Episode 63: Overcoming a low grade point average (what does and doesn’t work)
For various reasons, many students' undergraduate GPAs might be lower than they would like. Sometimes, these students approach their GRE prep from the perspective that a high score on the test will he...
20 Sep 20239min
Episode 62: How to solve a plug-in problem (a real-time demonstration)
In today's episode, Orion demonstrates how to solve the most common question type on the quantitative section of the GRE: a plug-in problem. He walks through the second-by-second workflow for answerin...
13 Sep 20238min
Episode 61: Do you need to answer every question? (hit your target score strategically)
When they begin their prep, many students struggle to answer every question within the time limit. They rush to do so, which typically increases their careless error rate on problems they "should" hav...
6 Sep 20238min
Episode 60: How to solve a sentence equivalence problem (a real-time demonstration)
In this episode, Orion offers a real-time demonstration of how to solve a sentence equivalence problem on the GRE. He walks through the second-by-second workflow associated with solving these verbal q...
30 Aug 20239min
Episode 59: Should you get a study buddy? (the pros and cons of social studying)
Getting a study buddy to prepare for the GRE can be an excellent idea for a variety of reasons. For example, working in conjunction with a friend can improve compliance and provide accountability. It ...
23 Aug 20238min
Episode 58: The secret to good essay writing (understanding DRI writing)
This technique is as useful on the GRE writing section as it is in grad school, itself. The secret to good academic writing is to utilize the DRI rubric. This stands for: describe, report, interpret. ...
16 Aug 20239min
Episode 57: Should you take the full ride or pay out of pocket? (how to pay for grad school)
Many PhD programs offer their successful applicants a full scholarship and a living stipend in addition to their admissions. What's not to like? The reality of the situation, however, is that there's ...
9 Aug 202310min
Episode 56: New GRE test updates (responding to what we now know)
In today's episode, Davis and Orion react to the FAQ recently released by ETS concerning the upcoming revisions to the GRE general test. Among other things, we confirm the time durations of each secti...
2 Aug 20239min
