How graduate admissions differs from undergrad admissions, and how that should change your application

Things you should know before you start researching MBA programs: Applying to MBA programs soon? Mateo Chang is an independent MBA admissions consultant with 20 years of experience and over 600 students helped. In this episode, Mateo shares his top things you need to know before you start your MBA research process,... by GRE Snacks

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The new shorter GRE: what changed and how to adjust your strategy: The new shorter GRE is a big change, so how can you get the best possible score? Matt Roy, founder of GuideToGRE, longtime dedicated GRE tutor and author of Achievable's GRE course, goes over what changed with the new shorter GRE and how to adapt you... by GRE Snacks

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Overcoming imposter syndrome: how to get into top MBA programs as a "normal" person: You always hear crazy examples of how someone started a new nonprofit on their way to attending HBS. But what if you're not a crazy standout story - can you still get in? Oren Margolis is the founder of Pinetree & Palm Consulting, which he starte... by GRE Snacks

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Mega episode: Mastering Inference questions on the GRE Verbal: Inference questions are one of the trickiest question types on the GRE Verbal section. In this episode, Seth Capron, partner at TestCrackers with thousands of students tutored, tells you what an inference question is, shares his tried and true strate... by GRE Snacks

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How realistic is not submitting test scores when applying to Masters, MBA, or PhD programs: Different graduate programs have very different expectations when it comes to submitting test scores. Scott Clyburn, founder and director of North Avenue Education, has been a professional educator since 2005 and has advised thousands of students on ... by GRE Snacks

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Going to a business school as an international candidate: Getting into and then attending US MBA programs as an international student comes with its own set of challenges - as if business school wasn't hard enough! Karthik Rajeswaran is the owner of MBALink, the premier MBA consultancy in Singapore. In this... by GRE Snacks

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Top MBA admissions tips and trends for 2024: From test-optional to AI, MBA admissions changed a lot in the last year. Hillary Schubach is the founder of Shine MBA Admissions Consulting, and has helped hundreds of clients get into their dream MBA programs. In this episode, Hillary shares her top... by GRE Snacks

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Mega Episode: Applying to graduate school as a first generation college student or Underrepresented Minority: US graduate schools are the pinnacle of our education system, and more first generation college student or underrepresented minorities are joining them. But not without challenges. Dr. Justin Grimes is the founder of Apply To Graduate School and auth... by GRE Snacks

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How to craft a resume that MBA admissions officers will love: Your resume for MBA admissions should be different from a job resume, but how? Candy Lee LaBalle is the founder of LaBalle Admissions, and has been working in MBA admissions consulting for 16 years. In this episode, Candy shares her tips for crafting... by GRE Snacks

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Expert advice for conducting graduate school interviews: Graduate school interviews intimidate many people, especially because they can make the difference between whether you're accepted or rejected. Dr. Don Martin has been a Dean of Admissions at Columbia, University of Chicago Booth, and Northwestern, a... by GRE Snacks

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What can we learn from those who got into Harvard Business School and Stanford GSB in Round 1: Round 1 admissions results for the class of 2026 are in, and we have an inside scoop on who got accepted top the top MBA programs and why. Petia Whitmore is the founder of MyMBAPath, which she started after the was the Dean of Admissions at Babson Co... by GRE Snacks

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Crafting a stellar response to the GRE Analyze an Issue essay: The GRE Analyze an Issue essay is tricky, but we've cracked the code for getting a top score. Scott Clyburn, founder and director of North Avenue Education, has been a professional educator since 2005 and has advised thousands of students on their co... by GRE Snacks

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Special considerations when applying to top graduate programs: If you're trying to get into the very best graduate programs like Harvard, Stanford, et cetera, you need to take special care in how you prepare your application. Jayson Weingarten, Senior College Admissions Consultant at Ivy Coach and a former UPenn... by GRE Snacks

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Why MBA admissions interviews are not like job interviews, and how to prepare for the tough questions: Unlike applying to college, almost every MBA admissions process includes an interview step - and they can make or break your application. Mateo Chang is an independent MBA admissions consultant with 20 years of experience and over 600 students helped... by GRE Snacks

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The problem with typical MBA admissions essay advice: Candy Lee LaBalle is the founder of LaBalle Admissions, and has been working in MBA admissions consulting for 16 years. She has beef with the typical MBA admissions essay advice that you see online. In this episode, Candy shares why she dislikes a lo... by GRE Snacks

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The inside story on being waitlisted or denied, and how to get admitted: Getting waitlisted or deferred can feel like the end of your application chances, but it isn't! 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 Ma... by GRE Snacks

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Graduate school admissions tips for all types of programs: Regardless of whether you're applying to an MBA program, masters, or PhD - we have you covered. Stephen Friedfeld is the COO and co-founder of AcceptU, which he founded after being Associate Dean of Admissions at Cornell. In this episode, Stephen sha... by GRE Snacks

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7 things to consider when hiring an independent admissions consultant: Independent admissions consultants all have great websites, positive reviews, and a story about how they got a kid into Stanford. How can you determine which ones are actually good? Jayson Weingarten, Senior College Admissions Consultant at Ivy Coach... by GRE Snacks

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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 fo... by GRE Snacks

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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 ... by GRE Snacks

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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 tr... by GRE Snacks

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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 Ver... by GRE Snacks

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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, Er... by GRE Snacks

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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. ... by GRE Snacks

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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... by GRE Snacks

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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 ... by GRE Snacks

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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,... by GRE Snacks

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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, H... by GRE Snacks

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Deep dive - How an MBA admissions committee actually works: Want an insider look into how an MBA admissions committee chooses who to admit? Petia Whitmore is the founder of MyMBAPath, which she started after the was the Dean of Admissions at Babson College and managing director of TheMBATour. In this episode,... by GRE Snacks

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New GRE vs. GMAT Focus - how the tests compare: With the new shorter GRE and the GMAT Focus, which test should you take? 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 ... by GRE Snacks

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