will learn in this episode?

  1. How have the Words in...