{"podcast":{"title":"Inside the GMAT","slug":"inside-the-gmat-7758024","podcast_index_feed_id":7758024,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/293414/rss","website_url":"https://www.gmac.com/resources/learners/how-to-apply/inside-the-gmat","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/f/8/9/3f89428879f601f416c3140a3186d450/Untitled_design_6.png","author":"GMAC","episode_count":94,"summary":"Inside the GMAT is the podcast designed for anyone considering, applying to, or preparing for business school. Whether you're just beginning to explore the MBA path, knee-deep in applications, or focused on mastering the GMAT exam, this show is your inside track to smarter decisions, expert advice, and strategies that work. Brought to you by GMAC (the makers of the GMAT exam) each weekly episode features candid conversations with admissions leaders, test prep experts, and successful students. You'll get practical tips for excelling on the GMAT, insights into how schools evaluate candidates, and real stories from people who've walked the same path. From study strategies and score reports to networking, career pivots, and big-picture trends shaping graduate management education, Inside the GMAT brings you the guidance and confidence you need to succeed. If you want the inside scoop on the GMAT, admissions, and how to get the most out of your business school journey, this podcast is for you.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T00:18:45.498921+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-the-gmat-7758024"},"episode":{"title":"Going Beyond Tips & Tricks with Brian Prestia, Reason Test Prep","slug":"going-beyond-tips-tricks-with-brian-prestia-reason-test-prep","published_at":"2026-04-01T14:23:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-the-gmat-7758024/going-beyond-tips-tricks-with-brian-prestia-reason-test-prep","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-the-gmat-7758024","url":"https://insidethegmat.libsyn.com/going-beyond-tips-tricks-with-brian-prestia-reason-test-prep","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/insidethegmat/Beyond_Tips_and_Tricks_Reason_Test_Prep_Inside_the_GMAT.mp3?dest-id=2303165","summary":"\"It's not about the rules and formulas—it's about the decisions you make in how you approach a question.\" Most GMAT candidates start their prep the wrong way: by diving straight into content, formulas, and practice questions. But what if that approach is actually holding you back? In this episode of Inside the GMAT , GMAC Zach sits down with Brian Prestia, founder of Reason Test Prep , to break down what the GMAT is really testing—and why success has far more to do with how you think than what you know . Together, they explore the difference between memorization and reasoning, why \"tips and tricks\" can be misleading, and how top scorers approach questions with strategy, precision, and creativity. From quant to verbal to data insights, Brian shares how to rethink your prep, avoid common traps, and build the kind of problem-solving skills that drive real score gains. If you've ever felt stuck despite studying hard, this episode will change how you approach the GMAT—and maybe how you think about problem-solving altogether. About Brian: Brian Prestia is the owner of Reason Test Prep and is an elite test-prep veteran with more than 20 years of experience preparing people for the GMAT and other standardized tests. He has scored in the 100th percentile of the GMAT and has tutored nearly 1,000 students from all corners of the globe. Brian has a passion for teaching and especially for getting students to think more critically, problem solve more creatively, and, most importantly, enjoy the lifelong process of learning. Helpful links: Reason Test Prep: https://reasontestprep.com Register for the GMAT: https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-exam/register Purchase GMAT Official Prep: https://www.mba.com/exams/executive-assessment/prepare Inside the GMAT/GMAC Zach on Substack: https://subs…","meta_description":"\"It's not about the rules and formulas—it's about the decisions you make in how you approach a question.\" Most GMAT candidates start their prep the wrong…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2583,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/inside-the-gmat-7758024/episodes/going-beyond-tips-tricks-with-brian-prestia-reason-test-prep/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-the-gmat-7758024/going-beyond-tips-tricks-with-brian-prestia-reason-test-prep.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}