Lawrence Linker is the founder of MBA Link, an admissions consultancy based in Singapore focused on Asian clients looking to get into US and EU MBA programs. In this episode, Lawrence shares his advice for Asian applicants applying to Western business schools, including adjusting the application's tone, sharing your achievements, and more. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free....
Jun 19, 2023•28 min•Ep. 111
It's application season - are you optimizing your MBA application for the best results? Lindsay Sage is the founder of Sage Admit, a boutique MBA admissions consulting firm she founded after working at NYU Stern and Columbia. In this episode, Lindsay walks you through the basics of a strong MBA application, including how to position your application, how to stand out in a competitive field, and what your application must include. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit...
Jun 16, 2023•22 min•Ep. 110
Should you take the GRE or GMAT when applying to MBA programs? Jayson Weingarten, Senior College Admissions Consultant at Ivy Coach and a former UPenn admissions officer, has helped hundreds of prospective MBA candidates navigate this decision. In this episode, Jayson shares his thoughts on GRE vs. GMAT, his recommendations on figuring out which test is right for you, and maximizing your ROI by knowing your target school's score ranges. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam ...
Jun 14, 2023•27 min•Ep. 109
Applying to graduate school is not like applying to college, and your approach should change to match. Scott Clyburn, founder and director of North Avenue Education, has been a professional educator since 2005 and has advised thousands of students on their college and graduate school applications. In this episode, Scott talks through the differences between the undergrad and grad application process and what admissions officers look for, so that you can adjust your application to maximize your r...
Jun 12, 2023•36 min•Ep. 108
In test preparation and in life, your mindset and your drive will have a big impact on your outcome. Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning, which was founded in 2009, and tens of thousands of students use his materials to prepare for all kinds of tests each year. In this episode, Mike talks about a topic near and dear to his heart: the will to prepare to win. What is it, and how can you foster it in yourself? Listen to find out. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE ex...
May 31, 2023•19 min•Ep. 107
You shouldn't always try the answers the first time you see a GRE problem, but knowing when to do so can be a huge help when aiming for a top score. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros, and has been in the test preparation space for almost 30 years. In this episode, Amy gives her thoughts on when you should backsolve and try answer choices, how to identify those problems early on to save time, and the best techniques for backsolving. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the ...
May 24, 2023•20 min•Ep. 106
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 explains how speed reading can help improve your score, the best way to utilize speed reading on the GRE, and how you can improve your speed reading prowess. Achievable is a modern prep platform for the GRE exam - try it for free at https://achievable....
May 17, 2023•19 min•Ep. 105
Jeff Eisenberg has been a GRE tutor for over 31 years, and has helped thousands of people approach their GRE test day with calm confidence. In this episode, Jeff walks you through his process for getting test takers ready for the big day, including what to do the week leading up to the test and how to feel confident on the day itself. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - try it for free at https://achievable.me
May 10, 2023•17 min•Ep. 104
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 multiple methods for studying GRE vocab efficiently and effectively, including Word Groups, Word Lists, the Grouping Method, and more. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me...
May 03, 2023•21 min•Ep. 103
To ace the GRE, you need to be calm and in the zone. So how do you prepare yourself mentally for this tough exam? Brooke Hanson is the founder of SuperTutorTV and has over 30 million views on Youtube. In this episode, Brooke shares her tactics for managing test anxiety throughout the four hour long test and how to plan your way to success. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - try it for free at https://achievable.me
Apr 27, 2023•22 min•Ep. 102
