Deciphering a tricky word problem on the GRE Quant (Problem walkthrough)

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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Applying to MBA programs: Timeline and step-by-step walkthrough: Want a walkthrough of the whole MBA admissions process? You're in luck! Candy Lee LaBalle is the founder of LaBalle Admissions, and has been working in MBA admissions consulting for 16 years. Her mission is to take the mystery and misery out of the M... by GRE Snacks

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Tips for guessing on the GRE: Sometimes, you don't know the answer to a GRE problem. When that happens, how do you maximize the chances that you guess correctly? Matt Roy is the founder of GuideToGRE, a longtime dedicated GRE tutor, and author of Achievable's GRE course. In this ... by GRE Snacks

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How to make the most of the week leading up to the test: Your GRE is in a week - what can you do in that last week to maximize your score? Travis Minor is the founder and CEO of Open Door Education, a tutoring and test prep firm with over a decade of tutoring experience across SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT... by GRE Snacks

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How to study GRE vocab, including Word Groups, Word Lists, Grouping Method, and more: You need to master your GRE vocab lists to make sure you aren't stumped on GRE Verbal problems, but what's the most efficient way to do so? In this episode, Brian Prestia, owner of Reason Test Prep with 20 years of GRE tutoring experience, shares mul... by GRE Snacks

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Reasoning and diagnosing problems on the GRE: Reasoning, problem solving, and critical thinking are crucial skills for the GRE and the key thing that differentiates GRE questions from other tests you might have taken. In this episode, Brian Prestia, owner of Reason Test Prep with 20 years of GRE... by GRE Snacks

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How to cut through ambiguity on GRE Reading Comprehension: Reading Comprehension problems on the GRE give you a lot of answers that sound right, but only one answer can be right. In this episode, Brian Prestia, owner of Reason Test Prep with 20 years of GRE tutoring experience, shares his philosophy for tack... by GRE Snacks

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Five simple principles for effective preparation for just about any test, including the GRE: What are the best practices for preparing for a standardized test, including the GRE? Travis Minor is the founder and CEO of Open Door Education, a tutoring and test prep firm with over a decade of tutoring experience across SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and ... 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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You don’t need to answer every question on the GRE for a great score: Getting a great GRE score requires perfection, right? You at least have to try to answer every question, right?? Yuri and Seth are partners at TestCrackers and have tutored thousands of students on the GRE. In this episode, they share something count... by GRE Snacks

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You don’t need to answer every question on the GRE for a great score: Most of us are used to tests in school, where to get an A, you have to answer every question correctly. But on the GRE, you don't! In fact, you can get a 160+ score without answering every question, let alone correctly. Testcrackers founders Yuri Got... 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 to take a great GRE practice test: You should practice for the GRE. You knew that. But how do you practice in a way that ensures you're prepared on test day? Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning, which was founded in 2009, and tens of thousands of students use his material... by GRE Snacks

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What to do when you don’t get the GRE or GMAT score you wanted, and how to fix it: Often times, when you take the GRE or GMAT, you have a score in mind. What do you do if you don't get that score? Oren Margolis is the founder of Pinetree & Palm Consulting, which he started after spending 6 years working in admissions at NYU and... by GRE Snacks

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How I Scored GMAT Focus 775(100 percentile) in 6 Weeks with no Course!: Hank, a professional working in the gaming industry, scored 775 in his recent GMAT Focus test. With 6 weeks of GMAT Focus Study and extensive use of Official guide and GMAT club resources, Hank managed to score the perfect 100 percentile score on the GMAT. In this GMAT success story podcast, we will understand his gmat preparation strategy and study plan in detail. by THE GMAT Club Podcast

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What to look for in a GRE tutor: Most GRE tutors claim to be experts, have a 4.5 to 5 star rating, and tons of glowing reviews - so how do you pick the one that will actually be the best for you? Matt Roy is the founder of GuideToGRE, a longtime dedicated GRE tutor, and author of Ac... by GRE Snacks

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Transition from GMAT 710 to GRE 333: In this episode, we interview Deepesh, an Indian student who had received conditional admission offer from IMD's MBA program and had a challenge to get a high test score within the designated timeframe. Deepesh had the choice of taking either GMAT or GRE. He decided to take the GMAT exam and scored 680 in his first attempt. Hoping to improve his GMAT score in next attempts, he continued his study for the GMAT only to find out in subsequent attempts that he was not making any significant progress on the GMAT. Soon he realized that GRE was a better option for him and switched to GRE preparation and scored 333/340 in the very first attempt. In this session, we uncover Deepesh's GMAT & GRE preparation journey, his test taking experience, motivations for MBA, etc. by THE GMAT Club Podcast

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How to use speed reading to improve your GRE score: Time is of the essence on the GRE, and minimizing the time you spend reading can help you improve your score. That's the promise that Bara Sapir, founder of MindFlow Speed Reading and City Test Prep, shares with our audience. In this episode, she exp... by GRE Snacks

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GMAT 770 in 1st Attempt MBA Journey of an Indian Engineer: In this episode, we dive into the inspiring voyage of Keerthi, an Indian Engineer who triumphed in the GMAT and achieved remarkable 770 score in her very first GMAT attempt. by THE GMAT Club Podcast

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Finding shortcuts on GRE Quant problems: Optimizing for time is crucial to crushing the GRE Quant section. Matt Roy, founder of GuideToGRE, longtime dedicated GRE tutor, and author of Achievable's GRE course shares his tried-and-true methods for finding shortcuts to GRE Quant problems that ... 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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Time management on the GRE with specific tips for the Quant and Verbal sections: Managing your time well on the GRE can be THE difference between a good and great score. In this podcast with Charles Bibilos, CEO and GMAT / GRE tutor at GMAT Ninja, Charles shares his tips for time management for both the GRE Quant and GRE Verbal s... 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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When and how to plug in numbers on the GRE Quant: Plugging in numbers can be a great strategy for quickly solving GRE Quant questions, but doing it the right way and in the right places is very important. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros, and has been in the test preparation space for... 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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How to use analytics to determine whether an MBA is right for you, and which one: Before applying to an MBA program, you should do the math to see if it's actually realistic for you to get your target school. Amit Kapur is the CFO and Senior Storyteller at Sparrey Consulting, which focuses on career consulting including MBA admiss... 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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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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How to create a peak performance mindset for your GRE exam: Your mindset can make a huge difference in your GRE score. In this episode, Bara Sapir, founder of MindFlow Speed Reading and City Test Prep, explains how powerful mindset is for performance activities - including high-stakes exams - and how to creat... by GRE Snacks

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What are the key formulas you need to know to master the GRE Quant: You won't be able to answer many GRE Quant questions if you don't have the formulas to do so. Math, right? Well, what are the formulas that you need to know to answer GRE Quant questions? Jeff Eisenberg has been a GRE tutor for over 31 years, and has... by GRE Snacks

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