Best The Gmat Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Deep Dive into Duke Medical: An Interview with Dr. Linton Yee, Associate Dean of Admissions [Episode 593] 46:34

3h ago46:34

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Dr. Linton Yee, Associate Dean for Admissions at Duke University School of Medicine joins us to discuss how applicants can earn a spot in this highly competitive program. Dr. Yee walks listeners through the unique curriculum which focuses on integrating basic science and clinical experiences from the first year. In addition to strong academic perfo…

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Episode 268 - Jared Cooney Horvath – The Best Way to Use Technology for Learning 34:19

1h ago34:19

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On episode 268, Alexis Avila speaks to returning guest Jared Cooney Horvath.Our Guest:Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath is an award-winning cognitive neuroscientist, best-selling author and renowned keynote speaker with an expertise in human learning, memory, and brain stimulation.Dr. Horvath has published 6 books, over 50 research articles, and currently s…

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Getting back out there: five key steps for reapplying to graduate school 24:14

2d ago24:14

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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…

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How to Get Accepted to UCLA Anderson [Episode 592] 45:37

3d ago45:37

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Alex Lawrence, Assistant Dean of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid at UCLA Anderson School of Management, describes the program’s offerings. Students are offered a customizable curriculum with a wide range of elective courses and specializations. The program also includes a capstone project and focuses on developing leadership skills. The summer qua…

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#225 Is an MBA Worth It for Startup Founders? with Bridget Pujals, Berkeley Haas MBA '24 50:07

10d ago50:07

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Should aspiring entrepreneurs get an MBA? Bridget Pujals, University of California Berkeley Haas MBA '24 and Co-Founder of Saelo, shares her experience being an active founder during her Full-time MBA. What resources did she find most helpful? What should active and aspiring entrepreneurs consider before and during their MBA? And finally, what diff…

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How To Get Accepted To Duke’s Physician Assistant Program [Episode 591] 34:13

10d ago34:13

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Dr. April Stouder, Associate Program Director and Director of Admissions at the Duke Physician Assistant Program, discusses what it takes to gain a spot in the competitive program. She discusses Duke PA program’s emphasis on community service, particularly in underserved communities and healthcare roles. April highlights the value of non-clinical v…

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Should graduate admissions stay test-optional? And what should applicants do about testing? 27:59

16d ago27:59

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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 …

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Get Accepted to Cornell School of Law [Episode 590] 41:22

17d ago41:22

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This week, Linda Abraham welcomes Dean Shane Cooper, Senior Associate Dean for Admissions, Financial Aid and Student Services at Cornell School of Law. Dean Cooper shares insights into the admissions process at Cornell Law School, emphasizing the mutual goal of finding the right fit between the school and the applicant. We discuss the benefits of s…

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How to Get a U.S. Student Visa – Even When There Are Complications [Episode 589] 42:07

24d ago42:07

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This week, we hear from Marla Schechter, a US immigration lawyer with 20+ years of experience. Marla shares her expertise on various topics related to obtaining a visa for studying in the United States. She covers the process of obtaining an F-1 visa, the advantages of studying in a STEM-certified program, the H-1B visa for working in the US, and t…

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

30d 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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How to Prepare for the Shorter GRE and GMAT Focus [Episode 588] 33:40

1M ago33:40

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Bara Sapir joins Admissions Straight Talk to discuss the benefits and challenges of the GRE and GMAT exams. She delves into the structure and length of the exams and also discusses the challenges unique to each one. Bara shares her expert tips on how to overcome these challenges, including being an active participant in test preparation and develop…

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The Olympics Birthed an Aussie Icon | #248 56:00

1M ago56:00

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Feat. GMat, Ben J, & Sienna.Today, we talked about Rachael Gunn, and her very very very good dancing ... We also talked about other stuff, who cares.Check outPATREON: www.patreon.com/gmatpodcastsFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/therealgmat/TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/therealgmatINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/therealgmatGET YOUR HANDS ON SOME MERCHShow your doy-ship …

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#224 Important Things to Look for in MBA & EMBA Programs with Prof. Steven DeKrey, HKUST Business School 50:06

1M ago50:06

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Steven DeKrey, Senior Advisor and Professor Emeritus at HKUST Business School, has over 40 years of experience in building and running top-ranked MBA programs worldwide, including at Northwestern Kellogg, the University of Florida, Asian Institute of Management and HKUST, where he was Founding Director of the Kellogg-HKUST EMBA program. Darren asks…

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Longlegs is Terrible | #247 1:07:34

1M ago1:07:34

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Feat. GMat & Sienna.Today, we talked for way too long.Check outPATREON: www.patreon.com/gmatpodcastsFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/therealgmat/TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/therealgmatINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/therealgmatGET YOUR HANDS ON SOME MERCHShow your doy-ship with these classy threads. https://teespring.com/stores/therealgmatNew episodes weekly!!What ar…

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How To Get Into UVA Darden’s MBA Program [Episode 587] 49:42

1M ago49:42

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Dawna Clarke, Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions at UVA Darden, returns to Admissions Straight Talk to discuss various aspects of the Darden MBA program, including experiential learning opportunities, global study opportunities, the use of AI in the program, the application process, and common mistakes made by applicants. Dawna emphasizes the impo…

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

2M 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 to Get Accepted to Cornell Johnson MBA [Episode 586] 47:21

2M ago47:21

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In this episode, Eddie Asbie, Executive Director of Admissions and Scholarship at Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, shares an overview of the admissions process. He provides insights into the application process at Cornell Johnson, including the testing and test waiver policy, the interview process, and advice for re-applicants. He off…

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How to Respond to the New Harvard MBA Essay Questions [Episode 585] 52:17

2M ago52:17

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In this episode, Linda Abraham invites Accepted consultants Esmeralda Cardenal and Kelly Wilson to discuss the updates to the Harvard Business School application and provide insights into how applicants can approach the essays. They emphasize that HBS is still looking for leaders who have made an impact and can grow in any environment. While the cr…

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Are We Gonna Get Tenacious Deported? | #246 1:08:10

2M ago1:08:10

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Feat. GMat & Sienna.Today, Mat made a mistake.Check outPATREON: www.patreon.com/gmatpodcastsFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/therealgmat/TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/therealgmatINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/therealgmatGET YOUR HANDS ON SOME MERCHShow your doy-ship with these classy threads. https://teespring.com/stores/therealgmatNew episodes weekly!!What are you do…

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How to Get Into George Washington School of Law [Episode 584] 39:00

2M ago39:00

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In this episode, Linda Abraham interviews Dean Sophia Sim of George Washington School of Law. They discuss various aspects of the law school admissions process, including what makes a standout personal statement, the importance of a balanced program, the acceptance of alternative standardized tests, the use of AI tools in the application process, a…

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Ace the New Michigan Ross MBA Essay Questions [Bonus Episode] 24:41

2M ago24:41

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Andrea McHale, the Director of the Michigan Ross Full-time MBA and Global MBA Admissions, returns to Admissions Straight Talk to discuss the newly released essay prompts for the Michigan Ross MBA program. Andrea shares an overview of each of the four questions and gives an inside look at exactly what the admissions committee hopes to learn from app…

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Getting Into Med School Isn’t Easy…But This Applicant Did It! [Episode 583] 32:16

2M ago32:16

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In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham interviews Yael Bruk, a recent graduate from Binghamton University who was accepted to multiple medical schools. Yael shares her advice for pre-med students, including the importance of taking notes during clinical experiences and writing down meaningful stories to include in applicati…

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Drunk Stories: Ruining Parties #245 1:08:24

3M ago1:08:24

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Feat. GMat & Sienna.Today, we talk about the worst of the worst drunk, and the worst of the worst h***.Check outPATREON: www.patreon.com/gmatpodcastsFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/therealgmat/TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/therealgmatINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/therealgmatGET YOUR HANDS ON SOME MERCHShow your doy-ship with these classy threads. https://teespring.c…

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MS in Finance, MS in Business Analytics, and MS in Management: Admissions in Three Flavors [Episode 582] 36:26

3M ago36:26

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Kelly Wilson, an Accepted consultant and former admissions director takes a deep dive into master's degrees in graduate management education. Kelly provides insights into the differences between various master's degrees, such as master's in management, master's in finance, and master's in business analytics. She highlights the importance of underst…

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#223 How to 3x Your Chances to Top 10 MBA Programs with Melody Jones, Vantage Point MBA 46:40

3M ago46:40

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Melody Jones, Co-Founder of Vantage Point MBA Admissions Consulting, has been helping applicants get into top 10 MBA programs for over a decade. How does Vantage Point help applicants triple their chances compared to other applicants? Melody shares key learnings, examples and questions you can use right away to craft a compelling application. Topic…

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Do You Have the Spike for Toronto Rotman MBA? [Episode 581] 44:28

3M ago44:28

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Mohammad Salhia, Managing Director of Recruitment, Admissions, and Business Development at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, discusses the distinctive features of the Rotman MBA program. Mohammad highlights the various MBA program options at Rotman, including full-time, morning/evening, and executive MBA programs. He emp…

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

3M 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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Get Accepted to Loyola Stritch Medical School [Episode 580] 1:00:53

3M ago1:00:53

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Show Summary In this episode, Linda Abraham interviews Darrell Nabers, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Recruitment at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. They discuss the distinctive elements of the Loyola Stritch approach to medical education, the importance of faith and compassion in the application process, the impact of …

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Koala Rizz | #244 36:42

3M ago36:42

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Feat. GMat & Sienna.Today, we talk about I literally can't remember, I'm writing this description like a week after editing this poddy. Just listen, I'm sure it's fine.Check outPATREON: www.patreon.com/gmatpodcastsFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/therealgmat/TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/therealgmatINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/therealgmatGET YOUR HANDS ON SOME MERCH…

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

3M 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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How to Get into Washington University in St. Louis School of Law [Episode 579] 44:05

3M ago44:05

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Show Summary Katherine Scannell, Vice Dean for Institutional Success at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, discusses the distinctive elements of WashU’s JD program. She highlights the individualized focus on students’ career goals and the broad areas of expertise that students can specialize in. Dean Scannell emphasizes the importanc…

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McDonald's is Not Good | #243 51:25

3M ago51:25

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Feat. GMat & Sienna.Today, we talk about how TERRIBLE MCDONALD'S IS! PULL YOUR SH*T TOGETHER MACCASCheck outPATREON: www.patreon.com/gmatpodcastsFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/therealgmat/TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/therealgmatINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/therealgmatGET YOUR HANDS ON SOME MERCHShow your doy-ship with these classy threads. https://teespring.com/s…

4M ago38:19

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Show Summary Dr. Sundas Ali, a former Lecturer at the University of Oxford and now an admissions consultant at Accepted, discusses the differences between graduate school admissions in the UK and the US. She explains that while there are some similarities in the application process, such as the importance of personal statements in both countries,th…

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