GRE Snacks

GRE Snacks

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GRE Snacks episodes

  • GRE Verbal: How to diagnose Reading Comprehension question types and get them right

    With Reading Comprehension questions on the GRE Verbal, the hardest part is figuring out what the question is actually looking for. In this episode, Brian Prestia, owner of Reason Test Prep with 20 years of GRE tutoring experience, shares his tips for diagnosing Reading Comprehension questions and further advice for answering each type.

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    31 min
  • Walkthrough of five new GRE Verbal Sentence Equivalence problems

    If you want the quintessential GRE Verbal question, Sentence Equivalence questions might take the cake. Clay Daniel, founder of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring, has been tutoring the GRE for decades. In this podcast, Clay walks you through five new Sentence Equivalence problems to help you practice this tricky question type.

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    48 min
  • The Simplify Strategy for solving GRE Quantitative Comparison problems - with four examples

    Quantitative Comparison questions are one of the most difficult question types on the GRE Quant. In this episode, Yuri Gottesman, partner at TestCrackers with thousands of students tutored, shares their excellent Simplify Strategy for solving this tricky problem type, and then uses it to walk listeners through four GRE Quant practice questions.

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    TestCrackers is a renowned GRE & GMAT prep firm based in San Francisco - visit https://www.testcrackers.org/ 

    31 min
  • Deep dive on Argument questions on the GRE Verbal Reasoning section

    The Argument questions in the GRE Verbal are some of the most difficult in the exam. In this episode, Brian Prestia, owner of Reason Test Prep with 20 years of GRE tutoring experience, takes us on a deep dive through Argument questions in the GRE Verbal Reasoning section to help you improve your score.

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

    32 min
  • How meditation can improve your GRE score

    We know meditation is good for mindfulness, but it can also improve your GRE score? Erfun Guela is the founder of GRE Compass, authored a GRE prep book with over 100,000 sales, and has 15 years of GRE and GMAT tutoring experience. In this episode, Erfun shares the scientific studies behind how meditation can improve your GRE score, his personal experience with meditation, and how to incorporate a meditation practice into your GRE prep.

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

    GRE Compass is an elite GRE tutor in NYC and online - https://grecompass.com/

    12 min
  • How to make your graduate school program work for your career, schedule, finances, and life

    Graduate school can be a major expense, but you can counter that with some smart strategies. Kaelyn Grace Apple is the founder of Accepted Consulting, which is focused on guiding first generation college students through college and graduate school. In this episode, Kaelyn gives us her playbook for getting the most out of your graduate school program, including scholarships, career progression, maintaining a healthy schedule, and having good work-school-life balance.

    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.

    43 min
  • How should I best utilize my time, effort, and energy in the MBA admissions process

    There's so much you can do when applying to MBA programs - but what to focus on? 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 point of view on how to build your MBA application schedule and allocate your time most effectively.

    Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

    19 min
  • How to train yourself to solve GRE Reading Comprehension problems

    Reading Comprehension problems are one of the most challenging GRE Verbal question types. 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 conquer GRE Reading Comprehension problems, including tricks and tactics for quickly solving tough ones.

    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.

    33 min
  • What you can do to write MBA admissions essays that put your best foot forward

    MBA admissions officers read a lot of essays, so how can you write one that actually makes a difference? Amit Kapur is the CFO and Senior Storyteller at Sparrey Consulting, which focuses on career consulting including MBA admissions. In this episode, Amit shares his tips for writing great MBA admissions essays and how to get your target school excited about bringing you into their class.

    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.

    18 min
  • Test waivers - will they help you or hurt you when applying for an MBA?

    MBA programs are offering test waivers for some circumstances, but should you take them up on it? Hillary Schubach is the founder of Shine MBA Admissions Consulting, and has helped hundreds of clients get into their dream programs. In this episode, Hillary explains what test waivers are, when and how they come up in MBA admissions, and whether or not it's a good idea for you to use them.

    Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

    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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