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Tests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastHOW TEST PREP PREPARES YOU FOR COLLEGEThe successful outcome of preparing for the SAT & ACT can yield a massive return on investment, but the real value lies in the process itself. Amy and Mike invited educator Rob Pollak to explore how test prep prepares you for college. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Is test prep all about tips and tricks? How is standardized test prep more than just preparation for one isolated exam? In what way does test prep challenge students to think more strategically about their learning and approach to studying?
2024-11-2629 minTests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastHOW AND WHY TO MANAGE YOUR PROCTORAs if taking high-stakes exams wasn't stressful enough, test takers today don't just need to contend with fantastically challenging content and rigorous time constraints. Some days, even the parts of the test experience that you take for granted work against you. Amy and Mike invited educator Rob Pollak to explore how and why to manage your proctor. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What exactly is the role of a test proctor? How does the professionalism of the proctor influence performance? What happens when proctoring goes wrong? What can or should students d...
2022-10-1125 minTests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastTEST PREP PROFILE: Rob PollakReady to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? Meet Rob Pollak, an expert SAT and ACT tutor with a passion for helping high school students and their families navigate the standardized testing process. In 2012, Rob founded Pollak Tutors, a private tutoring company that helps students in NJ, NY, and CT prepare for and achieve their goals on college entrance exams. Rob is a graduate of Hamilton College, Fordham University School of Law, and the ACT Certified Educator program. Find Rob at rob@pollaktutors.com, 617.285.3210, or...
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