Episodes 47
Avg. Duration 26m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (16)
Since Mar 2019
Latest Episode May 2026

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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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S6E4 Unlocking Natural Talents: Aptitude Assessments with True Compass

May 06, 2026 39m

In this episode of the Simply Smarter Podcast, hosts Caleb and Jill welcome Kristi Windish from True Compass for an insightful conversation on aptitude assessments. True Compass specializes in…

S6E3 The One-Point Trick: How to Turn $3,000 in Test Prep Into $24,000 in Scholarships

Sep 30, 2025 12m

In July 2025, everything changed for families planning for college. New legislation now allows you to use 529 College Savings Plans for ACT and SAT test prep—completely tax-free. But here's what…

S6E2 ACT FLEX Course

Jul 08, 2025 14m

The ACT changed—and so did we. Following our deep dive into the new ACT format (catch that episode if you missed it!), we're excited to unveil something revolutionary: the ACT FLEX Course, designed…

S5E1 Changes to the ACT

Jul 01, 2025 33m

The ACT just underwent its most significant transformation in decades, and the changes are game-changing for college-bound students. With July 12th marking the last chance to take the old format,…

S5E7 Don't Take the ACT if...

Oct 17, 2023 20m Transcript

On this episode, Caleb and Jill dive into the controversial topic of whether you should take the ACT/SAT, or if you might be better off without it? They'll explore scenarios in which taking a…

S5E7 The Truth with Meredith Vaughn

Jun 27, 2023 17m

In today's episode, Jill has the pleasure of interviewing one of our Standard-Level Tutors, Meredith Vaughn.  Meredith opens up about her high school experience, her college prep process, and the…

S5E6 Do I take the ACT/SAT or not?

May 10, 2023 29m

It's a question we hear often and there is a lot of talk surrounding the topic. Should students take the ACT or SAT? Caleb and Jill chat about which schools require it, which schools are test…

S5E5 Current Trends in College Admissions

Oct 26, 2022 32m

What are the current trends in college admissions? Caleb and Jill tackle some of the effects Covid-19 has had on students and learning as well as their mental well-being, stress level and test…

S5E4 GRE: In Depth Look

Sep 07, 2022 37m

The GRE General Test is a computer-delivered test that features question types that features question types that closely reflect the kind of thinking you'll do in today's graduate school programs.…

S5E3 ACT Advice with Audrey Hazzard

Apr 20, 2022 23m

Today we sit down with one of our Premier-Level Tutors, Audrey Hazzard, who has been a tutor with Get Smarter Prep for over ten years. Audrey talks about the changes she has seen in the tutoring…

S5E2 Keep it Weird

Apr 13, 2022 14m

We're back! After taking a few months off, Caleb and Jill are back to talk about a few updates surrounding Get Smarter Prep as well as what current Juniors should be focusing on right now. Of course,…

S5E1 A Decade of Changes with Stephen Heiner: Part Two

Jan 12, 2022 26m

A Decade of Changes with Stephen Heiner: Part Two continues.  Season Five of the Simply Smarter Podcast kicks off with a look back at all of the changes within the past 10 years, featuring Stephen…

S5E1 A Decade of Changes with Stephen Heiner: Part One

Jan 05, 2022 40m

Season Five of the Simply Smarter Podcast kicks off with a look back at all of the changes within the past 10 years, featuring Stephen Heiner.  Stephen was the President of Get Smarter Prep from…

S4E9 Approaching Deadlines

Dec 01, 2021 22m

On this episode, we take a look at the approaching deadlines students need to look at in the next few months. Caleb and Jill break down what students and parents will need to accomplish in December,…

S4E8 How Many Times Do I Take the ACT?

Nov 17, 2021 22m

On today's episode, we break down just how many times students need to take the ACT. Here's a hint...it's different for everyone. From scholarships to Honors Programs to college admittance, your ACT…

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Oct 05, 2021 0m Trailer

Subscribe & Review: If this episode helped you understand the ACT changes, please subscribe to Simply Smarter Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us reach…

S4E7 Reading on the ACT - The Newest Question Type

Sep 22, 2021 24m

On today'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…

S4E5 Summer Before Junior Year

May 19, 2021 25m

Today'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…

S4E4 What's Going on with College Admissions Right Now?

Apr 28, 2021 27m

Do I need to take the ACT or not? Do I really need an ACT score to get into college? On today's episode, Caleb and Jill tackle a few of the questions surrounding college admissions. We seem to be…

S4E3 Can I Get A Scholarship for that?

Apr 21, 2021 29m

On today'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…

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Simply Smarter has published 47 episodes since March 2019, covering topics in Courses, Education.

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Simply Smarter is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 26m.

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