Our UK host, Nalisha Patel, gets to know one of this year's inspiring GMAT Talent and Opportunity Scholarship winners, Renata Agostinelli. Renata talks about her unique career journey in tech, her involvement with the Lean In organization, her passion for D&I, plus gives tips on how you too can be successful in your application - and in your life goals. 

Resources: 

Scholarship Information

Lean In

Forte Foundation

Host Eric Chambers is joined by Charles Bibilos, Founder of GMAT Ninja, where they do things a bit differently by tackling your test anxiety head on. Charles talks all things assessment anxiety, from how it can manifest in an exam environment to how to overcome it, with a lively discussion about how GMAT Focus Edition helps reduce your chances of experiencing anxiety on test day. Tune in to get over your testing jitters!

References: 

GMAT Ninja

How GMAT™ Focus Edition Reduces Test Anxiety

In this episode, we’re joined by Manish Dharia, Director of Product Marketing at GMAC. Manish talks all things GMAT Focus Edition, covering  

• how and why we made the decision to bring you the latest evolution of the GMAT; 

• what the changes to each section, scoring and score report are;  

• the many benefits these changes add to your testing experience and ultimately your b-school experience and career; 

• the difference between GMAT Focus Edition and other test options; and  

• important dates coming up that you won’t want to miss.  

Tune in now and don’t forget to register for GMAT Focus Edition on August 29th.  

Episode resources:  

GMAT Focus Edition Prep Store 

GMAT Focus Edition Registration 

GMAT Focus Edition General Information 

Are you interested in GMAT Focus, but haven't spoken to a professional tutor about whether it's the right test for you? This episode has got you covered - our guest, Hailey Cusimano, Director of Tutoring at Menlo Coaching, shares her insights on the test and helps you decide if it's ultimately right for you. As an added bonus, our host, Eric Chambers, a former admissions consultant, weighs in on the value the exam brings to both schools and candidates. 

In this episode, our UK-based host, Nalisha Patel, has a riveting chat with Sunil Kandola, Vice President of Coin Systems Strategy at Onyx by JP  Morgan. You'll hear all about Sunil's fascinating career path – from the British Army to studying an MBA at the prestigious Saïd Business School at Oxford University to landing his role at JP Morgan. Sunil drops useful tips along the way on how to ace the GMAT,  tell your personal story and land your dream role, plus much more. 

Resources: 

Series of creative storytelling workshops by Simeon Courtie

Onyx by JPMorgan

In this episode we're joined by Alexis Jeffries, Head of Business Product Marketing at Glassdoor. Amongst other impressive endeavors, Alexis is paving the way in her thriving tech career and is the Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business. Learn from Alexis how you can overcome imposter syndrome and create the career path that is right for you while staying true to your authentic self. Oh, and she even throws in spectacular GMAT advice. This is not one to be missed! 

In this episode, Zach chats with Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business Clinical Professor, Dr. Erik Davidson, alongside HSB alum and Walt Disney Company's Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Corrie Tebay, on everything you need to know about the Early-Career MBA.

Corrie gives incredible insight into pursuing the right program and career fit for you in her truly inspirational career path. This is a great listen for anyone interested in pursuing an MBA earlier on in their career and are searching for options in the US. Listen now.  

This episode was originally recorded in 2022. 

In this episode, guest host Zach Fernebok interviews Ana Kyper, Senior Director of Product Management, GME Prep and Readiness. In just under 10 minutes, Ana will walk you through the 6-week GMAT Focus™ Exam prep journey - including the practice needed, your time commitment, and tips to maximize your GMAT Focus exam success.

Episode resources: 

Official GMAT Focus PREP resources 

Download the app: GMAT Official Practice 

To kickoff Season 3, we are joined by our very own CEO, Joy Jones, as she navigates us through the decision behind the new GMAT Focus Edition and shares with us her thoughts on the future of education. She talks about her personal education story, from her own experience studying for the GMAT and her career-defining experience at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Listen now! 

We're back for a new season!

Join us on June 1st, bi-weekly, for Season 3 of Inside the GMAT, your official source on all things GMAT and related products. We'll cover all things GMAT Focus, from regular updates and how to prepare to expert opinions on the GMAT's evolution. 

We'll also cover relevant, trending topics in education across the globe with leading experts and chat with previous test takers who've launched incredible careers since starting their graduate management education journey. 

All this and much more will be available on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple, insidethegmat.com, or wherever you get your podcasts!