GRE Snacks

GRE Snacks

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GRE Snacks episodes

  • 16 - Tips for international GRE test takers

    Taking the GRE when English is not your first language is kind of like climbing Mount Everest backwards, says Orion. The GRE is already a big challenge and you're taking it on with an added layer of difficulty. That's no small feat - and we're here to help you with some tips from Orion, who has taught hundreds of internationally-based, English second language GRE test takers in his career.

    Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me

    15 min
  • 15 - Making the most of the GRE calculator

    When you take the GRE, you're given a digital calculator. It's.. fine, it was never meant to be that useful. However, any tool is a valuable tool on the GRE, and you should ensure you're using the calculator in the best possible way to maximize your score. That's where Orion comes in with his tips for making the most of the GRE calculator while not over-using it and having it slow you down.

    Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me

    13 min
  • 14 - GRE Prometric Test Center experience

    While GRE At Home is here to stay, there's a good chance that you'll be taking the GRE in a Prometric Test Center like old times. In this podcast, Orion outlines what it's like to take the GRE in one of these in-person test centers, including what to look out for, how to manage your anxiety, and how to come prepared to rock the test.

    Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me

    15 min
  • 13 - Why you need to keep an error log when studying for the GRE

    If you're studying for the GRE, you probably got some questions wrong in your practice quizzing. Thing is, you're almost certainly exhibiting patterns of behavior that are leading to your errors. Do you know what those patterns are? This is why it's so important to keep an error log when you're practicing for the GRE - Orion explains how to do it.

    Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me

    15 min
  • 12 - How semantic clusters accelerate GRE vocab acquisition

    GRE doesn't provide a vocab list, so how do you study all vocabulary in the entire English language when preparing for the GRE? Orion shares his unique and powerful approach that uses semantic clusters - grouping of words with similar meaning - to help you get GRE-vocab-ready in a fraction of the normal time required.

    Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me 

    13 min
  • 11 - How to avoid careless errors on the GRE

    The difference between a good GRE score and a great score? It can literally be just getting one question right or wrong. For many high performing test takers, the only thing standing in between them and a great GRE score is carelessness - specifically the type of careless errors that crop up on a 3+ hour, highly stressful exam. Orion shares his strategies for eliminating careless errors in this episode.

    Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me 

    14 min
  • 10 - GRE problem solving strategies

    People taking the GRE are often very smart, and get sucked into learning how to complete the GRE's quant and verbal problems. This is a trap. The right way to solve GRE problems is to get the answer quickly, regardless of how you got there. Orion explains how his GRE problem solving strategies save you time on test day and help you skip the heavy lifting.

    Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me 

    15 min
  • 9 - Stop the bleeding

    You're stuck on a problem, but almost have it. Just 30 more seconds. OK, another 30. Suddenly you've spent 4 minutes on a problem that you budgeted 1.5 for, and have less time for other problems on the test. What happened?

    In this episode of GRE Snacks, Orion shares how to stop the bleeding - knowing when you should move on and other tips.

    Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me 

    14 min
  • 8 - How to get a real break on the GRE

    Want a real break on the GRE exam? Let us introduce you to The Park Screen Methodtm - Orion's one weird trick for getting you a break that's as long as you want on the GRE computer-delivered test. Doctors hate him ;)

    Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me 

    12 min
  • 7 - Master test anxiety with tips from a GRE perfect scorer

    Anxiety affects everyone, especially on high stakes exams. But NOT being anxious is key for high performance. So how do we master it? Orion shares his tips that helped him land a perfect GRE score and that he normally charges thousands to share with his clients.

    Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me 

    15 min

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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.

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