Inside the GMAT

Could You Win the GMAT Talent and Opportunity Scholarship? Oct 05, 2023

Our UK host, Nalisha Patel, gets to know one of this year's inspiring GMAT Talent and Opportunity Scholarship winners, Renata Agostinelli. Renata talks about her unique career journey in tech, her involvement with the Lean In organization, her passion for D&I, plus gives tips on how you too can be successful in your application - and in your life goals.

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Scholarship Information

Lean In

Forte Foundation

Reduce Exam Anxiety and Get the Results You Want Sep 07, 2023

Host Eric Chambers is joined by Charles Bibilos, Founder of GMAT Ninja, where they do things a bit differently by tackling your test anxiety head on. Charles talks all things assessment anxiety, from how it can manifest in an exam environment to how to overcome it, with a lively discussion about how GMAT Focus Edition helps reduce your chances of experiencing anxiety on test day. Tune in to get over your testing jitters!

References:

GMAT Ninja

How GMAT™ Focus Edition Reduces Test Anxiety

Your Guide to the GMAT Focus Edition Aug 25, 2023

In this episode, we’re joined by Manish Dharia, Director of Product Marketing at GMAC. Manish talks all things GMAT Focus Edition, covering

how and why we made the decision to bring you the latest evolution of the GMAT;
what the changes to each section, scoring and score report are;
the many benefits these changes add to your testing experience and ultimately your b-school experience and career;
the difference between GMAT Focus Edition and other test options; and
important dates coming up that you won’t want to miss.

Tune in now and don’t forget to register for GMAT Focus Edition on August 29th.

Episode resources:

GMAT Focus Edition Prep Store

GMAT Focus Edition Registration

GMAT Focus Edition General Information

What Do Test Prep Tutors Really Think of GMAT Focus? Aug 10, 2023

Are you interested in GMAT Focus, but haven't spoken to a professional tutor about whether it's the right test for you? This episode has got you covered - our guest, Hailey Cusimano, Director of Tutoring at Menlo Coaching, shares her insights on the test and helps you decide if it's ultimately right for you. As an added bonus, our host, Eric Chambers, a former admissions consultant, weighs in on the value the exam brings to both schools and candidates.

From Army to B-School - One Man’s Epic Journey Jul 27, 2023

In this episode, our UK-based host, Nalisha Patel, has a riveting chat with Sunil Kandola, Vice President of Coin Systems Strategy at Onyx by JP Morgan. You'll hear all about Sunil's fascinating career path – from the British Army to studying an MBA at the prestigious Saïd Business School at Oxford University to landing his role at JP Morgan. Sunil drops useful tips along the way on how to ace the GMAT, tell your personal story and land your dream role, plus much more.

Resources:

Series of creative storytelling workshops by Simeon Courtie

Onyx by JPMorgan

Overcome Imposter-Syndrome and Craft Your Story Jul 13, 2023

In this episode we're joined by Alexis Jeffries, Head of Business Product Marketing at Glassdoor. Amongst other impressive endeavors, Alexis is paving the way in her thriving tech career and is the Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business. Learn from Alexis how you can overcome imposter syndrome and create the career path that is right for you while staying true to your authentic self. Oh, and she even throws in spectacular GMAT advice. This is not one to be missed!

Could an Early-Career MBA Be Right for You? Jun 29, 2023

In this episode, Zach chats with Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business Clinical Professor, Dr. Erik Davidson, alongside HSB alum and Walt Disney Company's Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Corrie Tebay, on everything you need to know about the Early-Career MBA.

Corrie gives incredible insight into pursuing the right program and career fit for you in her truly inspirational career path. This is a great listen for anyone interested in pursuing an MBA earlier on in their career and are searching for options in the US. Listen now.

This episode was originally recorded in 2022.

Your Guide to GMAT Focus Prep - in Under 10 Minutes Jun 15, 2023

In this episode, guest host Zach Fernebok interviews Ana Kyper, Senior Director of Product Management, GME Prep and Readiness. In just under 10 minutes, Ana will walk you through the 6-week GMAT Focus™ Exam prep journey - including the practice needed, your time commitment, and tips to maximize your GMAT Focus exam success.

Episode resources:

Official GMAT Focus PREP resources

Download the app: GMAT Official Practice

GMAC CEO Joy Jones' Path to Success Jun 01, 2023

To kickoff Season 3, we are joined by our very own CEO, Joy Jones, as she navigates us through the decision behind the new GMAT Focus Edition and shares with us her thoughts on the future of education. She talks about her personal education story, from her own experience studying for the GMAT and her career-defining experience at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Listen now!

New Season of Inside the GMAT May 24, 2023

We're back for a new season!

Join us on June 1st, bi-weekly, for Season 3 of Inside the GMAT, your official source on all things GMAT and related products. We'll cover all things GMAT Focus, from regular updates and how to prepare to expert opinions on the GMAT's evolution.

We'll also cover relevant, trending topics in education across the globe with leading experts and chat with previous test takers who've launched incredible careers since starting their graduate management education journey.

All this and much more will be available on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple, insidethegmat.com, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Navigating The Business School Admissions Process Sep 26, 2022

We are joining by Rodrigo Malta, Managing Director from the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, to discuss the big questions that surround the b-school admissions process. Listen for tips on how to strengthen your application and learn the one question you should ask yourself before going to business school. Listen now!

What is Business Fundamentals? Aug 15, 2022

Are you ready to start your business graduate program, but need to level up your core business knowledge before you enter the classroom? Business Fundamentals is for you! In this episode, we invite Ana Kyper and Brian Carlidge to discuss what Business Fundamentals is and how the courses offered can help you succeed in your business school program.

www.mba.com/businessfundamentals

Business Fundamentals Reviewer Bio Page

REPLAY: 6 Steps to Requesting a Testing Accommodation Nov 01, 2021

Inside the GMAT Replay:

Did you know that GMAC offers accommodations for test-takers with disabilities? In this episode, Kailin Burns invites Jason Northup, the Senior Manager for Test Accommodations at GMAC to discuss how you can apply for testing accommodations on your GMAT or Executive Assessment, what testing accommodations GMAC offers, and options you have as a test taker to maximize your test-taking experience.

Download the 6 Steps to Applying for a Testing Accommodation

Should I Retake the GMAT? Oct 18, 2021

We are back from a break!

In this episode, we invited Stacey Koprince of Manhattan Prep to discuss retaking the GMAT exam. We discuss how schools retakes, does retaking the GMAT look bad, and most importantly, how to know when you should retake the GMAT. Stacey gives you all of the insights of retaking the GMAT so you can create a plan to raise your GMAT score.

*GMAT policies have been updated since this article was published. The 16-day waiting period now applies across exam formats – test center and online. Now, if you switch formats, the 16-day waiting period does apply.

SPECIAL EPISODE: Part 3: MBA Interview Strategy With LBS & INSEAD Oct 04, 2021

MBA interviews can be the most nerve-wracking part of your whole application. But there’s plenty you can do to prepare, and put your best foot forward. In the third and final episode of this three-part mini-series, BusinessBecause writer Bethany Garner asks admissions directors from two top programs to offer up tips and tricks for making your interview count.

David Simpson, admissions director for the MBA at London business School, and Virginie Fougea, global director of admissions at INSEAD, reveal what to wear, how to get across your personal brand, how to handle virtual interviews and more.

SPECIAL EPISODE: Part 2: Acing Your MBA Essays With HKUST Sep 20, 2021

Once you’re ready to apply for an MBA, how do you make your application stand out? In the second episode of this three-part mini-series, BusinessBecause writer Bethany Garner asks April Leung, head of MBA admissions at HKUST, to share her insights on what makes a stand-out written application

From creating a winning resume to avoiding common pitfalls, April walks you through everything you need to know to get your MBA application off to a flying start.

Download additional resources here

SPECIAL EPISODE: Part 1: What Makes A Strong MBA Candidate? Sep 06, 2021

What makes a strong MBA candidate? In the first episode of this three-part mini-series, BusinessBecause writer Bethany Garner speaks with Eric Askins—Executive Director of Admissions for the full-time MBA program at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business—to find out.

Eric will take you through everything an MBA admissions team is looking for when they take a look at your profile, from work experience, to career goals, to academic performance. Plus, hear Eric’s insights on what Berkeley Haas wants most in its MBA recruits.

Learn More about what makes a strong MBA candidate here

Where Do You See Yourself in 4 Weeks? Aug 23, 2021

Did you know that you can prepare for the Executive Assessment in just 4 weeks? Sarabeth Dobbs, the Product Development Manager for Assessments joins the show to tell you about the new 4-week study planner for the Executive Assessment. Sarabeth lets you know what to expect, how to prep, and gives some advice about the Executive Assessment.

Download the 4 Week Study Planner

Get Executive Assessment Official Prep

The Value of The GMAT Exam - Part 2 Aug 09, 2021

On our last episode, we had a great panel of admissions professionals from three business schools tell you how they use the GMAT exam in the admissions process. We discussed the advantages of taking the GMAT exam even as some programs may be test-optional this year.

This week, we continue that conversation, this time gaining the perspectives of a panel of top-rated business school admissions consultants. Admissions consultants Linda Abraham from Accepted and Joe Mashek from Merchant join the show to discuss all the questions you want to know about the GMAT exam and getting into the world’s top MBA and business master’s programs.

The Benefits of Taking the GMAT Exam in a Test Optional World Jul 26, 2021

Why should you take the GMAT exam when it is not required for admission to business school? This week our guests Imran Kanga from Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, Bruce Delmonico from Yale School of Management, and Jessica Krom from Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University all join the show to explain how the GMAT is used for admissions and break down why taking the GMAT exam when it is not required, benefits you for the admission process.

Mastering the Verbal Reasoning Section Jul 12, 2021

Ana Kyper, the Senior Director of GME Prep and Readiness, joins the show to discuss the GMAT's verbal reasoning section. Ana breaks down each question type and gives you tips on approaching and preparing for sentence correction, critical reasoning, and reading comprehension.

Get started with verbal reasoning practice with the GMAT Official Practice Questions 1

REPLAY: Exploring GMAT Advanced Questions Jun 28, 2021

Enjoy this replay of our GMAT Advanced Questions episode.

Are you ready to take your GMAT Exam prep to the next level? Are you looking for harder questions as you prep for the GMAT? Learn about the GMAT Official Advanced Prep. Join Pam Brown the Director of Product Management of the Assessments at GMAC as she discusses what Advanced Prep is, who can benefit from it, and all the features Advanced prep has to guide you to success.

To get started, for your exam prep, download the 12 Exclusive GMAT Questions today!

Help Business Schools Discover You with GMASS Jun 14, 2021

Business schools are looking for the best candidate for their program: You. In this episode, Christa Johnson-Perkins the Product Director, Marketing Solutions at GMAC Connect joins the show to tell you about the Graduate Management Admission Search Service, better known as GMASS. Learn how you can utilize this free service, and enroll to have schools search for you to join their program.

Get started with GMASS here.

What to Expect at the MBA Tour May 31, 2021

Do you want to connect at a personal level with business school representatives and staff members that would provide you access and interaction with the actual decision-makers in the business school admission process? You can by being a part of the MBA Tour. Danielle Boland the Managing Director of The MBA Tour, to tell you how the MBA Tour works, what to expect, and how to stand out for these virtual events.

Interested in joining an event with The MBA Tour to explore your business school options? Find an event in your region.

Everything You Wanted to Know About the GMAT IR Section May 17, 2021

This week we discuss preparing for the Integrated Reasoning (IR) section of the GMAT exam. Chris D'Ambrosio the Product Manager for Assessments at GMAC joins the show to discuss tips and tricks and how you can make a study plan to prepare for the IR section. Chris discusses the structure, the types of questions, and what the IR is.

The Soft Skills Assessment May 03, 2021

This week Ana Kyper, Senior Director of GMAT prep joins the show to discuss a new assessment called Soft Skills. GMAC’s Soft Skills Assessment is an online assessment that provides you the opportunity to enhance your application to a graduate management program.

Ana discusses what the Soft Skills Assessment measures, and how you can take it.

The GMAT Official Guide Apr 19, 2021

Prep is a very important part of the GMAT exam, and did you know that over 80% of test-takers who scored over a 700 on their GMAT exam used GMAT Official prep products in their GMAT preparation plan? To help you get a little more insight on prep for your GMAT exam, Shaifali Gupta the Product Management Senior Manager for the GMAT Prep is here to discuss the GMAT Official Guide and what's new in the 2022 edition

Prepping for the Executive Assessment Apr 05, 2021

The Executive Assessment is a 90 minute, 40 question assessment that evaluates your business school readiness. But how do you prep for it? Manish Dharia, Director of Product Management at GMAC returns to the show to discuss prep options, how to prepare, and what to expect on your assessment day.

Check out the Free Executive Assessment Questions Sampler to test yourself and see what areas you need to focus on for your prep.

Tailor Your GMAT Prep Mar 22, 2021

GMAT exam prep is essential to your success on the exam. But did you know you can tailor your prep to match your personal study style and exam score goals? Ana Kyper, Senior Director of GMAT prep joins the show to discuss what GMAT prep options candidates have, what resources are available, and how you can tailor your prep to accomplish your goals. We want you to be at your best on test day, and Ana is here to help you out.

Visit: 5 Ways to Tailor Your Prep

Specializing Your MBA Mar 08, 2021

Getting an MBA is not a one-size-fits-all degree. You can tailor your MBA to fit your needs, your preferences, and your goals. Part-time, full-time, online, as well as focusing on a particular area of study, are all topics we discuss with our guest Nita Swinsick, the Assistant Dean, Recruitment and Admissions, Executive and Specialized Degree Programs at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business. Nita gives us insights on specializing your MBA, discuss taking the GMAT exam even if it is not required, and answer the question “why should I get my MBA?”

Find your best-fit MBA program with this guide

The Anatomy of the GMAT Feb 22, 2021

You may be wondering how the exam is structured, how to prepare for it, what the testing experience is like for both the online and the test center GMAT exams, and what enhancements have been made to the GMAT online exam. To help guide you through the GMAT experience, this week Anjali McKenzie, the Senior Product Manager for the GMAT, will tell us everything we need to know about the GMAT exam.

Trying to decide if you should take the online or the test center GMAT exam? Download this guide to see how they compare.

What is the Executive Assessment? Feb 08, 2021

When applying to business school for your graduate business degree, you have options when it comes to taking a standardized test for admissions. The Executive Assessment is another way to show your readiness and helps business school admissions understand how to best support your success in their program. In this episode, Manish Dharia, Director of Product Management at GMAC, tells you about the Executive Assessment by discussing what it is, how it is used, and how you can benefit from taking it to meet your business school goals.

Trying to decide to take the Executive Assessment online or at a test center? Download this guide to help you out.

Navigating the Graduate Business School Application Process Jan 25, 2021

Marco De Novellis from Business Because joins the show to discuss the application process for business schools. You may be just starting to think about applying to business school, or in the early stages of your application process and this episode can help you out. We explore where to begin, what does "rounds" mean, when is the best time to apply to business school, and much more.

Download: How to Get Started on Your Full-TIme MBA Applications Guide

Download: Business Because MBA Application Guide

6 Steps to Requesting a Testing Accommodation Jan 11, 2021

Did you know that GMAC offers accommodations for test-takers with disabilities? In this episode, Kailin Burns invites Jason Northup, the Senior Manager for Test Accommodations at GMAC to discuss how you can apply for testing accommodations on your GMAT or Executive Assessment, what testing accommodations GMAC offers, and options you have as a test taker to maximize your test-taking experience.

Download the 6 Steps to Applying for a Testing Accommodation

The Value of an MBA Dec 28, 2020

You may be thinking about getting your MBA and questioning if it is worth it. Does getting an MBA help you with your career goals? Is now even a good time to pursue an MBA?

Marco DeNovellis an editor at BusinessBecause joins the show to discuss the value of getting an MBA for both yourself and your employer, and lets you know why you should get your MBA now.

Download the application trends survey discussed in this episode.

Read 50 Reasons Why You Should Get Your MBA

Supercharge Your Analytical Writing Practice Dec 14, 2020

How does the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) section of the GMAT exam fit within your GMAT prep plan? This week Pam Brown, the Director of Product Management for GMAC joins the show to explain what the AWA section is, how it gets scored, and how you should prepare.

Pam offers some great tips and information as to how you can supercharge your analytical writing practice.

Stay tuned to hear an exclusive AWA Practice offer to listeners of the show!

The Value of the Executive Assessment for Admissions Nov 30, 2020

The Executive Assessment is another option for your business school admissions process. This week, we interview is Brett Twitty, the Senior Director of Admissions at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Brett gives us a first-hand account of what a program looks for in candidates during the admission process. He discusses the value of the Executive Assessment and talks about the overall impact of the Executive Assessment on a candidate's journey through business school.

Trying to decide if taking the Executive Assessment online or at a test center is right for you? Download this informational sheet to see the similarities and the differences between the two.

Myths about the GMAT Exam Nov 16, 2020

You’ve heard stories and you’ve heard rumors about the GMAT exam, but now it is time to go directly to the source. In this episode, Vineet Chhabra the Senior Director of Products at GMAC joins us to break down some common myths about the GMAT Exam. Do certain strategies produce higher scores? Are some questions more important than others? Find out what is fact and what is fiction about the GMAT exam.

Ready to test if you know the facts about the GMAT Exam? Take this quiz and see if you know what is fact and what is fiction.

Exploring GMAT Advanced Questions Nov 02, 2020

Are you ready to take your GMAT Exam prep to the next level? Are you looking for harder questions as you prep for the GMAT? Learn about the GMAT Official Advanced Prep. Join Pam Brown the Director of Product Management of the Assessments at GMAC as she discusses what Advanced Prep is, who can benefit from it, and all the features Advanced prep has to guide you to success.

To get started, for your exam prep, download the 12 Exclusive GMAT Questions today!

GMAT Online Exam or GMAT Exam at a Test Center? Oct 19, 2020

There are now two delivery options for the GMAT exam. You can take the exam at either a test-center or take it online. But which version of the GMAT exam is right for you? In this episode, host Eric Chambers interviews Vineet Chhabra the Senior Director of Product Management at GMAC, to discuss similarities and differences between the GMAT Online exam and the test center version of the GMAT Exam. Vineet also gives advice on how you can choose which exam best fits your business school goals.

To help you decide, download this chart that gives you a comparison chart of the GMAT Online and the GMAT test-center-based exam.

Where Do You See Yourself in 8 Weeks Oct 05, 2020

Where do you see yourself in 8 weeks? Taking the GMAT exam takes time and some practice to get the best score you possibly can. In this episode, our guest Pam Brown, the Director of Product Management, discusses the 8-week journey needed to maximize your GMAT exam success. Pam walks you through the practice needed, your time commitment, and gives tips for success along your journey. In 8 weeks, you’ll be ready to take the GMAT.

Check out our 8 Week Study Planner

Welcome to Inside the GMAT Oct 05, 2020

Introducing Inside the GMAT. A bi-weekly show with interviews with experts, downloadable extras, and advice on how you can navigate through your graduate business school admissions process.

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