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.
Episodes
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Mastering practice tests is crucial to getting a top ACT or SAT score. Dave Lynch, founder of StudyLark, has tutored students on the SAT for almost 20 years. In this episode, Dave shares his tips for making the most of your practice tests, including mental preparation, environment preparation, and how to use the test results to inform your future prep focus.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
Campus visits aren't necessarily a way to suck up to to your top choice school. Instead, think of them as an opportunity to learn if that school is right for you. Mark Cruver, founder of Capstone Educational Consultants, has been helping students get into college for over a decade. In this episode, Mark shares his tips for preparing for your campus visit, including the best questions to ask both to determine if the school is the right fit for you, and, yes, to impress the admissions staff.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
Student loans can be a huge boat anchor on the ship of your future finances, and getting ahead of the problem now can make a big impact on your young adult life. John Baylor, founder of OnToCollege, works with over 700 high schools around the nation to help their students get into college. In this episode, John shares his tips for minimizing your student loans, including taking advantage of scholarships and more.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
How do you maximize your score on each ACT section? Scott Webster of Clayborne Education has tutored hundreds of students on the SAT and ACT. In this episode, he shares his specific strategies for each section of the ACT: Reading, English, Math, and Science.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
How do you maximize your score on each SAT section? Scott Webster of Clayborne Education has tutored hundreds of students on the SAT and ACT. In this episode, he shares his specific strategies for each section of the SAT: Reading, Writing & Language, Math (calculator), and Math (no calculator).
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Shane Bybee has run Bybee College Prep for almost a decade and has helped thousands of students get into colleges all around the country. And nowadays, he sees students and parents come to him woefully misinformed about what test optional actually means. The current paradigm is hurting students' chances by leading many to think they shouldn't prepare to submit test scores when they actually should. Shane and Tyler dig in and discuss further in this episode.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
You're waitlisted. Shoot. What can you do? It turns out, there's a lot. Lindsay Tanne, founder and CEO of Logic Prep, has helped thousands of students apply to college for the last decade. In this episode, Lindsay walks you through the scenario you always dread - being waitlisted or deferred. BUT - being waitlisted or deferred is not rejected, and you can improve your chances of being admitted by doing a few key things.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
The Common App personal statement is the cornerstone of your application, so how do you make sure you get it right? Kathy Hart from ScoreAtTheTop has worked with students all over the country to maximize their chances of getting into a great school. In this episode, Kathy shares her strategies for creating the best personal statement possible, and then how to apply the same approach to the rest of your Common App essays.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Did you know that the ACT English is the easiest section to make big improvements to your score in? Kristie Beck is the founder of Savvy Strategies, a college admissions and test prep firm, and was a high school teacher for 15 years. In this episode, Kristie shares her system that sees a typical student gain 10 points on the ACT English, including the rules you need to memorize and how to apply them on the test.
Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ACT exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
Sarah Cook is the founder of College Bound Career Ready, and has 18 years of experience in education and college admissions. In this episode, Sarah shares her framework for college application resume building, the benefits of starting early, and how it can inform your entire college application process.
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.