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Simply SmarterSimply SmarterACT FLEX CourseThe ACT changed—and so did we. Following our deep dive into the new ACT format (catch that episode if you missed it!), we're excited to unveil something revolutionary: the ACT FLEX Course, designed specifically for students who need maximum results with maximum flexibility.In this episode, join host Caleb as he walks through our innovative approach to ACT prep that recognizes one simple truth: every student's schedule and goals are different. Whether you're juggling AP classes, sports, part-time jobs, or college applications, ACT FLEX adapts to YOUR life, not the other way around.ACT FL...2025-07-0814 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterChanges to the ACTThe ACT just underwent its most significant transformation in decades, and the changes are game-changing for college-bound students. With July 12th marking the last chance to take the old format, it's time to understand what's coming this September. The new ACT isn't just shorter—it's smarter. With more time per question and the ability to skip science if it's not your strength, students now have unprecedented flexibility in how they approach this important test. Whether you're a rising junior just starting your test prep journey or a senior planning one final attempt, this episode will help...2025-07-0133 minThe Roundtable with Robert BannonThe Roundtable with Robert BannonCarl Payne, Jill Marie Jones, & Flex Alexander Hit The Road!Je’Caryous Johnson’s Games Women Play dives into the chaos of love, ambition, and trust. When Caleb proposes to his fiancée Paisley with a shocking prenup twist, their picture-perfect romance spirals into a battle of hearts and motives. With comedy, drama, and jaw-dropping twists, this story asks: Are you playing the game of love, or is it playing you? Je’Caryous Johnson’s Games Women Play is a laugh-out-loud, emotionally charged journey through the complexities of modern relationships.This show is on the road and touring the US! It rolls into Detroit this week...2025-04-1023 minNPR\'s Mountain StageNPR's Mountain Stage1,047 - Stephen Kellogg, Jill Sobule, Mindy Smith, Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters, and The David Mayfield ParadeThis episode was recorded on December 1st, 2024 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Stephen Kellogg, Jill Sobule, Mindy Smith, Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters, and The David Mayfield Parade, with guest host Conor Knighton. http://bit.ly/3FLIixD2025-03-172h 30NPR\'s Mountain StageNPR's Mountain Stage1,047 - Stephen Kellogg, Jill Sobule, Mindy Smith, Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters, and The David Mayfield ParadeThis episode was recorded on December 1st, 2024 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Stephen Kellogg, Jill Sobule, Mindy Smith, Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters, and The David Mayfield Parade, with guest host Conor Knighton. http://bit.ly/3FLIixD 2025-03-172h 30Normal Goes A Long WayNormal Goes A Long Way130: KIDS VERSION - WanderingToday we will learn about explorers sent into God's promised land.  Some responded in great fear, but Caleb and Joshua demonstrated great courage and faith!Parents, want to keep talking? Here are some ideas:*Ten explorers were scared. Tell about a time when you were scared.  Joshua and Caleb had courage.  Tell about a time when you had courage (ages 2-4)*By focusing on earthly things, the 10 explorers were too scared to trust God.  What are some things in your life that scare you?  How can you overcome that fear? (ages 5-9)*Th...2025-02-2005 minNew Planner PodcastNew Planner PodcastEp #215: Building the Bridge Between the Talent Pool and Employers with Jill BarnettJill Barnett is the Founder and Principal of Valley Consulting Partners. She joins the show today to share how she helps wealth management firms navigate human resources issues, compensation, hiring strategy, and workforce training. If you're interested in tackling HR challenges, enhancing workplace dynamics, or preparing for the future of the financial planning profession, this episode is for you! Listen in as Jill shares how her background in psychology led her to consulting for wealth management firms, driven by a desire to ultimately help the American consumer. She discusses common challenges firms face, including managing remote work...2025-01-3126 minLive Your Best MidlifeLive Your Best MidlifeAnswering God's Call: The Walters' Adoption StoryIn this episode of Live Your Best Mid Life, I spoke with Sharon Walters to hear her inspiring journey of faith and family. Sharon and her husband Seth, already parents to three children, felt a calling through their Christian faith to adopt. Their journey led them to Caleb, a young boy from China, who has brought immeasurable joy and love into their lives. We discuss what it was like to trust God's plan through the ups and downs of the adoption process, how their family embraced this new chapter and the lessons Sharon hopes to share with...2024-12-1840 minTimber PeopleTimber People56 - Indigenous Class - Sharing Lived Wisdom in Indian Country with Jill Shero McDaniel and Caleb McDanielHost Gena Timberman welcomes Jill Shero McDaniel and Caleb McDaniel to discuss the vision and journey in creating Indigenous Class. They talk about what it means for Natives to be inspired by Natives and the beauty of leadership and knowledge coming together in Indian Country to mentor, share stories, and uplift values that support leadership and growth.2024-12-0326 minTaboo TradesTaboo TradesValuing Reproductive Loss with Jill Wieber LensMy guest today is Jill Lens, who serves as the Dorothy M. Willie Professor in Excellence at the University of Iowa school of law. Professor Lens is a leading legal expert in reproductive justice and rights, with a particular focus on the legal treatment of stillbirth and pregnancy more generally. Her research is inspired by her son Caleb’s stillbirth in 2017, when she was 37 weeks pregnant. She joins us today to discuss her recent paper, “Valuing Reproductive Loss," published in 2023 by the Georgetown Law Journal and coauthored with Dov Fox. That paper explores the tension betwe...2024-11-021h 01Never Stop Getting BetterNever Stop Getting BetterEpisode 142: Building Champions: Lessons from State Championship Coach Jill McDillFor more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. But we're not just here to share knowledge; we want to engage with our listeners too! Your feedback...2024-10-1054 minAchter Gesloten StaldeurenAchter Gesloten StaldeurenS2- 25. "Jij bent het probleem", Joep aan het (grond)werk & Dries zijn L1 debuut!Jill en Dries kondigen een nieuw idee aan en Mado heeft een probleem met een docent wat haar hele mentale staat beïnvloed. Joep gaat aan de slag met Kelly en Caleb is officieel dressuurpaard. Kaartjes voor Jill & Friends in Schoorl? https://www.ticketkantoor.nl/shop/jaf-schoorl 2024-09-2342 minAchter Gesloten StaldeurenAchter Gesloten StaldeurenS2- 12. Dries ondersteboven in de waterbak met Caleb & Jill laat luchtalarm afgaanHoe ging Dries zijn eventing wedstrijd, Mado schijt zeven kleuren tijdens By Jill and Friends en wanneer is iets met je paard 'gelukt'? Ook bij By Jill and Friends zijn? We gaan weer naar het Oosten! https://www.byjill.eu/2024-04-2951 minUp from the Muck PodcastUp from the Muck PodcastStaying Steadfast with Terry and Jill Slawson Episode 60Watching a love one suffer and succumb to cancer is heartbreaking, when that person is your spouse of over 30 years, it's down right debilitating. It's challenging to stay steadfast to anything when faced with those circumstances, much less our faith. But in today's episode you'll hear from both Terry and Jill Slawson, as they share how they were able to hang on to Jesus throughout the loss of their spouses, and how God eventually restored and established them to the life they now live together. Take a listen and be encouraged! LINKSSe...2024-01-3052 minUr ❤️ SpeaksUr ❤️ SpeaksHunter Biden’s defiant presser marked the beginning of the end for the “big guy”1) Jill Biden’s Holiday video is straight out of the Hunger Games and ultimately, we’re the entertainment; 2)Conservatives should not back down from the Bud Light boycott 3)The House votes to move forward with an impeachment into Joe Biden 4)Federal Judge Tanya Chutkan pauses the J6 case against Trump to allow his appeal to work through the DC circuit court of appeals, but I’m not jumping for joy. 5)SCOTUS to hear case that could undo hundreds of Jan. 6 charges, including Trump’s. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Parler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshow http://w...2023-12-1549 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterDon't Take the ACT if...On this episode, Caleb and Jill dive into the controversial topic of whether you should take the ACT/SAT, or if you might be better off without it? They'll explore scenarios in which taking a standardized test is beneficial for you or not. Free Practice TestCollege CounselingSubscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us reach more students and families navigating the college admissions process. 2023-10-1720 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterThe Truth with Meredith VaughnIn today's episode, Jill has the pleasure of interviewing one of our Standard-Level Tutors, Meredith Vaughn.  Meredith opens up about her high school experience, her college prep process, and the honest truth about trusting yourself. Listen to Meredith's interview to learn more. Meredith Vaughn Free Practice TestSubscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us reach more students and families navigating the college admissions process. 2023-06-2717 minWest Catholic LiveWest Catholic LiveS2,E38: Exams, Molly Bergman, Jill Annable, Pass the Phone (May 31, 2023)Content strategist John Gonzalez and Principal Tony Fischer co-host West Catholic Live, a show about all the great things happening at West Catholic High School.This is the last show of the 2022-2023 school year.Season 2, Episode 38:In the Weekly Chatter segment we cover:The West Catholic Theatre Program's pop can and bottle drive this weekend, Friday 3-6pm and Saturday 9am-noon. Just pull your car up outside door 10 to drop off your cans and bottles. You don't even need to get...2023-05-3119 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterDo I take the ACT/SAT or not?It's a question we hear often and there is a lot of talk surrounding the topic. Should students take the ACT or SAT? Caleb and Jill chat about which schools require it, which schools are test optional and which schools are test blind. Plus, within colleges which programs require an ACT/SAT.Free ACT/SAT Practice Test ACT Private Tutoring Subscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us r...2023-05-1029 minLeadershitLeadershitHow Gen Z is pushing business leaders, and what we learned from the LSU vs. Iowa debateCaleb and Adriele respond to a big news week, including elections, the Trump indictment, Disney and DeSantis, and more. Then, they go deep on Gen Z’s role as business agitators, including the role they’ve played in holding Starbucks (and Howard Schultz) accountable for their labor practices. Next, they unpack the disparate reactions to Angel Reese and Caitlyn Clark on the heels of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. All that, plus Shopify’s meeting ban and the Pope in a puffer jacket. Articles mentioned in today's episode: Starbucks' Howard Schultz was the...2023-04-061h 04BlockbrostersBlockbrostersJack and Jill (2011) Levi and Caleb sit down to watch Adam Sandler's worst performance to date, Jack and Jill. Can they endure the torture? How they ever got Al Pacino is a mystery to be solved. 2023-02-261h 36Scream!Scream!Wondery Presents: Stolen HeartsSergeant Jill Evans is a small town cop in Wales with an impressive record in her job, and a less than impressive record in her love life. After three engagements, two divorces and one affair, she’s beginning to worry that love is only true in fairy tales. That is until she meets: Dean. He’s a wealthy beauty entrepreneur with his own range of toiletries.Girl meets boy. Boy meets girl. They kiss and fall in love. Roll credits.But that would be boring, wouldn’t it? Instead, this is a love story like no oth...2023-02-2305 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterCurrent Trends in College AdmissionsWhat are the current trends in college admissions? Caleb and Jill tackle some of the effects Covid-19 has had on students and learning as well as their mental well-being, stress level and test anxiety.Free ACT/SAT Practice TestSubscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us reach more students and families navigating the college admissions process. 2022-10-2632 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterGRE: In Depth LookThe GRE General Test is a computer-delivered test that features question types that features question types that closely reflect the kind of thinking you'll do in today's graduate school programs. Caleb and Jill break down who takes the GRE, the timing of the test, where and when to take the test, and what the test covers. For GRE Test Prep visit our website. To check out the 1,300 business schools that accept the GRE click HERE. Subscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter P...2022-09-0737 minThe Dashboard EffectThe Dashboard EffectExpert Insight Series - Taking Advantage of Economic Headwinds, Interview with Jill BelconisJon Thompson, Cofounder and Chief Strategy Officer at Blue Margin, sits down with Jill Belconis, career CEO at Shelter Mortgage turned strategic business coach. They discuss taking an offensive stance during cyclical economic downturns, focusing on your “one thing,” using a job scorecard (BI) for accountability, not going it alone, and overcoming resistance when creating a data-driven culture.For further reading: Jill Belconis on Scaling Business with Clarity and (Data) Alignment (bluemargin.com)Podcast Links (in order of appearance):www.jillbelconis.com Young President’s Organization (YPO)Carver PetersonNational Bureau of Eco...2022-07-2122 minUr ❤️ SpeaksUr ❤️ SpeaksThe Rise Of Latino Religious Republican w/Jorge Bonilla of MRC LatinoIn today’s episode Carl interviews Jorge Bonilla of MRC Latino. Topics include:Fallout from Jill Biden’s “breakfast tacos” gaffe; Why NYC DA Alvin Braggs, made a big mistake by charging, Jose Alba, the Bodega employee with homicide; Mother of 10-yr-old rape victim tells the media that her daughter is fine and the lessons both parties can takeaway from the rise of Latino religious republicans like Mayra Flores.   More: www.Carljacksonshow.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradioTwitter:https://twitter.com/carljacksonshowParler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshowhttp://www.TheCarlJacksonPodcast.com  See omnystudio.com/listen...2022-07-1550 minUr ❤️ SpeaksUr ❤️ SpeaksThe Crackhead, The Widow and The Big GuyRevealing emails from Hunter Biden to Hallie Biden, Beau Biden’s widow, urging Hallie to get tested for HIV today; Joe and Jill Biden made over $5M that they can’t explain and more libs go nuts over Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter, while others, surprisingly, sound fine with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-04-2744 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterACT Advice with Audrey HazzardToday we sit down with one of our Premier-Level Tutors, Audrey Hazzard, who has been a tutor with Get Smarter Prep for over ten years. Audrey talks about the changes she has seen in the tutoring industry over the past ten years and offers advice to high school students who are taking on more than they can handle. Free Practice Test every Saturday morning.Subscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback helps...2022-04-2023 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterKeep it WeirdWe're back! After taking a few months off, Caleb and Jill are back to talk about a few updates surrounding Get Smarter Prep as well as what current Juniors should be focusing on right now. Of course, we don't want to leave out Sophomores or Seniors, so we have some guidance as to what those students can do as well. Also, Caleb is traveling to Austin for a big birthday celebration! Can you guess how old he is turning? Roadmap to CollegeFree Practice TestSubscribe & Review: If this...2022-04-1314 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterA Decade of Changes with Stephen Heiner: Part TwoA Decade of Changes with Stephen Heiner: Part Two continues.  Season Five of the Simply Smarter Podcast kicks off with a look back at all of the changes within the past 10 years, featuring Stephen Heiner.  Stephen was the President of Get Smarter Prep from 2006-2012. He turns the tables on Caleb and Jill and asks them questions about how Get Smarter Prep has adapted within the decade. Subscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback hel...2022-01-1226 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterA Decade of Changes with Stephen Heiner: Part OneSeason Five of the Simply Smarter Podcast kicks off with a look back at all of the changes within the past 10 years, featuring Stephen Heiner.  Stephen was the President of Get Smarter Prep from 2006-2012. He turns the tables on Caleb and Jill and asks them questions about how  Get Smarter Prep has adapted within the decade. Subscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us reach more students and families navigating the college adm...2022-01-0540 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterApproaching DeadlinesOn this episode, we take a look at the approaching deadlines students need to look at in the next few months. Caleb and Jill break down what students and parents will need to accomplish in December, January, and February including essays, FAFSA, letters of recommendation and more. We've also teamed up with Tamara Day of HGTV's Bargain Mansions! We are currently helping her family with Academic Tutoring and ACT Prep and we are thrilled to be working with her and her family. FREE Practice TestsACT Private TutoringCollege Counseling2021-12-0122 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterHow Many Times Do I Take the ACT?On today's episode, we break down just how many times students need to take the ACT. Here's a hint...it's different for everyone. From scholarships to Honors Programs to college admittance, your ACT will have an impact. Listen to find out how many times you should take the ACT.  ACT Prep Free Practice ACT TestSubscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us reach more students and fa...2021-11-1722 minA Frayed KnotA Frayed KnotEP 077, Emily Freeman, A Frayed KnotEmily Freeman knows heartbreak. She’s seen it up close and very personal. She and her husband, Jeremy, have 7 children and live in Newcastle, Oklahoma, whereJeremy is the pastor of First Baptist Church of Newcastle. Her father-in-law is the famous evangelist, Ken Freeman. Emily shares her moving story of faith through many trials. She tells about how two of her sons were born with a genetic disorder that ended up taking the life of one of them. After going through that, and losing her mom to cancer, another two sons were in a horrific car accident that took them down an...2021-10-111h 27Simply SmarterSimply SmarterSimply Smarter PodcastSubscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us reach more students and families navigating the college admissions process. 2021-10-0500 minScream!Scream!Scary Godmother (2003)It's finally October and we're starting it off with a CLEAN episode and a movie that many *thought* was a fever dream or some kind of mandela effect. First off, it's REAL and it's GOOD! Scary Godmother by Jill Thompson, everyone! NEXT EPISODE - Scary Godmother: The Revenge of Jimmy (2005) PATREON (AD FREE EPISODES AND MORE!) ➟ https://patreon.com/screampodcast SCREAM! PODCAST WEBSITE ➟ https://www.thescreampodcast.com/ SCREAM! SOCIALS: Instagram ➟ https://z-p42.www.instagram.com/screampodcast/ Twitter ➟ https://twitter.com/thescreampod  Facebook ➟ https://www.facebook.com/thescreampod/?ref=py_c SCREAMPODCAST@YAHOO.COM2021-10-031h 11Aspire to LeadAspire to LeadBonus Episode: Aspire to Lead Featuring Jill SilerAspire to Lead with Empathy, Creativity, and PassionWith the launch of my new book, Aspire to Lead, Jill Siler joins me to share about her author contribution on executing as a leader.In this Episode, we also discuss:The top ways we can execute in an interviewExamples of what districts are looking for in a candidateMistakes in the interview processAbout Jill Siler:Dr. Jill Siler has been serving as the Superintendent of Gunter ISD, a growing school district an hour north of Dallas, since 2012. Jill grew up in...2021-09-2911 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterReading on the ACT - The Newest Question TypeOn today's episode, Caleb and Jill break down the newest changes within the reading section of the ACT called "Visual and Quantitative Information" questions.  These new questions were recently released on the July ACT. We talk about how these VQI questions will negatively or positively affect students' scores. Plus, stay tuned for a new program we will be releasing next summer! As always, sign up for a Free Practice ACT, which we offer every Saturday morning. For more information regarding the college prep process, visit our website. Subscribe & Review: If this ep...2021-09-2224 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterPlease Welcome Stacey JacksOn today's episode, Jill gets to know Get Smarter Prep's new Director of Enrollment, Stacey Jacks. We get to know about her background, her favorites, and more about what her role at Get Smarter Prep will be.  If you don't know about her interesting food choices, now is the time to enlighten your senses.  Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 2021-06-3019 minAspire to LeadAspire to LeadTop 5 Reading Recommendations with Dr. Jill SilerIn this bonus episode, Dr. Jill Siler shares her five top leadership books and the reasons she loves these amazing resources. In addition, we discuss the latest book award she received and her new position. About Dr. Jill Siler:Dr. Jill Siler has been serving as the Superintendent of Gunter ISD, a growing school district an hour north of Dallas, since 2012. Jill grew up in Rochester & Buffalo, NY and completed her undergraduate work at the University of Pittsburgh where she was a collegiate swimmer. She moved to Austin in 1996 and began serving as a high s...2021-06-2325 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterSummer Before Junior YearToday's Simply Smarter episode will  cover what high school students should be thinking about between their Sophomore Year and Junior Year. What can students start doing now to prepare for college during the summer before their Junior Year? 🌞 Hint, it's not all work! Free Practice TestCollege HandcraftedInitial ConsultationTemplates & Initial Guidance - email enrollment@getsmarterprep.com Top 5 ACT Test PodcastsSubscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a revie...2021-05-1925 minTrue Crime BreweryTrue Crime BreweryThe Hand that Rocks the Cradle: Kathleen FolbiggKathleen Folbigg has lived a life filled with tragedy. As a child, her father murdered her mother, leaving her to grow up in foster care. But Kathleen seemed to have overcome her difficult past when she married her husband Craig and they set out to start a family. In 1989, Kathleen’s infant son Caleb died. This death was followed by the deaths of three more of her children in 1991, 1993, and 1999. It wasn’t until the death of her daughter Laura in 1999 when family, friends, and the authorities became suspicious. Kathleen denied killing her babies, but her behavior and her...2021-05-181h 44Identity PodcastIdentity PodcastSeeking Career Balance Feat. Jill WilkThe Identity Podcast features life coach Jill Wilk to join hosts Tarik and Caleb for a discussion on her career switch, her impact on the community, and how to define success.2021-05-131h 04Simply SmarterSimply SmarterWhat's Going on with College Admissions Right Now?Do I need to take the ACT or not? Do I really need an ACT score to get into college? On today's episode, Caleb and Jill tackle a few of the questions surrounding college admissions. We seem to be hearing the same questions from different parents and we wanted to clarify what colleges are looking for, specifically for the class of 2022 and beyond. Get Smarter PrepFree ACT Practice Test Subscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform a...2021-04-2827 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterCan I Get A Scholarship for that?On today's episode, Caleb and Jill discuss the difference between Academic Scholarships and Athletic Scholarships as well as the divisions among athletic scholarships. They also point out different scholarships that may not be very common, but are available.  If you're ready to find scholarships for college, make sure to listen to today's show!  Subscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us reach more students and families navigating the college adm...2021-04-2129 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterHappy Anniversary Get Smarter PrepThis month, Get Smarter Prep celebrates our 15-Year Anniversary! To commemorate this milestone, Caleb and Jill look back over the last fifteen years to where Get Smarter Prep started. They walk through the history of Get Smarter Prep from the founder, the tutors, the partners, and to the future. 15 Year Anniversary blogCaleb Pierce & Jill Purcell ACT Prep ServicesSubscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback helps...2021-03-3031 minWired EducatorWired EducatorThrive in the Five, an Interview with Dr. Jill SilerIn this episode of the Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Dr. Jill Siler, Texas superintendent, and author of Thrive Through the Five: Practical Truths to Powerfully Lead Through Challenging Times.  In her first months as a superintendent, Jill faced financial crisis along with many other challenges that leadership brings. In 2015, her school board was named a TASA Honor Board as one of the top 5 school boards in the state and one of her campuses was named a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School. Jill is the Chair of the Future-Ready Superintendent Leadership Network (FRSLN) Design Team through the Texas A...2021-02-0948 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterThe Future of UsOn today's episode, we have two very special guests from The Future of Us joining us, Brenan Latimer and Precious Awopetu.  The two of them identified a disparity in the amount of college opportunities as well as support for students from more affluent communities than their own.  Caleb and Jill dive into what their experiences were and discuss how they are now helping high school students achieve college success. The Future of Us websiteThe Future of Us InstagramThe Future of Us FacebookDonate to The Future of Us2021-01-2741 minNosillaCast Apple PodcastNosillaCast Apple PodcastNC #818 Jill's Apple Watch, Straddling OSs and Architectures, Chocolatey, Hands-Free iPhone CCATP #667 – Mike Price on Keyboard Maestro A Week in the Life of Jill’s Apple Watch Straddling Big Sur and Catalina and Intel and M1 Package Manager Chocolatey – by Caleb Fong aka @geekosupremo Dumb Question Corner – How to Answer iPhone Hands-Free allison@podfeet.com Tesla Affiliate Link podfeet.com/patreon podfeet.com/slack podfeet.com/facebook podfeet.com/paypal 2021-01-1146 minNosillaCast Apple PodcastNosillaCast Apple PodcastNC #818 Jill's Apple Watch, Straddling OSs and Architectures, Chocolatey, Hands-Free iPhone CCATP #667 – Mike Price on Keyboard Maestro A Week in the Life of Jill’s Apple Watch Straddling Big Sur and Catalina and Intel and M1 Package Manager Chocolatey – by Caleb Fong aka @geekosupremo Dumb Question Corner – How to Answer iPhone Hands-Free allison@podfeet.com Tesla Affiliate Link podfeet.com/patreon podfeet.com/slack podfeet.com/facebook podfeet.com/paypal 2021-01-1146 minLeading the RoundsLeading the RoundsHuman Leadership and Mental Health with Dr. Alison Van DykeInside-Out Leadership:  Human Leadership and Mental Health with Dr. Alison Van Dyke Erratum: Dear listeners, we wanted to correct information from this episode. The NCI SEER Cancer Registries ascertains over 500,000 cancer cases not 500 million as mentioned .Dr. Alison Van Dyke joined the Data Quality, Analysis, and Interpretation Branch of the Surveillance Research Program (SRP) as Director of the SEER-linked Virtual Tissue Repository (VTR) Pilot Studies. For the VTR Pilot Studies, SRP works with SEER registries to obtain custom annotations of detailed treatment data for pancreas and female breast cancer cases which may have biospecimens available. T...2020-12-0749 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterWhat We're Looking Forward ToOn today's episode, Caleb and Jill wrap up what's left of 2020's school year and move onto 2021. They also talk about potential ACT dates that are fitting for students, creating realistic goals, and ending the year on a positive note. If you know of a well-deserving student who would benefit from an ACT Scholarship through Get Smarter Prep, please nominate them! Moving into 2021, GSP will be awarding a student a scholarship for each ACT test date.  Contact Get Smarter Prep for more information. ACT Course PrepACT Private TutoringCollege Counseling2020-11-2419 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterMoving ForwardWhat happens next? What does moving forward look like for the Class of 2021 or the Class of 2022? On today's episode, Caleb and Jill discuss tangible steps for High School Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores to take within the next few months.  They also talk more in depth about Academic Tutoring Pods and how they can have a big impact on students who are falling behind in school due to online learning. Academic Tutoring PodsACT Test DatesCollege CounselingSubscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, p...2020-10-2829 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterTop Ten Current Trends in College AdmissionsCollege Expert, Caleb Pierce discusses the top ten current trends in college admissions for high school students. So much has changed for students in the past 6 months, what does applying for college look like right now? What are colleges looking for? Caleb answers those questions and more on today's podcast. Free ACT Practice TestCollege Counseling Academic Tutoring PodsSubscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us...2020-10-131h 00Spirit Farm PodcastSpirit Farm PodcastJill PetersenIn this episode Caleb talks with leadership and confidence coach Jill Petersen. As a former senior leader and development coach for Lululemon, Jill now invests in mentoring girls by empowering them with self-awareness, self-confidence & self-worth. Through this conversation you will discover Jill’s unbridled enthusiasm for life and her passion for impacting the lives of girls to be the best version of who they were created to be. Jill also talks about how the times we are living in inspired her to pivot her business which has led to developing a new digital experience called “Camp Social”.   ...2020-09-1341 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterSchool & COVID-19On today’s episode, Caleb and Jill discuss how schools are reopening this year due to COVID-19 and what that looks like. They will also cover the many changes the Class of 2021 has to endure and the next steps moving forward. Added National ACT DatesSubscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us reach more students and families navigating the college admissions process. 2020-08-2638 minIncantation PodcastIncantation PodcastThe Taking of Deborah Logan//Film Review [Possession]Mia records the daily lives of Deborah and her daughter Sarah as part of her thesis. As the days progress, strange things happen around Deborah, and it becomes apparent something has taken control of her. The Taking of Deborah Logan is a 2014 American found footage supernatural horror film. It is the directorial debut of Adam Robitel. The film stars Jill Larson, Anne Ramsay, and Michelle Ang. Incantation talks about the found footage genre and the creep factor of the The Taking of Deborah Logan.2020-08-0752 minDownload Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenDownload Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenThe Summer Deal: A Novel by Jill ShalvisPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/395898to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Summer Deal: A Novel Series: #5 of The Wildstone Series Author: Jill Shalvis Narrator: Erin Mallon Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 58 minutes Release date: June 2, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.1 of Total 10 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: From New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis comes a friends-to-frenemies-to-lovers story… Add in a few secrets. Shake. Stir. Then read on a lazy summer day at the beach… Brynn Turner desperately wishes she had it together, but her personal life is like a ping-pong match that’s left her s...2020-06-027h 58Simply SmarterSimply SmarterCOVID-19Welcome back to the Simply Smarter Podcast! On today’s episode, Caleb and I will talk about the past several months and how the novel coronavirus has affected students, parents, and life in general. Subscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us reach more students and families navigating the college admissions process. 2020-05-2727 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterThe Law School Admission TestOn today's Simply Smarter podcast, Caleb and Jill talk about the Law School Admission Test, or what most people refer to as the LSAT. They break down what the test consists of, how the test is scored, upcoming test dates, and how best to prepare for the test. LSAT Course PrepLSAT Tutors:Ashley BrennanAudrey HazzardSubscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us reach more...2020-02-2621 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterThe Graduate Record Examination (GRE) & What You Need to KnowOn today’s podcast, Caleb and I are going to step away from the ACT and talk about another standardized test, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). We’ll discuss what the test covers, who needs to take it, how it’s scored, and how best to prepare for the test.  GRE Test PrepSubscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us reach more students and families navigating the college admissions process. 2020-02-1930 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterDoes My Student Need A Mentor?Caleb and Jill discuss what exactly an academic mentor is, how it will affect your student, and what to expect from both the mentor and the mentee (the student). We unpack what sets students up for success within the program, time management, organizational skills, and how to build a student's confidence level. Subscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us reach more students and families navigating the college admissions process. 2020-02-1224 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterWhat You Need to Know About ACT State TestingOn today's episode, Caleb and Jill will discuss what every parent and student need to know when it comes to state/district wide ACT testing. The state of Kansas will have Juniors take the test online and we walk through what that looks like, the pros and cons, and how students can achieve their best score. We also cheer on our Kansas City Chiefs as the 2020 Superbowl Champions! #RedKingdom #ChiefsKingdomTestNav Practice TestSubscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on...2020-02-0537 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterThree Changes to the ACTOn today’s episode, Caleb and I are discussing three different changes that have been made to the ACT and how that will affect students. And, since we are Kansas City local, we give a little love to our Kansas City Chiefs in preparation for the Superbowl LIV! Subscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us reach more students and families navigating the college admissions process. 2020-01-2920 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterBuilding Your Own Brand with Team CuraWelcome Back to Season Three of Simply Smarter! On today's episode we have a special guest Rob Hughey from Team Cura. Rob is currently the Business Development Manager for Team Cura. We'll be discussing how high school student athletes can gain confidence, develop interpersonal skills, and build their personal brand both on and off the field.  Team Cura www.teamcura.cominfo@teamcura.com2020-01-0828 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterFive Secret Strategies for a Better ACT ScoreOn today's episode, Caleb and Jill sit down to discuss five smart strategies Caleb and our tutors use throughout different sections of the ACT.  They also talk about the delayed ACT scores for the September 14th test, pumpkin spice lattes, throw in a few Napoleon Dynamite quotes and Jill even squeezes a sixth strategy out of Caleb for the win! FREE Practice TestsACT Standard CoursesACT Advanced CoursesPrivate Tutoring Subscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to...2019-09-2533 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterAdventures with ScoutOn today's episode, we have a super special guest, one of our online students, Scout Webb. Jill babysat Scout while she was in college in Oklahoma and now Scout needs a little extra help studying for the September 14th ACT. We are going to get Scout's point of view about her experience with online tutoring as well as what her goals are for the test. Plus, Jill shares a couple of adventures of when she watched Scout nearly 17 years ago. Subscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply S...2019-09-1122 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterAdversity Score..."That Was A Mistake"On this episode, Caleb and Jill talk about The College Board's "Adversity Score" and how changes have already been made to the tool that reduced a student's background to a single number. They break down what's included in the new "Landscape" tool and how it's different than the original "Adversity Score", how this effects students and parents, and does it even matter since some colleges and universities are going "test optional."Website: Get Smarter Prep Subscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast o...2019-08-2824 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterKilts, Kids & Keeping It All In PerspectiveOn the show today we have a very special guest. One of our Master-Level Tutors, Gina Claypool is with us! Gina has been a tutor with us for over 5 years and has seen quite a few changes within standardized testing. We’re going to have a chat with her and hear her true feelings about the ACT. Subscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us reach more students and families navigating the college adm...2019-08-2118 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterThat Was A Horrible Essay!Today we have a special guest joining us. Our very own expert College Counselor and Standard Level Tutor, Ilana Garon. Ilana’s going to share what it takes to make a great college essay, give us some tips for preparing college lists, and how she can help with the overall college admissions process. Plus, she's going to share a couple examples of good essays as well as bad essays. You don't want to miss this episode. Subscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your fav...2019-08-1435 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterHow Early Is Too Early?The episode today applies mainly to parents of 8th, 9th, and 10th graders. This is one question we get from them all the time! When should we start studying for the SAT/ACT? Today, we’re going to breakdown when students should start preparing for the PSAT, SAT, ACT, start putting together a high school resume, and when they should start building college lists! Subscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us reach mor...2019-08-0725 minSimply SmarterSimply SmarterScholarships or Part Time Job?On today’s episode Caleb and I are discussing whether it’s smarter to focus on a part time job or attain academic scholarships for college. We’re going to break down what it takes to make the most money with the least amount of work. Subscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us reach more students and families navigating the college admissions process. 2019-07-3121 min