The new GRE launching September 23, 2023 is just under 2 hours long, about the same as the new GMAT Focus. So which test should you study for and take? Chandler Arnold and Anthony Ritz join us from Stacy Blackman Consulting, a leading MBA admissions advisory that was ranked #1 by Poets and Quants. In this episode, Chandler and Anthony walk us through the new GRE format and content changes, how that compares to the GMAT Focus, and which test you should take based on your strengths. Achievable GRE...
Sep 19, 2023•29 min•Ep. 141
When going into graduate school, most people don't know how many resources they can tap into to make graduate school more affordable and their lives easier. Kaelyn Grace Apple is the founder of Accepted Consulting, which is focused on guiding first generation college students through college and graduate school. In this episode, Kaelyn shares resources for graduate school applicants and current students that most people aren't aware of, such as free mental health services, that you should take a...
Sep 14, 2023•30 min•Ep. 140
Want MBA essay examples from top tier applicants? Then look no further. Melody Jones is the cofounder of Vantage Point MBA Admissions Consulting, and has helped applicants with hundreds of MBA essays to top programs. In this episode, Melody shares her three favorite MBA admissions essays that got applicants into Harvard, Wharton, and Columbia business schools, and gives tips for how to replicate their success. Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost y...
Sep 12, 2023•21 min•Ep. 139
When applying to MBA programs, there are three commonly used test options: the GRE, the GMAT, and the EA (Executive Assessment). 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 shares her philosophy on which test is best for her clients, including what you should take into account when making your decision. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://a...
Sep 07, 2023•27 min•Ep. 138
The top business schools are choosing from a star studded application pool of high quality candidates, so how do you stand out? Lawrence Linker is the founder of MBA Link, an admissions consultancy based in Singapore. In this episode, Lawrence shares his advice for separating your application from the crowd, including resume tips, letters of recommendation, and more. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free....
Aug 31, 2023•37 min•Ep. 137
You take your GRE, and get a score that's good but not your target - is it good enough? Hillary Schubach is the founder of Shine MBA Admissions Consulting, and has helped hundreds of clients get into their dream programs. In this episode, Hillary explains how to look up the score you need to get into your top choice school and build a plan to reach that score if you're not there yet. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for fr...
Aug 29, 2023•18 min•Ep. 136
How do you get recommendation letters that truly boost your chances of admission? 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 read thousands of admissions letters. In this episode, Dr. Martin shares his tips for getting stellar letters of recommendation that will catch the attention of the admissions committee and get you admitted. Achievable is a modern test prep platform f...
Aug 24, 2023•33 min•Ep. 135
If you're a US student looking to apply to INSEAD or another renowned international business program, Caroline Diarte Edwards is the right person to listen to - she cofounded Fortuna Admissions after being Head of Admissions at INSEAD for 7 years. In this episode, Caroline shares her tips for creating a stellar application to international business schools, including key differences between applying to US and international business schools and how to position yourself. Achievable is a modern tes...
Aug 22, 2023•29 min•Ep. 134
MBAs are prestigious, but they're also expensive - how do you know that it's the right decision for you? Melody Jones is the cofounder of Vantage Point MBA Admissions Consulting, which advises applicants applying to top MBA programs in the US and Europe. In this episode, Melody shares her philosophy when advising clients on their MBA decision, including both why you should and shouldn't pursue an MBA. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try...
Aug 17, 2023•20 min•Ep. 133
Recommendation letters are one of the most important parts of a graduate school application, but getting a great one is not guaranteed. 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 shares his approach for getting excellent letters of recommendation, including who to ask and how to set your recommender up for success. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://...
Aug 15, 2023•39 min•Ep. 132
The top M7 MBA programs are the most sought after in the world. 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 each of the top M7 business schools, what they look for in an application, and how to position yourself to get admitted. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free....
Aug 10, 2023•22 min•Ep. 131
Academics obviously plays an important role in graduate admissions, but a low undergraduate GPA doesn't have to sink your admissions chances. 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 his advice for having the strongest application possible with a low GPA, including how to address your GPA in your application....
Aug 08, 2023•29 min•Ep. 130
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 create a peak performance mindset when you're preparing for your GRE exam. Achievable is a modern prep platform for the GRE exam - try it for free at https://achievable.me/...
Aug 03, 2023•21 min•Ep. 129
More than half of ABA-accredited law schools are accepting the GRE in lieu of the LSAT, but is it a good option? In this podcast with Charles Bibilos, CEO and GMAT / GRE tutor at GMAT Ninja, Charles walks us through the timeline of the GRE becoming an alternative to the LSAT for law schools, and advantages and disadvantages of doing so. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - try it for free at https://achievable.me
Aug 02, 2023•17 min•Ep. 128
Jeff Eisenberg has been a GRE tutor for over 31 years, and has helped thousands of people reach their GRE goals. In this episode, Jeff walks you through his process for solving two of the trickiest GRE problem types: Sentence Equivalence problems on the GRE Verbal and Quantitative Comparison questions on the GRE Quant. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
Jul 31, 2023•23 min•Ep. 127
Why should you care about your personal brand when applying to graduate school? We'll tell you why. Hillary Schubach is the founder of Shine MBA Admissions Consulting, and is a former marketing expert with an emphasis in branding. In this episode, Hillary shares how to craft your brand story, how to demonstrate your unique value, and the different channels for communicating your personal brand that you should be utilizing in this process. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exa...
Jul 28, 2023•31 min•Ep. 126
How do you get accepted to Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, or other similar schools? Paul Bodine is the cofounder of Admitify and a Poets & Quants "Best Consultant" for 5 consecutive years and has helped many applicants get into Harvard, Stanford, and others. In this episode, Paul shares his tips for applying to the most selective MBA programs, including academics, test scores, essay tips, and more. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - v...
Jul 26, 2023•23 min•Ep. 118
Looking to apply to a law graduate program? Mary Pat Jacobs is the director of Apply Point Admissions Consulting, which specializes in medical, law, and business graduate applicants. In this episode, Mary shares her tips for applying to law graduate programs, including walking you through the whole process, how to set your resume up for success at later stages, how to write a strong essay, and more. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try o...
Jul 24, 2023•23 min•Ep. 125
Looking to apply to a medical graduate program on the path to an MD? Mary Pat Jacobs is the director of Apply Point Admissions Consulting, which specializes in medical (both MD and osteopathic programs), law, and business graduate applicants. In this episode, Mary shares her tips for applying to medical graduate programs, including a walkthrough of the whole process, how to set your resume up for success at later stages, where teamwork plays a role, how to write a strong essay, and more. Achieva...
Jul 21, 2023•33 min•Ep. 124
Looking to apply to a psychology graduate program? Linda Abraham is the founder of Accepted, which has advised college and graduate admissions since 1994. And her colleague, Dr. Karin Ash, was the former director of career services for Cornell University. In this episode, Linda and Karin go through the application and evaluation process for psychology graduate programs, strategies for creating your application, and how to adjust your application depending on whether you're applying a PsyD, PhD, ...
Jul 19, 2023•28 min•Ep. 123
Looking to apply to a STEM or engineering graduate program? Linda Abraham is the founder of Accepted, which has advised college and graduate admissions since 1994. And her colleague, Dr. Karin Ash, was the former director of career services for Cornell University and the career coach for Cornell's Master of Engineering students. In this episode, Linda and Karin go through the application and evaluation process for STEM graduate programs, strategies for creating your application, and more. Achiev...
Jul 17, 2023•32 min•Ep. 122
How do MBA admissions offices evaluate you? Learn from a former Dean of Admissions. 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 walks you through the screening process, what admissions committees look for, and what you can do to make your application stand out. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our cours...
Jul 14, 2023•26 min•Ep. 121
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 NYU Stern. In this episode, Oren shares his tips for evaluating how far you are from your goals, getting in the right mindset, creating a plan of attack to improve your score, and how to nail test day. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for t...
Jul 12, 2023•20 min•Ep. 120
Wouldn't you like your MBA program to be cheaper? While also getting access to unique networking opportunities? Amit Kapur is the CFO and Senior Storyteller at Sparrey Consulting, which has helped their customers earn more than $36 million in scholarships. In this episode, Amit walks you through how to get merit scholarships for MBA programs, including how to tell your story to attract a scholarship, how to apply, and other tips for getting them. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the...
Jul 11, 2023•24 min•Ep. 119
What do MBA admissions officers look for when reading your application? Paul Bodine is the cofounder of Admitify and a Poets & Quants "Best Consultant" for 5 consecutive years. They focus on how to tell great stories as a part of your application. In this episode, Paul walks you through the admissions officer's point of view when reading applications, and how you can adapt your application to give them what they are looking for and stand out from the crowd. Achievable is a modern test prep p...
Jul 03, 2023•26 min•Ep. 117
As a US resident, you may be considering an international business school to broaden your horizons and learn about business in a foreign country. Caroline Diarte Edwards cofounded Fortuna Admissions after being Head of Admissions at INSEAD for 7 years. In this episode, Caroline explains the similarities and differences between US and international business schools, why you should consider applying to an international school, why you shouldn't consider applying to an international school, and mor...
Jun 30, 2023•23 min•Ep. 116
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 MBA application process. In this episode, Candy shares the common MBA myths that she hears all the time from her clients and debunks them one by one. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.
Jun 28, 2023•30 min•Ep. 115
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. In his many decades of admissions consulting, he has seen applicants make the same mistake again and again. Rather than tell you, we're going to ask you to listen to this excellent episode to find out what it is and how you can avoid it, with detailed steps to take control of your own graduate school admissions process. Achievable is a moder...
Jun 26, 2023•32 min•Ep. 114
Recommendation letters are a key opportunity to differentiate yourself from other MBA applicants, but so many people approach them incorrectly. Melody Jones is the cofounder of Vantage Point MBA Admissions Consulting, which advises applicants applying to top MBA programs in the US and Europe. In this episode, Melody walks you through how to get recommendation letters that actually help you get in, including who to ask, how to prepare the ask, what language will stand out to admissions officers, ...
Jun 23, 2023•19 min•Ep. 113
We've talked a fair bit about MBA programs recently, but what about academic graduate programs? Academic graduate programs have a very different application criteria and process than MBAs or other professional graduate programs. 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 explains how the admissions process at academic and professional graduate schools differ, how candidate selection works ...
Jun 21, 2023•27 min•Ep. 112
