{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EA Prep Week 4: Brain Games","description":"Even the best test-takers struggle with doubt, careless mistakes, and burnout \u2014 but according to Manhattan Prep\u2019s Stacey Koprince, that\u2019s where real progress begins. In this episode, GMAC Zach continues his on-air EA prep journey, diving deep into the psychology of confidence, practical study modes, and why \u201cgetting it wrong\u201d is actually the most valuable part of prep. Stacey shares her signature strategies for diagnosing errors, building test-day habits, and even tricking your brain into enjoying Reading Comprehension (hint: it involves a little acting). From grammar vs. vocabulary to the difference between exam and study mode, this candid conversation is full of insights that will change how you think about learning and tackling the EA or GMAT. 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\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 Takeaways:  Mindfulness techniques can help manage study-related stress. Building confidence is crucial for effective test-taking. Diagnosing mistakes helps improve future performance. Engaging with boring topics can be made easier with personal connections. Understanding the specific rules of sentence correction is essential. Reading comprehension requires active engagement with the material. Practice under test conditions to build confidence. Identifying question types in critical reasoning aids analysis. Adjusting study plans based on performance is important. Learning from mistakes is a key part of the preparation process.  Chapters: 00:00 Establishing Effective Processes and Habits 03:55 Conquering Self-Doubt 07:49 Don't Get Tricked! 12:07 Reading Comprehension Questions 14:50 Sentence Correction Questions 17:23 Is EA Verbal Easier Than GRE? 21:05 Critical Reasoning Questions ","author_name":"Inside the GMAT","author_url":"http:\/\/www.insidethegmat.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38949790\/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\/195221405"}