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🎙️ What are Letters of Recommendation for Grad School: Expert Tips for GRE Applicants

Wondering how to secure powerful Letters of Recommendation (LoRs) for your grad school applications? In this episode of PodWiz by Wizako , Lexa Wiz and Zako Buzz break down exactly how LoRs can make or break your application and share actionable tips to ensure your recommenders write compelling, personalized letters. 📌 Key questions answered in this episode: Why are Letters of Recommendation crucial for your grad school application? Who should you approach as a recommender for Masters vs. MBA p...

Mar 19, 2025•4 min•Season 2025Ep. 10

🎙️ How to Shortlist Grad Schools & Programs: A Step-by-Step Guide for GRE Aspirants

Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of graduate programs and universities worldwide? Don’t worry—you’re not alone! In this episode of PodWiz by Wizako , Lexa Wiz and Zako Buzz break down how to strategically shortlist schools and programs that align with your academic and career goals. 📌 Key questions answered in this episode: Why is self-assessment the first crucial step in shortlisting grad schools? How do program specializations and strengths vary across universities? Why should location...

Mar 17, 2025•4 min•Season 2025Ep. 9

🎙️ Cracking the GRE: How Section-Adaptive Scoring Impacts Your Score

Did you know that the GRE adapts to your performance—but not question by question like the GMAT? Instead, it adjusts difficulty section by section —and that can make a huge difference in your final score! In this episode of PodWiz by Wizako , Lexa and Zako break down how GRE section-adaptive testing works and what it means for your prep strategy. 📌 Key questions answered in this episode: How does section-adaptive testing work in the GRE? What determines the difficulty of your second Verbal and ...

Mar 09, 2025•2 min•Season 2025Ep. 8

🎙 PodWiz: Mastering GRE Reading Comprehension (RC) 🎙

🎙 PodWiz: Mastering GRE Reading Comprehension (RC) 🎙 Does the GRE Reading Comprehension (RC) section feel overwhelming? Do dense passages slow you down? You’re not alone! In this episode of PodWiz – GRE Prep Podcasts by Wizako , hosts Lexa Wiz and Theo Cipher tackle everything you need to know to conquer GRE RC passages with confidence. 🔹 How many RC questions appear in each GRE verbal section? 🔹 What’s the difference between long and short passages—and how should you approach them? 🔹 What’...

Feb 13, 2025•4 min•Season 2025Ep. 7

🎙 PodWiz: How to Write a Killer Statement of Purpose (SoP) 🎙

🎙 PodWiz: How to Write a Killer Statement of Purpose (SoP) 🎙 Struggling to make your Statement of Purpose (SoP) stand out ? Wondering what makes admissions committees go "Wow!" instead of "Next!" ? In this episode of PodWiz – GRE Prep Podcasts by Wizako , hosts Lexa Wiz and Zako Buzz reveal expert insights to craft an SoP that actually gets noticed. 🔹 What’s the best way to start your SoP? (Hint: Drop the clichés!) 🔹 How technical should your statement be? 🔹 What’s the biggest mistake appli...

Feb 12, 2025•4 min•Season 2025Ep. 6

Mastering Grad School Statement of Purpose (SoP)

🎙 PodWiz: Cracking the GRE Statement of Purpose (SoP) 🎙 Struggling with your Statement of Purpose (SoP) for grad school applications? Not sure what admissions committees are looking for ? You’re not alone! In this episode of PodWiz – GRE Prep Podcasts by Wizako , hosts Wizara and Zako Buzz answer the most pressing SoP questions: 🔹 How does the SoP differ for MS, PhD, MBA, and professional Master's programs? 🔹 What’s the ideal length for an SoP—and does it change by program? 🔹 When should yo...

Feb 12, 2025•3 min•Season 2025Ep. 5

GRE at Home Vs Test Center : Pros and Cons

Should you take the GRE at home or at a test center? This is one of the most common dilemmas for GRE aspirants today. In this episode of PodWiz by Wizako, hosts Lexa Wiz and Theo Cipher unpack the pros and cons of taking the GRE at home versus a GRE Test Center. Curious about the convenience of the GRE at home option? Wondering about the strict technical requirements and the risks involved? Or are you debating whether the structured environment of the Center-Based GRE is worth the trip? We tackl...

Jan 24, 2025•3 min•Season 2025Ep. 4

What are GRE Sentence Equivalence & Text Completion Questions

Dive into the world of GRE Verbal with PodWiz by Wizako! In this episode, hosts Wizara and Zako Buzz break down two of the most critical question types: GRE Text Completion and GRE Sentence Equivalence . Learn how these question types contribute to 50% of your GRE Verbal score and discover actionable tips to master them. From understanding context clues to building a powerful GRE Vocabulary , we share strategies for tackling even the trickiest questions. Plus, explore innovative methods like vis...

Jan 24, 2025•3 min•Season 2025Ep. 3

What is the new GRE Test Format and Duration?

Confused about the new GRE format? Join Wizton and Wizara as they break down everything you need to know about the revised test structure launched in September 2023. How many sections will you face? What's the new test duration? Is there still a break between sections? Wondering about the essay section - has it changed? Get clarity on the Verbal and Quant sections: How many questions will you tackle? How much time do you get per section? Is the test still adaptive? Plus, discover crucial insight...

Jan 13, 2025•3 min•Season 2025Ep. 2

Can I choose which GRE scores I send to universities?

Worried about managing your GRE scores? Here's the good news - you have more control over your GRE Score Reports than you might think. Through GRE Score Select, you can strategically choose which scores to send to your target universities. On test day, you'll get free score sending to four programs, where you can either send your most recent attempt or all your scores. But the real flexibility comes with Additional Score Reports, which let you cherry-pick specific test attempts from your score h...

Jan 11, 2025•3 min•Season 2025Ep. 1

The GRE® at Home | Should you opt in or wait for centers to reopen?

GRE® at Home A Covid19 response from ETS, the online version of GRE helps students take the GRE at home. What are the pros and cons of opting to take the online version of the GRE General Test. Are you better of taking the test at home and if so, should you make use of this opportunity take the exam before the lock down is relaxed? If not, should you wait for the lock down to be relaxed and take the test only after centers become operational again? How long do you have to wait? Will it affect yo...

Apr 24, 2020•10 min•Season 2020Ep. 2

GRE General Test | Goes Online

ETS has launched an online version of the GRE™ exam that is being administered during the closure of test centers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ETS calls this version of the test - GRE General Test at home. This GRE General Test at home will be a live proctored version of the GRE™ General Test for test takers in areas impacted by test center closures, outside of mainland China and Iran. When is it likely to be available? - The test can be taken at home from April 2, 2020. Will the structure of t...

Apr 06, 2020•7 min•Season 2020Ep. 1

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