EA Prep Week 7: Reviewing Hard Questions - LIVE! Ft. Stacey Koprince from Manhattan Prep

It's Week 7 of Zach's EA prep, and Stacey from Manhattan Prep helps GMAC Zach review his most recent practice exam, focusing on three specific problems: a Two-Part Analysis question in the Integrated Reasoning section, a Critical Reasoning quesiton in the Verbal section, and a complex Problem Solving question in the Quantitative Reasoning section. They explore strategies for tackling each type of question, emphasizing the importance of understanding the underlying logic, taking notes, and being aware of traps in answer choices. The discussion highlights the need for effective test preparation and the value of learning from mistakes to improve performance in future exams.

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:

• Taking notes during the exam can help clarify complex questions.

• Understanding the logic behind questions is crucial for success.

• Each answer choice is designed to test specific reasoning skills.

• It's important to identify key details in the question prompt.

• Practice with various question types can enhance test-taking strategies.

• Avoid rushing to answer choices before analyzing the question.

• Recognizing distractor answers can prevent common mistakes.

• Familiarity with question formats can reduce anxiety during the test.

• Effective time management is essential for completing all questions.

• Learning from incorrect answers is vital for improvement.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Context Setting
00:46 Integrated Reasoning (IR) Question - Two-Part Analysis
13:08 Verbal Reasoning (VR) Question - Critical Reasoning
27:33 Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Question - Problem Solving
37:53 In Review & Next Steps