The Wiser Way is Collegewise’s weekly podcast dedicated to cutting through the chaos of college admissions.
Hosted by Na’ama Landau and Paul Kanarek, the show offers an honest, grounded look at what actually matters in this ever-changing landscape.
Each week, we unpack trends, debunk myths, and share story-behind-the-story insights from more than 40+ years in the admissions world.
Whether you're parenting a stressed-out student, supporting your counseling caseload, or navigating your own admissions journey, you're in the right place.
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The Wiser Way is Collegewise’s weekly podcast dedicated to cutting through the chaos of college admissions.
Hosted by Na’ama Landau and Paul Kanarek, the show offers an honest, grounded look at what actually matters in this ever-changing landscape.
Each week, we unpack trends, debunk myths, and share story-behind-the-story insights from more than 40+ years in the admissions world.
Whether you're parenting a stressed-out student, supporting your counseling caseload, or navigating your own admissions journey, you're in the right place.
Episode 04 - Test scores are never the most important thing.
The Wiser Way: College Admissions Explained
47 minutes 39 seconds
5 years ago
Episode 04 - Test scores are never the most important thing.
This week's fundamental truth: Test scores are never the most important thing. Our guest is Paul Kanarek. Paul is a co-founder of The Princeton Review, where he spent 30+ years as Senior Vice President before leaving to become a managing partner at Collegewise. In that time he’s developed some “strong” opinions on just about everything related to college admissions, notably a deep skepticism of entire American testing industry. The irony is not lost on him.
The Wiser Way: College Admissions Explained
The Wiser Way is Collegewise’s weekly podcast dedicated to cutting through the chaos of college admissions.
Hosted by Na’ama Landau and Paul Kanarek, the show offers an honest, grounded look at what actually matters in this ever-changing landscape.
Each week, we unpack trends, debunk myths, and share story-behind-the-story insights from more than 40+ years in the admissions world.
Whether you're parenting a stressed-out student, supporting your counseling caseload, or navigating your own admissions journey, you're in the right place.
