Webinars & Podcasts
Webinars
Considering applying to business school or graduate school as a college senior? Watch this presentation, given to a group of Ivy League students, about how to prepare for the GMAT or GRE and submit a winning application.
In this “industry-only” webinar from February 2022, RTP owner Brian Prestia draws on his experience with the GMAT and GRE to explain the nuances of computer-adaptive testing to industry professionals (SAT & ACT tutors, owners of large test-prep companies, etc.) in the lead up to the 2023-24 overhaul of the SAT.
For parents of 9th, 10th, and 11th graders (and for the students themselves), we cover all of the details of testing and admissions, including deciding which test to take, when to take it, how to prepare as well as the latest on test optional admissions and the importance of SAT and ACT scores in the admission process.
Podcasts
Reasoning and Diagnosing Problems on the GRE
Reasoning, problem solving, and critical thinking are crucial skills for the GRE and the key thing that differentiates GRE questions from other tests you might have taken. In this episode, Brian Prestia walks you through how to attack GRE problems and separate the foundational skills from the tricky problem setups that the GRE throws at you.
How to Cut Through Ambiguity on GRE Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension problems on the GRE give you a lot of answers that sound right, but only one answer can be right. In this episode, Brian Prestia shares his philosophy for tackling Reading Comprehension questions on the GRE Verbal section by cutting through the ambiguous answers to reach a single correct answer.
How to Study GRE Vocab, Including Word Groups, Word Lists, Grouping Method, and More
You need to master your GRE vocab lists to make sure you aren’t stumped on GRE Verbal problems, but what’s the most efficient way to do so? In this episode, Brian Prestia shares multiple methods for studying GRE vocab efficiently and effectively, including Word Groups, Word Lists, the Grouping Method, and more.
How to Diagnose Reading Comprehension Question Types and Get Them Right
With Reading Comprehension questions on the GRE Verbal, the hardest part is figuring out what the question is actually looking for. In this episode, Brian Prestia shares his tips for diagnosing Reading Comprehension questions and further advice for answering each type.
Deep Dive on Argument Questions on the GRE Verbal Reasoning Section
The Argument questions in the GRE Verbal are some of the most difficult in the exam. In this episode, Brian Prestia takes us on a deep dive through Argument questions in the GRE Verbal Reasoning section to help you improve your score.