Shift - College admissions in a changing world

The college admissions landscape is undergoing massive change. Our mission is to help you navigate these changes and get into your dream school. We give you tips and tactics for mastering the college admissions process, from application essays, to acing the ACT and SAT exams, to campus visits, mental health, and much more. Whether you’re just starting your college search or ready to submit your applications, we’ve got you covered. Achievable is a modern prep program for the ACT exam. Visit https://achievable.me to learn more.

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Episodes

Friday Apr 14, 2023

Rejection letters don't have to suck. Chris Sanderson founded Sanderson Test Prep in 2011 and has seen a lot of students receive rejection letters from colleges. In this episode, Chris shares why he believes students should reframe rejection letters from a negative to a positive, and how to change your mindset to feel good about what you've accomplished.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

Wednesday Apr 12, 2023

College transfers are more common than you think, and if you're not enjoying your time at school, it's okay to consider it! Jamie Smith, founder of Jamie Smith IEC and an educator since 1997, has helped hundreds of students transfer colleges for all kinds of reasons. In this episode, she walks you through the transfer process and  shares specific tips for people looking to transfer from a community college to a four year university.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

Monday Apr 10, 2023

Anxiety disorders affect anywhere from 15-30% of teens, according to recent studies, and many more are anxious in high stress exercises like their SAT or ACT exams. Brian Stewart, founder of BWS Education Consulting, has been a tutor for 18 years and has worked with thousands of students, including hundreds with test anxiety. Brian shares his preparation tips to get you in the right mindset for test day, and test day tips that will help you manage your anxiety.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

Friday Apr 07, 2023

College is becoming more expensive ever year like clockwork, making the debt burden for students larger and larger. How can you minimize your student loan debt? Shane Bybee has run Bybee College Prep for almost a decade and has helped thousands of students get into college and deal with the cost. In this episode, Shane shares why he has students think about cost from the get-go and how to reduce your student loan debt burden as much as possible.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

Wednesday Apr 05, 2023

The new all-digital SAT exam comes out next year. What should this year's sophomores and juniors do about that? Brian Eufinger, cofounder at Edison Prep, has tutored SAT full time for over 15 years and takes the SAT himself annually. In this episode, Brian shares the 'need to know' info about the upcoming transition to the digital SAT, and how you can avoid it or plan to make the most of it.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

Monday Apr 03, 2023

Not everyone has a good GPA. If you're one of these people, you shouldn't lose hope - you can still get into some great schools. In this episode, Marc Gray, founder of Odyssey College Prep and the author of Achievable's ACT course, shares his tips and strategies for students with a lower GPA that helps them still get into great colleges or even their first choice school.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

Friday Mar 31, 2023

Steph Shyu has seen a LOT of college essays. Steph is the founder of Admitsee - a crowdsourced database of college applications, including essays from thousands of students. In this episode, she draws from her wide range of experience reviewing student essays to share her tips for writing an essay that will give you the best chance of getting into your dream college.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

Wednesday Mar 29, 2023

How do you prepare for the SAT or ACT in a way that will get you to your goal score? Scott Webster of Clayborne Education has tutored hundreds of students on the SAT and ACT. In this episode, he lays out how to prepare for either the SAT or ACT, including taking a preliminary test to gauge your score range, building a study schedule to get you from your preliminary score to your goal, and more.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

Monday Mar 27, 2023

When preparing for the ACT or SAT, is studying vocabulary words actually a good use of your time? Claudia Chesler, a part of the Potomac Education Center for the last 17 years, says yes. In this episode, she explains why vocab is important for the SAT or ACT verbal sections, how to best study vocab to improve your score, and why having a strong vocabulary will help you in college and beyond.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

Friday Mar 24, 2023

Want to ace the SAT Math sections? Both the calculator and no calculator sections? Well then we have a special episode for you. Dave Lynch, founder of StudyLark, has tutored students on the SAT for almost 20 years. In this episode, Dave shares his 10 best hacks for simplifying and solving the various problem types you'll find on the SAT Math calculator and no-calculator sections. If you want actionable tips on how to beat the test, check out this episode.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

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The Shift podcast is hosted by Achievable, a modern prep program for the ACT exam. Achievable offers modern, guided, and personalized test prep that delivers better results in half the time. Our platform guides you through a personalized learning experience, reinforcing what you’ve learned as you study, and giving you certainty that you’re ready to ace your exam. We guarantee you'll ace your ACT exam on your first try, or your money back. You can try our course for free at https://achievable.me.

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