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Executive Assessment Verbal Timing Strategy 25 May 2022, 02:01
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Hi bros, and sis,

I have been wandering on GMATClub for a long period of time, yet did not see a lot of Executive Assessment Verbal Timing Strategy. Seems that most of them are for GMAT.

I have been working for Executive Assessment mock exam by GMAC, mostly I need to take ~ 8 minutes to read through the passage and additional 5 minutes to answer the questions.

That bothered me a lot as I did not have enough time to answer the SC and CR questions (Usually 16 minutes for 10 questions)

How should I improve in that case?

Thanks a lot for your kind help!
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Hi zhugelianges.

While the following post was written with people preparing for GMAT verbal in mind, the 7 strategies it mentions are also applicable to EA verbal. So, I think you'll find that, by using them, you'll be able to speed up in EA verbal.

How to Get Faster at GMAT Verbal
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Executive Assessment Verbal Timing Strategy 25 May 2022, 03:52
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The EA, especially the Verbal section, is similar to the GMAT. For RC, the method I usually teach students doesn't rely on note taking per se, but there are probably multiple methods out there for folk to try out. Finding one that clicks for you and promotes absorption can be helpful. Reading the passage may take longer but ideally the time you'll save on the Q and A section will make up for it.

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Hi zhugelianges,

Many EA Test-takers face pacing issues in the Quant, the Verbal, the IR or some combination of the three - so you are not alone. However, it's important to remember that pacing problems do NOT exist on their own - they're the results of OTHER problems. Thankfully, the EA is just as consistent and predictable as the GMAT is - so you CAN train to score at a higher level. I've sent you a PM with some additional questions.

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Hi zhugelianges.

While the following post was written with people preparing for GMAT verbal in mind, the 7 strategies it mentions are also applicable to EA verbal. So, I think you'll find that, by using them, you'll be able to speed up in EA verbal.

How to Get Faster at GMAT Verbal
Thanks Marty.

May I also ask 1 question?

When I do the reading in verbal, I heavily relied on notes taking. If I do not take notes, the likely result would be I forgot what the passage said.

Should I forgo the notes taking habit? Or should I continue to take notes for the reading comprehension questions in the verbal exam?

Thanks a lot!
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Thanks Marty.

May I also ask 1 question?

When I do the reading in verbal, I heavily relied on notes taking. If I do not take notes, the likely result would be I forgot what the passage said.

Should I forgo the notes taking habit? Or should I continue to take notes for the reading comprehension questions in the verbal exam?

Thanks a lot!
You should minimize note taking. If you are taking a lot of notes, you are likely taking too many, and doing so is slowing you down.

Remember, you can always go back to the passage to find the information you need for answering the questions. So, you don't have to remember that much of what it says. You more have to remember what in general it discusses in each paragraph so that you can quickly find the information you need when you go back to it in the course of answering questions.
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zhugelianges
Thanks Marty.

May I also ask 1 question?

When I do the reading in verbal, I heavily relied on notes taking. If I do not take notes, the likely result would be I forgot what the passage said.

Should I forgo the notes taking habit? Or should I continue to take notes for the reading comprehension questions in the verbal exam?

Thanks a lot!
You should minimize note taking. If you are taking a lot of notes, you are likely taking too many, and doing so is slowing you down.

Remember, you can always go back to the passage to find the information you need for answering the questions. So, you don't have to remember that much of what it says. You more have to remember what in general it discusses in each paragraph so that you can quickly find the information you need when you go back to it in the course of answering questions.
Thanks for your kind and helpful reply, Marty!

Really appreciated!
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