Prepped and Polished Podcast

Sep 16 2024 268 ep. 16 mins 65
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Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational podcast hosted by Alexis Andres Avila, Founder and CEO of Prepped and Polished. join me for brand new episodes with guests who are leading influencers in the world of education. From Alexis: This season, I am diving deeper than ever, covering topics that are both timely and impactful. For instance, I want to explore questions like: Why are today’s children experiencing higher levels of depression, anxiety, and unhappiness compared to previous generations? More importantly, with the help of guest experts, we'll explore actionable solutions. I believe that by fostering self-esteem, not only can we improve grades and test scores, but together we can also empower our children to achieve their life goals and dreams. Stay tuned for powerful conversations that aim to make a difference. What topics do you want to see covered in the podcast? Let me know in the comments if you have any topic or guest ideas. Would love to hear from you!

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Episode 268 - Jared Cooney Horvath – The Best Way to Use Technology for Learning

Sep 16 2024 34 mins  
On episode 268, Alexis Avila speaks to returning guest Jared Cooney Horvath. Our Guest: Jared Cooney Horvath (PhD, MEd) is a neuroscientist, educator, and author of the best-selling book Stop Talking, Start Influencing: 12 Insights from Brain Science to Make Your Message Stick. Jared has conducted research and lectured at Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, the Universi

Episode 267 - Shirag Shemmassian - Choosing the Right Schools for Pre-Med Majors

May 30 2024 23 mins  
On Episode 267, Alexis Avila speaks to Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, founder and admissions consultant of Shemmassian Academic Consulting. As a Cornell University graduate and Cornell admissions interviewer, Shirag knows what the best schools are looking for in prospective students during admissions interviews. On today’s episode Shirag and I talk about colleges that offer fantastic p

Episode 266 - From Failing to Acing: The Secrets Behind My Academic Comeback

May 09 2024 10 mins  
On Episode 266 of the new and improved Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis shares his academic struggles and how he was able to overcome them. We’ll discuss ways to achieve better grades in school such as: • Finding the right social circles that will help you thrive. • Finding mentors at school who will inspire you. • Refining your study skills so that you put your be

#265 - The Digital SAT Versus the Paper SAT

Oct 13 2023 8 mins  
In Episode 265 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron shares the differences between the Digital SAT and the ACT. The main differences are: 1. The digital SAT is shorter than the paper SAT. 2. There are more questions for the Reading Section on the digital version. 3. The digital version allows calculator use throughout the entire test. There is a calculator section and a n

The Digital SAT Versus the ACT

Oct 04 2023 7 mins  
In Episode 264 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron shares the differences between the Digital SAT and the ACT. The main differences are: 1. The Digital SAT is taken on a computer and the ACT is a paper test. There is a digital version of the ACT but it is currently available for international students only. 2. The Digital SAT has adaptive difficulty while the ACT is a fix

Tutoring Tips The Digital SAT Format and Structure

Sep 20 2023 12 mins  
In Episode 263 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron shares the differences in the Digital SAT's format and Structure.

Tutoring Tips Three Tips for a 330+ GRE Score

Apr 19 2023 5 mins  
In Episode 262 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron shares three tips that students can use to boost their GRE scores. The three tips are: 1. Create a Realistic Timeline: Decide when you want to start and when you actually want to take the test. 2. Get in Plenty of Practice: Taking practice tests allows students to see where they are with each section of the test. It als

Tutoring Tips: Three Tips for a 700+ GMAT Score

Mar 23 2023 5 mins  
In Episode 261 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron shares three tips that students can use to boost their GMAT scores about how to approach questions in the Quantitative Comparison section on the ISEE Math Test so students can boost their scores. The three tips are: 1. Create a Realistic Timeline: Decide when you want to start and when you actually want to take the test.

Tutoring Tips: ISEE Math Number One Secret Tip to Propel Your Math Score

Jul 20 2022 6 mins  
On Episode 260 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron talks about how to approach questions in the Quantitative Comparison section on the ISEE Math Tes so students can boost their scores.

Tutoring Tips: SSAT The Number One Math Secret to Propel your Math Score

Jul 13 2022 6 mins  
On Episode 259 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron discusses when and how students should study to boost their score on the SSAT Math Test.