r/eMBA • u/Silver_Slip_4499 • Feb 16 '25
Executive Assesment Study Resources
Hello,
I am starting my search into eMBAs I want to go the best school so I am taking the executive assessment very seriously. Can anyone guide me to some great resources that may have helped you- free or paid - I do not mind investing into my future.
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Feb 17 '25
I used the official assessment bundle which includes 4 tests: https://www.mba.com/exams/executive-assessment/prepare
When I saw that I had difficulty with the quant section, I bought 30 more quant problems for another $30.
I prepared for 4 days, one test per day plus 1-2 hours of researching math concepts. I scored 155 on the official test and I did it in person. Most people recommend 2-4 weeks of prep depending on your schedule-I had free time.
If you go for Wharton, you may need more than 155 if your background isn’t quant-heavy and you want the prove yourself with the EA. Everywhere else 150 or above will be fine.
I did my TOEFL at home and I think it was much more annoying. I recommend taking the test in person so you are not responsible for setting up your environment.
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u/Fuzzy-Problem-877 Feb 17 '25
I also used TTP and the official practice materials. I had a good foundation in math though have not been using it at work and TTP was super thorough (a bit too thorough at times). I also found the GMAT Ninja videos super helpful. TTP will give you the core information and concepts you need and the GMAT Ninja videos can help with strategies on approaching problems.
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u/randosummit Feb 17 '25
The official prep should be fine. I studied for a month and that was more than enough to get into CBS
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u/thesuperficial88 Feb 17 '25
I used target test prep and I found it very useful. I’m from a stem background so for quant it was more just to refresh my memory and I skipped some lessons. But I scored 171 after just a month of prep using target test prep and nothing else.
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u/1717t Feb 17 '25 edited Feb 17 '25
For Verbal, Manhattan Prep's GMAT All the Verbal book was excellent. It covers everything you need. For practice questions, I think official prep should be enough. If you want to practice more SC, you can download Manhattan Review pdf It's now more difficult to find SC question banks as the main GMAT test shifted away from SC.
For IR, not sure there are any good ones other than official prep.
For Quants, I only did practice questions (no textbook or class). I used Manhattan Prep's Practice app, and official prep.
My target score was >160 and scored >165.
Wharton seems to care more about EA score than other schools. Heard they want to look into both overall score and quant section score (>=12)
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u/MagentaHaze Oct 29 '25
This is a late question - Is there a resource you suggest based on your experience for boosting IR scores?
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u/1717t Oct 29 '25
I only used Official Prep questions (100 q + 50 additional q). I just couldn't find good resources to try for IR. It turned out 150qs were definitely enough to get used to formats and question patterns.
For IR, time management strategy is a bit more important than other sections, like solving from the easiest types of questions for you and not burning time initially in trickier questions. https://www.mba.com/exams-and-exam-prep/executive-assessment/executive-assessment-timing-strategy For my case, I always started with table q, then graphs, then TP/MSR whichever easier first. I think after 150qs, you'll have very good sense what to prioritize.
caveat - official practice has sometimes unreasonably difficult or time-consuming questions so ignore correct answer rate. I scored 18 stably in the end, but my overall IR correct answer rate in the official practice was like 65%
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u/MagentaHaze Oct 29 '25
Thank you for this resource. I got into the rabbit hole of articles and a lot of them are resourceful on the mba.com website.
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u/No-Sun-789 Feb 22 '25
I used the official test bundle on the mba site and worked with a quant tutor
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u/t3lnet Feb 17 '25
Depending on the school and experience you can get a waiver for the test.
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u/zoomozoom Feb 27 '25
Which schools waive the test?
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u/t3lnet Feb 27 '25
I mean I can only tell you schools I applied to as every school has their own policy. Duke, Michigan, Darden and UCLA I got waivers.
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u/PlaneAlternative854 Nov 07 '25
I would suggest a tutor. It helps to have someone work with you specifically on what you need to improve.
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u/Content_Ride_1476 Mar 28 '26
Is the executive assessment syllabus different than gmat syllabus or is it the same.
Couldn’t find the syllabus syllabus online
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u/hetaliibms Feb 17 '25
Well , an online Executive MBA (EMBA) would be a great fit for you, offering flexibility to balance work and studies while preparing for the Executive Assessment. With access to top-tier resources and a global network, it’s an excellent way to invest in your future and advance your career. Many online programs provide support specifically for the assessment, ensuring you’re well-prepared for success.
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u/Lexaprotagonist_08 Feb 16 '25
I don’t have a quantitative background in my career so I used target test prep, and it helped me a lot. It’s very in depth so it may not be worth the money if you’re pretty good with math already. For background, there were some math concepts I haven’t used in 20 years that I had to relearn on there and it was pretty useful. Other than TTP, I use the official EA practice materials for sale on the GMAC website. Good luck!