Episodes

  • How you should prepare for the GRE Writing section (AWA)
    Nov 7 2024

    The GRE shortened its Writing section (also called the Analytical Writing Assessment) to one essay. Given that, how should you tackle it? Charles Bibilos is the co-founder of GMATNinja, a premier GRE and GMAT tutoring company. In this episode, Charles shares his battle-tested strategies for getting a great GRE Writing score.

    Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.

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    22 mins
  • How to choose which MBA programs to apply to
    Oct 23 2024

    With so many great MBA programs out there, how do you choose which to apply to? Linda Abraham is the founder of Accepted, which has advised college and graduate admissions since 1994. In this episode, Linda shares her process for developing an MBA program list and figuring out which programs you should apply to according to your application factors like your goals, test scores, previous work experience, and more.

    Accepted has a new graduate school admissions guide: Fitting In and Standing Out. Access it here for free - https://accepted.com/FISO

    Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.

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    29 mins
  • How to save time on the GRE and GMAT Quant sections
    Oct 9 2024

    If you want a top score of Quant section of either the GMAT and GRE, you need to know these time management strategies. In this episode, Brian Prestia, owner of Reason Test Prep with 20 years of GRE tutoring experience, gives you his advice for time management on both the GRE and GMAT Quantitative sections, and walks you through how to utilize these tips to improve your score.

    Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.

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    33 mins
  • Top MBA admissions trends for the second half of 2024
    Sep 25 2024

    As we approach application season, staying on top of MBA admissions trends is key to having a top application. Travis Morgan is the founder of MBA Whisperer, where he does holistic MBA admissions consulting. In this episode, Travis shares his top MBA admissions trends for 2024 and how they should impact your application to top business schools.

    Achievable GRE uses adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.

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    24 mins
  • Getting back out there: five key steps for reapplying to graduate school
    Sep 11 2024

    Did you try and fail to get into graduate school in the past? Well, that shouldn't stop you! 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 the five key steps you need to take when reapplying to graduate school to give your updated application the best chance of success.

    Achievable GRE uses adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.

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    24 mins
  • Should graduate admissions stay test-optional? And what should applicants do about testing?
    Aug 28 2024

    With undergrad institutions including Harvard, Stanford, and MIT re-instating testing requirements for undergrad, should graduate schools follow? Linda Abraham is the founder of Accepted, which has advised college and graduate admissions since 1994. In this episode, Linda walks you through the test-optional landscape as it is today, and shares her advice for what you should do when applying to a test-optional graduate program.

    Accepted has a new graduate school admissions guide: Fitting In and Standing Out. Access it here for free - https://accepted.com/FISO

    Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.

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    28 mins
  • Time management strategies for the GRE and GMAT, and how they differ
    Aug 14 2024

    Time management is crucial for high scores on the GRE and the GMAT. In this episode, Brian Prestia, owner of Reason Test Prep with 20 years of GRE tutoring experience, shares his tips for time management on both the GRE and GMAT exams and offers his advice for each while explaining how the tests differ.

    Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.

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    26 mins
  • I'm on the waitlist, now what?
    Jul 31 2024

    How are waitlists used in graduate school admissions? And what should you do if you're put on one? 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 how being waitlisted for graduate school is different than it was for undergrad, what being waitlisted means, and what you should do to improve your chances of being accepted.

    Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.

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    33 mins