32. Should You Retake Your Exam?
You've invested time, effort, and money preparing for and taking your standardized test, and unfortunately the first attempt didn't quite go as planned. So, what now? Should you retake it? Or just apply with the score you have? The answer to those questions isn't quite as straightforward as it may seem. Even if you were assured of improving the next time around, a higher score may not be necessary to get you accepted to your target program(s). There's a lot to consider when thinking about re...
13 Okt 202026min
31. Do's and Don'ts for Reviewing Your Practice Results [Mailbag]
In this "Mailbag Monday" edition of The Dominate Test Prep Podcast, we answer the following question submitted by Anne: "It seems kind of silly but how much time do you suggest people spend looking over questions they got wrong or even questions they got right?" It's not a silly question, Anne. Quite to the contrary, practice is a key component of preparing well for your standardized test, and a big part of effective practice is reviewing your results and learning from your mistakes. How do...
21 Sep 202012min
30. 5 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Starting Law School, with Dave Hall
It's one thing to get in to a top law school. But how do you succeed once you're there? The three years of law school are intense. It's like "drinking from a fire hose," says this week's guest, Dave Hall. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to ensure that you're prepared for the onslaught and maximize your law school experience. Having just graduated from law school himself, Dave shares five (5) key "lessons learned" in this episode -- 5 things he wishes he had known before starting...
9 Sep 202049min
29. How to Answer Questions Faster [Mailbag]
In this first-ever "Mailbag Monday" edition of The Dominate Test Pep Podcast, we answer the following question from Isabella, a loyal listener of the show: "I would like to know if you have some tips on how to answer the questions in less time. I feel like when I am doing practice problems I get more answers correct because I have more time, but when I am doing the practice tests I get very anxious with the time and end up doing everything quickly and with less attention and get more answers...
24 Aug 202016min
28. The Value of an MBA, with Tim Munyon
A Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is a popular route for advancing one's career, learning new skills, growing a network, and overall expanding opportunities in the world of business. Yet, there are significant costs associated with pursuing this level of higher education. So is it worth it? How do you measure the value of and MBA and determine whether it's right for you? To shed light on this important topic, we've invited Tim Munyon, Associate Professor of Management at the H...
10 Aug 202032min
27. "7 Days Out" from Test Day
Test day is right around the corner. What should you be doing in the final week leading up to the big day to maximize your preparation and ensure that you have the best possible result on your exam? In this episode we break it down for you day-by-day, laying out for you exactly what you should be prioritizing each day starting "7 days out" to finish strong. Specifically, we discuss: How many practice tests you should take in the final week of preparation -- and when you should take the...
14 Jul 202044min
26. To Defer or Not to Defer [Admission], with Diana Jones
In the immortal words of William Shakespeare, "To defer or not to defer, that is the question." Or something like that. We're talking, of course, about whether or not to defer your admission to college / graduate school given the uncertainty around what the learning environment will look like when classes resume in the Fall. With so many schools relaxing their deferral requirements and lingering concerns about the safety of live, in-person classes, it's a question that a lot of students are w...
24 Jun 202032min
25. How to Find the Motivation to Study
Motivation is a key component of success on your standardized test because if it's lacking, you won't put in the necessary work to prepare effectively and your score will suffer on test day. Unfortunately, a lot of students struggle with motivation and consequently they have a hard time getting the score they need. Perhaps that's you. So where does motivation come from and how can you get it back if you've lost it? That's the question we tackle in this episode of The Dominate Test Prep Pod...
16 Jun 202034min
