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Tests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastIS ROTC FOR YOU?Many young adults grapple with the decision to either pursue undergraduate education or enter a branch of the U.S. military. Why choose when doing both can pay off in so many different and meaningful ways? Amy and Mike invited college counselor Phil Black to explore answers to the question, “Is ROTC for you?” What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is ROTC and why is it getting so popular? What type of students should consider ROTC? Does an ROTC commitment improve admissions outcomes? How much...2024-10-0131 minTests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastEXPLORING ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT PUBLIC EDUCATIONThe educational system in the United States bears a stark similarity to our political and economic structures, marked by both astonishing successes and painful failures. Amy and Mike invited professor Ashley Berner to examine pluralistic models and explore assumptions about public education. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the current framework for public education in America? How does US public education compare to models in other democracies? Can education be morally neutral? What is the case for educational pluralism vs uniformity? ...2023-03-1725 minTests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastDistance Learning In Higher EducationNot so long ago, distance learning was mostly seen as a futuristic experiment in education. Then all instruction moved online. Where are we now, and where are we going? Amy and Mike invited ed-tech consultant Phil Hill to assess the state of distance learning in higher education. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How can the transition from all in-person to at least partially distance learning in education be described? Is online instruction synonymous with for-profit in higher education? Is distance learning in higher education the same as online K-12 instruction? Has...2021-12-1726 minTests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastIEC PROFILE: Phil BlackReady to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Phil Black, the creator of PrepWell Academy, an unconventional approach to preparing high school students (and their parents) for the rigors of the college admissions process. His unique program is delivered online and focuses on the early preparation of students (freshman and sophomore year) interested in attending highly-selective colleges (e.g. Ivy League, Stanford, MIT, etc.), military service academies (e.g. Naval Academy, West Point, etc.), and those seeking athletic or ROTC scholarships. Over the...2021-11-1515 minTests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastHigh School Course Selection And Academic RigorCourse selection heavily influences both a student’s high school experience and college prospects, yet definitive answers on how to make these choices are often lacking. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Phil Black to analyze high school course selection and academic rigor. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What factors are important when thinking about class selection? Where does “class selection” rank in importance for college admissions? How do students (and their parents) decide how many AP or Honors classes to take? Why should class selection be based more on track record a...2021-01-2626 minTests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastUsing Student Self-Analysis To Improve InstructionWe sometimes look to educators like oracles who can predict a student’s academic future based on faint and inscrutable hints. But why guess in the dark when all the answers are right in front of you? Amy and Mike invited test prep expert Phil McCaffrey to describe how to use student self-analysis to improve instruction.. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why does self-reflection matter? How can an educator best elicit effective self-reflection? Why are physical journals superior to digital documents for this task? What is the importance of differentiating mistakes and...2020-07-0326 min