1. EachPod
EachPod
GRE Snacks - Podcast

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/

Courses Education
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
29 minutes
Episodes
105
Years Active
2023 - 2025
Share to:
How to craft a resume that MBA admissions officers will love

How to craft a resume that MBA admissions officers will love

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. …

00:20:28  |   Thu 07 Mar 2024
Expert advice for conducting graduate school interviews

Expert advice for conducting graduate school interviews

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 Columbi…

00:31:01  |   Wed 28 Feb 2024
What can we learn from those who got into Harvard Business School and Stanford GSB in Round 1

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

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 starte…

00:44:48  |   Wed 21 Feb 2024
Crafting a stellar response to the GRE Analyze an Issue essay

Crafting a stellar response to the GRE Analyze an Issue essay

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 200…

00:24:36  |   Wed 14 Feb 2024
Special considerations when applying to top graduate programs

Special considerations when applying to top graduate programs

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 Ad…

00:35:43  |   Wed 07 Feb 2024
Why MBA admissions interviews are not like job interviews, and how to prepare for the tough questions

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

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 …

00:40:05  |   Wed 31 Jan 2024
The problem with typical MBA admissions essay advice

The problem with typical MBA admissions essay advice

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. …

00:33:17  |   Wed 24 Jan 2024
The inside story on being waitlisted or denied, and how to get admitted

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

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…

00:29:19  |   Wed 17 Jan 2024
Graduate school admissions tips for all types of programs

Graduate school admissions tips for all types of programs

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 …

00:34:44  |   Wed 10 Jan 2024
7 things to consider when hiring an independent admissions consultant

7 things to consider when hiring an independent admissions consultant

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…

00:28:50  |   Sat 06 Jan 2024
GRE Verbal: How to diagnose Reading Comprehension question types and get them right

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

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 y…

00:30:08  |   Wed 27 Dec 2023
Walkthrough of five new GRE Verbal Sentence Equivalence problems

Walkthrough of five new GRE Verbal Sentence Equivalence problems

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…

00:47:37  |   Wed 20 Dec 2023
The Simplify Strategy for solving GRE Quantitative Comparison problems - with four examples

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

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 th…

00:30:17  |   Wed 13 Dec 2023
Deep dive on Argument questions on the GRE Verbal Reasoning section

Deep dive on Argument questions on the GRE Verbal Reasoning section

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 …

00:31:37  |   Sat 09 Dec 2023
How meditation can improve your GRE score

How meditation can improve your GRE score

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 GR…

00:11:51  |   Wed 29 Nov 2023
How to make your graduate school program work for your career, schedule, finances, and life

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

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 col…

00:42:51  |   Wed 22 Nov 2023
How should I best utilize my time, effort, and energy in the MBA admissions process

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

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 admissi…

00:18:52  |   Wed 15 Nov 2023
How to train yourself to solve GRE Reading Comprehension problems

How to train yourself to solve GRE Reading Comprehension problems

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 …

00:32:26  |   Wed 08 Nov 2023
What you can do to write MBA admissions essays that put your best foot forward

What you can do to write MBA admissions essays that put your best foot forward

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 co…

00:17:46  |   Wed 01 Nov 2023
Test waivers - will they help you or hurt you when applying for an MBA?

Test waivers - will they help you or hurt you when applying for an MBA?

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 client…

00:14:23  |   Wed 25 Oct 2023
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are the property of Achievable. This content is not affiliated with or endorsed by eachpod.com.