Now for something completely different!

GMAC Zach is putting himself in the hot seat. In this kickoff episode, he sits down with Stacey Koprince from Manhattan Prep to talk about his own career goals, and whether a full-time, part-time, or executive MBA could be the right next step. Zach opens up about the leadership skills he wants to strengthen beyond his graduate marketing degree, while Stacey shares expert advice on choosing between programs, the ROI of grad school, and how to balance education with a full-time career.

They also dive into what makes the Executive Assessment (EA) unique, how Zach will prepare, and the study strategies he'll put to the test.

If you are at your own career crossroads, this is a journey you do not want to miss!

Follow along each week 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'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

Chapters:

00:00 Navigating Career Crossroads 02:29 Exploring Graduate Education Options 05:10 Understanding MBA vs Executive MBA 07:34 Balancing Work and Education 09:59 Researching Schools and Programs 12:49 Preparing for Admission Tests 14:09 Assessing Readiness for Graduate Studies 16:21 Study Strategies and Resources 19:00 Leveraging Insider Knowledge 20:59 Final Thoughts and Next Steps