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GRE Snacks

Taking or considering the GRE Exam or graduate school? You’ll love our short, approachable, and insightful episodes about the GRE Exam and graduate school admissions. This podcast is hosted by Tyler York, co-founder and CEO of Achievable, a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam. You can try it for free at https://achievable.me/

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
29 minutes
Episodes
105
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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How to save time on the GRE and GMAT Quant sections

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 …

00:32:42  |   Wed 09 Oct 2024
Top MBA admissions trends for the second half of 2024

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 con…

00:24:14  |   Wed 25 Sep 2024
Getting back out there: five key steps for reapplying to graduate school

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 …

00:24:14  |   Wed 11 Sep 2024
Should graduate admissions stay test-optional? And what should applicants do about testing?

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 a…

00:27:59  |   Wed 28 Aug 2024
Time management strategies for the GRE and GMAT, and how they differ

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 manage…

00:26:18  |   Wed 14 Aug 2024
I'm on the waitlist, now what?

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 o…

00:32:41  |   Wed 31 Jul 2024
How race and gender factor into your graduate school decision and experience

How race and gender factor into your graduate school decision and experience

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…

00:33:57  |   Wed 12 Jun 2024
How

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

"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 a…

00:19:54  |   Fri 07 Jun 2024
Post-MBA career options for international graduates, particularly those who come from family businesses

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

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…

00:23:49  |   Wed 29 May 2024
Part-time vs. full-time graduate enrollment

Part-time vs. full-time graduate enrollment

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 T…

00:40:13  |   Wed 22 May 2024
Walkthrough of a tricky GRE Quant word problem

Walkthrough of a tricky GRE Quant word problem

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 …

00:27:29  |   Wed 15 May 2024
How to use (and not use) AI to help with your MBA application process and essays

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

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 …

00:34:01  |   Wed 08 May 2024
Things you should know before you start researching MBA programs

Things you should know before you start researching MBA programs

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 …

00:25:10  |   Wed 01 May 2024
The new shorter GRE: what changed and how to adjust your strategy

The new shorter GRE: what changed and how to adjust your strategy

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 ch…

00:25:03  |   Wed 24 Apr 2024
Overcoming imposter syndrome: how to get into top MBA programs as a

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

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…

00:40:01  |   Wed 17 Apr 2024
Mega episode: Mastering Inference questions on the GRE Verbal

Mega episode: Mastering Inference questions on the GRE Verbal

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 infe…

01:00:18  |   Wed 10 Apr 2024
How realistic is not submitting test scores when applying to Masters, MBA, or PhD programs

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

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 s…

00:26:50  |   Wed 03 Apr 2024
Going to a business school as an international candidate

Going to a business school as an international candidate

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…

00:29:05  |   Wed 27 Mar 2024
Top MBA admissions tips and trends for 2024

Top MBA admissions tips and trends for 2024

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 MB…

00:44:00  |   Wed 20 Mar 2024
Mega Episode: Applying to graduate school as a first generation college student or Underrepresented Minority

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

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 …

01:13:10  |   Thu 14 Mar 2024
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