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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.
Episodes
![How race and gender factor into your graduate school decision and experience](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10692072/GRE_Snacks_Logo_D_trim_2n4sqq_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
How race and gender factor into your graduate school decision and experience
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
When you're applying to graduate school as an underrepresented minority or gender, it's important to consider the support you'll receive from each program you're applying to. 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 experience as an underrepresented minority in graduate school, and the questions you should ask the programs you're considering to see how you will be supported and accepted at that program.
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.
![How "picking numbers" can help you solve GRE Quant problems, with 3 examples](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10692072/GRE_Snacks_Logo_D_trim_2n4sqq_300x300.png)
Friday Jun 07, 2024
How "picking numbers" can help you solve GRE Quant problems, with 3 examples
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Friday Jun 07, 2024
"Picking numbers" is a tactic that can simplify many GRE Quant question types and help you check your answers. So how does it work? Matt Roy, founder of GuideToGRE, longtime dedicated GRE tutor and author of Achievable's GRE course, explains what the "picking numbers" tactic is, how to use it, and walks us through three example problems to show how to use it in practice.
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/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.
![Post-MBA career options for international graduates, particularly those who come from family businesses](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10692072/GRE_Snacks_Logo_D_trim_2n4sqq_300x300.png)
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
International graduates of MBA programs have career options, but they look different than those of their US-born counterparts. How should you navigate your choices? Karthik Rajeswaran is the owner of MBALink, the premier MBA consultancy in Singapore. In this episode, Karthik shares his advice for international MBA graduates for their post-MBA career, with a special section on those who have spent much or all of their career in family businesses back home.
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.
![Part-time vs. full-time graduate enrollment](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10692072/GRE_Snacks_Logo_D_trim_2n4sqq_300x300.png)
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Part-time vs. full-time graduate enrollment
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Part-time graduate schools are an important option for busy professionals or those that can't afford to take years off of work, but what are the tradeoffs? 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 advice for people considering part-time vs. full-time graduate school, including tradeoffs, advantages of each, and more.
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.
![Walkthrough of a tricky GRE Quant word problem](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10692072/GRE_Snacks_Logo_D_trim_2n4sqq_300x300.png)
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Walkthrough of a tricky GRE Quant word problem
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
GRE Quant word problems can trip you up by hiding the math in confusing language. Priya Bhatia, a tutor at The MBA Exchange, has been teaching and tutoring math for 17 years and the GRE/GMAT for the last 9 years. In this episode, Priya walks us through how to master tricky GRE Quant word problems, including a question walkthrough of a particularly tough problem.
Achievable GRE 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.
![How to use (and not use) AI to help with your MBA application process and essays](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10692072/GRE_Snacks_Logo_D_trim_2n4sqq_300x300.png)
Wednesday May 08, 2024
How to use (and not use) AI to help with your MBA application process and essays
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
AI is everywhere, but MBA admissions officers don't necessarily want you to use it. What should you do? 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 thoughts on the AI writing tools that are available today, how MBA programs are viewing AI, and how to use AI to enhance your MBA application process without breaking any rules.
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/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.
![Things you should know before you start researching MBA programs](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10692072/GRE_Snacks_Logo_D_trim_2n4sqq_300x300.png)
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Things you should know before you start researching MBA programs
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Applying to MBA programs soon? 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 before you start your MBA research process, including where to start, how to categorize and define schools, and how to determine the best MBA program for you.
Achievable GRE 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.
![The new shorter GRE: what changed and how to adjust your strategy](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10692072/GRE_Snacks_Logo_D_trim_2n4sqq_300x300.png)
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
The new shorter GRE: what changed and how to adjust your strategy
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
The new shorter GRE is a big change, so how can you get the best possible score? Matt Roy, founder of GuideToGRE, longtime dedicated GRE tutor and author of Achievable's GRE course, goes over what changed with the new shorter GRE and how to adapt your test-taking approach to maximize 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/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.
![Overcoming imposter syndrome: how to get into top MBA programs as a "normal" person](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10692072/GRE_Snacks_Logo_D_trim_2n4sqq_300x300.png)
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Overcoming imposter syndrome: how to get into top MBA programs as a "normal" person
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
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 programs as a "normal" person.
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/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.
![Mega episode: Mastering Inference questions on the GRE Verbal](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10692072/GRE_Snacks_Logo_D_trim_2n4sqq_300x300.png)
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Mega episode: Mastering Inference questions on the GRE Verbal
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
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 https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.
TestCrackers is a renowned GRE & GMAT prep firm based in San Francisco - visit https://www.testcrackers.org/