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Short, approachable, and insightful episodes about the GRE Exam and graduate school admissions. Hosted by GRE expert Orion Taraban, founder of StellarGRE, the #1 GRE tutor business in the SF Bay Area.

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    Evaluating hybrid and online graduate programs, and getting the most out of them

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 38:38


    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.

    How to think about GRE Quantitative Comparison questions in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 18:07


    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. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try it for free. GRE Compass is an elite GRE tutor in NYC and online - https://grecompass.com/

    Is graduate school still a bonafide way to upgrade your career?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 30:12


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

    Aligning career goals to MBA ambitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 34:31


    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.

    Answers to the most common questions International students have when applying to graduate schools in the US

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 38:24


    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. 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 to get financial aid for graduate school

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 28:04


    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.

    The state of MBA admissions in 2025, with ETS, creators of the GRE exam

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 61:43


    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.

    Why you shouldn't binge study

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 23:58


    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.

    Switching exams from the GMAT to the GRE

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 31:26


    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.

    The GMAT vs. GRE debate: which to take and how to improve your performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 33:27


    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, creators of the GRE, on why they are keeping the GRE Analytical Writing section

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 32:16


    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. 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 you should prepare for the GRE Writing section (AWA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 21:49


    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.

    How to choose which MBA programs to apply to

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 28:55


    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.

    How to save time on the GRE and GMAT Quant sections

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 32:42


    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.

    Top MBA admissions trends for the second half of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 24:14


    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.

    Getting back out there: five key steps for reapplying to graduate school

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 24:14


    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. 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.

    Should graduate admissions stay test-optional? And what should applicants do about testing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 27:59


    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 strategies for the GRE and GMAT, and how they differ

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 26:18


    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.

    I'm on the waitlist, now what?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 32:41


    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 race and gender factor into your graduate school decision and experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 33:57


    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.

    How "picking numbers" can help you solve GRE Quant problems, with 3 examples

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 19:54


    "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.

    Post-MBA career options for international graduates, particularly those who come from family businesses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 23:49


    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 vs. full-time graduate enrollment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 40:13


    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.

    Walkthrough of a tricky GRE Quant word problem

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 27:29


    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. 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.

    How to use (and not use) AI to help with your MBA application process and essays

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 34:01


    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.

    Things you should know before you start researching MBA programs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 25:10


    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: what changed and how to adjust your strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 25:03


    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. 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.

    Overcoming imposter syndrome: how to get into top MBA programs as a "normal" person

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 40:01


    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.

    Mega episode: Mastering Inference questions on the GRE Verbal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 60:18


    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. 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. TestCrackers is a renowned GRE & GMAT prep firm based in San Francisco - visit https://www.testcrackers.org/ 

    How realistic is not submitting test scores when applying to Masters, MBA, or PhD programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 26:50


    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.

    Going to a business school as an international candidate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 29:05


    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. 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.

    Top MBA admissions tips and trends for 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 44:00


    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. 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.

    Mega Episode: Applying to graduate school as a first generation college student or Underrepresented Minority

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 73:10


    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.

    How to craft a resume that MBA admissions officers will love

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 20:28


    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.

    Expert advice for conducting graduate school interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 31:01


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

    What can we learn from those who got into Harvard Business School and Stanford GSB in Round 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 44:48


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

    Crafting a stellar response to the GRE Analyze an Issue essay

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 24:36


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

    Special considerations when applying to top graduate programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 35:43


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

    Why MBA admissions interviews are not like job interviews, and how to prepare for the tough questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 40:05


    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. 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 problem with typical MBA admissions essay advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 33:17


    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. 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 inside story on being waitlisted or denied, and how to get admitted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 29:19


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

    Graduate school admissions tips for all types of programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 34:44


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

    7 things to consider when hiring an independent admissions consultant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 28:50


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

    GRE Verbal: How to diagnose Reading Comprehension question types and get them right

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 30:08


    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. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me

    Walkthrough of five new GRE Verbal Sentence Equivalence problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 47:37


    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. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - get a free trial at https://achievable.me

    The Simplify Strategy for solving GRE Quantitative Comparison problems - with four examples

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 30:17


    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. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me TestCrackers is a renowned GRE & GMAT prep firm based in San Francisco - visit https://www.testcrackers.org/ 

    Deep dive on Argument questions on the GRE Verbal Reasoning section

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 31:37


    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. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me

    How meditation can improve your GRE score

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 11:51


    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. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try it for free. GRE Compass is an elite GRE tutor in NYC and online - https://grecompass.com/

    How to make your graduate school program work for your career, schedule, finances, and life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 42:51


    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. 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.

    How should I best utilize my time, effort, and energy in the MBA admissions process

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 18:52


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

    How to train yourself to solve GRE Reading Comprehension problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 32:26


    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. 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.

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