THE GMAT Club Podcast

00:53:18

MIT Sloan: Global Community, Mission-Driven Learning...

THE GMAT Club Podcast ·

2026/09/05

In this episode, we discuss:MIT Sloan’s one-semester core curriculum Optional certificate programs and how students personalize the MBA LEAD Week and leadership development Action Learning Labs and hands-on learning at Sloan Cross-registration across MIT and Harvard MIT Leaders for Global Operations, or LGO AI, analytics, and relevance in the MBA curriculum Why global diversity matters deeply to MIT Sloan Core elements of the MIT Sloan MBA application What makes a strong Sloan cover letter How to

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00:31:24

How to Manage GMAT Test Anxiety Like an Elite Performer

THE GMAT Club Podcast ·

2026/08/27

What Really is Test Anxiety?Is Test Anxiety Always a Bad Thing? Treating Test-Taking Like a Sport Building an Effective Pre-Exam Routine Breaking Negative Thoughts Before the Test Two Ways to Manage Test Anxiety Building Awareness, Focus, and Mindfulness Developing Mental Skills Through Consistency Where to Begin Managing Test Anxiety

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00:37:13

GMAT Brain Fog, Anxiety, and Accommodations: When to...

THE GMAT Club Podcast ·

2026/08/19

Important Medical and Informational DisclaimerEffects of Adderall and Ritalin Addressing Brain Fog and Deficiencies Efficacy of Omega-Three Supplements Balancing Alertness with Caffeine Intake Hidden Risks of Taurine Drinks Navigating Over-the-Counter Nootropic Blends The Final Verdict on Supplements Managing Anxiety with Beta Blockers Identifying and Evaluating Cognitive Struggles Understanding Standardized Testing Accommodations

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00:53:24

6 GMAT Stories Every Test Taker Should Hear Before...

THE GMAT Club Podcast ·

2026/08/12

Student #1: 255 to 655Student #2: 350 to 710 Student #3: 535 to 635 (Q69 to Q82) Student #4: 505 to 705 Student #5, 530 to 740 Student #6, 1st Percentile to 90th Percentile in Verbal

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00:46:20

Michigan Ross: A Hands-On MBA Built Around Community,...

THE GMAT Club Podcast ·

2026/08/01

What Makes Michigan Ross DifferentAction-Based Learning and MAP Project The Advantage of Ann Arbor AI in the Ross MBA Curriculum Ross’s Strength in Consulting Trends in Tech Recruiting Using AI in MBA Applications: What Ross Thinks What the Best Essays Look Like Ross MBA Interview Process Application Evaluation Process Who Is the Right Fit for Michigan Ross

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00:49:22

How AdComs Really Judge Your MBA Interview

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2026/01/29

Is an MBA interview like a job interview — or something completely different? Can you (and should you) script your answers? Does a tough interview mean bad news? What a great MBA interview feels like The real traits AdComs are evaluating Differences between AdCom-led and alumni interviews Practical prep advice and post-interview etiquette Tips to stay calm, confident, and authentic

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01:00:16

F-1 Visa Explained: What Officers Review Before...

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2026/01/08

Recent Policy Changes to US Student (F1) VisaNew Mandatory Social Media Reivew RequirementContradictory Information on Visa Form vs on LinkedIn ProfileReduction in the Validity Perriod of Student VisasChanges to Visa Interview LocationsShould you remove controversial social media postsPre interview DocumentationWhy Visa Officers Sometimes Do Not Look at your DocumentsProof of FundingDoes School’s Reputation Matter in Securing a Visa?The Role of Career Plans & Ties to Home CountryThe Interview, What

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00:47:48

What's a Good GMAT Score? Let’s Settle the Debate

THE GMAT Club Podcast ·

2025/10/02

Can GMAT Truly Make or Break Your Admission Chances?What If Your GMAT Score Is Lower than School’s Average?When It Makes Sense to Re-Take the GMAT and When It Doesn’tWhen the GMAT Is a Strong GiftGMAT vs GREHas GMAT Regained Dominance Post-Covid?Are There Cut-Offs for GMAT Scores?What’s a Good GMAT Score for Myself? (Precise Decision Framework)Profile Roast Segment - #1 Canadian Banker Targeting M7 B-Schools#2 Indian Finance Entrepreneur

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00:33:22

What AdComs Truly Want? Big Companies on Resume,...

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2025/09/24

The Impact of Big Companies on ResumeHow AdComs Compare Candidates from Big vs. Small CompaniesHow BSchools Form Their MBA ClassWhat’s the First Thing AdComs Look in Your Application?How Low GMAT / GRE Scores are Assessed?What If You Haven’t brought a Big Impact in your Work?When Applicants Don’t Recognize their PotentialWhen an Applicant Built a Hospital & didn’t Mention it in the ApplicationWhat AdComs Really Want to See in Essays

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01:07:07

What MBA AdCom Really Want In Your Essay?

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2025/09/14

IntroWhy Essays When Schools Have My Resume?How Schools See ChatGPT’s Use in Essays?What AdComs Do Not Look For (in Essays)?The REAL Job of Essays in MBA ApplicationExamples of Standout Essays from Top ApplicantsProfessional vs Personal Stories in Yale EssayHow to Emphasize that You are a Good Fit for the ProgramHow Many People Read your Essays?Essay: The First Thing AdComs See?Essay Roast SegmentBusiness Minded Essay (Harvard)Leadership Essay (Harvard)Growth-Oriented Essay (Harvard)

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00:45:32

GMAT Focus 725 (99 Percentile) in 3 Months with Self...

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2025/04/10

Why GMATPractice Techniques for Quant and Data InsightsDeciding to Retake for 695 in 1st AttemptTaking 20 Mocks in 30 Days - How that HelpedLast days before exam & Test Day experienceMy Daily Practice RoutineTips to Improve Data Insights ScoreDealing with Long RC Passages Which Mock Tests Did I Attempt

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00:41:05

First Gen College Student, Army to Fortune 500 CEO...

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2025/04/03

Choosing the Army: First Career Step After CollegeBuilding Leadership Confidence in the ArmyFrom Army to MBAWhy MBAMBA Experience: Expectations vs. RealityOvercoming Challenges in Business SchoolLanding My First Job After MBAThe Brand Manager Role at Johnson & JohnsonWas MBA worth it?Otis to Zipcar - Brand Management to General ManagementThe power of your LinkedIn profileNavigating Major Career StrugglesMain hurdle in transitioning from Manager to Leadership roleMy SupoerpowersRapid-Fire Questions

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00:47:41

MBA Prepared me for Taking Risks and Handling...

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2025/03/27

About your journeyDid you choose the detour yourself, or were you advised by mentors?What made you stay longer than 2-3 years despite your non-profit aspirations?Did you imagine you’d get an MBA?Did b-school feel daunting with your non-quantitive background?How did you feel starting b-school and any advice for women considering it?How did you decide which b-school’s to consider?What advice would you give someone considering this journey?How did you feel about participating in the social impact

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00:50:25

Your MBA is Just the Start: How to Grab Life-Changing...

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2025/03/20

Switching CareersWhy MBA?Choosing the right MBAMBA ExperienceChallenges during an MBAImpact of an MBAIs an MBA worth it?Moving from one organization to another

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00:39:00

10 Years out of MBA Tech Product Manager "In...

THE GMAT Club Podcast ·

2025/03/12

CPG to Product Management via MBAWhat I Love about Product ManagementIdentifying Companies with Great PeopleThe Role of Backdoor NetworkingHow MBA Helped in Transitioning into PMWhy MBA RealizationMy Mentors & Support SystemWork Life Balance in PM CareerMistakes I Wish I AvoidedWhat I Loved Most about Business SchoolImportance of BSchool NetworksReflecting on Biggest Decisions of my LifeWhat I Do in Free TimeAdvice to my Younger SelfDoes MBA Help in Choosing the Right Career

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00:55:25

GMAT 715 - Scoring 99 Percentile in 4 Months with...

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2025/03/06

01:27 GMAT Prep Timeline of Naman02:25 Inconsistencies in Initial Prep phase06:37 Creating a 4 Month Study Plan; New Study Routine10:50 Preparing for Quant Section12:33 Preparing for Verbal Section15:05 Preparation for Data Insights17:30 Handling Challenging Topics20:35 Learning from Mistakes; Error Log Management22:52 Practice Tests Strategy28:06 How I Analysed my Mock Test Scores31:03 Test Day Experience and Tips35:31 Advice to GMAT Students

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00:38:24

GMAT 735! Gained 90 Points by Stopping Studying

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2025/02/06

Meet SimonBeginning the GMAT PrepHow Gruelling Study Schedules Impacted my ScoreHow I Reset Mindset a Day before the ExamImportance of Good Sleep, Nutrition, and Mental Well-BeingStudy Strategies for Quant TopicsStudy ResourcesOvercoming Data Insights ChallengeAdvice to GMAT StudentsTaking Notes during StudyDeferred MBA Plans

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00:57:13

715 on the GMAT using nothing but GMAT Club and YouTube

THE GMAT Club Podcast ·

2025/01/30

GMAT Classic in Oct 2023 with 710Resuming GMAT Focus Prep in June 2024Using GMAT Club Effectively for PrepHow to Ace Data Insights SectionReading Comprehension and Critical ReasoningBalancing Study and WorkMock Test StrategyTest Day Experience

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00:53:08

My MBA Admissions Journey to Wharton & Chicago Booth

THE GMAT Club Podcast ·

2025/01/23

Kseniia's Background; Undergrad; Full time workGetting Masters at Bocconi UniversityChallenges of coming from non-traditional backgroundTackling low GPA5 GMAT attemptsSetting a compelling narrative in EssaysHandling rejections and reapplyingWhat Really Worked for MeRole of International ExperienceInterview ExperienceWhy MBA in US (over Europe)My Advice for MBA ApplicantsThings I would have done differently

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00:43:45

My Journey to GMAT 100 Percentile After Getting...

THE GMAT Club Podcast ·

2024/05/23

IntroHow I began my GMAT PreparationWhy I enrolled in many GMAT coursesResuming GMAT Prep after Rejection from ISBDrastic Changes in GMAT Prep StrategyBig Learnings from Mock TestsQuestion Review - Is it Useful?Tips for Exam DayDid I follow a Set Study RoutineOffbeat way to look at Reading Comprehension

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