Shift - College admissions in a changing world

Getting stuck on the more difficult SAT Math questions? Ed Antoine is the founder of Antoine Education, and has been tutoring SAT and ACT tutoring for over 20 years. In this episode, Ed walks you through what makes the most difficult SAT Math questions so tough and shares strategies for how to conquer these tough problems.

Achievable's ACT prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/act/overview/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.

What is the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) and how can it help me pay for college? Phil Black is the founder of PrepWell Academy, a former Navy SEAL officer, Goldman Sachs banker and D1 athlete. In this episode, Phil walks you through the ROTC program, its benefits, requirements, common misconceptions, and how it can help you pay for college and set you up for your career.

Achievable's ACT prep course uses adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/act/overview/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.

Did you know that almost anyone can earn scholarships, including middle and upper-class families, and that they can take tens of thousands off of your tuition bills? Leia LeMaster Horton is the founder of Horton Test Prep, a former educator for 22 years, and an admissions counselor for 9 years. In this episode, Leia shares the strategy she gives her clients for kicking off the scholarship application process and securing serious money to help pay for tuition, room and board, and more.

Achievable's ACT prep course uses adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/act/overview/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.

In today's environment, with test-optional and the affirmative action ruling, testing might seem less relevant. But that is not the case. Ravi Bhatia is the founder of Ashland Prep and has been tutoring ACT and SAT for over 5 years. In this episode, Ravi explains why - contrary to popular belief - there has never been a better time to take the SAT or ACT as an undergrad applicant to top colleges.

Achievable's ACT prep course uses adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/act/overview/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.

Motivated students will study harder and do better on the SAT or ACT, but how can you get them to understand the gravity of what these tests mean? Travis Minor is the founder of Open Door Education, which has been helping students prepare for the SAT and ACT for over 10 years. In this episode, Travis shares his advice for parents about how to talk to their kids about the standardized testing process and its impact on college admissions.

Achievable's ACT prep course uses adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/act/overview/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.

What's new in college admissions as we get into late 2024? David Parker is the founder of Parker Educational Consulting, a PhD, and a former English professor. In this episode, David shares the key trends in college admissions and gives advice for parents and students to navigate them.

Achievable's ACT prep course uses adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/act/overview/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.

Everything's going digital, so naturally you should prepare for the new digital SAT.. on paper? Ed Antoine is the founder of Antoine Education, and has been tutoring SAT and ACT tutoring for over 20 years. In this episode, Ed shares why he instructs his clients to start their studying for the digital SAT on paper, and how paper-based prep can help your SAT score.

Achievable's ACT prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/act/overview/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.

Debating between the SAT and ACT based on their math sections? Then this episode is perfect for you. Lori Goldstein is the founder of Circle Test Prep and has been teaching ACT and SAT prep for 14 years. In this episode, Lori shares her expert opinion on the math sections of the SAT and ACT, how they differ, and which test is ideal for which type of test taker.

Achievable's ACT prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/act/overview/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.

Maddie and Trinity were two smart girls in their local school in Alabama. They never thought they could get into Harvard. They were both admitted through their ingenuity and hard work, along with the guidance of Olivia Jones at Impact Tutoring Services (who set up this interview). In this interview, we hear directly from Maddie and Trinity about what they did that set them apart from their classmates and helped them get into Harvard, with tons of great insights.

Achievable's ACT prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/act/overview/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.

How do CLT questions differ from ACT or SAT questions? Let's take a look. Clay Daniel, founder of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring, has spent significant time with the founders of the CLT and is one of the country's first and most prominent CLT tutors. In this podcast, Clay walks us through five CLT Quantitative Reasoning practice questions to show how the exam tests logical reasoning more than calculation skills.

To follow along the questions, visit https://bit.ly/CLTQuantPracticeSet1 . Thank you Clayborne for providing this material. 

Achievable's ACT prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/act/overview/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.