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THE GMAT Club Podcast

THE GMAT Club Podcast

GMAT Club 68 Episodes Jan 29, 2026

The GMAT Club Podcast partners with top GMAT course providers to deliver the latest GMAT strategies. It features sessions on GMAT prep, debriefs from successful test takers, and free advice for the GMAT community.

Episodes

How AdComs Really Judge Your MBA Interview Jan 29, 2026 00:49:22 Is an MBA interview like a job interview — or something completely different? Can you (and should you) script your answers? Does a tough interview mean bad news? What a great MBA interview feels like The real traits AdComs are evaluating Differences between AdCom-led and alumni interviews Practical prep advice and post-interview etiquette Tips to stay calm, confident, and authentic
F-1 Visa Explained: What Officers Review Before Approving Your Visa Jan 8, 2026 01:00:16 Recent Policy Changes to US Student (F1) VisaNew Mandatory Social Media Reivew RequirementContradictory Information on Visa Form vs on LinkedIn ProfileReduction in the Validity Perriod of Student VisasChanges to Visa Interview LocationsShould you remove controversial social media postsPre interview DocumentationWhy Visa Officers Sometimes Do Not Look at your DocumentsProof of FundingDoes School’s
What's a Good GMAT Score? Let’s Settle the Debate Oct 2, 2025 00:47:48 Can GMAT Truly Make or Break Your Admission Chances?What If Your GMAT Score Is Lower than School’s Average?When It Makes Sense to Re-Take the GMAT and When It Doesn’tWhen the GMAT Is a Strong GiftGMAT vs GREHas GMAT Regained Dominance Post-Covid?Are There Cut-Offs for GMAT Scores?What’s a Good GMAT Score for Myself? (Precise Decision Framework)Profile Roast Segment - #1 Canadian Banker Targeting M
What AdComs Truly Want? Big Companies on Resume, GMAT, or Essays? Sep 24, 2025 00:33:22 The Impact of Big Companies on ResumeHow AdComs Compare Candidates from Big vs. Small CompaniesHow BSchools Form Their MBA ClassWhat’s the First Thing AdComs Look in Your Application?How Low GMAT / GRE Scores are Assessed?What If You Haven’t brought a Big Impact in your Work?When Applicants Don’t Recognize their PotentialWhen an Applicant Built a Hospital & didn’t Mention it in the ApplicationWhat
What MBA AdCom Really Want In Your Essay? Sep 14, 2025 01:07:07 IntroWhy Essays When Schools Have My Resume?How Schools See ChatGPT’s Use in Essays?What AdComs Do Not Look For (in Essays)?The REAL Job of Essays in MBA ApplicationExamples of Standout Essays from Top ApplicantsProfessional vs Personal Stories in Yale EssayHow to Emphasize that You are a Good Fit for the ProgramHow Many People Read your Essays?Essay: The First Thing AdComs See?Essay Roast Segment
GMAT Focus 725 (99 Percentile) in 3 Months with Self Preparation Apr 10, 2025 00:45:32 Why GMATPractice Techniques for Quant and Data InsightsDeciding to Retake for 695 in 1st AttemptTaking 20 Mocks in 30 Days - How that HelpedLast days before exam & Test Day experienceMy Daily Practice RoutineTips to Improve Data Insights ScoreDealing with Long RC Passages  Which Mock Tests Did I Attempt
First Gen College Student, Army to Fortune 500 CEO via MBA Apr 3, 2025 00:41:05 Choosing the Army: First Career Step After CollegeBuilding Leadership Confidence in the ArmyFrom Army to MBAWhy MBAMBA Experience: Expectations vs. RealityOvercoming Challenges in Business SchoolLanding My First Job After MBAThe Brand Manager Role at Johnson & JohnsonWas MBA worth it?Otis to Zipcar - Brand Management to General ManagementThe power of your LinkedIn profileNavigating Major Career St
MBA Prepared me for Taking Risks and Handling Failures | GMAT Club Career Talks Mar 27, 2025 00:47:41 About your journeyDid you choose the detour yourself, or were you advised by mentors?What made you stay longer than 2-3 years despite your non-profit aspirations?Did you imagine you’d get an MBA?Did b-school feel daunting with your non-quantitive background?How did you feel starting b-school and any advice for women considering it?How did you decide which b-school’s to consider?What advice would y
Your MBA is Just the Start: How to Grab Life-Changing Opportunities Mar 20, 2025 00:50:25 Switching CareersWhy MBA?Choosing the right MBAMBA ExperienceChallenges during an MBAImpact of an MBAIs an MBA worth it?Moving from one organization to another
10 Years out of MBA Tech Product Manager "In Retrospect" | GMAT Club Career Talks Mar 12, 2025 00:39:00 CPG to Product Management via MBAWhat I Love about Product ManagementIdentifying Companies with Great PeopleThe Role of Backdoor NetworkingHow MBA Helped in Transitioning into PMWhy MBA RealizationMy Mentors & Support SystemWork Life Balance in PM CareerMistakes I Wish I AvoidedWhat I Loved Most about Business SchoolImportance of BSchool NetworksReflecting on Biggest Decisions of my LifeWhat I Do
GMAT 715 - Scoring 99 Percentile in 4 Months with Self Prep Mar 6, 2025 00:55:25 01:27 GMAT Prep Timeline of Naman02:25 Inconsistencies in Initial Prep phase06:37 Creating a 4 Month Study Plan; New Study Routine10:50 Preparing for Quant Section12:33 Preparing for Verbal Section15:05 Preparation for Data Insights17:30 Handling Challenging Topics20:35 Learning from Mistakes; Error Log Management22:52 Practice Tests Strategy28:06 How I Analysed my Mock Test Scores31:03 Test Day E
GMAT 735! Gained 90 Points by Stopping Studying Feb 6, 2025 00:38:24 Meet SimonBeginning the GMAT PrepHow Gruelling Study Schedules Impacted my ScoreHow I Reset Mindset a Day before the ExamImportance of Good Sleep, Nutrition, and Mental Well-BeingStudy Strategies for Quant TopicsStudy ResourcesOvercoming Data Insights ChallengeAdvice to GMAT StudentsTaking Notes during StudyDeferred MBA Plans

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