Episode 47: Should I get private tutoring? (the pros and cons of hiring an expert)
There are many different test prep resources available to students, who often wonder whether they should engage a private tutor to prepare for the GRE. Like any other option, there are pros and cons a...
31 Maj 202310min
Episode 46: How to get testing accommodations on the GRE (understanding the petition process)
For better or worse, the process of securing testing accommodations on the GRE can be protracted and expensive. Students cannot schedule a testing session with accommodations until their petition has ...
24 Maj 20238min
Episode 45: How to stay cool in high-pressure situations (the psychology of top performance)
In today's episode, Davis and Orion respond to another listener question. This one is all about staying cool in high-pressure situations where the stakes are high. Drawing on research in performance p...
17 Maj 202310min
Episode 44: What is your park screen ritual? (taking care of your mental stamina)
Davis and Orion respond to another listener question in today's episode. The two have previously discussed the importance of the park screen ("How to get a real break on the GRE") for top-percentile p...
10 Maj 20239min
Episode 43: What is a cheat sheet? (why making your own is a good idea)
In today's episode, Davis and Orion respond to another listener question. In previous talks, Orion has mentioned the importance of creating a "cheat sheet" over the course of one's prep. So what exact...
3 Maj 20238min
Episode 42: How to approach GRE problems (the counterintuitive process that works)
The vast majority of students approach GRE problems completely backwards: they spend a lot of time getting into a problem (in the sense of re-reading the problem and thinking through the solution), an...
26 Apr 20239min
Episode 41: Grad school admissions and goodness of fit (why students actually get admitted)
As stated previously, no one gets into grad school because of their GRE scores (though many people are kept out of grad school for the same). In today's episode, Davis and Orion discuss what actually ...
19 Apr 202310min
Episode 40: You will never feel ready (overcoming test hesitancy)
This can be somewhat of a bitter pill to swallow: you will never feel ready to take the GRE. And that's okay. You're going to do it anyway. Just like courage isn't the absence of fear, but the decisio...
12 Apr 20238min
