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On today&apos;s episode, Caleb and Jill break down the newest changes within the reading section of the ACT called "Visual and Quantitative Information" questions.  These new questions were recently released on the July ACT. We talk about how these VQI questions will negatively or positively affect students&apos; scores. Plus, stay tuned for a new program we will be releasing next summer! As always, sign up for a Free Practice ACT, which we offer every Saturday morning. For more information regarding the college prep process, visit our website. 

Reading the ACT - The Newest Section

On today&apos;s episode, Jill gets to know Get Smarter Prep&apos;s new Director of Enrollment, Stacey Jacks.  We get to know about her background, her favorites, and more about what her role at Get Smarter Prep will be.  If you don&apos;t know about her interesting food choices, now is the time to enlighten your senses.  Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 

Please Welcome Stacey Jacks

Today&apos;s Simply Smarter episode will  cover what high school students should be thinking about between their Sophomore Year and Junior Year. What can students start doing now to prepare for college during the summer before their Junior Year? ? Hint, it&apos;s not all work! Free Practice TestCollege HandcraftedInitial ConsultationTemplates & Initial Guidance - email enrollment@getsmarterprep.com Top 5 ACT Test Podcasts

Summer Before Junior Year

Do I need to take the ACT or not? Do I really need an ACT score to get into college? On today&apos;s episode, Caleb and Jill tackle a few of the questions surrounding college admissions. We seem to be hearing the same questions from different parents and we wanted to clarify what colleges are looking for, specifically for the class of 2022 and beyond. Get Smarter PrepFree ACT Practice Test 

What's Going on with College Admissions Right Now?

On today&apos;s episode, Caleb and Jill discuss the difference between Academic Scholarships and Athletic Scholarships as well as the divisions among athletic scholarships. They also point out different scholarships that may not be very common, but are available.  If you&apos;re ready to find scholarships for college, make sure to listen to today&apos;s show!  

Can I Get A Scholarship for that?

This month, Get Smarter Prep celebrates our 15-Year Anniversary! To commemorate this milestone, Caleb and Jill look back over the last fifteen years to where Get Smarter Prep started. They walk through the history of Get Smarter Prep from the founder, the tutors, the partners, and to the future. 15 Year Anniversary blogCaleb Pierce & Jill Purcell ACT Prep Services

Happy Anniversary Get Smarter Prep

On today&apos;s episode, we have two very special guests from The Future of Us joining us, Brenan Latimer and Precious Awopetu.  The two of them identified a disparity in the amount of college opportunities as well as support for students from more affluent communities than their own.  Caleb and Jill dive into what their experiences were and discuss how they are now helping high school students achieve college success. The Future of Us websiteThe Future of Us InstagramThe Future of Us FacebookDonate to The Future of Us

The Future of Us

On today&apos;s episode, Caleb and Jill wrap up what&apos;s left of 2020&apos;s school year and move onto 2021. They also talk about potential ACT dates that are fitting for students, creating realistic goals, and ending the year on a positive note. If you know of a well-deserving student who would benefit from an ACT Scholarship through Get Smarter Prep, please nominate them! Moving into 2021, GSP will be awarding a student a scholarship for each ACT test date.  Contact Get Smarter Prep for more information. ACT Course PrepACT Private TutoringCollege Counseling

What We're Looking Forward To

What happens next? What does moving forward look like for the Class of 2021 or the Class of 2022? On today&apos;s episode, Caleb and Jill discuss tangible steps for High School Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores to take within the next few months.  They also talk more in depth about Academic Tutoring Pods and how they can have a big impact on students who are falling behind in school due to online learning. Academic Tutoring PodsACT Test DatesCollege Counseling

Moving Forward

College Expert, Caleb Pierce discusses the top ten current trends in college admissions for high school students. So much has changed for students in the past 6 months, what does applying for college look like right now? What are colleges looking for? Caleb answers those questions and more on today&apos;s podcast. Free ACT Practice TestCollege Counseling Academic Tutoring Pods

Top Ten Current Trends in College Admissions

On today’s episode, Caleb and Jill discuss how schools are reopening this year due to COVID-19 and what that looks like. They will also cover the many changes the Class of 2021 has to endure and the next steps moving forward. Added National ACT Dates

School & COVID-19

Welcome back to the Simply Smarter Podcast! On today’s episode, Caleb and I will talk about the past several months and how the novel coronavirus has affected students, parents, and life in general. 

COVID-19

On today&apos;s Simply Smarter podcast, Caleb and Jill talk about the Law School Admission Test, or what most people refer to as the LSAT. They break down what the test consists of, how the test is scored, upcoming test dates, and how best to prepare for the test. LSAT Course PrepLSAT Tutors:Ashley BrennanAudrey Hazzard

The Law School Admission Test

On today’s podcast, Caleb and I are going to step away from the ACT and talk about another standardized test, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). We’ll discuss what the test covers, who needs to take it, how it’s scored, and how best to prepare for the test.  GRE Test Prep

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) & What You Need to Know

Welcome to the Simply Smarter Podcast hosted by college prep expert Caleb Pierce and Marketing Director Jill Purcell. On this show, we’ll help families navigate some of the areas surrounding the college prep process by providing college and ACT related advice for students and their families. Listen each week to find out how students can score better on college placement tests, with techniques and methods that build confidence, beat test anxiety, and identify strengths within each student.

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