GRE Snacks

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 whe...

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 pr...

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...

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 att...

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 applyi...

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...

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 rec...

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 p...

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 s...