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Tests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastADMISSIONS IMPLICATIONS OF ACADEMIC COMPETITIONSWhile we generally profess to celebrate all interests and contributions, the clubs and activities that mean the most to some high schoolers fail to earn the respect that other extracurriculars do, even when students receive recognition on a state or national level. Do colleges at least care? Amy and Mike invited educator Vida John to explore the admissions implications of academic competitions. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What are academic competitions, and what are some examples? Why should students consider participating in academic competitions? What do co...2025-02-2526 minTests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastALL ABOUT THE AMERICAN MATH COMPETITIONMathematics is one of the fundamental tools for understanding the universe, nothing less than the science and study of quality, structure, space, and change. That doesn’t mean, though, that we can’t make a contest of it, especially if doing so can uncover a generation’s brightest math minds. Amy and Mike invited Vida John to explain all about the American Math Competition. What are five things you will learn in this episode? 1. What is the American Math Competition, and who runs it? 2. How is the AMC scored and what is a good scor...2023-12-0527 minTests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastCompetitive Math And TestingWhile many teens shudder at the prospect of adding math as an extracurricular activity, others relish the opportunity to engage in quantitative competitions. And they should, because the path of a mathlete is rewarding on many levels! Amy and Mike invited educator Vida John to expound upon the connections between competitive math and testing. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the competitive math landscape for students in the U.S. How does the AMC test compare with an SAT, ACT, or AP exam? What math concepts are associated with math com...2021-10-2628 min