Inside the GMAT

Summary In this episode, Petia Whitmore from  My MBA Path delves into the intricacies of the MBA application process, emphasizing the importance of storytelling, clarity of purpose, and the evaluation criteria used by admissions committees. Petia shares insights from her experience as a former Dean of MBA Admissions, outlining the two phases of the application process: evaluation and selection. Sh...

Introducing Inside the GMAT. A weekly show with interviews with experts and advice on how you can navigate through your graduate business school admissions process. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app or YouTube!

Host Eric Chambers is joined by Charles Bibilos, Founder of GMAT Ninja, where they do things a bit differently by tackling your test anxiety head on. Charles talks all things assessment anxiety, from how it can manifest in an exam environment to how to overcome it, with a lively discussion about how GMAT Focus Edition helps reduce your chances of experiencing anxiety on test day. Tune in to get ov...

In this episode, we're joined by Manish Dharia, Director of Product Marketing at GMAC. Manish talks all things GMAT Focus Edition , covering   how and why we made the decision to bring you  the latest evolution of the GMAT ;   what the changes to each section,   scoring and score report are ;   the many benefits these changes add to your testing experience and ultimately your b-school experience a...

Are you interested in GMAT Focus, but haven't spoken to a professional tutor about whether it's the right test for you? This episode has got you covered - our guest, Hailey Cusimano, Director of Tutoring at Menlo Coaching, shares her insights on the test and helps you decide if it's ultimately right for you. As an added bonus, our host, Eric Chambers, a former admissions consultant, weighs in on t...

In this episode, our UK-based host, Nalisha Patel, has a riveting chat with  Sunil Kandola, Vice President of Coin Systems Strategy at Onyx by JP  Morgan . You'll hear all about Sunil's fascinating career path – from the British Army to studying an MBA at the prestigious Saïd Business School at Oxford University to landing his role at JP Morgan. Sunil drops useful tips along the way on how to ace...

In this episode we're joined by Alexis Jeffries, Head of Business Product Marketing at Glassdoor. Amongst other impressive endeavors, Alexis is paving the way in her thriving tech career and is the Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business. Learn from Alexis how you can overcome imposter syndrome and create the career path that is righ...

In this episode, Zach chats with Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business Clinical Professor, Dr. Erik Davidson, alongside HSB alum and Walt Disney Company's Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Corrie Tebay, on everything you need to know about the Early-Career MBA. Corrie gives incredible insight into pursuing the right program and career fit for you in her truly inspirational career path. This...

In this episode, guest host Zach Fernebok interviews Ana Kyper, Senior Director of Product Management, GME Prep and Readiness. In just under 10 minutes, Ana will walk you through the 6-week GMAT Focus™ Exam prep journey - including the practice needed, your time commitment, and tips to maximize your GMAT Focus exam success. Episode resources:  Official GMAT Focus PREP resources  Download the app:...

To kickoff Season 3, we are joined by our very own CEO, Joy Jones, as she navigates us through the decision behind the new GMAT Focus Edition and shares with us her thoughts on the future of education. She talks about her personal education story, from her own experience studying for the GMAT and her career-defining experience at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Listen now! 

We're back for a new season! Join us on June 1st, bi-weekly, for Season 3 of Inside the GMAT, your official source on all things GMAT and related products. We'll cover all things GMAT Focus, from regular updates and how to prepare to expert opinions on the GMAT's evolution.  We'll also cover relevant, trending topics in education across the globe with leading experts and chat with previous test ta...

We are joining by Rodrigo Malta, Managing Director from the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, to discuss the big questions that surround the b-school admissions process. Listen for tips on how to strengthen your application and learn the one question you should ask yourself before going to business school. Listen now!

Are you ready to start your business graduate program, but need to level up your core business knowledge before you enter the classroom? Business Fundamentals is for you! In this episode, we invite Ana Kyper and Brian Carlidge to discuss what Business Fundamentals is and how the courses offered can help you succeed in your business school program. www.mba.com/businessfundamentals Business Fundamen...

Inside the GMAT Replay: Did you know that GMAC offers accommodations for test-takers with disabilities? In this episode, Kailin Burns invites Jason Northup, the Senior Manager for Test Accommodations at GMAC to discuss how you can apply for testing accommodations on your GMAT or Executive Assessment, what testing accommodations GMAC offers, and options you have as a test taker to maximize your tes...

We are back from a break! In this episode, we invited Stacey Koprince of Manhattan Prep to discuss retaking the GMAT exam. We discuss how schools retakes, does retaking the GMAT look bad, and most importantly, how to know when you should retake the GMAT. Stacey gives you all of the insights of retaking the GMAT so you can create a plan to raise your GMAT score. *GMAT policies have been updated sin...

MBA interviews can be the most nerve-wracking part of your whole application. But there's plenty you can do to prepare, and put your best foot forward. In the third and final episode of this three-part mini-series, BusinessBecause writer Bethany Garner asks admissions directors from two top programs to offer up tips and tricks for making your interview count. David Simpson, admissions director for...

Once you're ready to apply for an MBA, how do you make your application stand out? In the second episode of this three-part mini-series, BusinessBecause writer Bethany Garner asks April Leung, head of MBA admissions at HKUST, to share her insights on what makes a stand-out written application From creating a winning resume to avoiding common pitfalls, April walks you through everything you need to...

What makes a strong MBA candidate? In the first episode of this three-part mini-series, BusinessBecause writer Bethany Garner speaks with Eric Askins—Executive Director of Admissions for the full-time MBA program at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business—to find out. Eric will take you through everything an MBA admissions team is looking for when they take a look at your p...

Did you know that you can prepare for the Executive Assessment in just 4 weeks? Sarabeth Dobbs, the Product Development Manager for Assessments joins the show to tell you about the new 4-week study planner for the Executive Assessment. Sarabeth lets you know what to expect, how to prep, and gives some advice about the Executive Assessment. Download the 4 Week Study Planner Get Executive Assessment...

On our last episode, we had a great panel of admissions professionals from three business schools tell you how they use the GMAT exam in the admissions process. We discussed the advantages of taking the GMAT exam even as some programs may be test-optional this year. This week, we continue that conversation, this time gaining the perspectives of a panel of top-rated business school admissions consu...

Why should you take the GMAT exam when it is not required for admission to business school? This week our guests Imran Kanga from Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, Bruce Delmonico from Yale School of Management, and Jessica Krom from Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University all join the show to explain how the GMAT is used for admissions and break down why takin...

Ana Kyper, the Senior Director of GME Prep and Readiness, joins the show to discuss the GMAT's verbal reasoning section. Ana breaks down each question type and gives you tips on approaching and preparing for sentence correction, critical reasoning, and reading comprehension. Get started with verbal reasoning practice with the GMAT Official Practice Questions 1

Enjoy this replay of our GMAT Advanced Questions episode. Are you ready to take your GMAT Exam prep to the next level? Are you looking for harder questions as you prep for the GMAT? Learn about the GMAT Official Advanced Prep. Join Pam Brown the Director of Product Management of the Assessments at GMAC as she discusses what Advanced Prep is, who can benefit from it, and all the features Advanced p...

Business schools are looking for the best candidate for their program: You. In this episode, Christa Johnson-Perkins the Product Director, Marketing Solutions at GMAC Connect joins the show to tell you about the Graduate Management Admission Search Service, better known as GMASS. Learn how you can utilize this free service, and enroll to have schools search for you to join their program. Get start...

Do you want to connect at a personal level with business school representatives and staff members that would provide you access and interaction with the actual decision-makers in the business school admission process? You can by being a part of the MBA Tour. Danielle Boland the Managing Director of The MBA Tour, to tell you how the MBA Tour works, what to expect, and how to stand out for these vir...