Should you believe the recent doom and gloom articles about MBAs? 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, Petia shares her thoughts on whether MBAs are still worth it, including career outcomes and job prospects in today's white collar recession, full time vs. hybrid vs. online programs, and how to use financial aid to improve your ROI. Achievable's GRE prep course u...
Jun 12, 2025•48 min•Ep. 201
Hybrid and online graduate degrees are more common than ever, so how do you determine if they're right for you? Dr. Justin Grimes is the founder of Apply To Graduate School and author of a book by the same name. In this episode, Dr. Justin Grimes shares his take on hybrid and online graduate degrees, who they are best for, and how to evaluate a program to see if it's a good fit. Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit ...
May 28, 2025•39 min•Ep. 200
GRE Quantitative Comparison questions are one of the trickiest archetypes, so what's new about them in 2025? 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 updated tactics for approaching GRE Quantitative Comparison questions based on what he's seeing on the exam. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try it for fr...
May 14, 2025•18 min•Ep. 199
It's 2025, and yet again, people are claiming that graduate school doesn't help your career anymore. But is that true? 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 how the job market affects graduate degrees and vise versa, what to make of the current job market, and why graduate schoo...
Apr 30, 2025•30 min•Ep. 198
So many people see an MBA as a destination, but it should be a stepping stone to something more. 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 philosophy on MBAs, picking the right MBA program for your career goals, and how to ensure you make the most out of your MBA experience. Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak ar...
Apr 18, 2025•35 min•Ep. 197
Are you an international student looking to apply to US graduate programs? Yasiara Ortiz, founder of MissStudy, has been helping students find their best fit graduate programs all over the world for years. In this episode, Yasiara shares her top tips for international students looking to study at graduate programs in the US, including why you should consider schools beyond the Ivy League, how to show your personality and mission in your application, and how to determine what your best fit school...
Mar 19, 2025•38 min•Ep. 196
Did you know that getting financial aid for graduate school is more common than ever? Howard Freedman, founder of Financial Aid Consulting, has been helping applicants get financial aid for over 20 years. In this episode, Howard shares how getting financial aid for graduate school is more common than you think, what types of financial aid you should apply for, and other tips. Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit htt...
Mar 05, 2025•28 min•Ep. 195
ETS, the creators of the GRE, join the podcast again! Jay Bryant, Associate Director of Business School Relations at ETS, speaks with MBA admissions officers and has a strong grasp on the pulse of what is going on in the MBA world. In this episode, we discuss the change in value of test scores in the MBA world, how international students are changing the US MBA admissions landscape, how demographic shifts are changing the landscape, and more. Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 194
Binge studying is painful, but not only that - it's both worse for you and worse for your score! Charles Bibilos is the co-founder of GMATNinja, a premier GRE and GMAT tutoring company. In this episode, Charles shares what he's learned about binge studying, why it can hurt your GRE score, and what to do instead. Achievable's GRE prep course uses 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....
Jan 02, 2025•24 min•Ep. 193
Worried about switching from the GMAT to the GRE? Travis Morgan is the founder of MBA Whisperer, where he does holistic MBA admissions consulting. In this episode, Travis shares his advice for switching from the GMAT to the GRE, including studying and test taking tips, how the exams differ, and what to know about yourself when deciding whether or not you should switch. Achievable GRE uses adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/ove...
Dec 18, 2024•31 min•Ep. 191
Debating between the GMAT and GRE? In this episode, Bara Sapir, founder of MindFlow Speed Reading and City Test Prep , shares how she walks her clients through this decision, how to make a determination on which test will be best for you, and then how to get the highest possible score on either exam. Achievable GRE uses 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....
Dec 04, 2024•33 min•Ep. 192
ETS, the creators of the GRE, join the podcast! I am joined by Dave Escoffery, Senior Director of Graduate and Professional Education, and Jay Bryant, Associate Director of Business School Relations, from ETS. In this episode, we discuss why they're sticking with the GRE Analytical writing section in the wake of the GMAT removing their writing section, the value of including writing in the testing process for MBA programs, and what the future holds for the GRE. Achievable's GRE prep course uses ...
Nov 20, 2024•32 min•Ep. 190
The GRE shortened its Writing section (also called the Analytical Writing Assessment) to one essay. Given that, how should you tackle it? Charles Bibilos is the co-founder of GMATNinja, a premier GRE and GMAT tutoring company. In this episode, Charles shares his battle-tested strategies for getting a great GRE Writing score. 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 ...
Nov 07, 2024•22 min•Ep. 189
With so many great MBA programs out there, how do you choose which to apply to? Linda Abraham is the founder of Accepted, which has advised college and graduate admissions since 1994. In this episode, Linda shares her process for developing an MBA program list and figuring out which programs you should apply to according to your application factors like your goals, test scores, previous work experience, and more. Accepted has a new graduate school admissions guide: Fitting In and Standing Out. A...
Oct 23, 2024•29 min•Ep. 188
If you want a top score of Quant section of either the GMAT and GRE, you need to know these time management strategies. In this episode, Brian Prestia, owner of Reason Test Prep with 20 years of GRE tutoring experience, gives you his advice for time management on both the GRE and GMAT Quantitative sections, and walks you through how to utilize these tips to improve your score. Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit ht...
Oct 09, 2024•33 min•Ep. 187
As we approach application season, staying on top of MBA admissions trends is key to having a top application. Travis Morgan is the founder of MBA Whisperer, where he does holistic MBA admissions consulting. In this episode, Travis shares his top MBA admissions trends for 2024 and how they should impact your application to top business schools. Achievable GRE uses adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try i...
Sep 25, 2024•24 min•Ep. 186
Did you try and fail to get into graduate school in the past? Well, that shouldn't stop you! 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 the five key steps you need to take when reapplying to graduate school to give your updated application the best chance of success. Achievable GRE uses adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/...
Sep 11, 2024•24 min•Ep. 185
With undergrad institutions including Harvard, Stanford, and MIT re-instating testing requirements for undergrad, should graduate schools follow? Linda Abraham is the founder of Accepted, which has advised college and graduate admissions since 1994. In this episode, Linda walks you through the test-optional landscape as it is today, and shares her advice for what you should do when applying to a test-optional graduate program. Accepted has a new graduate school admissions guide: Fitting In and S...
Aug 28, 2024•28 min•Ep. 184
Time management is crucial for high scores on the GRE and the GMAT. In this episode, Brian Prestia, owner of Reason Test Prep with 20 years of GRE tutoring experience, shares his tips for time management on both the GRE and GMAT exams and offers his advice for each while explaining how the tests differ. 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....
Aug 14, 2024•26 min•Ep. 183
How are waitlists used in graduate school admissions? And what should you do if you're put on one? Jayson Weingarten, Senior College Admissions Consultant at Ivy Coach and a former UPenn admissions officer, has helped hundreds of prospective graduate students get into the programs of their dreams. In this episode, Jayson shares how being waitlisted for graduate school is different than it was for undergrad, what being waitlisted means, and what you should do to improve your chances of being acce...
Jul 31, 2024•33 min•Ep. 182
When you're applying to graduate school as an underrepresented minority or gender, it's important to consider the support you'll receive from each program you're applying to. Dr. Justin Grimes is the founder of Apply To Graduate School and author of a book by the same name. In this episode, Dr. Justin Grimes shares his experience as an underrepresented minority in graduate school, and the questions you should ask the programs you're considering to see how you will be supported and accepted at th...
Jun 12, 2024•34 min•Ep. 181
"Picking numbers" is a tactic that can simplify many GRE Quant question types and help you check your answers. So how does it work? Matt Roy, founder of GuideToGRE, longtime dedicated GRE tutor and author of Achievable's GRE course, explains what the "picking numbers" tactic is, how to use it, and walks us through three example problems to show how to use it in practice. Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://...
Jun 07, 2024•20 min•Ep. 180
International graduates of MBA programs have career options, but they look different than those of their US-born counterparts. How should you navigate your choices? Karthik Rajeswaran is the owner of MBALink, the premier MBA consultancy in Singapore. In this episode, Karthik shares his advice for international MBA graduates for their post-MBA career, with a special section on those who have spent much or all of their career in family businesses back home. Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-pow...
May 29, 2024•24 min•Ep. 179
Part-time graduate schools are an important option for busy professionals or those that can't afford to take years off of work, but what are the tradeoffs? Dr. Justin Grimes is the founder of Apply To Graduate School and author of a book by the same name. In this episode, Dr. Justin Grimes shares his advice for people considering part-time vs. full-time graduate school, including tradeoffs, advantages of each, and more. Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target you...
May 22, 2024•40 min•Ep. 178
GRE Quant word problems can trip you up by hiding the math in confusing language. 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 master tricky GRE Quant word problems, including a question walkthrough of a particularly tough problem. Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre...
May 15, 2024•27 min•Ep. 177
AI is everywhere, but MBA admissions officers don't necessarily want you to use it. What should you do? 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 thoughts on the AI writing tools that are available today, how MBA programs are viewing AI, and how to use AI to enhance your MBA application process without breaking any rules. Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered...
May 08, 2024•34 min•Ep. 176
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, including where to start, how to categorize and define schools, and how to determine the best MBA program for you. Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gr...
May 01, 2024•25 min•Ep. 175
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 your test-taking approach to maximize your score. 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....
Apr 24, 2024•25 min•Ep. 174
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 started after spending 6 years working in admissions at NYU and NYU Stern. In this episode, Oren shares his disdain for a lot of modern MBA admissions advice that focuses on these exceptional applicants, and instead shares his advice for getting into top M...
Apr 17, 2024•40 min•Ep. 173
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 strategies for conquering inference questions, and walks you through multiple examples. 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_sour...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 172
