GRE Snacks: Recent Episodes
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Taking or considering the GRE Exam or graduate school? You’ll love our short, approachable, and insightful episodes about the GRE Exam and graduate school admissions.
This podcast is hosted by Tyler York, co-founder and CEO of Achievable, a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam. Our GRE prep course is authored by Orion Taraban, founder of StellarGRE and #1 GRE tutor in San Francisco. You can try it for free at https://achievable.me/ , and the course is only $199 to purchase.
Can AI actually help you stand out on admissions essays? Ellin Lolis is the founder of Ellin Lolis Consulting, one of the most successful MBA admissions firms in the world, with a 98.9% success rate, helping applicants get into top programs like Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, and beyond. In this episode, Ellin talks about how to leverage AI to help your writing stand out, avoiding obvious AI tells, and using effective prompts to produce the best results.
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Are you considering whether an MBA is worth it in 2026? Shari Hubert is the Associate Dean of Admissions at Duke's Fuqua School of Business, where she has led admissions since 2017. With previous leadership roles at Georgetown University, the Peace Corps, and major companies including General Electric, Citigroup, Boston Consulting Group, and Merck & Co., she is passionate about expanding access to MBA education and helping future business leaders achieve their goals. In this episode, Shari talks about student life, knowledge, and how alignment with culture and values plays a vital part in your MBA decision.
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Want to upgrade your writing from student to scholar? Alison Miller is the Founder and Facilitator of The Academic Writers' Space, a supportive, nurturing co-working community for graduate students and other academic professionals. In this episode, Alison discusses her tried-and-true process that creates great academic writers. Spoiler: it just takes practice.
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Are you struggling with anxiety around your MBA application? Karthik Rajeswaran is the owner of MBALink, the premier MBA consultancy in Singapore. In this episode, Karthik talks about how low attention spans create study roadblocks, test-taking anxiety, and procrastination, and how to overcome these common habits to succeed.
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Applying to a PhD program? Eva Meza is a fifth-year psychology PhD candidate at the University of California, Davis. In this episode, Eva offers tips for applying to PhD programs, from understanding your motivations to apply to letters of recommendation and finding the right mentors.
Connect with Eva on Instagram: @latinxsuccessnetwork
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Want to know how to ace your MBA interview? J.D. Clarke is Executive Director of Recruitment and Admissions at Ivey Business School at Western University, and has worked at business schools for over 25 years. In this episode, J.D. offers tips for nailing the interview by being true to yourself, how to impress an admissions officer, and advice for specific questions.
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Want to know how to avoid the most common mistakes on the GRE? Jeff Eisenberg is the founder of Long Island Test Prep and has been a GRE, GMAT, and LSAT tutor for over 31 years. In this episode, Jeff shares his advice for avoiding the most common mistakes students tend to make on the GRE, helping you feel confident and prepared on test day.
Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
Creating your grad school target list requires thorough research and understanding. Dr. Don Martin has been a Dean of Admissions at Columbia, University of Chicago Booth, and Northwestern, and is the author of the book Grad School Road Map - and he's overseen the admission of tens of thousands of students. In this episode, Dr. Martin shares his advice for researching your target school list to make the best decision for your future.
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Thinking about grad school but unsure if it’s worth the investment in today’s rapidly changing world? Nick Barniville is a leading voice in graduate education and employability, with 25 years of experience at prestigious European business schools, including ESMT Berlin and University College Dublin. In this episode, Nick discusses how the job market landscape is changing, shifting employer expectations, the benefits of focusing on new skills and industry trends, and how AI is changing the game in the long term.
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Do you want to create lifelong habits to help you succeed in graduate school? Alison Miller is the Founder and Facilitator of The Academic Writers' Space, a supportive, nurturing co-working community for graduate students and other academic professionals. In this episode, Alison discusses how applying to graduate school requires planning and building an infrastructure that supports academic productivity, creating lifelong habits that will help you succeed in school and beyond.
Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
Practice tests are a substantial part of preparing for the GRE, so how can you get the most out of them? Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning, president emeritus of the National Test Prep Association, and tens of thousands of students use his materials to prepare for all kinds of tests each year. In this episode, Mike shares his insights on approaching practice tests, the best time to utilize practice exams, and building confidence to achieve success.
Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
International students have new concerns when applying to US MBA programs in 2026. Karthik Rajeswaran is the owner of MBALink, the premier MBA consultancy in Singapore. In this episode, Karthik shares his advice for international MBA applicants considering US MBA programs, including the current visa situation, application trends, and why now might actually be a great time to apply.
Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
Thinking about a PhD in Psychology? Eva Meza is a fifth-year psychology PhD candidate at the University of California, Davis. In this episode, Eva covers her life as a psychology PhD, including cost, employment, work-school-life balance, support systems, and advice for those considering a PhD program.
Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
Is an MBA on your radar in 2026? J.D. Clarke is Executive Director of Recruitment and Admissions at Ivey Business School at Western University, and has worked at business schools for over 25 years. In this episode, J.D. helps the listener understand what types of MBAs could be best for them, including the value of an MBA, what types of MBA programs there are today, what the tradeoffs are for each type, and how to decide what's best for you.
Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
Can you really take the GRE when applying to law school? Jeff Eisenberg is the founder of Long Island Test Prep and has been a GRE, GMAT, and LSAT tutor for over 31 years. In this episode, Jeff shares his views on the merits of taking the GRE in the law school admissions process instead of the LSAT, including the law school admissions landscape, the differences between the tests, which test is easier, and what is best for each type of student.
Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
What are the key things you should make sure NOT to do when applying to grad school? Dr. Don Martin has been a Dean of Admissions at Columbia, University of Chicago Booth, and Northwestern, and is the author of the book Grad School Road Map - and he's overseen the admission of tens of thousands of students. In this episode, Dr. Martin shares his "seven deadly sins" of grad school education and how to avoid them.
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Have a week until your next GRE exam? Matt Roy is a longtime dedicated GRE tutor with thousands of hours of tutoring experience and is the author of Achievable's GRE course. In this episode, Matt walks you through the steps he recommends his clients for maximizing their GRE score with one week to go.
Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.
Stressed out about the GRE? A time management strategy may be the solution. Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning, president emeritus of the National Test Prep Association, and tens of thousands of students use his materials to prepare for all kinds of tests each year. In this episode, Mike talks about the importance of time management on the GRE, how to set yourself up for success, and how it can reduce stress on test day.
Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
Want to make your graduate school application stand out? Dr. Don Martin has been a Dean of Admissions at Columbia, University of Chicago Booth, and Northwestern, and is the author of the book Grad School Road Map - and he's overseen the admission of tens of thousands of students. In this episode, Dr. Martin shares his 7 tips from his decades of being an admissions officers for getting your application noticed.
Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
Your GRE score shouldn't exist in a vacuum. Matt Roy is a longtime dedicated GRE tutor with thousands of hours of tutoring experience, and the author of Achievable's GRE course. In this episode, Matt explains what GRE percentiles are, how to find them or calculate them, and why they are the best way for you to plan your GRE.
Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.
How are graduate schools changing with the AI revolution? Jay Bryant, Associate Director of Business School Relations at ETS, speaks with MBA admissions officers regularly as part of his role. In this episode, Jay shares what he is seeing regarding graduate schools and AI, including how they are leveraging it in resume screening and essay review, and what that means for your application.
Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
What are the mistakes that an experienced GRE tutor sees people making over and over again? Matt Roy is a longtime dedicated GRE tutor with thousands of hours of tutoring experience, and the author of Achievable's GRE course. In this episode, Matt walks you through the 4 most common mistakes on the GRE Quant and how to avoid them.
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How has AI already changed MBA applications and programs, and what's next? Mateo Chang is an independent MBA admissions consultant with 20 years of experience and has helped over 600 students. In this episode, Mateo shares how AI will change MBAs, including how AI will impact the job market, whether MBA programs can adapt to teach AI for business, and how he helps his clients use AI with their applications (NOTE: This is not an Achievable recommended best practice).
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You only have so many official GRE practice tests, so how do you get the most out of them? Erfun Guela is the founder of GRE Compass, has authored a GRE prep book with over 100,000 sales, and has 15 years of GRE and GMAT tutoring experience. In this episode, Erfun shares his approach for using your valuable official GRE practice exams, including timeline and goals for each one.
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How does someone with a unique level of access to the MBA world see the current landscape in 2025? Jay Bryant, Associate Director of Business School Relations at ETS, speaks with MBA admissions officers regularly as a part of his role. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of test optional policies for MBA programs in 2025, financial aid trends, how applications are up, and the proliferation of new alternatives to full-time MBA programs.
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We all know that MBAs are supposed to increase your earnings, but is that selling them short? Oren Margolis is the founder of Pinetree & Palm Consulting, which he started after spending 6 years working in admissions at NYU and NYU Stern. In this episode, Oren and Tyler talk about rethinking the MBA investment, what other things you get from an MBA, and how you have the power to get more out of your MBA experience.
Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.
Common GRE advice is to try and diagnose what type of question you're facing, but are there downsides to this approach? Erfun Guela is the founder of GRE Compass, authored a GRE prep book with over 100,000 sales, and has 15 years of GRE and GMAT tutoring experience. In this episode, Erfun shares the risk you take when you diagnose GRE question types and how to ensure you
Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
GRE Compass is an elite GRE tutor in NYC and online - https://grecompass.com/
Your graduate school experience can be heavily dependent on the faculty you work with. But how can you tell what it will be like? Dr. Don Martin has been a Dean of Admissions at Columbia, University of Chicago Booth, and Northwestern, and is the author of the book Grad School Road Map - and he's overseen the admission of tens of thousands of students. In this episode, Dr. Martin shares how to evaluate grad school faculty and the research opportunities that you'll be undertaking while working with them to see if a grad program is right for you.
Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
What's new in the MBA world in 2025? Mateo Chang is an independent MBA admissions consultant with 20 years of experience and over 600 students helped. In this episode, Mateo shares his top things you need to know about MBA programs in 2025, including how they are affecting career outcomes, new types of MBA programs, fellowships and financial aid, and how to handle the rising cost of living.
Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
Should you believe the recent doom and gloom articles about MBAs? Petia Whitmore is the founder of MyMBAPath, which she started after the was the Dean of Admissions at Babson College and managing director of TheMBATour. In this episode, Petia shares her thoughts on whether MBAs are still worth it, including career outcomes and job prospects in today's white collar recession, full time vs. hybrid vs. online programs, and how to use financial aid to improve your ROI.
Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
Hybrid and online graduate degrees are more common than ever, so how do you determine if they're right for you? Dr. Justin Grimes is the founder of Apply To Graduate School and author of a book by the same name. In this episode, Dr. Justin Grimes shares his take on hybrid and online graduate degrees, who they are best for, and how to evaluate a program to see if it's a good fit.
Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
GRE Quantitative Comparison questions are one of the trickiest archetypes, so what's new about them in 2025? Erfun Guela is the founder of GRE Compass, authored a GRE prep book with over 100,000 sales, and has 15 years of GRE and GMAT tutoring experience. In this episode, Erfun shares updated tactics for approaching GRE Quantitative Comparison questions based on what he's seeing on the exam.
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GRE Compass is an elite GRE tutor in NYC and online - https://grecompass.com/
It's 2025, and yet again, people are claiming that graduate school doesn't help your career anymore. But is that true? Dr. Don Martin has been a Dean of Admissions at Columbia, University of Chicago Booth, and Northwestern, and is the author of the book Grad School Road Map - and he's overseen the admission of tens of thousands of students. In this episode, Dr. Martin shares how the job market affects graduate degrees and vise versa, what to make of the current job market, and why graduate school is still a great idea.
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So many people see an MBA as a destination, but it should be a stepping stone to something more. Oren Margolis is the founder of Pinetree & Palm Consulting, which he started after spending 6 years working in admissions at NYU and NYU Stern. In this episode, Oren shares his philosophy on MBAs, picking the right MBA program for your career goals, and how to ensure you make the most out of your MBA experience.
Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.
Are you an international student looking to apply to US graduate programs? Yasiara Ortiz, founder of MissStudy, has been helping students find their best fit graduate programs all over the world for years. In this episode, Yasiara shares her top tips for international students looking to study at graduate programs in the US, including why you should consider schools beyond the Ivy League, how to show your personality and mission in your application, and how to determine what your best fit school is.
Visit https://www.misstudy.com/master-europe-resource for more helpful graduate school admissions information.
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Did you know that getting financial aid for graduate school is more common than ever? Howard Freedman, founder of Financial Aid Consulting, has been helping applicants get financial aid for over 20 years. In this episode, Howard shares how getting financial aid for graduate school is more common than you think, what types of financial aid you should apply for, and other tips.
Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
ETS, the creators of the GRE, join the podcast again! Jay Bryant, Associate Director of Business School Relations at ETS, speaks with MBA admissions officers and has a strong grasp on the pulse of what is going on in the MBA world. In this episode, we discuss the change in value of test scores in the MBA world, how international students are changing the US MBA admissions landscape, how demographic shifts are changing the landscape, and more.
Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
Binge studying is painful, but not only that - it's both worse for you and worse for your score! Charles Bibilos is the co-founder of GMATNinja, a premier GRE and GMAT tutoring company. In this episode, Charles shares what he's learned about binge studying, why it can hurt your GRE score, and what to do instead.
Achievable's GRE prep course uses adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
Worried about switching from the GMAT to the GRE? Travis Morgan is the founder of MBA Whisperer, where he does holistic MBA admissions consulting. In this episode, Travis shares his advice for switching from the GMAT to the GRE, including studying and test taking tips, how the exams differ, and what to know about yourself when deciding whether or not you should switch.
Achievable GRE uses adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
Debating between the GMAT and GRE? In this episode, Bara Sapir, founder of MindFlow Speed Reading and City Test Prep, shares how she walks her clients through this decision, how to make a determination on which test will be best for you, and then how to get the highest possible score on either exam.
Achievable GRE uses adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
ETS, the creators of the GRE, join the podcast! I am joined by Dave Escoffery, Senior Director of Graduate and Professional Education, and Jay Bryant, Associate Director of Business School Relations, from ETS. In this episode, we discuss why they're sticking with the GRE Analytical writing section in the wake of the GMAT removing their writing section, the value of including writing in the testing process for MBA programs, and what the future holds for the GRE.
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The GRE shortened its Writing section (also called the Analytical Writing Assessment) to one essay. Given that, how should you tackle it? Charles Bibilos is the co-founder of GMATNinja, a premier GRE and GMAT tutoring company. In this episode, Charles shares his battle-tested strategies for getting a great GRE Writing score.
Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
With so many great MBA programs out there, how do you choose which to apply to? Linda Abraham is the founder of Accepted, which has advised college and graduate admissions since 1994. In this episode, Linda shares her process for developing an MBA program list and figuring out which programs you should apply to according to your application factors like your goals, test scores, previous work experience, and more.
Accepted has a new graduate school admissions guide: Fitting In and Standing Out. Access it here for free - https://accepted.com/FISO
Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
If you want a top score of Quant section of either the GMAT and GRE, you need to know these time management strategies. In this episode, Brian Prestia, owner of Reason Test Prep with 20 years of GRE tutoring experience, gives you his advice for time management on both the GRE and GMAT Quantitative sections, and walks you through how to utilize these tips to improve your score.
Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
As we approach application season, staying on top of MBA admissions trends is key to having a top application. Travis Morgan is the founder of MBA Whisperer, where he does holistic MBA admissions consulting. In this episode, Travis shares his top MBA admissions trends for 2024 and how they should impact your application to top business schools.
Achievable GRE uses adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
Did you try and fail to get into graduate school in the past? Well, that shouldn't stop you! Candy Lee LaBalle is the founder of LaBalle Admissions, and has been working in MBA admissions consulting for 16 years. In this episode, Candy shares the five key steps you need to take when reapplying to graduate school to give your updated application the best chance of success.
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With undergrad institutions including Harvard, Stanford, and MIT re-instating testing requirements for undergrad, should graduate schools follow? Linda Abraham is the founder of Accepted, which has advised college and graduate admissions since 1994. In this episode, Linda walks you through the test-optional landscape as it is today, and shares her advice for what you should do when applying to a test-optional graduate program.
Accepted has a new graduate school admissions guide: Fitting In and Standing Out. Access it here for free - https://accepted.com/FISO
Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
Time management is crucial for high scores on the GRE and the GMAT. In this episode, Brian Prestia, owner of Reason Test Prep with 20 years of GRE tutoring experience, shares his tips for time management on both the GRE and GMAT exams and offers his advice for each while explaining how the tests differ.
Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
How are waitlists used in graduate school admissions? And what should you do if you're put on one? Jayson Weingarten, Senior College Admissions Consultant at Ivy Coach and a former UPenn admissions officer, has helped hundreds of prospective graduate students get into the programs of their dreams. In this episode, Jayson shares how being waitlisted for graduate school is different than it was for undergrad, what being waitlisted means, and what you should do to improve your chances of being accepted.
Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
When you're applying to graduate school as an underrepresented minority or gender, it's important to consider the support you'll receive from each program you're applying to. Dr. Justin Grimes is the founder of Apply To Graduate School and author of a book by the same name. In this episode, Dr. Justin Grimes shares his experience as an underrepresented minority in graduate school, and the questions you should ask the programs you're considering to see how you will be supported and accepted at that program.
Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
"Picking numbers" is a tactic that can simplify many GRE Quant question types and help you check your answers. So how does it work? Matt Roy, founder of GuideToGRE, longtime dedicated GRE tutor and author of Achievable's GRE course, explains what the "picking numbers" tactic is, how to use it, and walks us through three example problems to show how to use it in practice.
Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.
International graduates of MBA programs have career options, but they look different than those of their US-born counterparts. How should you navigate your choices? Karthik Rajeswaran is the owner of MBALink, the premier MBA consultancy in Singapore. In this episode, Karthik shares his advice for international MBA graduates for their post-MBA career, with a special section on those who have spent much or all of their career in family businesses back home.
Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
Part-time graduate schools are an important option for busy professionals or those that can't afford to take years off of work, but what are the tradeoffs? Dr. Justin Grimes is the founder of Apply To Graduate School and author of a book by the same name. In this episode, Dr. Justin Grimes shares his advice for people considering part-time vs. full-time graduate school, including tradeoffs, advantages of each, and more.
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GRE Quant word problems can trip you up by hiding the math in confusing language. Priya Bhatia, a tutor at The MBA Exchange, has been teaching and tutoring math for 17 years and the GRE/GMAT for the last 9 years. In this episode, Priya walks us through how to master tricky GRE Quant word problems, including a question walkthrough of a particularly tough problem.
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AI is everywhere, but MBA admissions officers don't necessarily want you to use it. What should you do? Hillary Schubach is the founder of Shine MBA Admissions Consulting, and has helped hundreds of clients get into their dream MBA programs. In this episode, Hillary shares her thoughts on the AI writing tools that are available today, how MBA programs are viewing AI, and how to use AI to enhance your MBA application process without breaking any rules.
Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.
Applying to MBA programs soon? Mateo Chang is an independent MBA admissions consultant with 20 years of experience and over 600 students helped. In this episode, Mateo shares his top things you need to know before you start your MBA research process, including where to start, how to categorize and define schools, and how to determine the best MBA program for you.
Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
The new shorter GRE is a big change, so how can you get the best possible score? Matt Roy, founder of GuideToGRE, longtime dedicated GRE tutor and author of Achievable's GRE course, goes over what changed with the new shorter GRE and how to adapt your test-taking approach to maximize your score.
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You always hear crazy examples of how someone started a new nonprofit on their way to attending HBS. But what if you're not a crazy standout story - can you still get in? Oren Margolis is the founder of Pinetree & Palm Consulting, which he started after spending 6 years working in admissions at NYU and NYU Stern. In this episode, Oren shares his disdain for a lot of modern MBA admissions advice that focuses on these exceptional applicants, and instead shares his advice for getting into top MBA programs as a "normal" person.
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Inference questions are one of the trickiest question types on the GRE Verbal section. In this episode, Seth Capron, partner at TestCrackers with thousands of students tutored, tells you what an inference question is, shares his tried and true strategies for conquering inference questions, and walks you through multiple examples.
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Different graduate programs have very different expectations when it comes to submitting test scores. Scott Clyburn, founder and director of North Avenue Education, has been a professional educator since 2005 and has advised thousands of students on their college and graduate school applications. In this episode, Scott walks you through the expectations of Masters, MBA, and PhD programs with regards to test scores and which ones you should (and should not) skip sending scores to.
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Getting into and then attending US MBA programs as an international student comes with its own set of challenges - as if business school wasn't hard enough! Karthik Rajeswaran is the owner of MBALink, the premier MBA consultancy in Singapore. In this episode, Karthik walks you through the international student MBA experience, including how to get into top US MBA programs, how to handle the logistics of moving to a new city for school, and more.
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From test-optional to AI, MBA admissions changed a lot in the last year. Hillary Schubach is the founder of Shine MBA Admissions Consulting, and has helped hundreds of clients get into their dream MBA programs. In this episode, Hillary shares her top MBA admissions trends for 2024, including AI, the SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action, retreat of test-optional policies, the move to video interviews, and more. Plus, how to navigate all of these changes.
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US graduate schools are the pinnacle of our education system, and more first generation college student or underrepresented minorities are joining them. But not without challenges. Dr. Justin Grimes is the founder of Apply To Graduate School and author of a book by the same name. In this episode, Dr. Justin Grimes shares his own personal journey to graduate school, the special considerations that first generation college students and underrepresented minorities have to make when applying to graduate schools, and how we can all do better to make graduate schools more welcoming to these groups.
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Your resume for MBA admissions should be different from a job resume, but how? Candy Lee LaBalle is the founder of LaBalle Admissions, and has been working in MBA admissions consulting for 16 years. In this episode, Candy shares her tips for crafting a resume that speaks to what MBA admissions officers want to see and puts your application on the strongest footing possible.
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Graduate school interviews intimidate many people, especially because they can make the difference between whether you're accepted or rejected. Dr. Don Martin has been a Dean of Admissions at Columbia, University of Chicago Booth, and Northwestern, and is the author of the book Grad School Road Map - and he's overseen the admission of tens of thousands of students. In this episode, Dr. Martin gives his detailed advice for graduate school interviews from the other side of the table.
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Round 1 admissions results for the class of 2026 are in, and we have an inside scoop on who got accepted top the top MBA programs and why. Petia Whitmore is the founder of MyMBAPath, which she started after the was the Dean of Admissions at Babson College and managing director of TheMBATour. In this episode, Petia shares what she learned from this year's Round 1 admissions results for Harvard and Stanford MBA applicants, and how that should inform your own application.
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The GRE Analyze an Issue essay is tricky, but we've cracked the code for getting a top score. Scott Clyburn, founder and director of North Avenue Education, has been a professional educator since 2005 and has advised thousands of students on their college and graduate school applications. In this episode, Scott walks you through creating a top-scoring GRE essay with tactics and strategies that improve your score floor and your score ceiling.
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If you're trying to get into the very best graduate programs like Harvard, Stanford, et cetera, you need to take special care in how you prepare your application. Jayson Weingarten, Senior College Admissions Consultant at Ivy Coach and a former UPenn admissions officer, has helped hundreds of prospective graduate students get into the programs of their dreams. In this episode, Jayson shares the advice he gives his clients when they're applying to the top programs in the world.
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Unlike applying to college, almost every MBA admissions process includes an interview step - and they can make or break your application. Mateo Chang is an independent MBA admissions consultant with 20 years of experience and over 600 students helped. In this episode, Mateo shares how MBA admissions interviews differ from job interviews, what you should do differently in your preparation, and some of the common tough questions that you need to nail the answer for.
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Candy Lee LaBalle is the founder of LaBalle Admissions, and has been working in MBA admissions consulting for 16 years. She has beef with the typical MBA admissions essay advice that you see online. In this episode, Candy shares why she dislikes a lot of standard MBA admissions essay advice, and then gives her advice for a great MBA admissions essay.
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Getting waitlisted or deferred can feel like the end of your application chances, but it isn't! Dr. Don Martin has been a Dean of Admissions at Columbia, University of Chicago Booth, and Northwestern, and is the author of the book Grad School Road Map - and he's overseen the admission of tens of thousands of students. In this episode, Dr. Martin shares an insider account of what is really going on behind the scenes when you get waitlisted, why you still have a good shot of being admitted, and how to improve your chances.
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Regardless of whether you're applying to an MBA program, masters, or PhD - we have you covered. Stephen Friedfeld is the COO and co-founder of AcceptU, which he founded after being Associate Dean of Admissions at Cornell. In this episode, Stephen shares specific graduate school application tips for each type of program: masters, MBAs, PhDs, and more.
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Independent admissions consultants all have great websites, positive reviews, and a story about how they got a kid into Stanford. How can you determine which ones are actually good? Jayson Weingarten, Senior College Admissions Consultant at Ivy Coach and a former UPenn admissions officer, has helped hundreds of prospective graduate students get into the programs of their dreams. In this episode, Jayson shares his advice for shopping for independent admissions consultants and his list of 7 things to consider and ask about when interviewing a consultant.
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With Reading Comprehension questions on the GRE Verbal, the hardest part is figuring out what the question is actually looking for. In this episode, Brian Prestia, owner of Reason Test Prep with 20 years of GRE tutoring experience, shares his tips for diagnosing Reading Comprehension questions and further advice for answering each type.
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If you want the quintessential GRE Verbal question, Sentence Equivalence questions might take the cake. Clay Daniel, founder of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring, has been tutoring the GRE for decades. In this podcast, Clay walks you through five new Sentence Equivalence problems to help you practice this tricky question type.
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Quantitative Comparison questions are one of the most difficult question types on the GRE Quant. In this episode, Yuri Gottesman, partner at TestCrackers with thousands of students tutored, shares their excellent Simplify Strategy for solving this tricky problem type, and then uses it to walk listeners through four GRE Quant practice questions.
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The Argument questions in the GRE Verbal are some of the most difficult in the exam. In this episode, Brian Prestia, owner of Reason Test Prep with 20 years of GRE tutoring experience, takes us on a deep dive through Argument questions in the GRE Verbal Reasoning section to help you improve your score.
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We know meditation is good for mindfulness, but it can also improve your GRE score? Erfun Guela is the founder of GRE Compass, authored a GRE prep book with over 100,000 sales, and has 15 years of GRE and GMAT tutoring experience. In this episode, Erfun shares the scientific studies behind how meditation can improve your GRE score, his personal experience with meditation, and how to incorporate a meditation practice into your GRE prep.
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Graduate school can be a major expense, but you can counter that with some smart strategies. Kaelyn Grace Apple is the founder of Accepted Consulting, which is focused on guiding first generation college students through college and graduate school. In this episode, Kaelyn gives us her playbook for getting the most out of your graduate school program, including scholarships, career progression, maintaining a healthy schedule, and having good work-school-life balance.
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There's so much you can do when applying to MBA programs - but what to focus on? Oren Margolis is the founder of Pinetree & Palm Consulting, which he started after spending 6 years working in admissions at NYU and NYU Stern. In this episode, Oren shares his point of view on how to build your MBA application schedule and allocate your time most effectively.
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Reading Comprehension problems are one of the most challenging GRE Verbal question types. Priya Bhatia, a tutor at The MBA Exchange, has been teaching and tutoring math for 17 years and the GRE/GMAT for the last 9 years. In this episode, Priya walks us through how to conquer GRE Reading Comprehension problems, including tricks and tactics for quickly solving tough ones.
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MBA admissions officers read a lot of essays, so how can you write one that actually makes a difference? Amit Kapur is the CFO and Senior Storyteller at Sparrey Consulting, which focuses on career consulting including MBA admissions. In this episode, Amit shares his tips for writing great MBA admissions essays and how to get your target school excited about bringing you into their class.
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MBA programs are offering test waivers for some circumstances, but should you take them up on it? Hillary Schubach is the founder of Shine MBA Admissions Consulting, and has helped hundreds of clients get into their dream programs. In this episode, Hillary explains what test waivers are, when and how they come up in MBA admissions, and whether or not it's a good idea for you to use them.
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Want an insider look into how an MBA admissions committee chooses who to admit? Petia Whitmore is the founder of MyMBAPath, which she started after the was the Dean of Admissions at Babson College and managing director of TheMBATour. In this episode, Petia unmasks the opaque MBA admissions process by sharing how MBA admissions committees actually work, including their process, what they look for in a candidate, and how they choose admittees.
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With the new shorter GRE and the GMAT Focus, which test should you take? Erfun Guela is the founder of GRE Compass, authored a GRE prep book with over 100,000 sales, and has 15 years of GRE and GMAT tutoring experience. In this episode, Erfun shares why he thinks why both new tests were created, how the content changed for each one (or didn't), and which test you should take depending on your strengths and weaknesses.
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Want to get into a great MBA program? First, you need to build the right list. Oren Margolis is the founder of Pinetree & Palm Consulting, which he started after spending 6 years working in admissions at NYU and NYU Stern. In this episode, Oren shares his advice for building an MBA program list, including what types of jobs different MBA programs feed into, what cities do you want to work in after school, and other considerations that you probably didn't think about.
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Before applying to an MBA program, you should do the math to see if it's actually realistic for you to get your target school. Amit Kapur is the CFO and Senior Storyteller at Sparrey Consulting, which focuses on career consulting including MBA admissions. In this episode, Amit explains how you can use analytics on salaries and more to help make your MBA decision, and determine which MBA program would be a good fit for you.
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Want a walkthrough of the whole MBA admissions process? You're in luck! Candy Lee LaBalle is the founder of LaBalle Admissions, and has been working in MBA admissions consulting for 16 years. Her mission is to take the mystery and misery out of the MBA application process. In this episode, Candy gives you a complete walkthrough of the MBA application process and how to set up your schedule to maximize your chances for success.
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Word problems on the GRE Quant can trick you, but we're here to help. Priya Bhatia, a tutor at The MBA Exchange, has been teaching and tutoring math for 17 years and the GRE/GMAT for the last 9 years. In this episode, Priya walks us through a GRE problem set that we've hosted at https://bit.ly/GRESnacks_Priya1 - follow along and learn what to look out for with GRE Quant word problems and how to avoid mistakes when solving them correctly.
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The new GRE launching September 23, 2023 is just under 2 hours long, about the same as the new GMAT Focus. So which test should you study for and take? Chandler Arnold and Anthony Ritz join us from Stacy Blackman Consulting, a leading MBA admissions advisory that was ranked #1 by Poets and Quants. In this episode, Chandler and Anthony walk us through the new GRE format and content changes, how that compares to the GMAT Focus, and which test you should take based on your strengths.
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When going into graduate school, most people don't know how many resources they can tap into to make graduate school more affordable and their lives easier. Kaelyn Grace Apple is the founder of Accepted Consulting, which is focused on guiding first generation college students through college and graduate school. In this episode, Kaelyn shares resources for graduate school applicants and current students that most people aren't aware of, such as free mental health services, that you should take advantage of.
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Want MBA essay examples from top tier applicants? Then look no further. Melody Jones is the cofounder of Vantage Point MBA Admissions Consulting, and has helped applicants with hundreds of MBA essays to top programs. In this episode, Melody shares her three favorite MBA admissions essays that got applicants into Harvard, Wharton, and Columbia business schools, and gives tips for how to replicate their success.
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When applying to MBA programs, there are three commonly used test options: the GRE, the GMAT, and the EA (Executive Assessment). Lindsay Sage is the founder of Sage Admit, a boutique MBA admissions consulting firm she founded after working at NYU Stern and Columbia. In this episode, Lindsay shares her philosophy on which test is best for her clients, including what you should take into account when making your decision.
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The top business schools are choosing from a star studded application pool of high quality candidates, so how do you stand out? Lawrence Linker is the founder of MBA Link, an admissions consultancy based in Singapore. In this episode, Lawrence shares his advice for separating your application from the crowd, including resume tips, letters of recommendation, and more.
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You take your GRE, and get a score that's good but not your target - is it good enough? Hillary Schubach is the founder of Shine MBA Admissions Consulting, and has helped hundreds of clients get into their dream programs. In this episode, Hillary explains how to look up the score you need to get into your top choice school and build a plan to reach that score if you're not there yet.
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How do you get recommendation letters that truly boost your chances of admission? Dr. Don Martin has been a Dean of Admissions at Columbia, University of Chicago Booth, and Northwestern, and is the author of the book Grad School Road Map - and he's read thousands of admissions letters. In this episode, Dr. Martin shares his tips for getting stellar letters of recommendation that will catch the attention of the admissions committee and get you admitted.
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If you're a US student looking to apply to INSEAD or another renowned international business program, Caroline Diarte Edwards is the right person to listen to - she cofounded Fortuna Admissions after being Head of Admissions at INSEAD for 7 years. In this episode, Caroline shares her tips for creating a stellar application to international business schools, including key differences between applying to US and international business schools and how to position yourself.
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MBAs are prestigious, but they're also expensive - how do you know that it's the right decision for you? Melody Jones is the cofounder of Vantage Point MBA Admissions Consulting, which advises applicants applying to top MBA programs in the US and Europe. In this episode, Melody shares her philosophy when advising clients on their MBA decision, including both why you should and shouldn't pursue an MBA.
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Recommendation letters are one of the most important parts of a graduate school application, but getting a great one is not guaranteed. Stephen Friedfeld is the COO and co-founder of AcceptU, which he founded after being Associate Dean of Admissions at Cornell. In this episode, Stephen shares his approach for getting excellent letters of recommendation, including who to ask and how to set your recommender up for success.
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The top M7 MBA programs are the most sought after in the world. Lindsay Sage is the founder of Sage Admit, a boutique MBA admissions consulting firm she founded after working at NYU Stern and Columbia. In this episode, Lindsay walks you through each of the top M7 business schools, what they look for in an application, and how to position yourself to get admitted.
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Academics obviously plays an important role in graduate admissions, but a low undergraduate GPA doesn't have to sink your admissions chances. Jayson Weingarten, Senior College Admissions Consultant at Ivy Coach and a former UPenn admissions officer, has helped hundreds of prospective graduate students get into the programs of their dreams. In this episode, Jayson shares his advice for having the strongest application possible with a low GPA, including how to address your GPA in your application.
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Your mindset can make a huge difference in your GRE score. In this episode, Bara Sapir, founder of MindFlow Speed Reading and City Test Prep, explains how powerful mindset is for performance activities - including high-stakes exams - and how to create a peak performance mindset when you're preparing for your GRE exam.
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More than half of ABA-accredited law schools are accepting the GRE in lieu of the LSAT, but is it a good option? In this podcast with Charles Bibilos, CEO and GMAT / GRE tutor at GMAT Ninja, Charles walks us through the timeline of the GRE becoming an alternative to the LSAT for law schools, and advantages and disadvantages of doing so.
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Jeff Eisenberg has been a GRE tutor for over 31 years, and has helped thousands of people reach their GRE goals. In this episode, Jeff walks you through his process for solving two of the trickiest GRE problem types: Sentence Equivalence problems on the GRE Verbal and Quantitative Comparison questions on the GRE Quant.
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Why should you care about your personal brand when applying to graduate school? We'll tell you why. Hillary Schubach is the founder of Shine MBA Admissions Consulting, and is a former marketing expert with an emphasis in branding. In this episode, Hillary shares how to craft your brand story, how to demonstrate your unique value, and the different channels for communicating your personal brand that you should be utilizing in this process.
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How do you get accepted to Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, or other similar schools? Paul Bodine is the cofounder of Admitify and a Poets & Quants "Best Consultant" for 5 consecutive years and has helped many applicants get into Harvard, Stanford, and others. In this episode, Paul shares his tips for applying to the most selective MBA programs, including academics, test scores, essay tips, and more.
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Looking to apply to a law graduate program? Mary Pat Jacobs is the director of Apply Point Admissions Consulting, which specializes in medical, law, and business graduate applicants. In this episode, Mary shares her tips for applying to law graduate programs, including walking you through the whole process, how to set your resume up for success at later stages, how to write a strong essay, and more.
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Looking to apply to a medical graduate program on the path to an MD? Mary Pat Jacobs is the director of Apply Point Admissions Consulting, which specializes in medical (both MD and osteopathic programs), law, and business graduate applicants. In this episode, Mary shares her tips for applying to medical graduate programs, including a walkthrough of the whole process, how to set your resume up for success at later stages, where teamwork plays a role, how to write a strong essay, and more.
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Looking to apply to a psychology graduate program? Linda Abraham is the founder of Accepted, which has advised college and graduate admissions since 1994. And her colleague, Dr. Karin Ash, was the former director of career services for Cornell University. In this episode, Linda and Karin go through the application and evaluation process for psychology graduate programs, strategies for creating your application, and how to adjust your application depending on whether you're applying a PsyD, PhD, and more.
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Looking to apply to a STEM or engineering graduate program? Linda Abraham is the founder of Accepted, which has advised college and graduate admissions since 1994. And her colleague, Dr. Karin Ash, was the former director of career services for Cornell University and the career coach for Cornell's Master of Engineering students. In this episode, Linda and Karin go through the application and evaluation process for STEM graduate programs, strategies for creating your application, and more.
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How do MBA admissions offices evaluate you? Learn from a former Dean of Admissions. Petia Whitmore is the founder of MyMBAPath, which she started after the was the Dean of Admissions at Babson College and managing director of TheMBATour. In this episode, Petia walks you through the screening process, what admissions committees look for, and what you can do to make your application stand out.
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Often times, when you take the GRE or GMAT, you have a score in mind. What do you do if you don't get that score? Oren Margolis is the founder of Pinetree & Palm Consulting, which he started after spending 6 years working in admissions at NYU and NYU Stern. In this episode, Oren shares his tips for evaluating how far you are from your goals, getting in the right mindset, creating a plan of attack to improve your score, and how to nail test day.
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Wouldn't you like you MBA program to be cheaper and get unique networking opportunities? Amit Kapur is the CFO and Senior Storyteller at Sparrey Consulting, which has helped their customers earn more than $36 million in scholarships. In this episode, Amit walks you through how to get merit scholarships for MBA programs, including how to tell your story to attract a scholarship, how to apply, and other tips for getting them.
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What do MBA admissions officers look for when reading your application? Paul Bodine is the cofounder of Admitify and a Poets & Quants "Best Consultant" for 5 consecutive years. They focus on how to tell great stories as a part of your application. In this episode, Paul walks you through the admissions officer's point of view when reading applications, and how you can adapt your application to give them what they are looking for and stand out from the crowd.
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As a US resident, you may be considering an international business school to broaden your horizons and learn about business in a foreign country. Caroline Diarte Edwards cofounded Fortuna Admissions after being Head of Admissions at INSEAD for 7 years. In this episode, Caroline explains the similarities and differences between US and international business schools, why you should consider applying to an international school, why you shouldn't consider applying to an international school, and more.
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Candy Lee LaBalle is the founder of LaBalle Admissions, and has been working in MBA admissions consulting for 16 years. Her mission is to take the mystery and misery out of the MBA application process. In this episode, Candy shares the common MBA myths that she hears all the time from her clients and debunks them one by one.
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Dr. Don Martin has been a Dean of Admissions at Columbia, University of Chicago Booth, and Northwestern, and is the author of the book Grad School Road Map. In his many decades of admissions consulting, he has seen applicants make the same mistake again and again. Rather than tell you, we're going to ask you to listen to this excellent episode to find out what it is and how you can avoid it, with detailed steps to take control of your own graduate school admissions process.
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Recommendation letters are a key opportunity to differentiate yourself from other MBA applicants, but so many people approach them incorrectly. Melody Jones is the cofounder of Vantage Point MBA Admissions Consulting, which advises applicants applying to top MBA programs in the US and Europe. In this episode, Melody walks you through how to get recommendations letters that actually help you get in, including who to ask, how to prepare the ask, what language will stand out to admissions officers, and more.
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We've talked a fair bit about MBA programs recently, but what about academic graduate programs? Academic graduate programs have a very different application criteria and process than MBAs or other professional graduate programs. Stephen Friedfeld is the COO and co-founder of AcceptU, which he founded after being Associate Dean of Admissions at Cornell. In this episode, Stephen explains how the admissions process at academic and professional graduate schools differ, how candidate selection works in each, who you're pitching to, and how to maximize your chances of success.
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Lawrence Linker is the founder of MBA Link, an admissions consultancy based in Singapore focused on Asian clients looking to get into US and EU MBA programs. In this episode, Lawrence shares his advice for Asian applicants applying to Western business schools, including adjusting the application's tone, sharing your achievements, and more.
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It's application season - are you optimizing your MBA application for the best results? Lindsay Sage is the founder of Sage Admit, a boutique MBA admissions consulting firm she founded after working at NYU Stern and Columbia. In this episode, Lindsay walks you through the basics of a strong MBA application, including how to position your application, how to stand out in a competitive field, and what your application must include.
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Should you take the GRE or GMAT when applying to MBA programs? Jayson Weingarten, Senior College Admissions Consultant at Ivy Coach and a former UPenn admissions officer, has helped hundreds of prospective MBA candidates navigate this decision. In this episode, Jayson shares his thoughts on GRE vs. GMAT, his recommendations on figuring out which test is right for you, and maximizing your ROI by knowing your target school's score ranges.
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Applying to graduate school is not like applying to college, and your approach should change to match. Scott Clyburn, founder and director of North Avenue Education, has been a professional educator since 2005 and has advised thousands of students on their college and graduate school applications. In this episode, Scott talks through the differences between the undergrad and grad application process and what admissions officers look for, so that you can adjust your application to maximize your results.
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In test preparation and in life, your mindset and your drive will have a big impact on your outcome. Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning, which was founded in 2009, and tens of thousands of students use his materials to prepare for all kinds of tests each year. In this episode, Mike talks about a topic near and dear to his heart: the will to prepare to win. What is it, and how can you foster it in yourself? Listen to find out.
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You shouldn't always try the answers the first time you see a GRE problem, but knowing when to do so can be a huge help when aiming for a top score. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros, and has been in the test preparation space for almost 30 years. In this episode, Amy gives her thoughts on when you should backsolve and try answer choices, how to identify those problems early on to save time, and the best techniques for backsolving.
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Time is of the essence on the GRE, and minimizing the time you spend reading can help you improve your score. That's the promise that Bara Sapir, founder of MindFlow Speed Reading and City Test Prep, shares with our audience. In this episode, she explains how speed reading can help improve your score, the best way to utilize speed reading on the GRE, and how you can improve your speed reading prowess.
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Jeff Eisenberg has been a GRE tutor for over 31 years, and has helped thousands of people approach their GRE test day with calm confidence. In this episode, Jeff walks you through his process for getting test takers ready for the big day, including what to do the week leading up to the test and how to feel confident on the day itself.
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You need to master your GRE vocab lists to make sure you aren't stumped on GRE Verbal problems, but what's the most efficient way to do so? In this episode, Brian Prestia, owner of Reason Test Prep with 20 years of GRE tutoring experience, shares multiple methods for studying GRE vocab efficiently and effectively, including Word Groups, Word Lists, the Grouping Method, and more.
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To ace the GRE, you need to be calm and in the zone. So how do you prepare yourself mentally for this tough exam? Brooke Hanson is the founder of SuperTutorTV and has over 30 million views on Youtube. In this episode, Brooke shares her tactics for managing test anxiety throughout the four hour long test and how to plan your way to success.
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From start to finish, how long should you plan to study for the GRE, and how should you structure your practice schedule? Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning, which was founded in 2009, and tens of thousands of students use his materials to prepare for all kinds of tests each year. In this episode, Mike walks us through his recommended study schedule / timeline, order of operations, and practice test plan for getting a great GRE score.
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Plugging in numbers can be a great strategy for quickly solving GRE Quant questions, but doing it the right way and in the right places is very important. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros, and has been in the test preparation space for almost 30 years. In this episode, Amy walks us through her advice for plugging in numbers, including what problem types to use this strategy on, which problem types to NOT use this strategy on, and how to use it most effectively.
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Your GRE is in a week - what can you do in that last week to maximize your score? Travis Minor is the founder and CEO of Open Door Education, a tutoring and test prep firm with over a decade of tutoring experience across SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT. In this episode, Travis shares his week-of battle plan, including his tips for making sure you're at peak mental and physical performance.
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Managing your time well on the GRE can be THE difference between a good and great score. In this podcast with Charles Bibilos, CEO and GMAT / GRE tutor at GMAT Ninja, Charles shares his tips for time management for both the GRE Quant and GRE Verbal sections, including skipping, triage, how to read questions, how to guess, and more.
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Sentence Equivalence questions are one of the more unique and tricky problem types on the GRE Verbal, and often includes some tough vocabulary. Clay Daniel, founder of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring, has been tutoring the GRE for decades. In this podcast, Clay walks you through three GRE Sentence Equivalence problems in a set from an ETS GRE POWERPREP practice test (you can access 2 tests for free, and buy three more on ETS' website).
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Optimizing for time is crucial to crushing the GRE Quant section. Matt Roy, founder of GuideToGRE, longtime dedicated GRE tutor, and author of Achievable's GRE course shares his tried-and-true methods for finding shortcuts to GRE Quant problems that will help you save time and improve your score.
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Reading Comprehension problems on the GRE give you a lot of answers that sound right, but only one answer can be right. In this episode, Brian Prestia, owner of Reason Test Prep with 20 years of GRE tutoring experience, shares his philosophy for tackling Reading Comprehension questions on the GRE Verbal section by cutting through the ambiguous answers to reach a single correct answer.
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Getting a great GRE score requires perfection, right? You at least have to try to answer every question, right?? Yuri and Seth are partners at TestCrackers and have tutored thousands of students on the GRE. In this episode, they share something counterintuitive - you don't need to answer every question for a great GRE score. What? How? They explain in this episode.
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Once you finish school, you probably don't challenge yourself academically and truly test your potential all that often. Ian Siegel, founder of Streamline Learning with over 15,000 hours of tutoring under his belt, wants you to see the GRE as an opportunity to do so. In this episode, Ian talks about how the GRE can reinvigorate your life by giving you a new challenge that engages your mind.
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What is NLP? And how can it help me manage my anxiety on test day? Bara Sapir, founder of City Test Prep, author of a GMAT book and the Full Potential Manual, and founder of MindFlow Speed Reading, is probably one of the only people in the world well versed in test preparation and NLP (neuro-linguistic programming). In this episode, she explains what NLP is and how its confidence-inspiring techniques can help you handle your anxiety on your GRE test day.
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You should practice for the GRE. You knew that. But how do you practice in a way that ensures you're prepared on test day? Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning, which was founded in 2009, and tens of thousands of students use his materials to prepare for all kinds of tests each year. In this episode, Mike shares his approach for GRE practice tests, how to leverage vendor practice tests versus the official ETS PowerPrep GRE practice tests, and how to make the most of each of these kinds of tests to maximize your score on the real GRE.
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You won't be able to answer many GRE Quant questions if you don't have the formulas to do so. Math, right? Well, what are the formulas that you need to know to answer GRE Quant questions? Jeff Eisenberg has been a GRE tutor for over 31 years, and has seen all the shifts and changes that the test makers ETS has made in the Quant section. In this episode, Jeff tells you what math formulas you need to know to be able to answer your GRE Quant questions.
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Quantitative Comparison problems are one of the trickiest question types on the GRE Quant section because they typically ask you to deduce an answer logically rather than solve a problem. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros, and has been in the test preparation space for almost 30 years. In this episode, Amy shares her four step process for solving Quantitative Comparison questions.
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What's the most effective way to study vocab for the GRE? Brooke Hanson is the founder of SuperTutorTV and has over 30 million views on Youtube. In this episode, Brooke shares her tactics for vocab memorization that work for any test before giving GRE specific tips and tricks to help you maximize your GRE Verbal score.
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What are the best practices for preparing for a standardized test, including the GRE? Travis Minor is the founder and CEO of Open Door Education, a tutoring and test prep firm with over a decade of tutoring experience across SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT. In this episode, Travis goes over his principles for preparing for any test that he shares with his clients, and we go over specific tips for the GRE at each step.
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The GRE Quant has a lot of problem types, but which ones are important? Erfun Guela is the founder of GRE Compass, authored a GRE prep book with over 100,000 sales, has 15 years of GRE tutoring experience, and has a perfect score himself. In this episode, Erfun gives his advice on which GRE Quant question types are the most important for you to have down cold, and shares tips on how to maximize the impact of your practice.
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If you're applying for a PhD program, your goals for the GRE exam may be very different than a normal graduate school applicant. In this podcast with Charles Bibilos, CEO and GMAT / GRE tutor at GMAT Ninja, Charles explains how the PhD application process works and how your GRE score will be factored into your application - the nuance of this can be the difference between being accepted and rejected.
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Sometimes, you don't know the answer to a GRE problem. When that happens, how do you maximize the chances that you guess correctly? Matt Roy is the founder of GuideToGRE, a longtime dedicated GRE tutor, and author of Achievable's GRE course. In this episode, he shares his tips and tricks for guessing effectively on the GRE to have the best chance at choosing the right answer.
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The GRE has some specifically logic-based reading comprehension questions that test a short passage with a single question. Clay Daniel, founder of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring, has been tutoring the GRE for decades. In this podcast, Clay goes through three GRE reading comprehension problems in a set from an ETS GRE POWERPREP practice test (you can access 2 tests for free, and buy three more on ETS' website). Follow along as Clay walks you through how to work through this unique reading comprehension question type.
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Vince Kotchian is the founder of Vince Kotchian Test Prep, author of a major GRE prep book, and creator of multiple GRE apps. When he says you should rethink the GRE, it's worth paying attention. He walks through the common ways that students often think about the GRE that are misguided, and how to rethink the GRE to make sure you're setting yourself up for success.
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Most of us are used to tests in school, where to get an A, you have to answer every question correctly. But on the GRE, you don't! In fact, you can get a 160+ score without answering every question, let alone correctly. Testcrackers founders Yuri Gottesman and Seth Capron have tutored thousands of both GRE and GMAT students. In this episode, Yuri and Seth explain what they've found taking hundreds of GRE exams in their career and how the way GRE scoring works should factor into your test taking strategy.
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Most GRE tutors claim to be experts, have a 4.5 to 5 star rating, and tons of glowing reviews - so how do you pick the one that will actually be the best for you? Matt Roy is the founder of GuideToGRE, a longtime dedicated GRE tutor, and author of Achievable's GRE course. In this episode, he shares what to avoid when looking for a GRE tutor, what to look for, questions you should ask, red flags, and more.
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The GRE lets you skip questions and come back to them later, but what should you do if you still can't answer it? In this episode, Vince Kotchian, founder of Vince Kotchian Test Prep, author of a major GRE prep book, and creator of multiple GRE apps, shares his approach to determining which question to skip, approaching problems where you don't know the way to solve it, and how to triage these situations quickly.
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Reasoning, problem solving, and critical thinking are crucial skills for the GRE and the key thing that differentiates GRE questions from other tests you might have taken. In this episode, Brian Prestia, owner of Reason Test Prep with 20 years of GRE tutoring experience, walks you through how to attack GRE problems and separate the foundational skills from the tricky problem setups that the GRE throws at you.
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The GRE scoring is adaptive and features questions with five difficulty levels, and that should change how you prepare for the exam. In this episode, Erfun Guela, founder of GRE Compass and author of a GRE prep book with over 100,000 sales, shares the ranking system for GRE questions, how the rank of these questions impact your scaled (final official) score, and how that should change how you both study for and approach the GRE exam.
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The best way to set yourself up for success the week before the GRE exam probably isn't what you'd expect. In this episode, Vince Kotchian, founder of Vince Kotchian Test Prep, author of a major GRE prep book, and creator of multiple GRE apps, walks you through his week-of and day-of recommendations to his clients and why an unconventional approach can lead to better GRE scores on test day.
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In this episode, Yuri and Seth, partners at TestCrackers with thousands of students tutored, share why you should structure your entire GRE practice test plan around the five official ETS PowerPrep GRE practice exams, and how to weave in your test prep vendor's practice tests as a part of that plan.
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Vince Kotchian is the founder of Vince Kotchian Test Prep, author of a major GRE prep book, and creator of multiple GRE apps. In this episode, we discuss the importance of making an error log for when you get problems wrong while preparing for the GRE, how to structure said error log, and how to use the error log to improve your scores on practice exams over time and finally the real GRE exam.
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The GRE calculator is a clunky but important tool that you will need to use on the GRE Quant section. But how should you use it? Matt Roy, founder of GuideToGRE, longtime dedicated GRE tutor, and author of Achievable's GRE course walks you through everything you need to know: what it can and cannot do, what it's limitations are when printing answers, and tricks for overcoming these limitations.
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Erfun Guela is the founder of GRE Compass, authored a GRE prep book with over 100,000 sales, has 15 years of GRE tutoring experience, and has a perfect score himself. In this episode, Erfun challenges multiple common misconceptions about the GRE that he sees most test takers go into preparing the exam with. By avoiding these misconceptions, you can dramatically improve your approach and your score.
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In this episode, Vince Kotchian, founder of Vince Kotchian Test Prep, author of a major GRE prep book, and creator of multiple GRE apps, draws from his wealth of experience to share how he advises students build a GRE study plan. He shares how he breaks it into three layers, explains how to create your study plan according to your own knowledge and weaknesses, and how long you should expect to need to study for. We go in depth with a lot of detail, giving actionable advice at each step.
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You look at the clock. You're behind. You panic a little and put your head down - it's time to go faster. This is a common behavior with GRE test takers, but it's actually counterproductive. In this podcast with Charles Bibilos, CEO and GMAT / GRE tutor at GMAT Ninja, Charles explains why speeding up on the GRE actually slows you down, and provides tips for not falling into this trap.
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You've got to take the GRE anyway, but which one is actually more useful after the exam is over? In this fun and lighthearted episode, Testcrackers founders Yuri Gottesman and Seth Capron share stories about how the GRE has helped stop them from getting beaten up, and debate about the merits of what you need to learn when mastering each section.
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On the GRE quant, a common trap to fall into is to try to solve the problem. Wait, what? In fact, solving a quant problem directly isn't always the fastest way to a solution, and can waste precious minutes when you're taking the exam. In this podcast with Charles Bibilos, CEO and GMAT / GRE tutor at GMAT Ninja, Charles shares how "engineer's disease" can get in the way of even the best mathematicians - and how to avoid it.
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The GRE is one of the only standardized graduate school admissions exams where you can skip questions - a key allowance that you should do your best to take advantage of. In this episode with Clay Daniel, founder of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring, he shares his strategies for skipping, and how they differ on the GRE quant and the GRE verbal.
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Many think that main thing between them and a higher GRE Verbal score is the vocab. In this podcast with Charles Bibilos, CEO and GMAT / GRE tutor at GMAT Ninja, Charles explains how vocab isn't the problem, it's your process when approaching the questions. He then shares how to attack GRE Verbal questions with a consistent process that not only will help you get a better score, but also minimizes the importance of the vocab.
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Clay Daniel, founder of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring, to share his best practices for handling GRE quantitative comparison questions. In this podcast, Clay goes through three GRE quantitative comparison problems in a set from the ETS practice PDF here: https://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/practice_book_GRE_pb_revised_general_test.pdf . Follow along as Clay walks you through how to work through this unique question type.
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Testcrackers founders Yuri Gottesman and Seth Capron have tutored thousands of both GRE and GMAT students, with an average teaching experience of 18+ years across their entire staff. In this episode, Yuri and Seth deep dive into the differences between the GRE verbal and GMAT verbal, the GRE quant and the GMAT quant, and how each exam is perceived by graduate programs and MBA programs. Don't miss this expert deep dive on a critical topic.
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In this podcast with Charles Bibilos, CEO and GMAT / GRE tutor at GMAT Ninja, he explains that the universities are rewarded for being more selective with GMAT scores because it improves their rankings in things like the US News list. Don't play their game - the GRE is not part of MBA rankings, which means that you can get into the same schools with less competitive scores. Charles and Tyler discuss this and other aspects of GRE vs. GMAT for MBA admissions in this podcast.
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We brought back Clay Daniel, founder of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring, to share his best practices for the GRE verbal section. In this podcast, Clay goes through a GRE reading comprehension problem set from the ETS practice PDF here: https://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/practice_book_GRE_pb_revised_general_test.pdf . Follow along as Clay walks you through how to use the "journey" method to easily keep track of and solve different reading comprehension problem types involving the same passage.
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Clay Daniel, founder of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring, has been in test prep for nearly 20 years and achieved a perfect score on both sections of the GRE. He loves helping students unlock the puzzle of the test. In this podcast, Clay goes through two GRE quant problems from the ETS practice PDF here: https://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/practice_book_GRE_pb_revised_general_test.pdf . Follow along as Clay walks you through how to diagnose each problem using his "window" concept.
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Charles Bibilos has worked as a GRE and GMAT instructor since 2001, and he has earned perfect scores on both exams. He is the founder of GMAT Ninja, a tutoring company that focuses on the psychological aspects of test performance. In this podcast, Charles digs into one of the most common questions he gets - Why don't GRE practice test scores match the score you get on the real GRE exam? - along with the conventional and unconventional tactics that he prescribes his students to overcome their test day difficulties.
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The decision to go to graduate school will change your life no matter what. The median graduate school debt is $250,000 - so your reasoning for going to graduate school needs to include a plan to get more ROI than that. So what are the two types of grad schools, and how should that impact your decision on both whether to go and where to go? Find out in this episode.
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Orion calls panic the 'mortal enemy' of a good GRE score because you get into survival mode and regress. Avoiding panic is the name of the game for standardized tests like the GRE - you can't let it happen. Orion shares the system of behaviors that he teaches to help students nip panic in the bud and keep a level head on test day.
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Did you know that the reason most people score poorly on the GRE Essay section is because they didn't finish in time? Pacing yourself to hit the right word count and essay structure is key to ensuring a strong GRE Essay score. We share multiple tactics that you can use to ensure you pace correctly on the GRE Essay section in this episode.
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If you get close to (but not quite at) your target GRE score, should you retake the exam? Our listener Carolyn asked this question, and Orion breaks down the thresholds he gives his students for retaking the exam and the logic behind them.
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About half of the GRE Verbal points come from reading comprehension questions, so having a system for tackling them efficiently is key to scoring well. The citation technique is a key piece for tackling reading comprehension in the Achievable GRE course, and Orion gives you a sneak peek in this episode.
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You can get a problem wrong on the GRE Verbal and still get a perfect scaled score, but not so for the GRE Quant - if you miss one GRE Quant question, you're already down to a 167. Why is that? Orion shares why, going into how the GRE is scored, how he believes scaled scores are calculated, and how this impacts your score.
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Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, ETS has let students take the GRE exam from home. This option has been a boon for many students - rather than go to a sterile and less-than-friendly testing center, you can take the exam from your living room. But it also has its challenges, especially around bad internet connections and the proctoring of the exam. Orion shares how to tackle these challenges in this week's episode.
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Are you ready to take the GRE exam? You've taken many practice exams, but you could always take more. You've reviewed all the material, but could always do it again. When are you really ready? In this week's episode, Orion shares a simple secret - no one ever feels fully ready to take the GRE - and what three signs he looks for in his students that show they are ready to take their GRE.
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When you're working towards a goal, if you do nothing, you're actually slowly moving backwards. Every day you don't study, you actually forget a little bit of what you studied previously. If you put in ordinary effort, such as studying 20 minutes a day, you will combat that loss of progress but you won't make much forward progress. In order to truly make forward progress, you need to put in extraordinary effort - literally more effort than ordinary. Orion explains how he applies this philosophy to preparing for the GRE in this episode.
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The GRE is an adaptive test, which means that if you want to reach a top percentile score, you're going to face some tough problems on your second graded GRE Quantitative section. What makes a problem difficult isn't the content - it's the execution. 90%+ of 'difficult' Quant problems are actually "hybrid problems" that require mastery and application of 2 - 4 different solving techniques in the proper order to solve. Orion draws from his deep knowledge of the GRE Quant section to outline how he approaches these problems in this episode.
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We talked about how standardized testing can sometimes be tougher for people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and how that can make these tests a barrier that holds back these groups. As that topic has become a national conversation, some are arguing for the GRE to be removed as a requirement for most graduate school admissions. So, should it? Orion and I discuss the pros and cons.
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A listener Caleb asked us about an interesting problem: if you have a good GRE score, should you send it to a school you are applying to that does not require it? There are tradeoffs, and it depends on a few factors - Orion lays them all out and goes into detail in this episode.
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The GRE is a competitive arena. In a real way, you're competing against everyone else in the entire world that is taking the GRE exam, and these people are often super smart and very ambitious. You want a top percentile score, and ETS normalizes GRE scores - meaning that no matter how people do, the scoring is curved such that only a small proportion do well. This is why it's so important to put on your war paint, as Orion explains.
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We always tell you on this podcast that you really shouldn't go back and re-attempt problems, because to do so you'd need to save time to go back and that means you're rushing questions that you DO know how to answer.
But, in certain circumstances, it can be worthwhile to re-attempt a problem when you solve it for the first time and get an obviously wrong answer. There are two criteria: do you have time on this problem left over, and how surprised are you by the answer being wrong? Orion explains further in this episode.
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Clear, in his book Atomic Habits, talks about the phenomenon "the valley of disappointment", which is the gap between your linear effort put towards something and the exponential results you gain from investing effort into that thing. The GRE is a perfect example of this: you'll often spend weeks practicing a problem type before the improvements really kick in. You don't want to quit too early or you'll miss the gains! Orion explains how he keeps his students motivated during this valley in this podcast.
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How well do you need to do in the first section of the GRE quant or verbal sections to unlock the more difficult (but higher scoring) second sections of the adaptive test? Orion covers this topic, why you can't game the system, and how to maximize your overall score on this week's episode.
Thank you Chase from Arizona for emailing in this question.
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Let's imagine that you're taking the GRE and you come across a particularly tricky problem. You're stumped. Most students in that position ask themselves "What should I do?"
This is the worst question to ask yourself! Why? Listen to this week's episode to find out :)
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How does the power of visualization relate to the GRE? Your performance on the GRE is just that - a performance. Like an athlete or an artist, you need to perform well on your test day to get the best possible GRE score. Orion was surprised to find that even his best students had trouble imagining that they would be successful on the GRE, and if you can't visualize it or believe it, how can you enact it? It's been proven in psychology studies that visualization makes you more likely to achieve an outcome, and the GRE is no different. Orion explains how to leverage visualization to reduce your test anxiety and improve your score.
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The PowerPrep GRE exams are released by ETS, the makers of the GRE. Because they're made by the makers of the actual GRE test, you know these are accurate and high quality. There are four total PowerPrep GRE tests available on the website - the first two are free and the second two are $30 each. Orion teaches you how to make the most of these four tests and make sure they set you up well for the real GRE exam.
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You have to take the GRE in time to submit your score to your top choice colleges. But it's actually more than that. You actually want to schedule your test early enough that you'll have an opportunity for a second try, and you need to determine whether your college needs the scores to be delivered by that date (which typically takes 8-10 days), or just submitted. There are a number of other things to consider - Orion and I get deep into the details in this week's episode.
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The basics of spaced repetition really come from a classroom setting: you'll learn a topic, probably do homework on the topic, take a quiz on it, and then be asked to pull it together with other knowledge on a final exam. Modigliani and Hedges (1987) proved that this method of learning is 46% more effective than traditional studying. Learn more about how it works in this episode. It's the learning methodology that makes Achievable so effective today, and we teach you how to use it even if you never use an Achievable course.
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It is so important to bring your mental "A Game" to bear when tackling the GRE. That's why Orion recommends that his clients practice mindfulness meditation or meditation in general while preparing for the exam - and after. In this episode, we cover how to create a meditation practice specifically designed to help you concentrate and perform on the GRE.
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Let's be honest - things go sideways on the GRE.
If you need things to go exactly to plan to perform well, you'll panic when anything goes wrong - and as we just said, something is probably going to go wrong.
Instead, Orion shares how you can have the right attitude and approach to adapt, overcome, and improve your way to GRE success.
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When practicing for and taking the GRE, you need to make tradeoffs between accuracy and efficiency. Getting questions right (accuracy) is important when you start studying for the GRE, but that flips as you get closer to the test date. In fact, for the majority of GRE students has taught, Orion has found that people are actually spending too much time trying to be accurate all the way up to and including the exam itself. Remember, a missed question is worth zero! Orion explains how to balance these two motivations in this episode.
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A lot is on the line when you take the GRE: months of studying, your dreams of grad school, the validation of your family and peers - it's easy to understand why it makes people anxious. Conquering your test anxiety can be the difference between a good and great GRE score. In this episode, Orion explains how he teaches his students to 'trust your training' and beat back your test anxiety in crucial moments.
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Knowing when to cut your losses is so important, both in life and in maximizing your GRE score. No one question is worth blowing up the rest of your test for. But often times, due to sunk cost fallacy, people stick with a question far too long trying to get their perfect score - often at the expense of a good score. In this episode, Orion shares the systems he teaches his students for recognizing the right time to cut their losses.
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This episode is a deep dive into how rehearsal can help you stay calm and get excellent results on your GRE test. It's easy to get overwhelmed by the size and scope of the GRE - there's thousands of English vocab words and at least three years of math that you need to know backwards and forwards. By identifying and reinforcing the right behavior through rehearsal, you ensure that you're executing properly on test day.
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You only get better - at what you practice. What you get better at, whether that's good things like your GRE quant problems, or bad things like procrastinating, is related to what you're investing your time, attention, and energy into. This is precisely why you need to ensure you're practicing in the right way for the GRE exam to prepare yourself for future success. We explain further in this podcast.
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Did you know that being made to identify your own gender or race before a test can affect your final score? This is stereotype bias - and it is your enemy on the GRE. It can be personal too - maybe you think you are bad at math, for whatever reason. You need to use strong intention to oppose the effect of this bias on your test scores - especially if you are worried about being from an underrepresented group or another country. Ignore that bias and conquer the test.
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One week to go - how do you ensure you'll be at peak performance on your GRE test day? Orion shares his mental and physical tips that will set you up for success.
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Orion's dissertation for his Doctorate in Psychology was about mindfulness and its effect on the GRE reading comprehension section - fitting, right? In this episode, Orion shares what he learned about mind wandering and how you can prevent your own mind wandering on the GRE exam.
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Taking the GRE, you're up against a cold, unfeeling test and the unrelenting clock - it seems logical that involving your emotions would be a bad thing. And it can be, if you are nervous or anxious, et cetera. But your emotions can be useful on the GRE in the right circumstances and with the right approach. Orion explains on this podcast.
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"Getting ahead of the clock" means building a time buffer early in the test so that you have time and spaciousness to complete the rest of the questions. In last week's episode, we covered how to create that buffer on the GRE quant. This week, Orion shares his tactics for getting ahead of the clock on the GRE verbal, including a smart strategy for reading comp that could make a big difference in a pinch.
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The GRE quantitative section is 20 questions and you have 35 minutes to complete them. This isn't a lot of time. How do you get 'ahead of the clock' and stay ahead of pace, both for your sanity and to help reduce your likelihood of making careless errors? Orion explains his tactics for getting ahead of the clock on the GRE quant. Stay tuned for our GRE verbal version in next week's episode.
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You've been learning how to learn all your life. You probably already know how to solve an algebra problem or determine the meaning of a word. Thing is, the GRE is unique, and the tactics you need to learn to beat the test are not the same tactics that solve math problems. There is a Zen story that Orion shares in this episode about how, in order to learn, you must first forget what you know, and this is especially important when preparing for the GRE.
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The GRE is a four hour, fifteen minute marathon of a test. For many, it'll be the longest and most difficult test you've ever taken. How do you stay sharp over such a long period of time? Orion shares his battle-tested tips and tricks for keeping your mind sharp and preventing mistakes on the GRE exam in this podcast.
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For variable-based problems on the GRE quant (ie "if x3, then.."), you can "plug in" numbers to test the answers out and see which are even feasible to be correct. But not all "plug in" numbers are created equal - some are much more useful to use than others for eliminating wrong answers and ensuring you don't fall into any traps. Orion shares his hierarchy of the best plug-in numbers to use on the GRE quant.
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Shouldn't you try to get the highest GRE score possible on all sections? Not necessarily. Remember, your main goal is to have a GRE score that doesn't get you rejected from your first choice program. The bar that you need to clear varies dramatically - not just from school to school, but from program to program within a school. Orion shares how he advises his clients to best set their target GRE scores.
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The GRE essay section is not what you think it is. Spelling, grammar, and even an airtight argument aren't as important as - you guessed it - word count! Wait, ok, so you didn't guess that? Well have no fear, in this episode, Orion explains what the key metrics for the GRE Essay Section are and how to train yourself to hit the word count goal in 30 minutes or less.
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When you're doing something high stakes and in the moment, whether it's playing music or playing sports, you don't have time to think about the small tactical details of how to play this note or how to dribble properly. The GRE exam is the same - thinking is overrated on test day because you want muscle memory to take over the small stuff and leave you with the big picture problems. Orion explains how to strike this balance.
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The GRE is hard enough as it is. Many students, especially those who are really strong at math, will try to solve the math instead of just getting the answer. But that's not the way to ace the GRE. You should be doing arithmetic, not algebra, and more. Learn how to keep it simple with Orion on this episode.
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As you practice for the GRE, you'll get more and more confident. This is great! But - that confidence might inspire you to cut corners. You are trying to go as fast as you can, right? Well, it turns out, cutting corners is often not worth it. Orion explains why in this episode.
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Eliminating bad answers is key throughout the GRE, but it can be tricky for the reading comprehension section. Luckily, Orion has three tried-and-true, clever tactics that help you immediately identify wrong answers for reading comp problems. Learn all three on this episode of our podcast.
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Taking the GRE when English is not your first language is kind of like climbing Mount Everest backwards, says Orion. The GRE is already a big challenge and you're taking it on with an added layer of difficulty. That's no small feat - and we're here to help you with some tips from Orion, who has taught hundreds of internationally-based, English second language GRE test takers in his career.
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When you take the GRE, you're given a digital calculator. It's.. fine, it was never meant to be that useful. However, any tool is a valuable tool on the GRE, and you should ensure you're using the calculator in the best possible way to maximize your score. That's where Orion comes in with his tips for making the most of the GRE calculator while not over-using it and having it slow you down.
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While GRE At Home is here to stay, there's a good chance that you'll be taking the GRE in a Prometric Test Center like old times. In this podcast, Orion outlines what it's like to take the GRE in one of these in-person test centers, including what to look out for, how to manage your anxiety, and how to come prepared to rock the test.
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If you're studying for the GRE, you probably got some questions wrong in your practice quizzing. Thing is, you're almost certainly exhibiting patterns of behavior that are leading to your errors. Do you know what those patterns are? This is why it's so important to keep an error log when you're practicing for the GRE - Orion explains how to do it.
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GRE doesn't provide a vocab list, so how do you study all vocabulary in the entire English language when preparing for the GRE? Orion shares his unique and powerful approach that uses semantic clusters - grouping of words with similar meaning - to help you get GRE-vocab-ready in a fraction of the normal time required.
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The difference between a good GRE score and a great score? It can literally be just getting one question right or wrong. For many high performing test takers, the only thing standing in between them and a great GRE score is carelessness - specifically the type of careless errors that crop up on a 3+ hour, highly stressful exam. Orion shares his strategies for eliminating careless errors in this episode.
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People taking the GRE are often very smart, and get sucked into learning how to complete the GRE's quant and verbal problems. This is a trap. The right way to solve GRE problems is to get the answer quickly, regardless of how you got there. Orion explains how his GRE problem solving strategies save you time on test day and help you skip the heavy lifting.
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You're stuck on a problem, but almost have it. Just 30 more seconds. OK, another 30. Suddenly you've spent 4 minutes on a problem that you budgeted 1.5 for, and have less time for other problems on the test. What happened?
In this episode of GRE Snacks, Orion shares how to stop the bleeding - knowing when you should move on and other tips.
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Anxiety affects everyone, especially on high stakes exams. But NOT being anxious is key for high performance. So how do we master it? Orion shares his tips that helped him land a perfect GRE score and that he normally charges thousands to share with his clients.
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Base rates are the likelihood that a question appears on the GRE Exam. You should probably study the most common questions more, right? Surprisingly, most GRE test prep materials aren't built that way.
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You may have heard that the GRE is easier than the GMAT, but why? And why are GRE scores less competitive than GMAT scores for top business schools? Orion Taraban, Achievable GRE expert, explains in this podcast episode.
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What do 97% of grad school applicants get wrong? What is 'goodness of fit', really, and how can you align your application best with what grad schools are looking for? Orion Taraban, Achievable's GRE author and founder of StellarGRE, answers these questions on this episode.
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Where did the GRE come from and why does it exist? The answer may surprise you. Orion, Achievable's GRE author and founder of StellarGRE, walks us through the history of the GRE exam and the motivations universities had for requiring it at various times in the last century.
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In this episode, we share three uncommon tips for efficient and effective GRE preparation:
- Study according to the base rates of the problems (What are base rates? We explain)
- The trick to solving GRE quant questions without math
- Why semantic clusters are the best way to learn vocab
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In our first episode, we learn more about our podcast host and GRE expert Orion, who is the founder of StellarGRE #1 GRE tutor business in the SF Bay Area. We go over the methodology that he created after getting a perfect GRE score and over 16 years of GRE tutoring.
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