GRE Snacks

What are the most impactful types of recommendations and letters of support for MBA applicants

Recommendation letters are a key opportunity to differentiate yourself from other MBA applicants, but so many people approach them incorrectly. Melody Jones is the cofounder of Vantage Point MBA Admissions Consulting, which advises applicants applying to top MBA programs in the US and Europe. In this episode, Melody walks you through how to get recommendation letters that actually help you get in, including who to ask, how to prepare the ask, what language will stand out to admissions officers, and more.

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Professional vs. academic graduate schools and how to shape your application for each

We've talked a fair bit about MBA programs recently, but what about academic graduate programs? Academic graduate programs have a very different application criteria and process than MBAs or other professional graduate programs. 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 explains how the admissions process at academic and professional graduate schools differ, how candidate selection works in each, who you're pitching to, and how to maximize your chances of success.

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How Asian applicants should position and message their application to US and EU business schools

Lawrence Linker is the founder of MBA Link, an admissions consultancy based in Singapore focused on Asian clients looking to get into US and EU MBA programs. In this episode, Lawrence shares his advice for Asian applicants applying to Western business schools, including adjusting the application's tone, sharing your achievements, and more.

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What makes a strong MBA application

It's application season - are you optimizing your MBA application for the best results? Lindsay Sage is the founder of Sage Admit, a boutique MBA admissions consulting firm she founded after working at NYU Stern and Columbia. In this episode, Lindsay walks you through the basics of a strong MBA application, including how to position your application, how to stand out in a competitive field, and what your application must include.

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GRE vs. GMAT for business schools

Should you take the GRE or GMAT when applying to MBA programs? Jayson Weingarten, Senior College Admissions Consultant at Ivy Coach and a former UPenn admissions officer, has helped hundreds of prospective MBA candidates navigate this decision. In this episode, Jayson shares his thoughts on GRE vs. GMAT, his recommendations on figuring out which test is right for you, and maximizing your ROI by knowing your target school's score ranges.

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How graduate admissions differs from undergrad admissions, and how that should change your application

Applying to graduate school is not like applying to college, and your approach should change to match. 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 talks through the differences between the undergrad and grad application process and what admissions officers look for, so that you can adjust your application to maximize your results.

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The will to prepare to win

In test preparation and in life, your mindset and your drive will have a big impact on your outcome. Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning, which was founded in 2009, and tens of thousands of students use his materials to prepare for all kinds of tests each year. In this episode, Mike talks about a topic near and dear to his heart: the will to prepare to win. What is it, and how can you foster it in yourself? Listen to find out.

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When and how to try out the answers or backsolve

You shouldn't always try the answers the first time you see a GRE problem, but knowing when to do so can be a huge help when aiming for a top score. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros, and has been in the test preparation space for almost 30 years. In this episode, Amy gives her thoughts on when you should backsolve and try answer choices, how to identify those problems early on to save time, and the best techniques for backsolving.

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How to use speed reading to improve your GRE score

Time is of the essence on the GRE, and minimizing the time you spend reading can help you improve your score. That's the promise that Bara Sapir, founder of MindFlow Speed Reading and City Test Prep, shares with our audience. In this episode, she explains how speed reading can help improve your score, the best way to utilize speed reading on the GRE, and how you can improve your speed reading prowess.

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Setting yourself up for success on test day

Jeff Eisenberg has been a GRE tutor for over 31 years, and has helped thousands of people approach their GRE test day with calm confidence. In this episode, Jeff walks you through his process for getting test takers ready for the big day, including what to do the week leading up to the test and how to feel confident on the day itself.

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