GRE Snacks (Achievable)

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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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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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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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.

Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

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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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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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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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.

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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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.

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.

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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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 recommendation 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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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.

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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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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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.

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.

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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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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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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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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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.

Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

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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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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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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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.

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.

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.

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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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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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.

Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

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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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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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.

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.

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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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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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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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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

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 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.

Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

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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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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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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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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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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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.

Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

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.

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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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"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.

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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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Wouldn't you like your MBA program to be cheaper? While also getting access to 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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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