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Aug 31, 2023 • 37min

MBA admissions: How to stand out from a bunch of other 4.0 GPAs with Tier 1 job experience

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. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
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Aug 29, 2023 • 18min

Is your test score good enough? And what to do if it isn’t

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. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
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Aug 24, 2023 • 33min

Recommendation letters can make or break an application, and 95% are meaningless

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. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
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Aug 22, 2023 • 29min

How US students should position themselves when applying to international business schools

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. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
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Aug 17, 2023 • 20min

Why you should - and shouldn’t - pursue an MBA

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. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
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Aug 15, 2023 • 39min

Impactful recommendation letters: who to ask and how to get one

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. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
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Aug 10, 2023 • 22min

Breaking down the top M7 business schools

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. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
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Aug 8, 2023 • 29min

Tips for applying to graduate school with a low undergraduate GPA

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. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
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Aug 3, 2023 • 21min

How to create a peak performance mindset for your GRE exam

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. Achievable is a modern prep platform for the GRE exam - try it for free at https://achievable.me/
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Aug 2, 2023 • 17min

GRE vs. LSAT for law school admission

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

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