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Tests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastHOW ARE POLITICAL CHANGES SHAPING HIGHER ED?The walls of academia have always seemed distant and distinct from the corridors of political power. But even the ivory tower isn’t safe during periods of dramatic societal change. Amy and Mike invited educator Dominique Padurano to explore how political changes are shaping higher education. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What have been some events that have catalyzed change in higher education during the past two years? What could be the biggest changes to US colleges and universities in the coming months? What impact have thes...2025-07-0826 minTests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastDIVERSITY AND THE COLLEGE ESSAYThe written portions of applications to selective colleges have always evoked a lot of stress to say all the right things under limited word counts. How much more pressure are students crafting their essays under in light of the ruling against affirmative action in higher education? Amy and Mike invited educator Dominique Padurano to discuss the latest insights into diversity and the college essay. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the expected influence of the recent SCOTUS decision on affirmative action on future college applications? What is...2023-08-0424 minTests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastSMALL GROUP CLASSES VS 1-1 TUTORING FOR SAT & ACT PREPAt every stage of education–including test preparation–highly individualized instruction presents both benefits and tradeoffs compared to learning in large or small groups. Amy and Mike invited educator Dominique Padurano to explore the pros and cons of small group classes vs 1-1 tutoring for SAT & ACT prep. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Are test prep classes or tutoring even necessary? Which is better for test prep: classes or tutoring? Which students should skip classes in favor of tutoring? What personality types work best for group instruction? Is test prep tutoring ever a...2022-08-1624 min