Shift - College admissions in a changing world

The college admissions landscape is undergoing massive change. Our mission is to help you navigate these changes and get into your dream school. We give you tips and tactics for mastering the college admissions process, from application essays, to acing the ACT and SAT exams, to campus visits, mental health, and much more. Whether you’re just starting your college search or ready to submit your applications, we’ve got you covered.Achievable is a modern prep program for the ACT exam. Visit https://achievable.me to learn more.

Recent Episodes
  • How AI is transforming the college admissions process
    Apr 18, 2025 – 31:17
  • Answers to the most common questions international students have when applying to US universities
    Mar 26, 2025 – 38:36
  • College admissions and test prep advice for parents of 11th graders, including those with learning differences
    Mar 12, 2025 – 22:31
  • College admissions and test prep advice for parents of 10th graders
    Feb 26, 2025 – 25:24
  • What changed with the new adaptive SAT
    Feb 12, 2025 – 29:40
  • The biggest lies in standardized testing
    Jan 22, 2025 – 23:03
  • You can get more financial aid than you think
    Jan 8, 2025 – 34:08
  • How to find the right SAT or ACT tutor
    Dec 25, 2024 – 34:08
  • What we have learned about the digital SAT after its US rollout
    Dec 11, 2024 – 21:06
  • Your best-fit college is not always the top ranked one
    Nov 27, 2024 – 30:40
  • Interview with Jeremy Tate, founder & CEO of the Classic Learning Test (CLT)
    Nov 13, 2024 – 26:13
  • How to be the best high school intern
    Oct 30, 2024 – 45:12
  • What makes a hard SAT Math question hard, and how to solve them
    Oct 16, 2024 – 22:57
  • What is ROTC and how it can provide financial support and career opportunities for college students
    Oct 3, 2024 – 54:30
  • How to start the process of earning scholarships
    Sep 25, 2024 – 43:03
  • There's almost never been a better time to take the SAT or ACT
    Sep 18, 2024 – 25:11
  • How to talk to your kid about testing
    Sep 11, 2024 – 35:11
  • 5 college admissions trends for the second half of 2024
    Sep 4, 2024 – 36:17
  • Why you should start with paper when preparing for the digital SAT
    Aug 28, 2024 – 22:13
  • How do the math sections on the SAT and ACT differ
    Aug 21, 2024 – 21:06
  • Two girls in Alabama got into Harvard. Here's how they got in.
    Aug 14, 2024 – 37:08
  • Walkthrough of five CLT Quantitative (Math) practice questions
    Aug 7, 2024 – 34:50
  • An introduction to the Classic Learning Test (CLT)
    Jul 31, 2024 – 35:30
  • How to ace college admissions: a walkthrough from elementary school to college acceptance
    Jul 24, 2024 – 44:31
  • Why you should (or shouldn't) use AI to help with your college admissions essays, and how to do so
    Jul 11, 2024 – 28:46
  • How to find good practice questions for the new digital SAT
    Jun 26, 2024 – 22:49
  • Top 5 tips for the SAT Math section
    Jun 19, 2024 – 21:35
  • Top 5 tips for the SAT Reading and Writing section
    Jun 12, 2024 – 26:38
  • Harvard's response to SCOTUS: how to write the new application essay
    Jun 7, 2024 – 19:46
  • Mega Episode: 9 mistakes to avoid when applying to highly selective schools
    May 29, 2024 – 01:05:52
  • What impact has the SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action had on this year's college admissions cycle
    May 22, 2024 – 21:57
  • Mega Episode: How to make the most of your college experience academically
    May 15, 2024 – 52:45
  • How to solve different Evidence-based Reading question types on the digital SAT
    May 8, 2024 – 35:07
  • Mega Episode: How students can develop the organizational skills and executive functioning they need for college and beyond
    May 1, 2024 – 52:32
  • The new Digital SAT: how it changes your admissions strategy
    Apr 24, 2024 – 24:22
  • Should I submit my standardized test scores?
    Apr 17, 2024 – 24:20
  • How the SCOTUS affirmative action decision will affect college admissions
    Apr 10, 2024 – 26:40
  • Ways to raise your ACT English score
    Apr 3, 2024 – 16:30
  • 6 takeaways from new Ivy League testing requirements (Dartmouth, Yale, Brown)
    Mar 27, 2024 – 43:12
  • Mega Episode: How to select an ACT or SAT test prep program based on your commitments, schedule, and budget
    Mar 20, 2024 – 55:49
  • Tips for applying to college as a prospective college athlete
    Mar 14, 2024 – 30:34
  • How to study for AP History exams
    Mar 6, 2024 – 24:07
  • How AI will affect college admissions and essay writing
    Feb 28, 2024 – 31:30
  • How to get a good ACT writing score
    Feb 21, 2024 – 22:43
  • Who is the ideal college candidate and how to become one
    Feb 14, 2024 – 37:30
  • What to consider regarding AP classes and exams
    Feb 7, 2024 – 19:55
  • ACT national score numbers are way down - what is the cause and why?
    Jan 31, 2024 – 29:47
  • Preparing for tests with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disabilities
    Jan 24, 2024 – 33:45
  • How to prepare for and ace your college admissions interview
    Jan 17, 2024 – 37:20
  • How to prepare for the ACT and SAT with ADHD or other learning differences
    Jan 10, 2024 – 20:59
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