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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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40:01

Overcoming imposter syndrome: how to get into top MBA...

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2024/04/17

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 of Pinetree & Palm Consulting, which he started after spending 6 years working in admissions at NYU and NYU Stern. In this episode, Oren shares his disdain for a lot of modern MBA admissions advice that focuses on these exceptional applicants, and instead shares his advice for getting into top MBA

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01:00:18

Mega episode: Mastering Inference questions on the...

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2024/04/10

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 inference question is, shares his tried and true strategies for conquering inference questions, and walks you through multiple examples.Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit

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26:50

How realistic is not submitting test scores when...

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2024/04/03

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 since 2005 and has advised thousands of students on their college and graduate school applications. In this episode, Scott walks you through the expectations of Masters, MBA, and PhD programs with regards to test scores and which ones you should (and should not) skip sending scores to.Achievable's GRE

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29:05

Going to a business school as an international candidate

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2024/03/27

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, the premier MBA consultancy in Singapore. In this episode, Karthik walks you through the international student MBA experience, including how to get into top US MBA programs, how to handle the logistics of moving to a new city for school, and more.Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive

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44:00

Top MBA admissions tips and trends for 2024

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2024/03/20

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 MBA programs. In this episode, Hillary shares her top MBA admissions trends for 2024, including AI, the SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action, retreat of test-optional policies, the move to video interviews, and more. Plus, how to navigate all of these changes.Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered

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01:13:10

Mega Episode: Applying to graduate school as a first...

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2024/03/14

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 is the founder of Apply To Graduate School and author of a book by the same name. In this episode, Dr. Justin Grimes shares his own personal journey to graduate school, the special considerations that first generation college students and underrepresented minorities have to make when applying to graduate

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20:28

How to craft a resume that MBA admissions officers...

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2024/03/07

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. In this episode, Candy shares her tips for crafting a resume that speaks to what MBA admissions officers want to see and puts your application on the strongest footing possible.Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit

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31:01

Expert advice for conducting graduate school interviews

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2024/02/28

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 Columbia, University of Chicago Booth, and Northwestern, and is the author of the book Grad School Road Map - and he's overseen the admission of tens of thousands of students. In this episode, Dr. Martin gives his detailed advice for graduate school interviews from the other side of the table.Achievable is a

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44:48

What can we learn from those who got into Harvard...

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2024/02/21

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 started after the was the Dean of Admissions at Babson College and managing director of TheMBATour. In this episode, Petia shares what she learned from this year's Round 1 admissions results for Harvard and Stanford MBA applicants, and how that should inform your own application. Achievable is a modern test

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24:36

Crafting a stellar response to the GRE Analyze an...

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2024/02/14

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 2005 and has advised thousands of students on their college and graduate school applications. In this episode, Scott walks you through creating a top-scoring GRE essay with tactics and strategies that improve your score floor and your score ceiling. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam

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35:43

Special considerations when applying to top graduate...

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2024/02/07

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 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 the advice he gives his clients when they're applying to the top programs in the world. Achievable is a modern

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40:05

Why MBA admissions interviews are not like job...

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2024/01/31

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 20 years of experience and over 600 students helped. In this episode, Mateo shares how MBA admissions interviews differ from job interviews, what you should do differently in your preparation, and some of the common tough questions that you need to nail the answer for. Achievable GRE uses AI-powered

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33:17

The problem with typical MBA admissions essay advice

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2024/01/24

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. In this episode, Candy shares why she dislikes a lot of standard MBA admissions essay advice, and then gives her advice for a great MBA admissions essay. Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit

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29:19

The inside story on being waitlisted or denied, and...

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2024/01/17

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, and is the author of the book Grad School Road Map - and he's overseen the admission of tens of thousands of students. In this episode, Dr. Martin shares an insider account of what is really going on behind the scenes when you get waitlisted, why you still have a good shot of being admitted, and how to

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34:44

Graduate school admissions tips for all types of...

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2024/01/10

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 Admissions at Cornell. In this episode, Stephen shares specific graduate school application tips for each type of program: masters, MBAs, PhDs, 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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28:50

7 things to consider when hiring an independent...

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2024/01/06

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, 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 shopping for independent admissions consultants and his list of 7 things to

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30:08

GRE Verbal: How to diagnose Reading Comprehension...

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2023/12/27

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 years of GRE tutoring experience, shares his tips for diagnosing Reading Comprehension questions and further advice for answering each type. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me

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47:37

Walkthrough of five new GRE Verbal Sentence...

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2023/12/20

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. In this podcast, Clay walks you through five new Sentence Equivalence problems to help you practice this tricky question type. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - get a free trial at https://achievable.me

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30:17

The Simplify Strategy for solving GRE Quantitative...

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2023/12/13

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 their excellent Simplify Strategy for solving this tricky problem type, and then uses it to walk listeners through four GRE Quant practice questions. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me TestCrackers is a renowned GRE & GMAT prep firm based in San

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31:37

Deep dive on Argument questions on the GRE Verbal...

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2023/12/09

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 deep dive through Argument questions in the GRE Verbal Reasoning section to help you improve your score. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me

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