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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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21:11

Managing time is managing stress

GRE Snacks ·

2025/11/26

Stressed out about the GRE? A time management strategy may be the solution. Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning, president emeritus of the National Test Prep Association, and tens of thousands of students use his materials to prepare for all kinds of tests each year. In this episode, Mike talks about the importance of time management on the GRE, how to set yourself up for success, and how it can reduce stress on test day.Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your

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24:39

7 things to help your graduate school application get...

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2025/11/12

Want to make your graduate school application stand out? 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 his 7 tips from his decades of being an admissions officers for getting your application noticed.Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your

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19:15

Understanding GRE percentiles: what your GRE score...

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2025/10/29

Your GRE score shouldn't exist in a vacuum. Matt Roy is a longtime dedicated GRE tutor with thousands of hours of tutoring experience, and the author of Achievable's GRE course. In this episode, Matt explains what GRE percentiles are, how to find them or calculate them, and why they are the best way for you to plan your GRE.Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit

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24:16

How graduate schools are already using AI in the...

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2025/10/15

How are graduate schools changing with the AI revolution? Jay Bryant, Associate Director of Business School Relations at ETS, speaks with MBA admissions officers regularly as part of his role. In this episode, Jay shares what he is seeing regarding graduate schools and AI, including how they are leveraging it in resume screening and essay review, and what that means for your application.Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score -

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15:05

The 4 most common mistakes on the GRE Quantitative...

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2025/10/02

What are the mistakes that an experienced GRE tutor sees people making over and over again? Matt Roy is a longtime dedicated GRE tutor with thousands of hours of tutoring experience, and the author of Achievable's GRE course. In this episode, Matt walks you through the 4 most common mistakes on the GRE Quant and how to avoid them.Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit

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34:57

How AI will change MBAs forever

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2025/09/17

How has AI already changed MBA applications and programs, and what's next? Mateo Chang is an independent MBA admissions consultant with 20 years of experience and has helped over 600 students. In this episode, Mateo shares how AI will change MBAs, including how AI will impact the job market, whether MBA programs can adapt to teach AI for business, and how he helps his clients use AI with their applications (NOTE: This is not an Achievable recommended best practice).Achievable GRE uses AI-powered

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17:24

7 tips for using the official GRE practice tests...

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2025/09/03

You only have so many official GRE practice tests, so how do you get the most out of them? Erfun Guela is the founder of GRE Compass, has authored a GRE prep book with over 100,000 sales, and has 15 years of GRE and GMAT tutoring experience. In this episode, Erfun shares his approach for using your valuable official GRE practice exams, including timeline and goals for each one. Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit

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30:54

How the MBA world is changing in 2025, with ETS' Jay...

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2025/08/20

How does someone with a unique level of access to the MBA world see the current landscape in 2025? Jay Bryant, Associate Director of Business School Relations at ETS, speaks with MBA admissions officers regularly as a part of his role. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of test optional policies for MBA programs in 2025, financial aid trends, how applications are up, and the proliferation of new alternatives to full-time MBA programs.Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive

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36:12

The different types of ROI that an MBA can provide

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2025/08/06

We all know that MBAs are supposed to increase your earnings, but is that selling them short? 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 and Tyler talk about rethinking the MBA investment, what other things you get from an MBA, and how you have the power to get more out of your MBA experience.Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak

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15:00

The hazards of pigeon-holing GRE questions

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2025/07/23

Common GRE advice is to try and diagnose what type of question you're facing, but are there downsides to this approach? 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 tutoring experience. In this episode, Erfun shares the risk you take when you diagnose GRE question types and how to ensure you Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit

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23:35

How to evaluate grad school faculty and research...

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2025/07/09

Your graduate school experience can be heavily dependent on the faculty you work with. But how can you tell what it will be like? 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 how to evaluate grad school faculty and the research opportunities that you'll be undertaking while working with

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27:52

A quick summary of all things MBA in 2025

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2025/06/25

What's new in the MBA world in 2025? Mateo Chang is an independent MBA admissions consultant with 20 years of experience and over 600 students helped. In this episode, Mateo shares his top things you need to know about MBA programs in 2025, including how they are affecting career outcomes, new types of MBA programs, fellowships and financial aid, and how to handle the rising cost of living.Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit

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48:00

Is an MBA still worth it in 2025?

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2025/06/12

Should you believe the recent doom and gloom articles about MBAs? 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 her thoughts on whether MBAs are still worth it, including career outcomes and job prospects in today's white collar recession, full time vs. hybrid vs. online programs, and how to use financial aid to improve your ROI.Achievable's GRE prep course uses

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38:38

Evaluating hybrid and online graduate programs, and...

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2025/05/28

Hybrid and online graduate degrees are more common than ever, so how do you determine if they're right for you? 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 take on hybrid and online graduate degrees, who they are best for, and how to evaluate a program to see if it's a good fit.Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit

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18:07

How to think about GRE Quantitative Comparison...

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2025/05/14

GRE Quantitative Comparison questions are one of the trickiest archetypes, so what's new about them in 2025? 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 tutoring experience. In this episode, Erfun shares updated tactics for approaching GRE Quantitative Comparison questions based on what he's seeing on the exam.Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try it for

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30:12

Is graduate school still a bonafide way to upgrade...

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2025/04/30

It's 2025, and yet again, people are claiming that graduate school doesn't help your career anymore. But is that true? 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 how the job market affects graduate degrees and vise versa, what to make of the current job market, and why graduate school is

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34:31

Aligning career goals to MBA ambitions

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2025/04/18

So many people see an MBA as a destination, but it should be a stepping stone to something more. 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 philosophy on MBAs, picking the right MBA program for your career goals, and how to ensure you make the most out of your MBA experience.Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas

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38:24

Answers to the most common questions International...

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2025/03/19

Are you an international student looking to apply to US graduate programs? Yasiara Ortiz, founder of MissStudy, has been helping students find their best fit graduate programs all over the world for years. In this episode, Yasiara shares her top tips for international students looking to study at graduate programs in the US, including why you should consider schools beyond the Ivy League, how to show your personality and mission in your application, and how to determine what your best fit school

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28:04

How to get financial aid for graduate school

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2025/03/05

Did you know that getting financial aid for graduate school is more common than ever? Howard Freedman, founder of Financial Aid Consulting, has been helping applicants get financial aid for over 20 years. In this episode, Howard shares how getting financial aid for graduate school is more common than you think, what types of financial aid you should apply for, and other tips.Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit

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01:01:43

The state of MBA admissions in 2025, with ETS,...

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2025/02/19

ETS, the creators of the GRE, join the podcast again! Jay Bryant, Associate Director of Business School Relations at ETS, speaks with MBA admissions officers and has a strong grasp on the pulse of what is going on in the MBA world. In this episode, we discuss the change in value of test scores in the MBA world, how international students are changing the US MBA admissions landscape, how demographic shifts are changing the landscape, and more.Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive

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