{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EA Prep Week 2: Striking the Balance","description":"\u201cWhen you approach EA prep the right way, you\u2019re not just studying for a test\u2014you\u2019re training your brain for your business career.\u201d GMAC Zach continues his EA exam prep journey with expert coach Stacey Koprince from Manhattan Prep. Zach shares his early research into Executive MBA programs close to home in Washington, DC \u2014 from Georgetown McDonough to UVA Darden \u2014 and reflects on how to find the right academic fit without sacrificing career goals or personal passions. Together, Zach and Stacey discuss how to balance work, study, and life commitments, including how to have the \u201cEMBA conversation\u201d with your employer and what to expect from global residencies and weekend programs. Then, the conversation shifts back to EA prep. Zach opens up about surprising progress in Quant, growing concerns about Verbal, and how to balance study time across all three sections. Stacey offers practical advice on managing test anxiety, understanding \u201cword problems\u201d in GMAC terms, and making math feel less like memorization and more like real-world reasoning. Whether you\u2019re considering an Executive MBA or deep in your own EA prep, this episode offers a candid look at how to plan smartly, study effectively, and stay grounded in your goals! Follow along each week&amp;nbsp;as Zach shares his progress, pitfalls, and small wins on the road to exam day and his dream career. About Stacey: Stacey Koprince is one of the most recognized names in test prep, with over 15 years of experience teaching the GMAT, GRE, and LSAT. As Manhattan Prep\u2019s Director of Content &amp;amp; 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\u2014something she\u2019s passionate about seeing \u201cclick\u201d for every student. Helpful links: Register for the EA:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.mba.com\/exams\/executive-assessment\/register Purchase EA Official Prep:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.mba.com\/exams\/executive-assessment\/prepare GMAC Free EA Prep:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.mba.com\/exams\/executive-assessment\/prepare\/free-prep-resources Manhattan Prep EA Resources:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/courses\/executive-assessment-test-prep Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Context Setting 02:00 Exploring EMBA Program Options 04:27 Navigating Employer Conversations 07:22 Researching Schools and Networking 09:36 Balancing Commitments and Passion Projects 11:41 Preparation Strategies for the Exam 14:12 Understanding the Verbal Section 17:02 Tackling Word Problems in Math 19:22 Building a Strong Math Foundation 21:40 Final Thoughts and Next Steps ","author_name":"Inside the GMAT","author_url":"https:\/\/www.gmac.com\/resources\/learners\/how-to-apply\/inside-the-gmat","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38617860\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194317030"}