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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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Deep dive - How an MBA admissions committee actually works

Deep dive - How an MBA admissions committee actually works

Want an insider look into how an MBA admissions committee chooses who to admit? Petia Whitmore is the founder of MyMBAPath, which she started after the was the Dean of Admissions at Babson College an…

00:37:43  |   Wed 18 Oct 2023
New GRE vs. GMAT Focus - how the tests compare

New GRE vs. GMAT Focus - how the tests compare

With the new shorter GRE and the GMAT Focus, which test should you take? 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 …

00:24:58  |   Wed 11 Oct 2023
Setting yourself up for success when building an MBA school list

Setting yourself up for success when building an MBA school list

Want to get into a great MBA program? First, you need to build the right list. Oren Margolis is the founder of Pinetree & Palm Consulting, which he started after spending 6 years working in admission…

00:21:26  |   Wed 04 Oct 2023
How to use analytics to determine whether an MBA is right for you, and which one

How to use analytics to determine whether an MBA is right for you, and which one

Before applying to an MBA program, you should do the math to see if it's actually realistic for you to get your target school. Amit Kapur is the CFO and Senior Storyteller at Sparrey Consulting, whic…

00:15:09  |   Thu 28 Sep 2023
Applying to MBA programs: Timeline and step-by-step walkthrough

Applying to MBA programs: Timeline and step-by-step walkthrough

Want a walkthrough of the whole MBA admissions process? You're in luck! Candy Lee LaBalle is the founder of LaBalle Admissions, and has been working in MBA admissions consulting for 16 years. Her mis…

00:30:01  |   Tue 26 Sep 2023
Deciphering a tricky word problem on the GRE Quant (Problem walkthrough)

Deciphering a tricky word problem on the GRE Quant (Problem walkthrough)

Word problems on the GRE Quant can trick you, but we're here to help. 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…

00:24:09  |   Thu 21 Sep 2023
New short GRE vs. GMAT Focus: how you should think about the new tests

New short GRE vs. GMAT Focus: how you should think about the new tests

The new GRE launching September 23, 2023 is just under 2 hours long, about the same as the new GMAT Focus. So which test should you study for and take? Chandler Arnold and Anthony Ritz join us from S…

00:28:32  |   Tue 19 Sep 2023
Graduate school resources that can help you succeed and lead a fulfilling life

Graduate school resources that can help you succeed and lead a fulfilling life

When going into graduate school, most people don't know how many resources they can tap into to make graduate school more affordable and their lives easier. Kaelyn Grace Apple is the founder of Accep…

00:30:13  |   Thu 14 Sep 2023
3 of the best MBA admissions essays that got applicants into Harvard, Wharton, and Columbia

3 of the best MBA admissions essays that got applicants into Harvard, Wharton, and Columbia

Want MBA essay examples from top tier applicants? Then look no further. Melody Jones is the cofounder of Vantage Point MBA Admissions Consulting, and has helped applicants with hundreds of MBA essays…

00:21:22  |   Tue 12 Sep 2023
What test is best for MBA admissions: the GRE, GMAT, or EA?

What test is best for MBA admissions: the GRE, GMAT, or EA?

When applying to MBA programs, there are three commonly used test options: the GRE, the GMAT, and the EA (Executive Assessment). Lindsay Sage is the founder of Sage Admit, a boutique MBA admissions c…

00:26:31  |   Thu 07 Sep 2023
MBA admissions: How to stand out from a bunch of other 4.0 GPAs with Tier 1 job experience

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 b…

00:37:07  |   Thu 31 Aug 2023
Is your test score good enough? And what to do if it isn’t

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…

00:18:18  |   Tue 29 Aug 2023
Recommendation letters can make or break an application, and 95% are meaningless

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 a…

00:32:38  |   Thu 24 Aug 2023
How US students should position themselves when applying to international business schools

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…

00:28:38  |   Tue 22 Aug 2023
Why you should - and shouldn’t - pursue an MBA

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 applic…

00:20:26  |   Thu 17 Aug 2023
Impactful recommendation letters: who to ask and how to get one

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 h…

00:39:26  |   Tue 15 Aug 2023
Breaking down the top M7 business schools

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 Columbi…

00:22:27  |   Thu 10 Aug 2023
Tips for applying to graduate school with a low undergraduate GPA

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 a…

00:29:03  |   Tue 08 Aug 2023
How to create a peak performance mindset for your GRE exam

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 activiti…

00:21:23  |   Thu 03 Aug 2023
GRE vs. LSAT for law school admission

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 …

00:16:59  |   Wed 02 Aug 2023
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