Shift - College admissions in a changing world

About 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.

Publisher

shiftcollegeadmissions

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Jan 2023

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

176 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   College Admissions in 2026: Do SAT and ACT Scores Still Matter?

   Test-optional doesn’t mean test-irrelevant. Eric Rath is the founder of Rath Tutoring and an experienced educator and test preparation expert. For over two decades, Eric has helped students strengthen their academic skills, build confidence, and develop effective strategies for standardized tests and college admissions. In this episode, Eric discusses the relevance of college admissions tests in today's landscape and offers tips for parents and students to achieve their college goals. https://www.rathtutoring.com/ Achievable has ACT, SAT and CLT prep courses that use advanced adaptive learning to target weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/?utm_source=podcast to try any course for free.

2. 

   16 Sept 2026

   What college counselors know about teenagers that parents don’t

   Do you know your teenager as well as you think? Danny Ruderman has been a college counselor for over 25 years, helping thousands of students around the world get into top colleges. He is the author of The Ultimate College Acceptance System and his new book, Harvard Doesn't Care About You, Mom. In this episode, Danny talks about what teens tell him that they aren't telling their parents, including pressure from school courses, nerves about leaving home, and unlikely motivations that help them reach their goals. https://dannyruderman.com/ https://dannyruderman.com/book Achievable has ACT, SAT and CLT prep courses that use advanced adaptive learning to target weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/?utm_source=podcast to try any course for free.

3. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Hidden factors in choosing schools

   What should you actually be thinking about when choosing colleges? Steph Shyu is the founder of Admitsee, a crowdsourced database of college applications, including college applications, essays, and reviews from thousands of students. In this episode, Steph walks us through the hidden factors that students and parents should be aware of when thinking of colleges, including campus culture, counseling resources, dorm life, and peer support. Achievable has ACT, SAT and CLT prep courses that use advanced adaptive learning to target weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/?utm_source=podcast to try any course for free.

Who has been a guest on Shift - College admissions in a changing world

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• Hamada Zahawi
• Teege Mettille
• Yasiara Ortiz

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

4.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

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46

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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