Episodes

  • Life as a psychology PhD candidate
    Feb 4 2026

    Thinking about a PhD in Psychology? Eva Meza is a fifth-year psychology PhD candidate at the University of California, Davis. In this episode, Eva covers her life as a psychology PhD, including cost, employment, work-school-life balance, support systems, and advice for those considering a PhD program.

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    21 mins
  • How to decide whether an MBA and which format is right for you
    Jan 21 2026

    Is an MBA on your radar in 2026? J.D. Clarke is Executive Director of Recruitment and Admissions at Ivey Business School at Western University, and has worked at business schools for over 25 years. In this episode, J.D. helps the listener understand what types of MBAs could be best for them, including the value of an MBA, what types of MBA programs there are today, what the tradeoffs are for each type, and how to decide what's best for you.

    Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.

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    34 mins
  • GRE vs. LSAT for law school admissions
    Jan 7 2026

    Can you really take the GRE when applying to law school? Jeff Eisenberg is the founder of Long Island Test Prep and has been a GRE, GMAT, and LSAT tutor for over 31 years. In this episode, Jeff shares his views on the merits of taking the GRE in the law school admissions process instead of the LSAT, including the law school admissions landscape, the differences between the tests, which test is easier, and what is best for each type of student.

    Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.

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    20 mins
  • How to avoid the "seven deadly sins" of grad school applications
    Dec 24 2025

    What are the key things you should make sure NOT to do when applying to grad school? 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 shares his "seven deadly sins" of grad school education and how to avoid them.

    Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.

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    25 mins
  • How to increase your GRE score in a week
    Dec 10 2025

    Have a week until your next GRE exam? Matt Roy is a longtime dedicated GRE tutor with thousands of hours of tutoring experience and is the author of Achievable's GRE course. In this episode, Matt walks you through the steps he recommends his clients for maximizing their GRE score with one week to go.

    Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.

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    18 mins
  • Managing time is managing stress
    Nov 26 2025

    Stressed out about the GRE? A time management strategy may be the solution. Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning, president emeritus of the National Test Prep Association, and tens of thousands of students use his materials to prepare for all kinds of tests each year. In this episode, Mike talks about the importance of time management on the GRE, how to set yourself up for success, and how it can reduce stress on test day.

    Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.

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    21 mins
  • 7 things to help your graduate school application get noticed
    Nov 12 2025

    Want to make your graduate school application stand out? 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 shares his 7 tips from his decades of being an admissions officers for getting your application noticed.

    Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.

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    25 mins
  • Understanding GRE percentiles: what your GRE score really means
    Oct 29 2025

    Your GRE score shouldn't exist in a vacuum. Matt Roy is a longtime dedicated GRE tutor with thousands of hours of tutoring experience, and the author of Achievable's GRE course. In this episode, Matt explains what GRE percentiles are, how to find them or calculate them, and why they are the best way for you to plan your GRE.

    Achievable's GRE prep course uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/?utm_source=podcast to try it for free.

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    19 mins