Best Mike Bergin Podcasts (2025)

The Tests and the Rest podcast is always focused on exploring essential topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning with amazing expert guests. Sometimes, though, we enjoy an unstructured opportunity to discuss our own takes on major issues and ongoing adventures at the intersection of business and education. Catch up with us in the late…

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680. SCHOLARSHIPS, MAJORS, AND HOW CLARITY CAN UNLOCK MORE COLLEGE AID 55:31

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While high schoolers don't need to know exactly what they'll be doing with the rest of their lives, those students who make intentional, well-informed major choices before applying to college can unlock more merit-based and private scholarship opportunities–including specific awards based on intended major. Mike moderated a conversation with Dave P…

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Missional Living: Part 7 (Mike Bartlett) 10/19/25 46:55

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S3 EP7 - 5 key trends for CFD revisited 20:08

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In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, the host revisits key trends in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) from the past year, focusing on the rise of GPUs, advancements in AI and machine learning, the shift to cloud computing, the increasing adoption of high fidelity methods, and ongoing mergers and acquisitions in the industry. Each trend is …

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679. How Do Female Students Benefit From Female Educators? 26:08

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If learning and testing weren't already challenging enough in and of themselves, success can often depend on the level of congruence between students and teachers. For example, is gender an influential factor in academic success? Amy and Mike invited educator Megan Fitzwater to explore how female students benefit from female educators. What are fiv…

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Missional Living: Part 6 (Mark Bergin) 10/12/25 45:35

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678. HOW PARENTS CAN SUPPORT (NOT DERAIL) THE COLLEGE PROCESS 27:37

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For many college applicants, the dream of higher education would be unattainable without the support of their parents and guardians. That doesn't mean, however, that these well-meaning adults can't become an adverse influence in admissions. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Lisa Hillhouse to discuss how parents can support and not derail …

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Missional Living: Part 5 (Mike Bartlett) 10/05/25 44:56

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S3 EP6 Prof. Brian Launder - CFD and Turbulence Modelling Pioneer 1:28:23

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In this episode, Professor Brian Launder (Professor at the University of Manchester and Fellow of the Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineers) shares his remarkable journey through academia, detailing his early fascination with heat transfer, his transition to MIT, and his significant contributions to turbulence modeling and computational flui…

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677. How Ikigai Can Help To Choose a College Major 25:10

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Ikigai, a Japanese concept that translates to "a reason for being" or "a reason to live," focuses on the intersection of what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. Doesn't that sound like a critical consideration for college students and applicants? Amy and Mike invited admissions expert V. Peter Pitts t…

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Missional Living: Part 4 (Josh Bachand) 09/28/25 38:34

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676. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: September 2025 28:18

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The Tests and the Rest podcast has always been relentlessly focused on exploring important topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning with amazing expert guests. Sometimes, though, we enjoy an unstructured opportunity to discuss our own takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of business and educati…

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675. Unlocking Automatic Scholarships With PSAT, SAT, & ACT Scores 25:34

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The process of applying to college can be so cumbersome and time consuming that applicants have little time left over for elaborate scholarship applications. Luckily, students can qualify for abundant merit aid just by excelling on admissions tests they should be prepping for anyway! Amy and Mike invited educator Shaan Patel to explore how to unloc…

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Missional Living: Part 3 (Mike Bartlett) 09/21/25 44:01

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S3 EP5 - Joris Poort - CEO and Founder of Rescale 1:39:48

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In this episode, Joris Poort, CEO and founder of Rescale, shares his personal journey on founding Rescale as well as his thoughts on the future of CAE. He discusses the challenges of introducing HPC to the cloud market, the traits that make successful founders, and the importance of perseverance and execution in entrepreneurship. Joris reflects on …

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674. How And Why To Perform Your Best on the PSAT 29:59

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The PSAT/NMSQT may not influence college admissions decisions, but the test matters in more ways than you might think. Amy and Mike invited educator and author Brian Stewart to discuss how and why to perform your best on the PSAT. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What role does the PSAT play compared to the SAT or ACT? What are …

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Missional Living: Part 2 (Mike Bartlett) 09/14/25 34:25

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673. Preparing For A College Admissions Interview 26:18

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Someone once said that interviewing is tough, especially if you don't know what you're looking for. Another complicating factor is having no answer to predictable questions–a regrettably common occurrence for higher ed applicants. Amy and Mike invited educator Alison Slater to explore the importance of preparing for a college admissions interview. …

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Missional Living: Part 1 (Mike Bartlett) 09/07/25 42:45

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S3 EP4 - 5 tips for CAE engineers in the era of AI 23:48

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In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Neil discusses the impact of AI on CAE engineering, providing five essential tips for engineers to thrive in this evolving landscape. The conversation covers the importance of maintaining an open mind, continuous education, and preparing for AI physics applications. It also delves into the build vs. buy d…

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672. From Stage To Test: What Performance Teaches Us About Test Anxiety 28:49

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All the world's a stage, which means that performance anxiety can be debilitating in a variety of contexts. What does it take to silence your inner critics and do your best when only your best will do? Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Christine Gangelhoff to explore what performance teaches us about test anxiety. What are five things you…

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 11 - (Alex Schulte) 08/31/25 41:38

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671. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: August 2025 27:43

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The Tests and the Rest podcast has always been relentlessly focused on exploring important topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning with amazing expert guests. Sometimes, though, we enjoy an unstructured opportunity to discuss our takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of business and education. …

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670. Intentionality On The Road To College 25:21

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It's been said that when we set an intention, somehow the world seems to magically come to meet us. Does that apply in college admissions? You'll never find out if you don't try. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Ann Cadwallader to outline the impact of intentionality on the road to college. What are five things you will learn in this epi…

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 10 - (Mark Bergin) 08/24/25 54:38

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669. College Essay Secrets 27:55

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Few writing assignments loom as large or feel as significant as the application essay does to a college-bound teen. But what if the keys to a statement that makes a difference were both simple to understand and easy to implement? Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Susan Knoppow to reveal valuable college essay secrets. What are five things…

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S3 EP3 - Professor Johannes Brandstetter on AI for Computational Fluid Dynamics 1:18:02

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In this conversation, Neil Ashton interviews Prof. Johannes Brandstetter, a physicist turned machine learning expert, about his journey from academia to industry, focusing on the application of machine learning in engineering and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). They discuss the Aurora project, the challenges of integrating machine learning with…

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USE THIS ONE - Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 9 - Cayden Kregel 53:44

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668. STRATEGIES FOR THE COMPUTER-BASED ACT 29:37

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Starting in September 2025, the ACT will be administered nationally both on paper and on digital devices. Should you take the ACT on a computer? If so, what do you need to know in advance? Amy and Mike invited educator Adam Snoza to review Strategies For The Computer-Based ACT. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What should test t…

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 8 - Jim Panaggio (08-10-25) 46:12

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667. THE IMPACT OF DUAL ENROLLMENT 26:09

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Imagine two models of education, one of which reserves opportunities for college credit for college students and another which allows high schoolers to also earn college credit. Which do you think most college-bound students would prefer? Amy and Mike invited admissions professional Audrey Moreno to explore the impact of dual enrollment programs. W…

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S3 EP2 - Prof. Russell Cummings - World leader in Aerospace Engineering and Hypersonics 1:43:14

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In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Professor Russell Cummings shares his extensive journey through the fields of aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics and hypersonics. He discusses his early inspirations, his early days at University and the Hughes Aircraft Company - a key time during this life. He also talks about the cyclical nature…

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 8 - (08-03-25) 46:21

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666. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: July 2025 26:15

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The Tests and the Rest podcast has always been relentlessly focused on exploring important topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning with amazing expert guests. Sometimes, though, we enjoy an unstructured opportunity to discuss our takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of business and education. …

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665. HOW TO MANAGE PROCRASTINATION IN THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS 25:56

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Procrastination does not necessarily stem from laziness or disorganization. Sometimes, we put off important tasks to cope with negative emotions associated with their outcomes–perfectly understandable but highly undesirable when it comes to complex college applications and strict deadlines. Amy and Mike invited education consultant Michelle McAnane…

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 6 - Mike Bartlett (07-27-25) 47:17

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664. TESTING GAMEPLAN FOR THE CLASS OF 2027 34:04

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When tests change, so should the conventional wisdom about timelines and options. How will the Enhanced ACT factor into your admissions exam plans? Amy and Mike invited educator Brian Eufinger to review a testing gameplan for the HS class of 2027. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What are the main issues for students in the high…

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663. ADMISSIONS NOTES FOR THE HS GRADUATING CLASS OF 2026 29:12

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Every year, new calculations and complications impact the college application process. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Rebecca Stuart-Orlowski to return to the show with admissions notes for the HS graduating class of 2026. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Is the enrollment cliff real, and what does it mean for the C…

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S3 EP1 - Prof. Mike Giles - A CFD and Computational Finance Pioneer 2:07:11

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In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Professor Mike Giles shares his extensive journey through the fields of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), computational finance and HPC. He discusses his early academic influences, his early days at Cambridge, internships at Rolls-Royce, his transition to MIT and Oxford where he made significant contrib…

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 5- (Allan Kabese) 07-20-25 40:24

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662. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS FOR THE STUDENT ATHLETE 29:30

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The path for high school athletes seeking to play at the next level becomes more uncertain every year. The increasing complexity of college sports recruitment is matched only by the uncertainty of every other part of the application process. Amy and Mike invited college advisor Barb Smith to share answers about college admissions for the student at…

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 4- Luke Salik (07-13-25) 47:02

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661. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: VEGA AI 18:16

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AI-first data-driven platform to build, deploy, analyze, and personalize any course. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the story behind VEGA AI? How does VEGA AI work? Who currently uses VEGA AI? What kinds of outcomes do users experience? What should someone curious about VEGA AI know about it? ABOUT VEGA AI VEGA AI lets…

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660. HOW ARE POLITICAL CHANGES SHAPING HIGHER ED? 26:26

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The walls of academia have always seemed distant and distinct from the corridors of political power. But even the ivory tower isn't safe during periods of dramatic societal change. Amy and Mike invited educator Dominique Padurano to explore how political changes are shaping higher education. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What…

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 3- Josh Bachand (07-06-25) 33:07

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659. HOW MUCH AI IS JUST RIGHT IN THE COLLEGE ESSAY? 27:47

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Smart college applicants know not to let artificial intelligence agents write their entire personal statement but might shudder at the idea of ignoring these tools entirely. How much is too much? Amy and Mike invited educator Razi Hecker to explore how much AI is just right in the college essay. What are five things you will learn in this episode? …

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 2 - (Sebastian Ramos) 6-29-25 40:14

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658. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: June 2025 26:52

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The Tests and the Rest podcast has always been relentlessly focused on exploring important topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning with amazing expert guests. Sometimes, though, we enjoy an unstructured opportunity to discuss our takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of business and education. …

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657. DOES IT MATTER IF YOU TAKE CALCULUS IN HIGH SCHOOL? 30:22

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If you're applying as a STEM major or looking at selective colleges, there's no question that you should consider taking advanced or accelerated math courses at the secondary level. The question instead revolves around which course to take. Amy and Mike invited researcher Adam Tyner to review whether taking calculus in high school is absolutely nec…