SAT YOGA: Breathing And Relaxation Techniques To Ease Test Stress!
In this #PREPPED SPECIAL, Naka is joined by Carolyn Carpentiere of CCYOGA to discuss the added benefits of yoga and breathing techniques when it comes to SAT and ACT preparation. The episode concludes (starting at 18:05) with TWO quick guided practices for listeners to engage in before testing! Mindfulness practices such as yoga and breathing techniques help adjust the body's response to stress over time. Mindfulness can actually increase grey matter and can reduce the size of the amygdala,...
19 Juni 202330min
What is TESTTAKERS? (w/ President & Founder Frank Pomilla)
After 5 Seasons of #PREPPED: The Test Prep Podcast, we finally dive deep into "What is TestTakers?" with our special guest, TestTakers' President, Frank Pomilla, who shares the founding story and inspiration behind this remarkable educational institution that has been around for over 40 years. Throughout the discussion, Frank reveals the milestones in TestTakers' evolution and how the company has adapted to changes in the education industry and standardized tests. He emphasizes what se...
29 Maj 202335min
Getting Great Recommendation Letters (w/ Mrs. Nancy Fleming)
In this episode of #PREPPED, Host Andrew 'Naka' Nanayakkara discusses a critical component of the college application process: recommendation letters. Joining Naka is his own high school English teacher, Mrs. Nancy Fleming, voted 'Most Popular Teacher' at Garden City High School for over 20 consecutive years, who is well-known for writing tremendously valuable recommendation letters. They discuss the importance of recommendation letters, when and how to ask teachers, who to ask, and how to f...
1 Maj 202322min
How To Practice & How To Motivate Students (for the SAT)
Get ready for an invaluable episode of #PREPPED as we take a deep dive into the ultimate guide on PRACTICING for the SATs! In this episode, we'll reveal the top test-taking tips for unlocking your potential and optimizing your performance every time you practice for the SATs. Naka is joined by Directors Alan Reed and Jeremy Freed as they share their personal classroom anecdotes and proven strategies for staying motivated and focused during SAT practice. Furthermore, they discuss different mot...
13 Apr 202320min
THE FUTURE OF TESTING: THE 2024 DIGITAL SAT (feat. President Frank Pomilla & Director Brian Corridan)
In the Season 5 premiere of #PREPPED: The Test Prep Podcast, Naka welcomes TestTakers President Frank Pomilla and Senior Director Brian Corridan back to the show to discuss the future of the SAT and standardized testing. The College Board is set to launch the new digital SAT domestically in the United States in March 2024, and some students will have a glimpse at the digital version of the PSAT this fall. Some of the main changes are that the digital SAT will be significantly shorter (p...
6 Apr 202319min
So You Want To Be Recruited? (w/ Coaches Steve Panzik and TJ Cleveland)
The Season 4 Finale of #Prepped delivers a spectacular interview focusing on College Sports Recruitment – one of the most pursued avenues in admissions. Join Naka, Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach TJ Cleveland of the St. John's Red Storm, and Manhasset High School Head Crew Coach Steve Panzik as they break down the recruitment process and dive deep into the expectations of collegiate athletics. Together, Coach Panzik – from the high school perspective– and Coach Cleveland –...
29 Nov 202232min
So You Want To Be An Actor? The Theater Arts Episode with Broadway Star Derrick Davis
In this special #PREPPED episode, Naka is joined by Broadway star (and Long Island native) Derrick Davis to discuss the path to becoming an actor and studying theater arts in college. Derrick started his journey studying voice at LIU Post, and his career since has spanned iconic roles on stage from Phantom of the Opera to the Lion King. Derrick shares his advice and tips for the self-taping auditioning process and how to find the type of program that will help students thrive. Me...
23 Okt 202220min
So You Want To Do Science Research? (w/ Dr. Serena McCalla of iResearch Corp.)
In this #PREPPED episode, Naka is joined by the 'Godmother of Science Research,' Dr. Serena McCalla (Founder of the iResearch Institute, iResearch Academy, President of the New York State Science and Engineering Fair, Jericho High School Science Research Coordinator, and star of the Emmy-award winning National Geographic Documentary Science Fair) to discuss a fantastic extracurricular opportunity: science research. Science research uses the scientific method to explore a question that ...
22 Juli 202221min
