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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/ , and the course is only $199 to purchase.

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22:41

The similarities and differences between US and...

GRE Snacks ·

2023/06/30

As a US resident, you may be considering an international business school to broaden your horizons and learn about business in a foreign country. Caroline Diarte Edwards cofounded Fortuna Admissions after being Head of Admissions at INSEAD for 7 years. In this episode, Caroline explains the similarities and differences between US and international business schools, why you should consider applying to an international school, why you shouldn't consider applying to an international school, and

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29:53

Debunking common MBA application myths

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2023/06/28

Candy Lee LaBalle is the founder of LaBalle Admissions, and has been working in MBA admissions consulting for 16 years. Her mission is to take the mystery and misery out of the MBA application process. In this episode, Candy shares the common MBA myths that she hears all the time from her clients and debunks them one by one. 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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31:51

The biggest mistake any prospective graduate student...

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2023/06/26

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. In his many decades of admissions consulting, he has seen applicants make the same mistake again and again. Rather than tell you, we're going to ask you to listen to this excellent episode to find out what it is and how you can avoid it, with detailed steps to take control of your own graduate school admissions process. Achievable is a modern

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19:26

What are the most impactful types of recommendations...

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2023/06/23

Recommendation letters are a key opportunity to differentiate yourself from other MBA applicants, but so many people approach them incorrectly. 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 walks you through how to get recommendation letters that actually help you get in, including who to ask, how to prepare the ask, what language will stand out to admissions officers, and

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26:36

Professional vs. academic graduate schools and how to...

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2023/06/21

We've talked a fair bit about MBA programs recently, but what about academic graduate programs? Academic graduate programs have a very different application criteria and process than MBAs or other professional graduate programs. 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 explains how the admissions process at academic and professional graduate schools differ, how candidate selection works in

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28:26

How Asian applicants should position and message...

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2023/06/19

Lawrence Linker is the founder of MBA Link, an admissions consultancy based in Singapore focused on Asian clients looking to get into US and EU MBA programs. In this episode, Lawrence shares his advice for Asian applicants applying to Western business schools, including adjusting the application's tone, sharing your achievements, 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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22:19

What makes a strong MBA application

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2023/06/16

It's application season - are you optimizing your MBA application for the best results? 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 the basics of a strong MBA application, including how to position your application, how to stand out in a competitive field, and what your application must include. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit

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26:51

GRE vs. GMAT for business schools

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2023/06/14

Should you take the GRE or GMAT when applying to MBA programs? Jayson Weingarten, Senior College Admissions Consultant at Ivy Coach and a former UPenn admissions officer, has helped hundreds of prospective MBA candidates navigate this decision. In this episode, Jayson shares his thoughts on GRE vs. GMAT, his recommendations on figuring out which test is right for you, and maximizing your ROI by knowing your target school's score ranges. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam -

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36:19

How graduate admissions differs from undergrad...

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2023/06/12

Applying to graduate school is not like applying to college, and your approach should change to match. Scott Clyburn, founder and director of North Avenue Education, has been a professional educator since 2005 and has advised thousands of students on their college and graduate school applications. In this episode, Scott talks through the differences between the undergrad and grad application process and what admissions officers look for, so that you can adjust your application to maximize your

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19:06

The will to prepare to win

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2023/05/31

In test preparation and in life, your mindset and your drive will have a big impact on your outcome. Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning, which was founded in 2009, and tens of thousands of students use his materials to prepare for all kinds of tests each year. In this episode, Mike talks about a topic near and dear to his heart: the will to prepare to win. What is it, and how can you foster it in yourself? Listen to find out. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam -

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19:55

When and how to try out the answers or backsolve

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2023/05/24

You shouldn't always try the answers the first time you see a GRE problem, but knowing when to do so can be a huge help when aiming for a top score. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros, and has been in the test preparation space for almost 30 years. In this episode, Amy gives her thoughts on when you should backsolve and try answer choices, how to identify those problems early on to save time, and the best techniques for backsolving. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE

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19:10

How to use speed reading to improve your GRE score

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2023/05/17

Time is of the essence on the GRE, and minimizing the time you spend reading can help you improve your score. That's the promise that Bara Sapir, founder of MindFlow Speed Reading and City Test Prep, shares with our audience. In this episode, she explains how speed reading can help improve your score, the best way to utilize speed reading on the GRE, and how you can improve your speed reading prowess. Achievable is a modern prep platform for the GRE exam - try it for free at

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17:12

Setting yourself up for success on test day

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2023/05/10

Jeff Eisenberg has been a GRE tutor for over 31 years, and has helped thousands of people approach their GRE test day with calm confidence. In this episode, Jeff walks you through his process for getting test takers ready for the big day, including what to do the week leading up to the test and how to feel confident on the day itself. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - try it for free at https://achievable.me

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20:59

How to study GRE vocab, including Word Groups, Word...

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2023/05/03

You need to master your GRE vocab lists to make sure you aren't stumped on GRE Verbal problems, but what's the most efficient way to do so? In this episode, Brian Prestia, owner of Reason Test Prep with 20 years of GRE tutoring experience, shares multiple methods for studying GRE vocab efficiently and effectively, including Word Groups, Word Lists, the Grouping Method, and more. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me

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21:54

Managing test anxiety and setting yourself up for...

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2023/04/27

To ace the GRE, you need to be calm and in the zone. So how do you prepare yourself mentally for this tough exam? Brooke Hanson is the founder of SuperTutorTV and has over 30 million views on Youtube. In this episode, Brooke shares her tactics for managing test anxiety throughout the four hour long test and how to plan your way to success. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - try it for free at https://achievable.me

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17:13

How long should GRE prep last?

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2023/04/25

From start to finish, how long should you plan to study for the GRE, and how should you structure your practice schedule? Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning, which was founded in 2009, and tens of thousands of students use his materials to prepare for all kinds of tests each year. In this episode, Mike walks us through his recommended study schedule / timeline, order of operations, and practice test plan for getting a great GRE score. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the

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17:48

When and how to plug in numbers on the GRE Quant

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2023/04/20

Plugging in numbers can be a great strategy for quickly solving GRE Quant questions, but doing it the right way and in the right places is very important. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros, and has been in the test preparation space for almost 30 years. In this episode, Amy walks us through her advice for plugging in numbers, including what problem types to use this strategy on, which problem types to NOT use this strategy on, and how to use it most effectively. Achievable is a modern

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16:36

How to make the most of the week leading up to the test

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2023/04/18

Your GRE is in a week - what can you do in that last week to maximize your score? Travis Minor is the founder and CEO of Open Door Education, a tutoring and test prep firm with over a decade of tutoring experience across SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT. In this episode, Travis shares his week-of battle plan, including his tips for making sure you're at peak mental and physical performance. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - try it for free at https://achievable.me

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13:31

Time management on the GRE with specific tips for the...

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2023/04/13

Managing your time well on the GRE can be THE difference between a good and great score. In this podcast with Charles Bibilos, CEO and GMAT / GRE tutor at GMAT Ninja, Charles shares his tips for time management for both the GRE Quant and GRE Verbal sections, including skipping, triage, how to read questions, how to guess, and more. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - try it for free at https://achievable.me

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23:50

Walkthrough of GRE Verbal Sentence Equivalence problems

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2023/04/11

Sentence Equivalence questions are one of the more unique and tricky problem types on the GRE Verbal, and often includes some tough vocabulary. Clay Daniel, founder of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring, has been tutoring the GRE for decades. In this podcast, Clay walks you through three GRE Sentence Equivalence problems in a set from an ETS GRE POWERPREP practice test (you can access 2 tests for free, and buy three more on ETS' website). Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam -

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