TorchPrep Podcast

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Test Prep that Students Don't Hate Part 3: Calling Out Objections

Test prep is terrible... Just ask any 17-year-old, and they'll tell you as much without holding back. But what if it could be different? With some adjustments to HOW we engage with high school students, we can create powerful, impactful, and effective test prep.

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Test Prep that Students Don't Hate Part 1: Connection Matters

Test prep is terrible… Just ask any 17-year-old, and they’ll tell you as much without holding back. But what if it could be different? With some adjustments to HOW we engage with high school students, we can create powerful, impactful, and effective test prep.

KY makes SAT Official

After a strange summer, Kentucky’s shift to the SAT is now OFFICIAL. If you’ve been waiting for the moment to build your test-prep plan, this is it!

KY Presses Pause on SAT® Rollout

A recent Kentucky Department of Education webcast creates more questions than answers, and the state temporarily halts the rollout of College Board’s SAT Test. (Update – KDE has announced the SAT will be the Spring college admissions test – Sept. 2025)

SAT® Takes Over KY

There’s a new sheriff in town!

ACT® Test Enhancements:
The Times They Are A-Changin'

BIG changes are coming to the ACT® Test in 2025. Like the biggest changes in DECADES. Let’s dive in!

ACT® Test Enhancements:
ACT® Test Limbo

The period between April and September 2025 will feel like ACT® test Limbo. Major changes are coming, but they’ll be happening in waves. Let’s dig into how to navigate these confusing months!

ACT® Test Enhancements:
The New Age of ACT® Test

As of September of 2025, the New Age of ACT® test will have arrived. With it will arrive a new set of decisions and calculations necessary to MAXIMIZE a student’s options after high school.

ACT® Test Enhancements:
We're Talking about Practice

Historically, the ACT® test has published high-quality practice materials in abundance. The NEW ACT® test, however, will bring with it a fairly barren practice landscape. As of recording, only ONE official practice test exists under the new format. What are we, as ACT® test Preppers, to do?

TorchPrep Talks:
Tim Freitas: The Garden of English

TL;DW (too long; didn’t watch)

  • Tim Freitas is the founder of The Garden of English. As an experienced teacher of upper level english courses, Tim set out to create a FREE resource hub that could help students and teachers alike up their game in language and literature skills.

TorchPrep Talks:
Jerry Beerman: Conduit Apprenticeship Program (C.A.P.)

TL;DW (too long; didn’t watch)

  • C.A.P.’s mission is to equip young people to work with their hands and establish a strong work ethic, while opening doors for them to pursue meaningful and lucrative careers. ​
  • Contact Jerry at [email protected]

TorchPrep Talks:
Jerry Tsai: Acceptd

TL;DW (too long; didn’t watch)

  • Jerry Tsai is the president of Acceptd and has been with the organization since its inception.
  • Acceptd helps students and arts programs by providing application and audition software. Colleges, summer camps, workshops, and even professional symphony orchestras have used Accepted.

TorchPrep Talks:
Sam Bernstein: Co-Founder of Loper

TL;DW (too long; didn’t watch)

  • Sam Bernstein, co-founder of Loper, and Rhett talk about the app’s value to HS students, families, and counselors.
  • Loper is a new app that helps students decide which colleges align with their needs and wants.

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