GRE Snacks

GRE Snacks

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GRE Snacks episodes

  • How to decide whether an MBA and which format is right for you

    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.

    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.

    35 min
  • GRE vs. LSAT for law school admissions

    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.

    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.

    21 min
  • How to avoid the "seven deadly sins" of grad school applications

    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.

    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.

    25 min
  • How to increase your GRE score in a week

    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. 

    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.

    19 min
  • Managing time is managing stress

    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.

    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.

     

    22 min
  • 7 things to help your graduate school application get noticed

    Want to make your graduate school application stand out? 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 7 tips from his decades of being an admissions officers for getting your application noticed.

    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.

    25 min
  • Understanding GRE percentiles: what your GRE score really means

    Your GRE score shouldn't exist in a vacuum. Matt Roy is a longtime dedicated GRE tutor with thousands of hours of tutoring experience, and the author of Achievable's GRE course. In this episode, Matt explains what GRE percentiles are, how to find them or calculate them, and why they are the best way for you to plan your GRE.

    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.

    20 min
  • How graduate schools are already using AI in the admissions process and what that means for you

    How are graduate schools changing with the AI revolution? Jay Bryant, Associate Director of Business School Relations at ETS, speaks with MBA admissions officers regularly as part of his role. In this episode, Jay shares what he is seeing regarding graduate schools and AI, including how they are leveraging it in resume screening and essay review, and what that means for your application.

    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.

    25 min
  • The 4 most common mistakes on the GRE Quantitative section

    What are the mistakes that an experienced GRE tutor sees people making over and over again? Matt Roy is a longtime dedicated GRE tutor with thousands of hours of tutoring experience, and the author of Achievable's GRE course. In this episode, Matt walks you through the 4 most common mistakes on the GRE Quant and how to avoid them.

    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.

    16 min
  • How AI will change MBAs forever

    How has AI already changed MBA applications and programs, and what's next? Mateo Chang is an independent MBA admissions consultant with 20 years of experience and has helped over 600 students. In this episode, Mateo shares how AI will change MBAs, including how AI will impact the job market, whether MBA programs can adapt to teach AI for business, and how he helps his clients use AI with their applications (NOTE: This is not an Achievable recommended best practice).

    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.

    35 min

About GRE Snacks

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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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