Best GMAT Prep Podcasts (2024)

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Time management strategies for the GRE and GMAT, and how they differ 26:18

4h ago26:18

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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 …

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I'm on the waitlist, now what? 32:41

13d ago32:41

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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…

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How race and gender factor into your graduate school decision and experience 33:57

2M ago33:57

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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 underreprese…

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How "picking numbers" can help you solve GRE Quant problems, with 3 examples 19:54

2M ago19:54

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"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…

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Episode 267 - Shirag Shemmassian - Choosing the Right Schools for Pre-Med Majors 23:27

2M ago23:27

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On Episode 267, Alexis Avila speaks to Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, founder and admissions consultant of Shemmassian Academic Consulting. As a Cornell University graduate and Cornell admissions interviewer, Shirag knows what the best schools are looking for in prospective students during admissions interviews.On today’s episode Shirag and I talk about c…

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Post-MBA career options for international graduates, particularly those who come from family businesses 23:49

3M ago23:49

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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 caree…

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Part-time vs. full-time graduate enrollment 40:13

3M ago40:13

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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…

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Walkthrough of a tricky GRE Quant word problem 27:29

3M ago27:29

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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 …

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Episode 266 - From Failing to Acing: The Secrets Behind My Academic Comeback 10:00

3M ago10:00

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On Episode 266 of the new and improved Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis shares his academic struggles and how he was able to overcome them. We’ll discuss ways to achieve better grades in school such as: • Finding the right social circles that will help you thrive. • Finding mentors at school who will inspire you. • Refining your study skills so…

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How to use (and not use) AI to help with your MBA application process and essays 34:01

4M ago34:01

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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 progr…

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Things you should know before you start researching MBA programs 25:10

3M ago25:10

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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 p…

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The new shorter GRE: what changed and how to adjust your strategy 25:03

4M ago25:03

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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…

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Overcoming imposter syndrome: how to get into top MBA programs as a "normal" person 40:01

4M ago40:01

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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 di…

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Mega episode: Mastering Inference questions on the GRE Verbal 1:00:18

5M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

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 p…

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How realistic is not submitting test scores when applying to Masters, MBA, or PhD programs 26:50

5M ago26:50

26:50

Different graduate programs have very different expectations when it comes to submitting test scores. 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 walks you through the expecta…

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Going to a business school as an international candidate 29:05

5M ago29:05

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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 episode, Karthik walks you through the international student MBA experience, including how to get i…

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Top MBA admissions tips and trends for 2024 44:00

5M ago44:00

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From test-optional to AI, MBA admissions changed a lot in the last year. 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 top MBA admissions trends for 2024, including AI, the SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action, retreat of t…

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Mega Episode: Applying to graduate school as a first generation college student or Underrepresented Minority 1:13:10

5M ago1:13:10

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US graduate schools are the pinnacle of our education system, and more first generation college student or underrepresented minorities are joining them. But not without challenges. 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 own personal journey to…

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How to craft a resume that MBA admissions officers will love 20:28

6M ago20:28

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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 a resume that speaks to what MBA admissions officers want to see and puts your application on the s…

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Expert advice for conducting graduate school interviews 31:01

6M ago31:01

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Graduate school interviews intimidate many people, especially because they can make the difference between whether you're accepted or rejected. 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 thous…

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What can we learn from those who got into Harvard Business School and Stanford GSB in Round 1 44:48

6M ago44:48

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Round 1 admissions results for the class of 2026 are in, and we have an inside scoop on who got accepted top the top MBA programs and why. 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 what she learned from this …

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Crafting a stellar response to the GRE Analyze an Issue essay 24:36

6M ago24:36

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The GRE Analyze an Issue essay is tricky, but we've cracked the code for getting a top score. 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 walks you through creating a top-scor…

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Special considerations when applying to top graduate programs 35:43

7M ago35:43

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If you're trying to get into the very best graduate programs like Harvard, Stanford, et cetera, you need to take special care in how you prepare your application. 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 t…

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Why MBA admissions interviews are not like job interviews, and how to prepare for the tough questions 40:05

7M ago40:05

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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. In this episode, Mateo shares how MBA admissions interviews differ from job interviews, what you s…

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The problem with typical MBA admissions essay advice 33:17

7M ago33:17

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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 lot of standard MBA admissions essay advice, and then gives her advice for a great MBA admissions essa…

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The inside story on being waitlisted or denied, and how to get admitted 29:19

7M ago29:19

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Getting waitlisted or deferred can feel like the end of your application chances, but it isn't! 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 sh…

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Graduate school admissions tips for all types of programs 34:44

8M ago34:44

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Regardless of whether you're applying to an MBA program, masters, or PhD - we have you covered. 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 specific graduate school application tips for each type of program: masters, MBAs, PhDs, and mor…

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7 things to consider when hiring an independent admissions consultant 28:50

8M ago28:50

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Independent admissions consultants all have great websites, positive reviews, and a story about how they got a kid into Stanford. How can you determine which ones are actually good? Jayson Weingarten, Senior College Admissions Consultant at Ivy Coach and a former UPenn admissions officer, has helped hundreds of prospective graduate students get int…

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GRE Verbal: How to diagnose Reading Comprehension question types and get them right 30:08

8M ago30:08

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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 for diagnosing Reading Comprehension questions and further advice for answering each type. Achievable'…

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Walkthrough of five new GRE Verbal Sentence Equivalence problems 47:37

8M ago47:37

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If you want the quintessential GRE Verbal question, Sentence Equivalence questions might take the cake. Clay Daniel, founder of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring, has been tutoring the GRE for decades. In this podcast, Clay walks you through five new Sentence Equivalence problems to help you practice this tricky question type. Achievable is a modern…

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The Simplify Strategy for solving GRE Quantitative Comparison problems - with four examples 30:17

9M ago30:17

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Quantitative Comparison questions are one of the most difficult question types on the GRE Quant. In this episode, Yuri Gottesman, partner at TestCrackers with thousands of students tutored, shares their excellent Simplify Strategy for solving this tricky problem type, and then uses it to walk listeners through four GRE Quant practice questions. Ach…

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Deep dive on Argument questions on the GRE Verbal Reasoning section 31:37

9M ago31:37

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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 Verbal Reasoning section to help you improve your score. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for …

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How meditation can improve your GRE score 11:51

9M ago11:51

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We know meditation is good for mindfulness, but it can also improve your GRE score? 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 the scientific studies behind how meditation can improve your GRE score, his personal exp…

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How to make your graduate school program work for your career, schedule, finances, and life 42:51

9M ago42:51

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Graduate school can be a major expense, but you can counter that with some smart strategies. 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 gives us her playbook for getting the most out of your graduate school progr…

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How should I best utilize my time, effort, and energy in the MBA admissions process 18:52

9M ago18:52

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There's so much you can do when applying to MBA programs - but what to focus on? 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 point of view on how to build your MBA application schedule and allocate your time most effe…

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How to train yourself to solve GRE Reading Comprehension problems 32:26

10M ago32:26

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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 us through how to conquer GRE Reading Comprehension problems, including tricks and tactics for quick…

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What you can do to write MBA admissions essays that put your best foot forward 17:46

10M ago17:46

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MBA admissions officers read a lot of essays, so how can you write one that actually makes a difference? Amit Kapur is the CFO and Senior Storyteller at Sparrey Consulting, which focuses on career consulting including MBA admissions. In this episode, Amit shares his tips for writing great MBA admissions essays and how to get your target school exci…

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Test waivers - will they help you or hurt you when applying for an MBA? 14:23

10M ago14:23

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MBA programs are offering test waivers for some circumstances, but should you take them up on it? 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 what test waivers are, when and how they come up in MBA admissions, and whether or n…

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Deep dive - How an MBA admissions committee actually works 37:43

10M ago37:43

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Want an insider look into how an MBA admissions committee chooses who to admit? 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 unmasks the opaque MBA admissions process by sharing how MBA admissions committees actually w…

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#265 - The Digital SAT Versus the Paper SAT 8:22

10M ago8:22

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In Episode 265 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron shares the differences between the Digital SAT and the ACT.The main differences are:1. The digital SAT is shorter than the paper SAT.2. There are more questions for the Reading Section on the digital version.3. The digital version allows calculator use throughout the entire test. There is a …

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New GRE vs. GMAT Focus - how the tests compare 24:58

11M ago24:58

24:58

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 why he thinks why both new tests were created, how the content changed for each one (or didn't), and…

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Could You Win the GMAT Talent and Opportunity Scholarship? 29:30

11M ago29:30

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Our UK host, Nalisha Patel, gets to know one of this year's inspiring GMAT Talent and Opportunity Scholarship winners, Renata Agostinelli. Renata talks about her unique career journey in tech, her involvement with the Lean In organization, her passion for D&I, plus gives tips on how you too can be successful in your application - and in your life g…

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The Digital SAT Versus the ACT 7:37

11M ago7:37

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In Episode 264 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron shares the differences between the Digital SAT and the ACT.The main differences are:1. The Digital SAT is taken on a computer and the ACT is a paper test. There is a digital version of the ACT but it is currently available for international students only.2. The Digital SAT has adaptive diffi…

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Setting yourself up for success when building an MBA school list 21:26

11M ago21:26

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Want to get into a great MBA program? First, you need to build the right list. 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 advice for building an MBA program list, including what types of jobs different MBA programs f…

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How to use analytics to determine whether an MBA is right for you, and which one 15:09

11M ago15:09

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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 admissions. In this episode, Amit explains how you can use analytics on salaries and more to help make you…

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Applying to MBA programs: Timeline and step-by-step walkthrough 30:01

11M ago30:01

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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 MBA application process. In this episode, Candy gives you a complete walkthrough of the MBA applicati…

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Deciphering a tricky word problem on the GRE Quant (Problem walkthrough) 24:09

11M ago24:09

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Word problems on the GRE Quant can trick you, but we're here to help. 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 a GRE problem set that we've hosted at https://bit.ly/GRESnacks_Priya1 - follow along and learn what to look …

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Tutoring Tips The Digital SAT Format and Structure 12:22

11M ago12:22

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In Episode 263 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron shares the differences in the Digital SAT's format and Structure.By Alexis Avila

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New short GRE vs. GMAT Focus: how you should think about the new tests 28:32

11M ago28:32

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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 throu…

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Graduate school resources that can help you succeed and lead a fulfilling life 30:13

11M ago30:13

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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 resou…

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