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Don't Take the ACT if...
Simply Smarter - October 17, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsOn 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 Test College Counseling
The Truth with Meredith Vaughn
Simply Smarter - June 27, 2023 16:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn 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 Vau...
Do I take the ACT/SAT or not?
Simply Smarter - May 10, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIt'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. Fre...
Current Trends in College Admissions
Simply Smarter - October 26, 2022 19:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWhat 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 Test
GRE: In Depth Look
Simply Smarter - September 07, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe 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 tes...
ACT Advice with Audrey Hazzard
Simply Smarter - April 20, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsToday 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 tha...
ACT Advice with Audrey Hazzard
Simply Smarter - April 20, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsToday 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 tha...
Keep it Weird
Simply Smarter - April 13, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWe'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 stud...
A Decade of Changes with Stephen Heiner: Part Two
Simply Smarter - January 12, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsA 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...
A Decade of Changes with Stephen Heiner: Part One
Simply Smarter - January 05, 2022 18:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsSeason 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 ...
Approaching Deadlines
Simply Smarter - December 01, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsOn 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 t...
Approaching Deadlines
Simply Smarter - December 01, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsOn 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 t...
How Many Times Do I Take the ACT?
Simply Smarter - November 17, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsOn 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 F...
First Choice College Tips Artie Smith PhD Interview
First Choice College Tips Podcast - October 27, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutesIn this interview, James Maroney, founder of First Choice College, interviews Artie Smith, the founder of Arthur Smith Advising. Artie is a former Admissions and Advising Dean at Cornell University, where he also served as the Head Women's Track and Field and Cross Country Coach. Artie shares ...
Simply Smarter Podcast
Simply Smarter - October 05, 2021 20:00 - 34 seconds ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWelcome to the Simply Smarter Podcast hosted by College Prep Expert Caleb Pierce and Marketing Director Jill Purcell. On this show, we’ll help families navigate some of the areas surrounding the college prep process by providing college and ACT related advice for students and their families. Lis...
First Choice College Tips Podcast Reboot Intro Episode
First Choice College Tips Podcast - October 04, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutesIn this episode, James Maroney, the founder of First Choice College, interviews Leigh Smith, the Director of Education at First Choice College. Leigh covers her 3 biggest tips for preparing for standardized tests and they talk about future guests on the show.
Reading on the ACT - The Newest Question Type
Simply Smarter - September 22, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsOn 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 s...
Reading the ACT - The Newest Section
Simply Smarter - September 22, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsOn 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 s...
Please Welcome Stacey Jacks
Simply Smarter - June 30, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsOn 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 you...
Please Welcome Stacey Jacks
Simply Smarter - June 30, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsOn 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 you...
Summer Before Junior Year
Simply Smarter - May 19, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsToday'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 Test Colleg...
What's Going on with College Admissions Right Now?
Simply Smarter - April 28, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsDo 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...
What's Going on with College Admissions Right Now?
Simply Smarter - April 28, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsDo 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...
Can I Get A Scholarship for that?
Simply Smarter - April 21, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsOn 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 scholarshi...
Happy Anniversary Get Smarter Prep
Simply Smarter - March 30, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThis 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....
Happy Anniversary Get Smarter Prep
Simply Smarter - March 30, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThis 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....
The Future of Us
Simply Smarter - January 27, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsOn 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...
What We're Looking Forward To
Simply Smarter - November 24, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsOn 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 f...
Moving Forward
Simply Smarter - October 28, 2020 17:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWhat 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 P...
Top Ten Current Trends in College Admissions
Simply Smarter - October 13, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsCollege 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 to...
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