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Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Industry Podcast

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by Amy Seeley & Mike Bergin

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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 parents, students, 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 TuneIn Radio. 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. Between the two of us, expect over 60 years of industry insight, expertise, insider news, and a bit of sarcasm.

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July 21, 2026

741. WHAT IS AN IEC AND WHO NEEDS ONE?

Most people know–or at least think they know–the role of a school-based counselor. What about all of the professionals in private practice who support families on their admissions journeys and more? Amy and Mike invited IECA CEO Stephanie Simpson to learn what an Independent Educational Consultant (IEC) is and who needs one. What are five things you will learn in this episode? <ol> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What role do Independent Educational Consultants (IECs) play in a student's academic journey, and how do they </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How can IECs complement the contributions of school counselors, especially in districts where high counselor-to-student ratios make individualized support difficult? </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> At what point in a teen's academic journey can IECs be most valuable? </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What else do IECs offer beyond application coaching? </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What does a qualified, ethically grounded IEC practice look like in today's landscape, and how should educators and school counselors help families evaluate who they choose to work with? </li> </ol> MEET OUR GUEST Stephanie Simpson is the Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), the leading professional organization representing independent private college and career counselors who support students and families navigating postsecondary education pathways. Previously, she served as CEO of the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), the world's largest and oldest professional association dedicated to helping middle school educators cultivate the potential and possibilities of young adolescents. Stephanie's nearly 15 years of association leadership experience includes senior roles at the American College of Cardiology and the American Psychiatric Association. She holds a JD from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and a BA from DePaul University. Stephanie can be reached on <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-simpson-49bba72a/">LinkedIn</a>. LINKS <a href="https://www.iecaonline.com/">Independent Educational Consultants Association</a> <a href= "https://gettestbright.com/tag/iec-profile/">IEC profile Archives - TestBright</a> RELATED EPISODES <a href= "https://gettestbright.com/how-do-you-know-if-you-need-a-college-consultant/"> HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU NEED A COLLEGE CONSULTANT?</a> <a href= "https://gettestbright.com/how-to-choose-a-college-counselor/">HOW TO CHOOSE A COLLEGE COUNSELOR</a> <a href= "https://gettestbright.com/the-different-roles-of-school-and-private-counselors/"> THE DIFFERENT ROLES OF SCHOOL AND PRIVATE COUNSELORS</a> <a href= "https://gettestbright.com/how-school-and-private-college-counselors-can-work-together/"> HOW SCHOOL AND PRIVATE COLLEGE COUNSELORS CAN WORK TOGETHER</a> ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the <a href= "http://testsandtherest.com">show page</a>. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of <a href= "https://chariotlearning.com/">Chariot Learning</a> and the founder of <a href="https://gettestbright.com/">TestBright</a>, <a href="https://roots2words.com/">Roots2Words</a>, and <a href= "https://college-eagle.com/">College Eagle</a>. Amy Seeley is the president of <a href="https://seeleytestpros.com/">Seeley Test Pros</a> and <a href="https://www.leaprogram.com/">LEAP</a>. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, <a href= "https://gettestbright.com/contact/">get in touch through our contact page</a>.

July 14, 2026

740. DECODING STUDENT LOANS

Financial aid expert Will McGinley guides hosts Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley through decoding student loans, clarifying options and application timelines for families.

July 10, 2026

739. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Desmos SAT Math Course

Host Mike Bergin interviews an expert about the Desmos SAT Math Course, revealing its features and benefits for test preparation.

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What is Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Industry Podcast?: 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 parents, students, 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 TuneIn Radio.

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. Between the two of us, expect over 60 years of industry insight, expertise, insider news, and a bit of sarcasm.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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