GRE Snacks

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Dec 4, 2024 • 33min

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

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.
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Nov 20, 2024 • 32min

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

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.
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Nov 7, 2024 • 22min

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

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.
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Oct 23, 2024 • 29min

How to choose which MBA programs to apply to

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.
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Oct 9, 2024 • 33min

How to save time on the GRE and GMAT Quant sections

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.
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Sep 25, 2024 • 24min

Top MBA admissions trends for the second half of 2024

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.
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Sep 11, 2024 • 24min

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

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.
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Aug 28, 2024 • 28min

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

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.
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Aug 14, 2024 • 26min

Time management strategies for the GRE and GMAT, and how they differ

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.
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Jul 31, 2024 • 33min

I'm on the waitlist, now what?

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.

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