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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Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Brian Eufinger, cofounder at Edison Prep, has tutored ACT and SAT full time for over 15 years and has a wealth of experience with both exams, including taking each test annually himself. In this episode, Brian outlines how to evaluate which of the two tests you should take, including where you are on the score spectrum, whether you have test anxiety, and how the subject matter differs.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Sure, you should be pursuing extracurriculars that you are actually passionate about. But which ones are going to help boost your college application? How can you take your passion and apply it in a way that gives you the best positioning for success? Marc Gray, founder of Odyssey College Prep and the author of Achievable's ACT course, shares how he thinks about building a resume for the college admissions process, his approach to targeting extracurriculars, and how to build for impact that will impress a college admissions officer.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Steph Shyu, founder of Admitsee - a crowdsourced database of college applications, has seen a LOT of recommendation letters. In this episode, Steph outlines why colleges look for in letters of recommendation, what makes a recommendation letter stand out, and the best way to set up your letter writer to produce something great.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Welcome to Shift: a college admissions podcast for a changing world. With test-optional, changes to affirmative action, and more, college admissions is changing more than ever. Our goal is to make that easier for you and give you the tips and tactics you need to successfully get into your dream school. In our first episode, guest Steph Shyu, founder of Admitsee - a crowdsourced database of college applications, shares the framework she uses with her clients to help them build their college list.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
About Achievable
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.