Episode 324 | Philip Bates | UWorld | Part 2 | The EdisonOS Podcast

In this episode, Philip Bates, who leads college readiness at UWorld, reveals how the digital and adaptive shift in the PSAT and AP exams is reshaping test prep and what it will take for these exams to stay relevant in a test optional world. Drawing from his work with school districts nationwide, Philip explains why teaching content alone isn't enough, students also need to be taught executive function skills like how to study, write effective essays, and use tools such as the embedded Desmos calculator.He discusses the importance of using PSAT and AP data to find curriculum gaps rather than just piling on more practice questions, and shares why successful rollout of resources like UWorld depends on building teacher buy in early, training school leaders the spring before launch, and being ready to fix problems quickly when something doesn't go smoothly.