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608. HOW TEST PREP PREPARES YOU FOR COLLEGE

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The successful outcome of preparing for the SAT & ACT can yield a massive return on investment, but the real value lies in the process itself. Amy and Mike invited educator Rob Pollak to explore how test prep prepares you for college.

What are five things you will learn in this episode?

  1. Is test prep all about tips and tricks?

  2. How is standardized test prep more than just preparation for one isolated exam?

  3. In what way does test prep challenge students to think more strategically about their learning and approach to studying?

  4. How do the skills students develop during test prep translate to real-world applications beyond college?

  5. How can test prep be a tool for teaching students to manage stress and perform under pressure?

MEET OUR GUEST

Rob Pollak is an expert SAT and ACT tutor with a passion for helping high school students and their families navigate the standardized testing process. In 2012, Rob founded Pollak Tutors, a private tutoring company that helps students in NJ, NY, and CT prepare for and achieve their goals on college entrance exams.

Rob is a graduate of Hamilton College, Fordham University School of Law, and the ACT Certified Educator program.

Rob first appeared on the podcast in episode 155 in a Test Prep Profile and in episode 397 to discuss How And Why To Manage Your Proctor.

Find Rob at [email protected], 201-472-5050, or www.pollaktutors.com

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST

Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our past episodes on the show page and keep up with our future ones by subscribing to our email newsletter.

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP. If you’re interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.

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The successful outcome of preparing for the SAT & ACT can yield a massive return on investment, but the real value lies in the process itself. Amy and Mike invited educator Rob Pollak to explore how test prep prepares you for college.

What are five things you will learn in this episode?

  1. Is test prep all about tips and tricks?

  2. How is standardized test prep more than just preparation for one isolated exam?

  3. In what way does test prep challenge students to think more strategically about their learning and approach to studying?

  4. How do the skills students develop during test prep translate to real-world applications beyond college?

  5. How can test prep be a tool for teaching students to manage stress and perform under pressure?

MEET OUR GUEST

Rob Pollak is an expert SAT and ACT tutor with a passion for helping high school students and their families navigate the standardized testing process. In 2012, Rob founded Pollak Tutors, a private tutoring company that helps students in NJ, NY, and CT prepare for and achieve their goals on college entrance exams.

Rob is a graduate of Hamilton College, Fordham University School of Law, and the ACT Certified Educator program.

Rob first appeared on the podcast in episode 155 in a Test Prep Profile and in episode 397 to discuss How And Why To Manage Your Proctor.

Find Rob at [email protected], 201-472-5050, or www.pollaktutors.com

LINKS

College Readiness Benchmarks

RELATED EPISODES

COLLEGE READINESS ADVICE FROM A COLLEGE PROFESSOR

WHY COLLEGE READINESS MATTERS

TRACKING COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS

ABOUT THIS PODCAST

Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our past episodes on the show page and keep up with our future ones by subscribing to our email newsletter.

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP. If you’re interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.

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