In this episode, Rohit Sharma, Sr. Vice President of Global Higher Education and Workskills, explains how ETS made the GRE almost two hours shorter (without cutting any sections) and why that’s a good thing for test takers – and institutions. [SHOW SUMMARY] Are you wondering what the new shorter GRE is about? What does it…
Crush the Test by Crushing Your Test Anxiety [Episode 521]
In this episode Dr. Ben Bernstein, author of Crush Your Test Anxiety, explains the role of mind, body, and spirit in performance enhancement. [SHOW SUMMARY] While aptitude tests are increasingly optional in graduate admissions, tests are a constant in graduate school and frequently in one’s career. How can you manage your stress and anxiety when…
Ace the Executive Assessment [Episode 483]
Tune in to hear all you need to know about the Executive Assessment [Show Summary] Who is the Executive Assessment for? What is it? And how to prepare for it? Introduced by GMAC a few years ago, for the Executive MBA, the “EA” has gained credibility and acceptability for a variety of MBA programs. Brett…
Testing, Testing, 1-2-3: What’s the Right Test Prep For You? [Episode 443]
Are you thinking about taking a standardized test for undergraduate or graduate admissions? Read on for must-know test-prep information! [Show summary] We’re calling in test prep leaders and co-hosts of the Tests and the Rest podcast, Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley to discuss tips and strategies for choosing the right test prep for you as…
How to Eliminate Test Anxiety [Episode 427]
Ace any standardized admissions test, with top-tier academic coaching and effective tools to manage anxiety [Show summary] Bara Sapir has been providing test prep for over 20 years and is a pioneer in mindful test taking, implementing a holistic approach to the test prep process. She shares her best tips along with her comprehensive approach…
Top Tips to Improve Your SAT Score
When you’re prepping for the SAT, the last thing you want to do is waste time. And there are a lot of time wasters out there: from bad materials to tutors only familiar with the old test (it changed in 2016, people!), it seems like there are more potential landmines cropping up every day. But…
10 Tips and Tricks for Acing the IELTS
The path to passing the IELTS is not a straight line, nor a short walk. You can think of it more as a long hike, challenging but rewarding. Now, if you go on a long hike, you’ll need to pack a bag of supplies. In the case of the “hike” to IELTS success, your supplies…
1 Doctor, 2 Entrepreneurs: Eliza Morrison & Andrew Nimmich [Episode 230]
Meet Eliza Morrison and M4 Andrew Nimmich, the CEOs of Tutor the People and Nerdly. Both of today’s guests attended the College of Charleston in South Carolina where Eliza Morrison majored in French, Russian and Comparative Literature. Andrew Nimmich also attended the College of Charleston and CUNY Brooklyn College and majored in Pre-Medical Studies. He…
Want a 30+ on the ACT? Here’s What to Know
If you or your child is about to start preparing for the ACT, you might be wondering what exactly will show up on the test? What does one need to know to do well on the ACT? Here’s a brief overview of what’s covered in each section. ACT English The ACT English section measures standard…
MBADiversity City Forums Events & Accepted.com Test Prep Scholarship
It’s been a rough year financially for most people. So it’s nice to see when others are reaching out to help, and we at Accepted are trying to help out too. GradPrep, in conjunction with MBADiversity, will be awarding an Accepted.com $450.00 scholarship* to a GradPrep or MBADiversity City Forum registrant who attends one of…
Accepted News for MBA Applicants
We just added two great GMAT articles from Manhattan GMAT to our GMAT resources: GMAT Strategies for the Math-Challenged Strategies for the GMAT’s Verbal Section Reminder: If you are planning to take a GMAT test prep course either in a traditional classroom setting or online or even with a personal tutor, you can receive 10%…
MBA Admissions: New Content on GMAT Prep; Consortium
We recently added the Consortium transcript and an additional GMAT article to Accepted.com. Here are excerpts: Consortium Student Chat Transcript mba2008 (Feb 5, 2008 8:10:33 PM)What advice would you give us in preparation for returning to (a) the orientation program and (b) returning to school? RayHernandezDARDEN (Feb 5, 2008 8:11:37 PM)School can be overwhelming…