GRE Bites offers listeners a weekly, relevant, bite-sized episode on GRE prep and grad school admissions. It’s co-hosted by Davis Evans, an educator with over a decade of experience, and Orion Taraban, a licensed psychologist and founder of StellarGRE, the world’s only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. The mission of the podcast is to help listeners ace the GRE and get into the graduate program of their choice.
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Holistic Survival is about being prepared for modern survival with simple, realistic steps everyone can take to make the world a better place. It's about turning problems into possibilities. It's about stability and community and equipping, fortifying, perfecting, providing, and securing peace of mind. It's about self-reliance and personal responsibility. Who is behind The Holistic Survival Show? The name Jason Hartman has become synonymous with exposing the rigged game on Wall Street and gu ...
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YouTube creator 'hoe-math' joins me to talk about his journey with his channelBy Richard Cooper
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663: Trump 2.0, Trade Wars, and the Future of the Dollar with Charles Goyette
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35:16Jason and Charles Goyette discuss the current political climate, the implications of tariffs and trade wars, and the potential for significant changes in government spending and taxation. They also explored the impact of technology on the economy, the concept of currency competition, and the potential for a global financial crisis due to increasing…
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Maxime Bernier, the PPC leader, will join me live today to talk about his platform on the upcoming Canadian election, hit 'notify me' to watch live and ask questionsBy Richard Cooper
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PTW # 100 - Mike Mutzel - @Highintensityhealth
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662: You Won't Believe How Trump's Policy Affects Your Wallet with Prof. David Collum
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49:57Is Trump's America First policy the solution to the rising inflation in the US? Today, we dive into the details of Trump's economic approach and examine whether his America First policy is effective in combating inflation. From tariffs on foreign goods to tax cuts, we analyze the impact of Trump's policies on the US economy and explore whether they…
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661: Transitioning from Communism to Privatization: Client Case Study with Elena Clark
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32:34Jason welcomes Elena Clark as they discuss Elena’s experiences during the privatization phase in Russia, including her role as an attorney in Samara City and Moscow, and the economic transition from the Soviet Union to a free market economy. They also explored the land use system in Soviet times, the privatization of land, and the process of exchan…
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660: The Economics of Relationships: Insights from ‘The Value of Others’ Author Psychologist Dr. Orion Taraban
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48:05Jason welcomes Orion Taraban, author of “The Value of Others,” as they discuss modern dating dynamics and relationship economics in this insightful interview. He explores concepts like the captain-passenger metaphor, balance of attraction, and the three phases of relationships: attraction, negotiation, and maintenance. Dr. Taraban emphasizes the im…
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659: Habit Formation for Personal Growth and Development: Building Positive Habits for a Better Life with Charles Duhigg
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43:24Jason welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning author Charles Duhigg as they discuss habits and their impact on our lives. Habits are formed through a cue, routine, and reward loop. To change habits, it’s essential to identify these elements and replace the routine with a new one. Duhigg emphasizes the importance of understanding habits, especially for over…
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658: Let's Talk Money: Real-World Financial Advice with Megan Gorman, Author of All the Presidents' Money: How the Men Who Governed America Governed Their Money
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57:18Megan Gorman, author of "All the President's Money," explores the financial habits of US presidents throughout history. Gorman, a financial advisor, tax attorney, and wealth manager, discusses the presidents' varying approaches to money management, from frugal to extravagant. She also explores the historical context of each president's financial de…
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PTW # 99 - Dr. Anthony Jay on Cholesterol
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1:19:39Dr Jay, and my specialist join me to talk about the truth around cholesterol and other health measures.By Richard Cooper
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657: It Has Truly Began | Exposing More Elite Oppression with @IvorCummins
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1:02:56Welcome Ivor Cummins back to the show as we delve into the elite class, their historical power grabs, and current actions. Discover how influential organizations like the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and the World Economic Forum shape global politics and policies. Learn about key players like Klaus Schwab, Larry Fink, and Ursula von der Leyen, and the…
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PTW # 98 - Dr. Orion Taraban - The Value of Others
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PTW # 96 - George Gammon @RebelCapitalistChannel @GeorgeGammon
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1:00:45Rich and George catch up on developing economic events, and chat about his upcoming Rebel Capitalist event.By Richard Cooper
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656: Where is the #housingbubble? | Jason Live at the @RebelCapitalistChannel
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50:42Jason Hartman speaks at the Rebel Capitalist Conference. He explores the complexities of the real estate market, addressing the frequent question of whether there's a bubble. Many anticipated a crash during events like COVID, but Hartman explains why real estate differs from fiat assets like stocks. He highlights the challenges in producing new hou…
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655: American Fascism, Corporatism & Elite Oppression- on a Global Scale @IvorCumminsScience @wef
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49:32Jason welcomes Ivor Cummins, author of "Eat Rich, Live Long!", who transitioned from corporate problem-solving to investigating food supply corruption. He shared a conference stage with Jason Hartman, discussing elite class agendas. Cummins, a biochemical engineer, criticized the handling of COVID-19, comparing it to a severe flu. He believes media…
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654: Sound Money Revolution: Protecting Wealth in Unstable Times with Lynette Zang
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34:58Today Jason welcomes back Lynette Zang from Zang Enterprises, highlighting her expertise in the economy, sound money, and precious metals. They discuss the recent surge in gold prices, attributed to global central banks' increased gold purchases, despite market manipulation efforts to suppress it. Zang explains that rising gold prices indicate fail…
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653: Digital Currencies & Control: Navigating Privacy in a Cashless World & Building Resilient Financial Strategies with Catherine Austin Fitts Part 2
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25:24In part 2 of Jason's talk with Catherine Austin Fitts, they discuss China's approach to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), which integrates CBDCs through commercial banks to avoid disrupting the existing banking system. They contrasted this with the European Central Bank's approach, which might eliminate traditional banks. Fitts expressed con…
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652: Unveiling Missing Trillions: Catherine Austin Fitts on Government Spending Part 1
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28:34Jason welcomes Catherine Austin Fitts, of the Solari Report back to his show after nearly eight years. Catherine, served as Assistant Secretary of Housing under George H.W. Bush. They discuss the disappearance of trillions of dollars from federal budgets, starting in the mid-90s and escalating over the years. By 2001, $4 trillion was unaccounted fo…
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651: Navigating the Dollar Hegemony: Understanding Global Finance Today with with Saleha Mohsin
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27:21Jason introduces Sahala Moshsin and her book "Paper Soldiers: How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World Order" and discusses the impact of economic sanctions, particularly those imposed on Russia. They also explore the challenges faced by countries trying to work around the US dollar's global dominance, the mounting debt and its implica…
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Rapper. Author. International Speaker. Coach. Host of 'Real Talk with Zuby' podcast - visit: https://teamzuby.com/ for more Hit 'notify me' to watch live on YouTubeBy Richard Cooper
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650: Train Your Brain to Notice: How to See the World with Fresh Eyes with Cass Sunstein
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22:18In today's 10th episode, Jason welcomes Cass Sunstein, author of "LOOK AGAIN: The Power of Noticing What was Always There," They discuss the concept of habituation and its effects on our perception of stimuli, including the importance of gratitude and the need to dishabituate to maintain a balanced perspective. They also explored the evolutionary s…
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649: Plan B Citizenship: Exploring Investment and Ancestry Pathways with Ezzedeen Soleiman
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23:27Jason Hartman interviews Ezzedeen Soleiman, an expert on second citizenship options, particularly through investment or ancestry. Soleiman, from Latitude World, discusses how obtaining a second passport can provide mobility and freedom, especially in uncertain times. Programs in Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean offer different pathways, including re…
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648: From Boom to Bust- Understanding Market Cycles and Investment Opportunities with Mark Moss
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36:27Jason and Mark Moss delve into the media landscape’s sensationalism and fear-mongering, particularly in financial spaces. Moss criticizes analysts like Harry Dent, noting their linear thinking and failure to account for the changing dynamics post-2008 crisis. Moss predicts continued government intervention to prop up markets, leading to prolonged d…
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647: Unlocking Financial Success- A Guide to Building Wealth in Uncertain Times with Meet Kevin
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21:34Today Jason welcomes YouTube influencer Kevin Paffrath a.k.a. Meet Kevin. In this interview with Kevin, conducted aboard his private jet, he shares insights on the economy, inflation, and investment strategies. Kevin discusses the aftermath of recent global events like the pandemic and geopolitical tensions, foreseeing prolonged economic effects. H…
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646: Exposing Truth About Gold, Silver and Real Estate- A Historical Race for Wealth
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24:18Jason welcomes Mike Maloney. He talks about his book "The Great Gold and Silver Rush of the 20th Century," and presents a chart showing the price of a can of Campbell's soup under the gold standard from 1895 to 2025. Jason also introduced the Hartman Comparison Index and the concept of pricing items in commodities. Mike and Jason discuss the unreal…
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645: 5x Your Real Estate Returns; Housing Market Insights from a 53-Year Spreadsheet Analysis
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38:05Jason interviews Michael Zuber, author of ‘One Rental at a Time’, about the real estate financial market. They discuss Michael’s philosophy of incremental progress in real estate investing and his recent move from California to Las Vegas. Michael emphasized data-driven decisions and presented a ’53 year spreadsheet’ to track real estate market data…
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644: The Dark Side of Private Equity; How It’s Reshaping Real Estate & Impacting YOU with Gretchen Morgenson
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32:54Jason welcomes Gretchen Morgenson as they discuss how private equity’s surge into single-family homes is reshaping urban landscapes and pricing out regular investors and first-time home buyers. They highlight concerns about these firms prioritizing profit over property maintenance, creating a semi-monopoly in the market. The impact stems from massi…
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643: Generational Investing Secrets: Building a Legacy in Real Estate with Robert Helms
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34:33In this episode, Jason features Robert Helms of the Real Estate Guys. He also discussed "generational investing" i.e. the possibility of children investing in real estate and the importance of not trying to time the market. Jason then moves on to discuss the impact of declining interest rates on the housing market, projecting that a drop to 5.5% co…
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642: Predicting the Next Economic Recession & Revolutionizing Banking with Decentralized Finance | Campbell Harvey
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31:54Jason discusses the topic of decentralized finance (defi) and its potential advantages in the cryptocurrency world. He also touches on the issue of the US housing shortage and how it presents opportunities for real estate investors. Additionally, Jason highlights the benefits of joining the “Fire Your Managers” program and announced an upcoming Emp…
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641: Insider Perspectives- Alex J. Pollock Unveils the Intricacies of Housing Markets, Predictions, and Central Bank Policies
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31:20Jason talks about the resilient real estate market as the cost of money decreases and housing affordability improves. With mortgage rates dropping and the promise of increased affordability by the Fed, he anticipates significant price increases in the low-inventory market. Highlighting the 700,000-home deficit compared to normal inventory, Jason em…
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640: The Coming Perfect Housing Storm, The Dark Side of Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals with Melody Wright
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46:22Jason interviewed Melody Wright, a housing analyst and strategist, about the housing market. Melody shared her experience in the mortgage industry and her transition into real estate technology. They discussed her pessimistic outlook on the housing market due to issues like inventory shortage, short-term rental properties, and ‘shadow leverage’. Me…
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094 - Brad Pedersen - A ’how-to’ guide to entrepreneurship
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53:42Brad Pedersen joins me to talk about entrepreneurship, and his new book 'Startup Santa' Brads website: https://www.bradpedersen.com/ His book: https://www.amazon.ca/Startup-Santa-T... Learn the hard-won business wisdom by award-winning entrepreneur and business coach Brad Pedersen, discovering how he built, crashed, and then rebuilt a thriving toy …
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Exciting news from Stellar! (get ready for the new GRE)
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2:32Today's episode is a brief announcement in which I share some exciting news: Stellar is now fully updated for the new, shorter version of the GRE! Not only has the manual and mock exams received an overhaul, but several new features have been added to the product to help students achieve their target scores even faster than before. Get started for …
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639: Mastering Digital Privacy- The Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your Identity Online with Rob Braxman
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35:43Jason and Rob Braxman discuss internet privacy issues and how they affect civil liberties in a dystopian tech world. Rob explains that Facebook uses IP addresses to detect proximity checks using “Mac addresses,” which are unique network identifiers that are unique to each device. IP addresses are a protocol used for transferring data over the Inter…
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093 - Mike Van Houdt - Colombia - Car Reviews - Relationships
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1:51:55Mike from the YouTube channel 'acceler8' joins me to talk about his life, YouTube car review channel, real estate, roofing, Colombia, and car rallies.By Richard Cooper
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Nick Verhoeven joins me to talk about his YouTube channel (Physionic), and some lessons you need to know around optimizing nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle for more wealth, fun and great sex.By Richard Cooper
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Episode 70: How to solve a text completion question (a real-time demonstration)
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8:10In today's episode, Orion solves a single-blank text completion question in real-time using strategies from the Stellar system. With sufficient practice, students should be able to solve vocab-based questions like this in less than a minute -- though active use of the relevant techniques may be necessary to achieve this outcome. Efficient solution …
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Episode 69: Japan’s method of reducing error (the point-and-call system)
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9:01The railroad system in Japan is one of the most efficient and complex in the world. It's also one of the safest, and major accidents -- let alone delays -- are almost non-existent. In today's episode, Orion shares one of Japan Railway's secrets for ensuring close attention to detail under demanding time tables: the point-and-call system. The rest o…
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Episode 68: What are the GRE subject tests? (and why to take them)
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7:21Since the GRE general test is the most commonly required standardized test for a graduate school application, many people aren't even aware that the GRE subject tests exist. In today's episode, we discuss what these tests are, how they differ from the GRE general test, and why anyone in their right mind might sit for them -- especially if they are …
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Episode 67: Can artists do math? (lack of knowledge can be an asset)
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8:53Davis and Orion respond to another question from a listener in today's episode of GRE Bites. The request is from a student with an arts background who is concerned about his ability to score highly on the quantitative section of the test. Apparently, math has never come easy for him, and he is worried that this time around won't be any different. I…
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091 - Macken Murphy - Data Driven Dating Advice
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2:00:13Background: I came across some clips Macken had on social media where he had some criticisms of manoswamp takes, and he reached out when I followed him on Twitter asking for a discussion on the topic. About: Macken Murphy is a GRS-funded scientist at the University of Melbourne. His public works on evolution have been praised by the BBC, the CBC, B…
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Episode 66: Is there hope for low-scorers? (getting a 320 if you’re not a high-performer)
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8:50In today's episode, Orion and Davis respond to an email from a listener who is concerned as to whether her GRE goals are attainable, despite not being a "high-performer." While some folks tend to have an easier time of things than others, Orion reassures her that achieving a 160 on each section of the test is within the capabilities of the vast maj…
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638: The Death of Free Speech & the Rise of Censorship with Amy Peikoff
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39:36Join Jason as he interviews Amy Peikoff, Chief Policy Officer for Bitchute and formerly Parler. They discuss the critical issues of censorship and surveillance in our digital age. Amy shares insights into the Third Party Doctrine and the need for warrants in data collection. They also delve into solutions such as antitrust measures, common carrier …
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Episode 65: Eliminating transfer errors (practical steps to reduce carelessness)
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8:40Transfer errors are the second-most common type of careless error on the GRE. Like all forms of carelessness, these errors can be enormously frustrating, as they prevent students from receiving points they otherwise deserve. In this episode, Orion shares several actionable strategies for reducing transfer errors that require absolutely no training.…
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Episode 64: Getting an excellent letter of recommendation (the sure-fire approach)
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8:38Letters of recommendation are essential components of any grad school application. We all know they're supposed to be glowing endorsements of your ability. But isn't that true of everyone else's? So how can you get your letters to stand out from the rest? In this episode, Orion shares his counterintuitive approach to securing outstanding letters of…
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Episode 63: Overcoming a low grade point average (what does and doesn’t work)
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9:44For 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 help to compensate for the "sins of their academic past." In this episode, Davis and Orion will discuss whether this is actually true, and what can prac…
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Episode 62: How to solve a plug-in problem (a real-time demonstration)
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8:40In 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 answering these types of problems in less than a minute, using simple arithmetic. He and Davis then troubleshoot common issues with the technique. Check out S…
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Episode 61: Do you need to answer every question? (hit your target score strategically)
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8:56When 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" have gotten right. In today's episode, Orion and Davis discuss whether it's actually necessary to attempt every question on the GRE. The answer might sur…
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I met Sergiy on a 6 day rally last year, he's a Russian/Ukrainian immigrant you don't know, but should know about. He came to Canada young and has built an impressive Mortgage Investment Company, Car Club, a film about Toronto Car Culture and working on much more. Join me live as we talk about cars, business, and life.…
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Episode 60: How to solve a sentence equivalence problem (a real-time demonstration)
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9:05In 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 question types quickly and accurately: from scanning the answer choices to forming synonym pairs to performing the word search technique to matching ag…
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