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Welcome to THE college admissions industry podcast! Join Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley as they discuss the latest issues in testing, admissions, learning, and education with leading experts. Tests and the Rest is perfect for school counselors, educators, test prep professionals, college consultants, and just about anyone engaged in the college admissions process. You can subscribe to this podcast or stream it online via any podcast app, including iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and ...
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Walker Prep

Dave Walker

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Get valuable insights into the do's and don'ts of effective test prep with world-class ACT and SAT tutor Dave Walker. Dave is the founder of Walker Prep, which has been helping students achieve exceptional score gains on the ACT and SAT since 2014. In the Walker Prep podcast, Dave draws from his experience to provide guidance on what to do—and what to avoid. Created for involved parents, fellow tutors, and ambitious students alike, the Walker Prep podcast offers expert advice that demystifie ...
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Let’s Talk PR & More!

Sherry Goldman

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Let’s Talk PR & More, hosted by Sherry Goldman of Goldman Communications Group, features an in-depth conversation with an industry leader sharing their insights and expertise on an aspect of public relations and/or the disciplines and issues that impact public relations. Topics range from the PR industry, best practices, profiles of industry leaders, related industries including the media, marketing, and advertising, and issues that impact communications and PR, such as AI. Let’s Talk PR & M ...
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Sherry Goldman's guest is Mike Maynard, managing director/CEO of Napier Group. Sherry and Mike discuss the importance of B2B communications, including best practices for creating and implementing B2B PR and media relations campaigns. Let’s Talk PR & More!, hosted by Sherry Goldman, president of the award-winning Goldman Communications Group, is an …
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Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Sara Kohn, who was raised in South Florida and attended Florida State University, where she obtained a degree in marketing. She later pursued a master's degree in exercise science. About two decades ago, She began tutor…
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Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Reema Chitalia, a dedicated test prep expert passionate about shaping the futures of students pursuing education abroad. After earning her Master's degree in the United States and working as a consultant at Deloitte, sh…
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Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Dan Cozzens. Dan has worked at Bespoke Education for almost twenty years: first as a Tutoring Associate, then Operations Director and now COO and Head of Tutoring. Building on individual subject tutoring mastery (includ…
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Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Mary Bassey, a multi-passionate professional whose education and experience has spanned multiple subjects and standardized test types in the tutoring industry, in traditional education, in presenting literature from neu…
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Sherry Goldman's guest is Josh Reynolds, founder and CEO of Rob Roy Consulting, a consulting firm that focuses on persuasive communications and authentic storytelling. Sherry and Josh discuss the relationship between persuasion and storytelling (there is a science behind them), best practices for telling a story with a purpose, and the 3 pillars of…
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Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Kate Fisher, who grew up in Englewood, NJ, and graduated cum laude from Horace Mann School, where she remains an active part of the community and is a member of the Alumni Council. Private tutoring is not Kate's side hu…
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Many young adults grapple with the decision to either pursue undergraduate education or enter a branch of the U.S. military. Why choose when doing both can pay off in so many different and meaningful ways? Amy and Mike invited college counselor Phil Black to explore answers to the question, “Is ROTC for you?” What are five things you will learn in …
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Sherry Goldman's guest is Steve Chirello, founder of Chirello Advertising. Sherry and Steve discuss best practices for handling integrated communications campaigns (public relations, advertising, marketing) in smaller markets. Let’s Talk PR & More!, hosted by Sherry Goldman, president of the award-winning Goldman Communications Group, is an in-dept…
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We all know that getting into and paying for college represent two very different challenges. But what if you could focus on factors that improve your odds of accomplishing both at the same time? For a surprising number of schools, you can! Amy and Mike invited educator Brian Eufinger to explain the role of test scores in college merit aid. What ar…
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Sherry Goldman's guest is Kate Finley, founder of Belle Communication. Sherry and Kate discuss building and fostering a remote culture that fosters teamwork, strong communication, and a work-life balance for employees. Let’s Talk PR & More!, hosted by Sherry Goldman, president of the award-winning Goldman Communications Group, is an in-depth conver…
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As short as college application essays have to be, they still contribute heavily to holistic admissions decisions. Don’t waste a single word! Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Sheree Gravely to discuss how to make your college essays count. What are five things you will learn in this episode? When should students start the college essay w…
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Sherry Goldman's guest is Tara Baumgarten, head of public relations and strategic communications at //NKST. Sherry and Tara discuss the important role conferences can play in integrated communications and thought leadership programs. Their discussion includes best practices for outreach to conference organizers and how leaders and organizations can…
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Every year, the conventional wisdom about getting into college gives way to painful, new truths and exciting, new opportunities. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Rebecca Stuart-Orlowski to return to the show with admissions notes for the HS graduating class of 2025. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How are colleges an…
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Sherry Goldman's guest is Andrew Bergin, founder and managing partner of Speaking Virtually. Sherry and Andy discuss the keys to effective and effortless communication. Let’s Talk PR & More!, hosted by Sherry Goldman, president of the award-winning Goldman Communications Group, is an in-depth conversation on a topic or issue related to public relat…
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Every October, the PSAT is administered in high schools. Even though the test has no bearing on admissions, college-bound students should still take–and prepare–for it. Amy and Mike invited educator Brian Stewart to explore how to prepare for the digital PSAT. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How has the PSAT changed over the pa…
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When learners work with teachers, tutors, consultants, and coaches, developing domain mastery and a strategic plan is an obvious component of success. Less obvious, however, is the instrumental roles personality and chemistry play in the learning process. Amy and Mike invited Jagmohan Durganandan to explore the role of rapport in educational relati…
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Advanced Placement courses have set the standard for accelerated subject studies in many high schools, but next year’s offerings may look very different from what teachers and students are used to. Amy and Mike invited educator John Moscatiello to explain the big changes–both in testing platforms and course options–in AP tests in 2025. What are fiv…
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Sherry Goldman's guest is Margaret Myers, director of editorial at Long Dash. Sherry and Marge discuss effective storytelling and how the 'editorial difference' can enable brands and organizations to better develop messages and communications that will engage audiences authentically. Let’s Talk PR & More!, hosted by Sherry Goldman, president of the…
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SHOULD I APPLY EARLY DECISION OR EARLY ACTION? When applying to highly selective schools, every advantage makes a difference. Why, then, would a student pass up one of the biggest multipliers in acceptance rate? Amy and Mike invited education consultant David Parker to explore the existential college admissions question: should I apply Early Decisi…
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Sherry Goldman's guest is Dick Grove, founder and CEO of INK Inc Public Relations. Sherry and Dick discuss the changes in the PR industry, changing agency-client relations and relationships, including the retainer model, and the importance of earned media in PR programs. Let’s Talk PR & More!, hosted by Sherry Goldman, president of the award-winnin…
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The standard high school education covers a broad and deep array of state-mandated subjects but doesn’t necessarily cultivate strong critical reasoning skills. That’s a shame, because those skills are essential to success in higher education. Amy and Mike invited college dean Louis Newman to explore what thinking critically in college means. What a…
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Sherry Goldman's guest is Jerry Barmash, a New York area broadcaster and reporter and author of the new book Here Now The News. Sherry and Jerry talk about Jerry's new book Here Now The News, which focuses on the stories of local TV news anchors and reporters, discussing how broadcast talent both reflects and also shapes the news covered. Let’s Tal…
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Some people embrace practice and coaching in order to be ready for a certain moment, while others train to be fully present in any moment. When it comes to the most important moments, why not both? Amy and Mike invited educators Claire Russell and Aproteem Choudhury to explore how preparation and mindfulness go together. What are five things you wi…
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Sherry Goldman's guest is Ray Hennessey, CEO and executive partner of Vocatus and author of the book Beyond Sorry: How to Own Up, Make Good and Move Forward After a Crisis. Sherry and Ray discuss crisis communications and best practices for corporate apologies. Let’s Talk PR & More!, hosted by Sherry Goldman, president of the award-winning Goldman …
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Powerful graphing calculators can provide potent math problem solving advantages for students that know how to use–and can afford–them. What is the impact, then, when everyone has free access to leading edge calculation tools? Amy and Mike invited educator Kyle Terracciano to explore using the Desmos calculator in digital testing. What are five thi…
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Sherry Goldman's guest in Kerri Allen, senior managing director of Applecart. Sherry and Kerri discuss the growing role of data in PR, how data and the digital landscape are changing what PR and do and evaluate, and decision-maker marketing. Let’s Talk PR & More!, hosted by Sherry Goldman, president of the award-winning Goldman Communications Group…
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Unlocking the Code for Substantial, Lasting Score Increases on the SAT (and ACT) In this episode of The Score, Dave Walker, founder of Walker Prep, delves into the hidden formula for achieving significant score gains on the SAT and ACT. With the release of the digital SAT, Dave focuses on the SAT but notes that the principles discussed apply equall…
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When Ralph Waldo Emerson suggested that it's the journey, not the destination, that matters, he may not have had higher education in mind. That said, applicants often overlook what really matters on the road to college. Amy and Mike invited college consultant Arthur Smith to explore the intrinsic value of the college admissions process. What are fi…
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Sherry Goldman's guest is Jerry Pionk, owner and principal of Xcelsior Communications. Sherry and Jerry discuss AI and how government entities are using AI in PR and communications initiatives. Jerry shares his experiences using AI and handling communications in key government roles, including for the King County Department of Local Services in Sea…
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Unlock College Admissions Success: Why Choosing a Major Matters In this episode of The Score, Dave Walker, founder of Walker Prep, welcomes Lisa Marker-Robbins, an independent educational consultant and founder of Flourish Coaching. With over 25 years of experience and having guided over 4,000 students, Lisa draws from a wealth of insight into how …
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California is the most populous American state with a veritable cornucopia of exceptional and reasonably well-funded high schools. Why, then, do Californian teens need to travel hundreds–and sometimes thousands–of miles to sit for the SAT or ACT? Amy and Mike invited student Sebastian Gillmore and educator David Blobaum to discuss the need for test…
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Why Stories Matter Now More than Ever: Insights from Award-Winning, New York Times Best-Selling Ghostwriter, Book Doctor, Screenwriter and Writing Coach Sam Severn Walker Prep founder Dave Walker sits down with Sam Severn, a renowned ghostwriter, book doctor, screenwriter, and writing coach. They explore Sam's fascinating career and how his experti…
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The bespoke nature of homeschooling can be a great advantage for tailoring education to a student’s individual needs. However, those differentiated programs present challenges when the time comes to apply to college. Amy and Mike invited education consultants Michele Evard and Holly Ramsey to review the intricacies of college documentation for home…
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