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Admittedly: College Admissions with Thomas Caleel

S4E35: Confidence, Clarity, and College Admissions: Global Tutoring Insights with Advantage Testing's Matthew Demmer

07 Oct 2025

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In this episode of The Admittedly Podcast, Thomas Caleel speaks with Matthew Demmer, Associate Director of Advantage Testing New York and Director of Advantage Testing UK. With over 22 years of experience tutoring students across the U.S., U.K., and Middle East, Matt shares how one-on-one tutoring helps students build confidence, reduce anxiety, and perform at their best — whether preparing for the SAT, ACT, UCAS, or Oxbridge interviews. Key Topics: Lessons from the UK's tutorial system and how they shape effective tutoring Why confidence is the antidote to test-day stress UCAS vs. Oxbridge admissions: what students need to know The real timeline for SAT/ACT prep (and why 3 months usually isn't enough) Writing authentic personal statements for U.S. and U.K. schools Advice for parents: how to support without adding pressure Why top colleges are reinstating testing — and what it means for students Matt's perspective is essential for families planning ahead for competitive college admissions in the U.S. or abroad. Guest: Matthew Demmer – Associate Director of Advantage Testing New York and Director of Advantage Testing UK, veteran tutor, and international education expert Learn more about Admittedly's partnership with Advantage Testing: admittedly.co/programs Follow Admittedly: Instagram and TikTok: @admittedlyco  Follow Advantage Testing: Instagram: @advantagetesting  

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