Best Math Competition Podcasts (2025)

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A Scholarship for EVERY High School Student with a $35,000 Top Prize and No Minimum GPA Requirement! 33:43

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Every year, more than half of the students I work with who apply for the Voice of Democracy Scholarship earn prizes through this incredible program. In today's episode, we will hear from VFW Programs Director, Lynn Rolfe, about this fantastic opportunity. Plus, he shares information about their program for middle school students, Patriots' Pen! I w…

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College-Level Research for High School Students + 6 Scholarship Opportunities 25:53

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Did you know that high school students can do college-level research that may actually be published in academic journals? That’s where Horizon comes in. Horizon Academic Research Program was founded in 2016 to give a platform to the world’s best young researchers. Horizon was founded by Columbia University alums with a strong belief in how early ac…

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Scholarship Student Spotlight: Multiple Scholarship Winner Macayla + 5 Scholarship Opportunities 29:06

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Macayla is a first-year college student who has earned multiple scholarships. She jumpstarted her scholarship journey as one of my Class of 2024 scholarship coaching students. Macayla and her mom, Leslie, share their thoughts on how having success with scholarships is a process, the benefits of scholarships beyond the money for college, and much mo…

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Study Skills for High School and College + 6 Scholarship Opportunities 35:11

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I recently spoke with Katie Azevedo of School Habits. Having taught in both public and private school systems, Katie has seen firsthand how our students are expected to learn, but they are rarely given the tools or strategies to do so. Since 2006, she has personally coached thousands of students, one-on-one, on standardized tests (SAT/ACT, SSAT, GR…

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Leveraging Math (and Other Subject) Competitions For College Prep + 6 Scholarship Opportunities 33:53

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I recently spoke with Vida John of Vida John Tutoring. Vida is dedicated to helping motivated students excel in math problem-solving and competition math. She uses the Art of Problem Solving curriculum to help students understand, develop, and use their problem-solving techniques for math success! In our conversation, Vida and I discussed: Some of …

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Tariffs, Trade, Turmoil and Rethinking Holiday Shopping 13:13

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Retailers are gearing up for their annual “Christmas in July” sales, but this year, the early holiday cheer comes with a warning: escalating tariff whiplash may lead to higher prices, fewer options, and major delays for shoppers come December. Behind the scenes, businesses are scrambling to forecast demand and lock in orders for the back-to-school …

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Internships Can Build a Student's Personal Narrative + 6 Featured Scholarships 24:29

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Many students want to pursue an internship, but struggle to find one that aligns with their interests. That’s where Ladder Internships comes in. I recently spoke with Rachel Berkower of Ladder Internships. In our conversation, we discussed: What kind of students are the best fit for Ladder Internships The types of internships that are available How…

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Finding Your Voice For Your College Admissions Essays + 5 Scholarship Opportunities 43:55

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I recently spoke with Maggie Finn and Jacklyn Angell of Summit Academic Support. In our conversation, we discussed: The biggest mistake students make when writing their college essays—and how they can avoid it. How students can make their college essay stand out, even if they don’t have a “dramatic” story to tell Common myth about college essays. H…

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Advancing Public Education in Kentucky: Senator Reggie Thomas Discusses Policy and Progress 34:14

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Sen Reggie Thomas KY State Senator Introduction of Guest BIO – Reggie Thomas graduated from Bryan Station High School in 1971. He earned a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College in 1975 and a Juris Doctor from Harvard University in 1978. His career experience includes working as an assistant professor at Kentucky State University. Interview Agent…

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Property Values Soar as Wanaka Defies Traditional May Slowdown 6:36

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The Wanaka real estate market is defying traditional seasonal expectations with remarkable resilience. May 2024 recorded 41 house sales—the highest turnover since March—during what's typically considered a quiet "shoulder season" before winter visitors arrive. With median house prices holding steady at $1,440,000 and 21 land sales completing at a m…

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Building Your College List with Steve Tapper + 5 Scholarship Opportunities + Good Friends Don't Always = Good Roommates 32:10

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I recently spoke with Steve Tapper of Tapper College Counseling. In our conversation, we discussed: The workflow that Steve uses to help students through the entire college admissions process. College list-building strategies and considerations Types of college fit: academic, social, and financial Resources for building a college list To connect wi…

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Analytics+, volunteer opportunities, the power of collaboration, and other presidential updates 17:42

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As we are well into the first half of the year – and here at INFORMS we have packed a lot into these first few months – now is a terrific time to circle back and check in with the 2025 INFORMS President Dave Hunt. We kicked off a brand-new year of Resoundingly Human podcasts back in January with a special double header featuring Dave where we discu…

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Scholarship Student Spotlight: Isabella + 6 Scholarship Opportunities, Including One for Students in Grades 6-12! 30:53

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Start your scholarship journey this summer with the Scholarship Summer Camp. Your student will learn the skills needed for scholarship success by applying for real scholarships, including a $35,000 scholarship capstone project! Every Monday through Thursday, a new, pre-recorded lesson will be released. On Thursday evenings, we will be live (but rec…

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Ayo Jones on Reimagining Education for the Intelligence Age: AI, Inquiry, and the PEACE Framework 37:51

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Ayo Jones Educator| Author |Creator Quote of the Podcast: “Forward ever, backward never.” – Kwame Nkrumah Introduction of Guest BIO – Ayo Jones is an educator, instructional designer, and the author of Teaching with AI: The PEACE Framework. She’s all about helping teachers integrate AI into their classrooms to build the critical skills students nee…

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A Free College Planning App + 5 New Scholarships 34:33

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I recently spoke with Sam Bernstein, co-founder of Loper, a free mobile app designed to help students explore and discover their best educational opportunities after high school. The inspiration for Loper came out of the pandemic, where “life on pause” led to two college friends (Sam and his co-founder Eric) spending long nights discussing their sh…

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Reflecting on the 2025 Franz Edelman Competition with Flipkart 17:22

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Welcome to the final episode in our special series of Resoundingly Human podcasts highlighting the finalist teams for the 2025 Franz Edelman Award, the Nobel Prize of Analytics. These finalist projects represent teams from around the world who have leveraged advanced analytics to transform their organizations, address their most significant challen…

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Scholarship Student Spotlight: Avery - Advice From a Multiple Scholarship Winner + 6 Scholarships 18:21

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Avery is a first-year college student who has earned multiple scholarships. She started her scholarship journey when she participated in the Scholarship Summer Camp a few summers ago. This week, Avery shares her tips and suggestions for students on their own scholarship journey. ---------- Start your scholarship journey this summer with the Scholar…

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Math Hoffa, Ray Daniels & Obi Omile Talk Off The Top Freestyle Competition for $10K 32:41

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Math Hoffa, Ray Daniels, and The Cut App founder Obi Omile chop it up about their “Off the Top” freestyle competition hitting New York City, Atlanta, or Washington D.C. Which rappers from NYC, DC, or ATL will take home the grand prize of $10,000? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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"Test-Optional is a Lie" + 5 Scholarship Opportunities 42:18

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I recently spoke with Brian Eufinger of Edison Prep. Brian graduated with honors from Washington University in St. Louis in May 2004 and a Healthcare MBA in 2006. He serves as a founding board member of the National Test Prep Association and is an Associate member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. More recently, he represents …

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April Surge: How Wanaka Real Estate is Defying Seasonal Trends 7:58

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The Wanaka property market is showing impressive signs of revival, with April delivering the highest number of house sales since March last year. This surprising surge comes at a typically quieter seasonal period, suggesting deeper market dynamics are at play beyond the usual patterns. Duncan Good unpacks the numbers behind April's performance: a s…

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Will Powers and Student Voices Leading Policy Change in KY 39:33

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Will Powers Adult Policy Partner Kentucky Student Voice Team Quote of the Podcast: “I believe in angels, something good in everything I see” Introduction of Guest BIO – Will Powers is a graduate of Occidental College, where he studied diplomacy and world affairs and graduated as an Obama Scholar. He has worked for the Brookings Institution, Blue Ha…

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Guiding students through life’s tough decisions 10:37

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Looking back, when you were younger, do you wish you had some guidance when it came to making the really important decisions for your future? What college should I attend? Should I buy the reliable hatchback or the fire engine red mustang? Is this job offer right for me and my future? My guest today has created a tool that can do just that, by leve…

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Six Scholarships + How to Protect The Second-Largest Investment You Will Ever Make 28:27

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I had the opportunity to talk with Peyton Rudolph, Vice President of Marketing for GradGuard. In our conversation, Peyton explained how GradGuard helps students and parents protect one of the largest investments of their lives. Plus, she shared the details of their news scholarship with us, in which five students will each earn $3000! Learn more ab…

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Saving, Budgeting, and Paying for College + A Scholarship Open to Elementary, Middle School, High School, and College Students + 5 Other Scholarships 43:12

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I recently spoke with Suzanne Scullion. Suzanne is the Head Coach of G.R.A.C.E. Financial Coaching. Over the past ten years, she has helped hundreds of clients reprioritize their spending, pay down debt, and master their income without dismantling their lifestyle. Suzanne also hosts a podcast and YouTube show called, “Lessons Learned: The Dumbest T…

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Your College Planning Coach on Admissions & Paying for College + 6 Scholarship Opportunities 37:03

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I recently spoke with Luanne Lee, Owner of Your College Planning Coach. Luanne wanted to do something where she could make an impact to help families and feel good about what she did every day, so she began her career in Financial Services in 1996. Luanne decided to focus on the specialty of College Planning and Funding when she saw how student loa…

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What Your Student-Athlete Needs to Know About Sports Scholarships + Full-Tuition for Class of 2026 + 5 More Scholarships 40:25

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I recently spoke with Reid Meyer of A2A Academy and the Student-Athlete Advisors. Reid always knew that sports would be a significant part of his life. Growing up, he dreamed of playing college sports, and he vividly recalls feeling anxious about second-guessing every decision he made in high school regarding his college opportunities. After attend…

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Lower Interest Rates Are Breathing New Life Into Wanaka Real Estate 7:12

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Lower interest rates are breathing fresh life into Wanaka's real estate market, with the fourth consecutive OCR drop creating a significant boost in buyer confidence. Our latest market analysis reveals 36 local property sales in March, maintaining a healthy median price of $1,475,000 – remarkable stability in what continues to be a globally uncerta…

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Digital SAT Implications for Your Student + $10,000 Scholarship for All High Schoolers + How Bad Does Your Kid Want Their Dream School? 29:45

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I recently spoke with Jackie Pollina of J&J Test Prep and No B.S. SAT® Prep. In our conversation, Jackie and I discussed: The structural changes that come with the SAT moving to a digital format The adaptive nature of the new digital SAT and how that can impact your student’s SAT score The importance of your student becoming familiar with ‘Desmos’ …

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2025 Franz Edelman Award finalist: Amazon 18:02

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Welcome to the latest in our special series of Resoundingly Human podcasts highlighting the finalist teams for the 2025 Franz Edelman Award, the Nobel Prize of Analytics, which will be awarded at the upcoming 2025 INFORMS Analytics+ Conference in Indianapolis this April. These finalist projects represent teams from around the world who have leverag…

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2025 Franz Edelman Award finalist: WM 20:30

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Welcome to the latest in our special series of Resoundingly Human podcasts highlighting the finalist teams for the 2025 Franz Edelman Award, the Nobel Prize of Analytics, which will be awarded at the upcoming 2025 INFORMS Analytics+ Conference in Indianapolis this April. These finalist projects represent teams from around the world who have leverag…

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Common Misconceptions About College Admissions + 5 Scholarship Opportunities 31:39

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I recently spoke with Michelle McAnaney, Founder and CEO of The College Spy. Michelle founded The College Spy® with this mission: Help students identify colleges that are a good fit for them and get accepted. Michelle is an expert in college admissions and a leader in her field. She has over 20 years of experience as an educator, counselor and cons…

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2025 Franz Edelman Award finalist: USA Cycling 25:42

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Welcome to the latest in our special series of Resoundingly Human podcasts highlighting the finalist teams for the 2025 Franz Edelman Award, the Nobel Prize of Analytics, which will be awarded at the upcoming 2025 INFORMS Analytics+ Conference in Indianapolis this April. These finalist projects represent teams from around the world who have leverag…

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Why Buying College is Like Buying a House + 5 Scholarship Opportunities 39:48

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Beth Walker is the Founder and CEO of Center for College Solutions. Choosing a college and paying for it is one of the biggest investments families face, often with very little guidance. You don’t have to do this alone. Beth Walker and Center for College Solutions help your student get what they need academically, socially, and emotionally, without…

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2025 Franz Edelman Award finalist: Lufthansa 16:14

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Welcome to the latest in our special series of Resoundingly Human podcasts highlighting the finalist teams for the 2025 Franz Edelman Award, the Nobel Prize of Analytics, which will be awarded at the upcoming 2025 INFORMS Analytics+ Conference in Indianapolis this April. These finalist projects represent teams from around the world who have leverag…

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2025 Franz Edelman Award finalist: SF Express 16:51

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Welcome to the latest in our special series of Resoundingly Human podcasts highlighting the finalist teams for the 2025 Franz Edelman Award, the Nobel Prize of Analytics, which will be awarded at the upcoming 2025 INFORMS Analytics+ Conference in Indianapolis this April. These finalist projects represent teams from around the world who have leverag…

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Don't Rely on Your Guidance Counselor For College Admissions & Scholarships + Scholarship Opportunities for the Class of 2026, Seniors, and College Students 34:42

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Andy Lockwood is a college admissions and funding advisor in Long Island, New York. Andy personally coaches a select group of college-bound teens through the process of choosing majors and careers, then backward planning, strategically, into a college list, THEN strategizing how to maximize chances of admission. He also helps families improve their…

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Bridging Education and Real-Life Experiences: The Winchendon School's Kamilah Ayele 45:21

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Kalimah Fergus Ayele Head of Campus The Winchendon School Quote of the Podcast: "Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it." --- Marian Wright Edelman, Former president and the Children's Defense Fund Introduction of Guest BIO – Kalimah Fergus Ayele is the Head of NYC Campus for…

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Episode 39: Helping Kids Navigate Global Conflicts from Pediatric Psychologist Dr. Parker Huston 21:38

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Auctions, Math, and Poetry: How Competition Drives Real Estate Excellence 9:03

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The ebb and flow of Wanaka's real estate market takes center stage as Duncan Good unpacks February's performance metrics and shares fascinating insights from his recent experience at the LBD World Championships of auctioneering. Fresh from an intense competition where auctioneers face deliberately complex bidding sequences—"a combination of math, p…

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How to Nail Your College Admissions & Scholarship Interviews + 5 Scholarship Opportunities 28:10

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Alison Slater attended Bucknell University and worked in selective college admissions for fifteen years. Interviews are her favorite part of the college application, but they can be such a missed opportunity when students arrive nervous or unprepared. Alison helps students make a strong impression in their interviews by preparing thoughtfully and a…

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Adam Smith on Resilience and Social Justice: Education’s Role in Building a Better Future 47:20

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Adam Smith Founder and Lead Education Consultant Smith Education Consultants Quote of the Podcast: We all do better, when we all do better - Senator Paul Wellstone Introduction of Guest BIO – Adam A. Smith is a first-generation college graduate who has dedicated his almost three-decade career to ensuring college access and success for all Americans…