Shift - College admissions in a changing world

6 takeaways from new Ivy League testing requirements (Dartmouth, Yale, Brown)

Dartmouth kicked off a wave of Ivy League and other colleges reinstating their SAT or ACT requirement for applicants - a massive shift away from test-optional policies. Sam Hassell is one of the owners at Westchester Prep, and directs their college advising team. In this episode, Sam and Tyler talk through the implications of these defections from the test-optional status quo, why test-optional didn't work for these schools, and what to expect in the future.
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Mega Episode: How to select an ACT or SAT test prep program based on your commitments, schedule, and budget

ACT and SAT preparation are a key component of the college admissions process, so how to tackle it? Annie Tadros is the Director of My College Prep Online (formerly AM Tutoring) and has 25 years of professional tutoring experience. In this episode, Annie shares her advice on selecting an SAT or ACT test prep program, including key considerations related to your schedule and budget.
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.

Tips for applying to college as a prospective college athlete

Applying to colleges as a prospective athlete can be a big boost to your candidacy, but only if you do it in the right way. Joan Casey is the founder of Educational Advocates College Consulting and has been advising students on test prep and college admissions for almost 20 years. In this episode, she shares her tips applying to college as a prospective college athlete, including specific advice for athletes during the admissions process, building your resume, reaching out to coaches, and more.
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 our course for free.

How to study for AP History exams

AP History exams are tricky, and you need to take special care studying for them. Jason Morgan has been a college admissions counsellor for 20 years, the last 10 of which have been focused on international students. In this episode, Jason shares some key lessons from years of advising clients on their AP History exams, including tips for getting a 4 or 5 on the test.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

How AI will affect college admissions and essay writing

AI is here, and college admissions will never be the same. But how do you use it while still building an authentic application? Shane Bybee has run Bybee College Prep for almost a decade and has helped thousands of students get into college. In this episode, Shane shares his thoughts on AI, where it does and does not fit into your college admissions process, and how to leverage it without breaking any rules or losing your authentic voice.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

How to get a good ACT writing score

The ACT Writing section is not talked about as much, but if you're taking it, it's still important. Mary Johnson is the ACT English and Reading lead at Odyssey College Prep and the author of the English and Reading sections of Achievable's ACT course. In this episode, Mary shares the key tactics and strategies you need to ace the ACT Writing section.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

Who is the ideal college candidate and how to become one

Colleges already have an ideal candidate in mind, so how do you become that candidate? Hamada Zahawi is the CEO and founder of Write Track Admissions, a global admissions consultancy with a 93% success rate. In this episode, Hamada shares what colleges want and how to adapt your application to give them what they want without sacrificing authenticity.
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Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

What to consider regarding AP classes and exams

Everyone seems to want to take AP classes and exams now, but many aren't taking the right approach. Jason Morgan has been a college admissions counsellor for 20 years, the last 10 of which have been focused on international students. In this episode, Jason shares some key things that those considering AP classes and exams should be thinking about, including why taking "off-major" AP classes can be a good thing, and what AP exams you can realistically get 4s and 5s on without taking the class. 
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

ACT national score numbers are way down - what is the cause and why?

ACT released its annual score report recently, and the numbers are not good. Annie Tadros is the Director of My College Prep Online (formerly AM Tutoring) and has 25 years of professional tutoring experience. In this episode, Annie shares why she thinks ACT scores have declined nationwide for the second straight year and what you can do to buck the trend. 
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

Preparing for tests with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disabilities

Preparing for tests with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disabilities can make an already difficult task even more challenging. Linus Law, a high school student who has studied these disabilities, and Mollie Book, a special education teacher from New York, join forces to talk through the current experience for high school students with learning differences, and give practical advice for preparing for tests while managing these differences.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.