️In this Growing Good Humans Podcast, Bill Huston, co-founder of Mindfish Test Prep, joined Laura Barr to bring clarity to one of the most confusing parts of the college process: testing.
Together, in this conversation about the new test prep landscape, they explored the key questions families have been asking them the most:
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How do I decide which test my student should take—the SAT or ACT?
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When should they submit scores, and when is it better not to?
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How should my student approach test prep in a healthy, strategic way?
Bill explained why starting with both SAT and ACT diagnostics helped students make informed choices, how results shaped college list building, and what factors mattered most when deciding how much time and support to invest in prep.
This session offers a calm, practical approach to testing—helping families focus less on pressure and more on purpose.
✨ Outcomes:
By the end of this conversation, listeners understood:
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The key differences between the SAT and ACT—and how to determine which test best fit their student.
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How to use diagnostic results to plan a focused, efficient prep timeline.
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What colleges really meant by “test-optional,” and how to decide whether to submit scores.
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How to balance academics, activities, and test prep without overwhelm.
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What a healthy, sustainable approach to testing looked like for their family.
Learn more:
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Explore the Mindfish/Emerging Practice Test Program
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Read more about Mindfish Test Prep & Academic Support
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