Practice Exam #2 results are in...and they are good!
It's Week 6 of GMAC Zach's EA prep and the results are in for his second practice exam. In this week's episode, Stacey dives into Zach's results, focusing on his score improvement and the strategies he employed during his preparation. They also explore the emotional aspects of test-taking, the importance of reviewing results, and the next steps in Zach's study plan. The conversation also touches on how life challenges can impact preparation and the structure of the exam itself, highlighting personal preferences and strategies for success.
About Stacey:
Stacey Koprince is one of the most recognized names in test prep, with over 15 years of experience teaching the GMAT, EA, GRE, and LSAT. As Manhattan Prep's Director of Content & Curriculum, she has written countless articles, guides, and video explanations that thousands of students rely on. A former management consultant, Stacey now spends her days helping future business leaders master tricky concepts and find confidence in their prep—something she's passionate about seeing "click" for every student.
Helpful links:
Register for the EA: https://www.mba.com/exams/executive-assessment/register
Purchase EA Official Prep: https://www.mba.com/exams/executive-assessment/prepare
GMAC Free EA Prep: https://www.mba.com/exams/executive-assessment/prepare/free-prep-resources
Manhattan Prep EA Resources: https://www.kaptest.com/gmat/courses/executive-assessment-test-prep
Takeaways:
- The importance of reviewing practice exam results to identify strengths and weaknesses.
- Life challenges can serve as motivation during test preparation.
- It's common for scores to fluctuate; not every practice test will show improvement.
- Understanding the exam structure can help reduce anxiety.
- Reviewing questions you got wrong is crucial for future success.
- Focus on low-hanging fruit when studying for improvement.
- Practice tests should be taken within a few days of review for better retention.
- The EA exam's panel structure can be psychologically comforting.
- Setting realistic goals for future practice tests is essential.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Practice Exam Results
01:35 Score Analysis and Improvement Strategies
03:58 Life Challenges and Test Performance
05:47 Reviewing Practice Exam Results
08:34 Next Steps and Future Practice Tests
10:28 Exam Structure and Test-Taking Strategies
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