Thinking about grad school but unsure if it’s worth the investment in today’s rapidly changing world? Nick Barniville is a leading voice in graduate education and employability, with 25 years of experience at prestigious European business schools, including ESMT Berlin and University College Dublin. In this episode, Nick discusses how the job market landscape is changing, shifting employer expectations, the benefits of focusing on new skills and industry trends, and how AI is changing the game in the long term. 

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Do you want to create lifelong habits to help you succeed in graduate school? Alison Miller is the Founder and Facilitator of The Academic Writers' Space, a supportive, nurturing co-working community for graduate students and other academic professionals. In this episode, Alison discusses how applying to graduate school requires planning and building an infrastructure that supports academic productivity, creating lifelong habits that will help you succeed in school and beyond.

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Practice tests are a substantial part of preparing for the GRE, so how can you get the most out of them? 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 shares his insights on approaching practice tests, the best time to utilize practice exams, and building confidence to achieve success. 

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International students have new concerns when applying to US MBA programs in 2026. Karthik Rajeswaran is the owner of MBALink, the premier MBA consultancy in Singapore. In this episode, Karthik shares his advice for international MBA applicants considering US MBA programs, including the current visa situation, application trends, and why now might actually be a great time to apply. 

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Thinking about a PhD in Psychology? Eva Meza is a fifth-year psychology PhD candidate at the University of California, Davis. In this episode, Eva covers her life as a psychology PhD, including cost, employment, work-school-life balance, support systems, and advice for those considering a PhD program.

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Is an MBA on your radar in 2026? J.D. Clarke is Executive Director of Recruitment and Admissions at Ivey Business School at Western University, and has worked at business schools for over 25 years. In this episode, J.D. helps the listener understand what types of MBAs could be best for them, including the value of an MBA, what types of MBA programs there are today, what the tradeoffs are for each type, and how to decide what's best for you.

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Can you really take the GRE when applying to law school? Jeff Eisenberg is the founder of Long Island Test Prep and has been a GRE, GMAT, and LSAT tutor for over 31 years. In this episode, Jeff shares his views on the merits of taking the GRE in the law school admissions process instead of the LSAT, including the law school admissions landscape, the differences between the tests, which test is easier, and what is best for each type of student.

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What are the key things you should make sure NOT to do when applying to grad school? 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 "seven deadly sins" of grad school education and how to avoid them.

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Have a week until your next GRE exam? Matt Roy is a longtime dedicated GRE tutor with thousands of hours of tutoring experience and is the author of Achievable's GRE course. In this episode, Matt walks you through the steps he recommends his clients for maximizing their GRE score with one week to go. 

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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.

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