Episode 334 | John Brown | PrepTopia Test Prep | Part 2 | The EdisonOS Podcast

Liza Libes shares her journey from aspiring English professor to the founder of Invictus Prep, a college admissions consulting firm.

Amy Seeley shares her journey from aspiring history teacher to a successful entrepreneur in the test prep industry

Jason, a college counselor discusses strategies for navigating college admissions, including the benefits of early decision applications and the importance of accountability in student success.

Gus Elmashni discusses the transition of standardized testing to digital formats, particularly focusing on the SAT and ACT. He shares insights on how the pandemic has accelerated this shift and the implications for students and tutors.

Randee Schneeberg shares the journey of founding Jettprep, the challenges faced in standardized test preparation, and the significant impact of COVID-19 on education.

Anna discusses her journey into education, sharing insights on linguistics, dialects, and brain-based learning techniques like active recall and interleaving. She also highlights the importance of mental health and community in building a successful tutoring business.

Philip Bates shares his journey from educator to leader at UWorld, discussing the impact of tech, AI, and feedback on education, and UWorld's global expansion.

Katrina M. Watson is the creator of The Confident Counselor Method, where she empowers school counselors to navigate their daily challenges with confidence, enabling them to better support students in reaching their academic and personal goals.

Beth Ritter-Guth is the Associate Dean of Online Learning & Educational Technology at Northampton Community College and a seasoned adjunct in the English department at DeSales University.

Edwige Simon has worked in the field of education for over 20 years. She is the Director of Online Learning and Instructional Technology at the International Center for Language Studies and the founding editor of FLTMAG, a magazine dedicated to technology integration in the language classroom.

Carissa (Handrinos) Godvin has been an academic tutor and consultant since 2006. She has a BA in both English and psychology and a MA in English, focusing on rhetoric and composition. Carissa strives to build upon each student's strengths while teaching techniques to enrich any weaknesses s/he may have.

Alyssa Petrone, founder of Top Tier Test Prep, has dedicated over 35,000 hours to tutoring and coaching more than 1,600 students, guiding them to success at top-tier universities like Harvard, MIT, and Yale.