{"id":985,"date":"2024-10-18T10:05:42","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T10:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=985"},"modified":"2024-10-18T15:08:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T15:08:27","slug":"how-to-study-for-the-gre-in-two-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/how-to-study-for-the-gre-in-two-months\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Study for the GRE in Two Months"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With 2 months to prepare a study plan for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GRE<\/a>, you can think about dividing your GRE study time into two parts. During the first month of your GRE study plan, focus on mastering the strategic approaches to each type of question on the GRE, as well as the vocabulary and math content knowledge you\u2019ll need to get questions correct. During the second month of your GRE study plan, focus on answering questions more quickly by doing timed practice. Also, challenge yourself with tougher questions.<\/p>\n<p>[<strong> RELATED:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/how-to-study-for-the-gre-in-a-month\/\">1-Month GRE Study Plan<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/how-to-study-for-the-gre-in-3-months\/\">3-Month GRE Study Plan<\/a> <strong>]<\/strong><\/p>\n<div  style='height:10px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_heading  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >GRE Exam Structure<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\">GRE exam<\/a> is structured into three sections.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/whats-on-the-gre-gre-verbal-section\/\"> Verbal Reasoning<\/a>: This section gauges your ability to analyze written material, interpret information, and understand the concepts presented.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/whats-on-the-gre-gre-quantitative-section\/\">Quantitative Reasoning<\/a>: In this section, your problem-solving skills using mathematical concepts and techniques are put to the test.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/whats-tested-on-the-gre-analytical-writing\/\">Analytical Writing<\/a>: This section assesses your critical thinking and analytical writing skills.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In addition, you will see one of the following sections:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An unscored section that may be either <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/whats-on-the-gre-gre-verbal-section\/\">Verbal Reasoning<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/whats-on-the-gre-gre-quantitative-section\/\">Quantitative Reasoning<\/a><\/li>\n<li>A research section used for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ETS<\/a> research purposes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_video  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How To Start Studying for the GRE<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='avia-video avia-video-16-9   av-lazyload-immediate  av-lazyload-video-embed  '   itemprop=\"video\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"  data-original_url='https:\/\/youtu.be\/198bCFXbGFk?si=sU_k8T7tW0EDAJMK' ><script type='text\/html' class='av-video-tmpl'><div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe title=\"GRE Prep: How Do I Start Studying for the GRE? | Kaplan Test Prep\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/198bCFXbGFk?feature=oembed&autoplay=0&loop=0&controls=1&mute=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/script><div class='av-click-to-play-overlay'><div class=\"avia_playpause_icon\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div   class='av_promobox  avia-button-yes   avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_video  el_before_av_heading '>\t\t<div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<strong>Get your own copy of Kaplan&#8217;s 2-Month Study Plan for the GRE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-right ' ><a href='https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1QwHxKEejTGkE0FQm0Do80p0ZFvj9Z11cJMOW0eqmf6g\/edit?usp=sharing'  class='avia-button  avia-color-theme-color   avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-right '   ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Download<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_iconlist  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >GRE Study Essentials<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you get started, you\u2019ll need to identify and gather your study materials. Here are some we recommend:<\/span><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >POWERPREP Test Preview Tool <\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/gre\/revised_general\/prepare\/powerprep\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">POWERPREP Test Preview Tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is a free overview of the GRE, accessible through your ETS account. You\u2019ll be given information about the structure of the GRE, question types you\u2019ll see, and tools available to you on test day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Full-Length Practice Tests <\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ETS\u2019\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/gre\/revised_general\/prepare\/powerprep\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">POWERPREP Online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0provides two free practice tests that simulate the actual GRE, including time limits, navigation from page to page, using the on-screen calculator, and changing answers within a question. POWERPREP Online also includes one free untimed practice test.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking a practice test at the beginning of your GRE prep is an excellent way to gauge what you need to work on. Kaplan has a free <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gre\/free\/gre-practice-test-options\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GRE practice test<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0that comes with a score analysis and answers and explanations for every question. Manhattan Prep has a free\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manhattanprep.com\/gre\/free-gre-practice-test\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">full-length GRE Practice Exam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >ScoreItNow! Online Writing Practice<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/store.ets.org\/store\/ets\/en_US\/pd\/productID.316644300\/CategoryID.3551800\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ScoreItNow! Online Writing Practice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is an ETS tool providing immediate essay scoring using ETS e-rater technology. You\u2019ll have initial access to 2 writing topics, and then an additional 6.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >GRE Flashcards (including the online app)<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flashcards are a great way to study when you only have a few minutes. You can make your own or use\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/kaplan-study-app\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kaplan\u2019s downloadable flashcard app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Practice Questions<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kaplan\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gre\/practice\/gre-qbank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adaptive GRE Qbank<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">saves you time with targeted questions (over 2500) and adjusts to your skill level as you work. With in-depth explanations, you\u2019ll learn from your mistakes and raise your score.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Online calendar<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An online calendar can be a great tool for keeping track of and accessing your personal study plan from anywhere. Plus, you can share your calendar with others so they know your schedule and can help you stay on track.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Prep Books<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working through a GRE book can structure your studying. Kaplan\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GRE-Prep-Plus-2024-2025-Updated-dp-1506292380\/dp\/1506292380\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GRE Prep Plus 2024-2025<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0includes content review, testing strategies, six practice tests, and individual performance summaries.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Manhattan Prep offers\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.manhattanprep.com\/gre\/store\/strategy-guides\/\">Math and Verbal Strategy Guides<\/a>\u00a0as well as a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.manhattanprep.com\/gre\/store\/strategy-guides\/5-pound-book-gre-practice-problems\/\">5lb. Book of GRE Practice Problems<\/a>\u00a0that offers over 2000 problems with easy-to-follow explanations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Take a Class <\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the idea of studying and making a schedule completely on your own seems daunting, consider signing up for a class. Working with a set schedule and expert instructors can help you stay focused and keep you motivated. Kaplan offers\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gre\/comparison\/prep-course-options\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a variety of GRE Courses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0to fit your schedule and learning style. Both In Person and Live Online class sessions cover the strategies and skills needed to succeed on the GRE, and the courses\u2019 study plans help you decide what you should study, when to take practice tests, and how to pull it all together for Test Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_iconlist  el_before_av_heading  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Step 1: Take a GRE Practice Test<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\nTake a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gre\/free\/gre-practice-test-options\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">full-length, realistic practice test<\/a> to find out what your Quantitative and Verbal scores are now. Ideally, the test results will include not just your scores but also information about what types of questions you did well on and which ones gave you trouble. This information will help you design your study plan.<\/p>\n<p>Another benefit of taking a practice test is that you will become familiar with the test\u2019s format and timing. Then as you study, you will know exactly how you\u2019ll use what you\u2019re learning to ace test questions. This is highly motivating!<\/p>\n<p>You will also be able to review the test, and reading the explanations of every question will reinforce what you did right and help you understand your mistakes. Research shows that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2011\/01\/21\/science\/21memory.html%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">being tested on material not only measures your performance but actually helps you learn<\/a>.<br \/>\nTake the practice test under conditions as similar as possible to those you will experience on Test Day, without distractions or interruptions. Schedule 1 hour 58 minutes to take the test if you write the essay and 1 hour 28 minutes if you choose to skip the essay. Also, plan to invest at least 1.5 hours in reviewing the test later the same day or in the next day or two.<\/p>\n<p>The GRE testmaker, ETS, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ets.org\/gre\/revised_general\/prepare\/powerprep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">offers two free practice tests<\/a> with its POWERPREP\u00ae II software on their website. Kaplan Test Prep offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gre\/free\/gre-practice-test-options\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">proctored free GRE practice tests online<\/a>; you can sign up anytime to get your initial score. Kaplan\u2019s Smart Reports provide you with detailed breakdowns of your strengths and opportunities for improvement, as well as comprehensive answer explanations.<\/p>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4  blockquote classic-quote  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><span class='special_amp'>&#8220;<\/span>Don\u2019t cram your studying into full-day weekend sessions; you\u2019ll burn out if you try. You need to give yourself enough time to learn, practice, assess, and learn again. Also, Set a target score for the GRE. If you\u2019ve got a target score, you\u2019re more likely to monitor your own progress and stay motivated to follow your plan.<span class='special_amp'>&#8221;<\/span><\/h4><div class ='av-subheading av-subheading_below  ' style='font-size:15px;'><p>Laura Aitcheson, Kaplan GRE Expert<\/p>\n<\/div><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Step 2: Set Your Study Schedule<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>There&#8217;s always the danger of procrastinating when you&#8217;re studying for the GRE, and when you only have 2 months to study procrastinating even a little can make a big difference in how well you study. Before you know it, the test will be a week away\u2014<a title=\"How to Study the Day Before the GRE\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/gre\/how-to-study-the-day-before-the-gre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">and then tomorrow<\/a>! Don\u2019t let Test Day take you by surprise.<\/p>\n<p>Studying most days of the week will improve your score more than studying one or two days a week. Many students find that studying for 5 days a week for an hour and a half each day helps them make significant progress. In addition, if vocabulary is an area you have targeted for improvement, plan to carry <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Vocabulary-Flashcards-Kaplan-Test-Prep-dp-1506259707\/dp\/1506259707\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GRE flashcards<\/a> (physical cards or a phone app) with you and work on GRE vocab throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p>Block out time to take four more full-length practice tests. Take\u00a0your second practice test (after the initial diagnostic test) a month before your GRE and then each week after that, taking the last practice test 1 week before Test Day. Take practice tests to measure your progress, become more familiar with the test\u2019s timing and format, and build your mental endurance. After each test, invest at least 1.5 hours in reviewing the answer explanations.<\/p>\n<p>Schedule your study time and practice tests on your calendar and then keep those appointments with yourself. The same way you show up for class or work on time, you are going to \u201cshow up\u201d for GRE studying on time.<\/p>\n<p><div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Step 3: Develop Your Study Plan<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\nHow should you study? An effective approach is to first use a resource such as a GRE book or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GRE prep class<\/a> to learn some strategies or content and then follow up by practicing what you just learned with test-like questions. Applying what you learn right away to the types of questions you\u2019ll see on Test Day will help you solidify your knowledge so it sticks with you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GRE-Prep-Plus-2024-2025-Updated-dp-1506292380\/dp\/1506292380\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kaplan\u2019s <i>Prep Plus\u00a0<\/i>book includes a 500-question Quiz Bank<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gre\/practice\/practice-options\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the full Quiz Bank contains over 2,500 test-like questions<\/a> for GRE practice. You can use it to target specific content areas and question types at the right difficulty level for you.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s important to\u00a0allow your study plan to develop over time. You\u2019ll need to make adjustments based on how you do on your GRE practice tests; if you\u2019re consistently scoring well on certain sections, focus your efforts on sections that aren\u2019t as strong.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>During the last week before your test, emphasize your strengths. For example, if you get most questions about geometry correct, then practice geometry questions several times this week to boost your confidence and ensure that you can count on this skill.<\/p>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4  blockquote classic-quote  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><span class='special_amp'>&#8220;<\/span>Focus mostly on material that is (a) difficult for you and (b) most often tested. On the Quantitative section, for example, many questions require you to solve for the value of a variable, so if you are uncomfortable manipulating equations and inequalities to isolate a variable, you will have trouble throughout the section. Combinatorics questions may be tough for you, too, but combinations and permutations do not appear on the test nearly as often as algebraic manipulation, so you should focus on the content with the higher payoff.<span class='special_amp'>&#8221;<\/span><\/h4><div class ='av-subheading av-subheading_below  ' style='font-size:15px;'><p>Paula, Kaplan GRE Expert<\/p>\n<\/div><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_table  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >GRE Two Month Study Plan Samples<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Here are two sample study plans:<br \/>\n<div class='avia-data-table-wrap avia_responsive_table'><table  class='avia-table avia-data-table avia-table-1  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  avia_pricing_default '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Table\" ><tbody><tr class='avia-heading-row'><th class=''>GRE Student<\/th><th class=''>Jessica<\/th><th class=''>Michael<\/th><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''><strong>Goals:<\/strong><\/td><td class=''>Wants to earn a master\u2019s degree in nursing from a major public university. Her target scores are 154 Quantitative, 154 Verbal.<\/td><td class=''>Wants to earn a PhD in economics from a top national program. His target scores are 166 Quantitative, 158 Verbal.<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''><strong>Baseline scores:<\/strong><\/td><td class=''>148 Quantitative, 150 Verbal<\/td><td class=''>148 Quantitative, 150 Verbal<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''><strong>Week 1<\/strong><\/td><td class=''>Practice test + review (6.5 hours), 4 days studying x 1.5 hours per day (6 hours)<\/td><td class=''>Practice test + review (6.5 hours), 2 GRE prep classes x 2.5 hours (5 hours), 2 days studying x 1.5 hours per day (3 hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''><strong>Week 2<\/strong><\/td><td class=''>5 days studying x 1.5 hours per day (7.5 hours)<\/td><td class=''>2 GRE prep classes x 2.5 hours (5 hours), 3 days studying x 1.5 hours per day (4.5 hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''><strong>Week 3<\/strong><\/td><td class=''>5 days studying x 1.5 hours per day (7.5 hours)<\/td><td class=''>2 GRE prep classes x 2.5 hours (5 hours), 3 days studying x 1.5 hours per day (4.5 hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''><strong>Week 4<\/strong><\/td><td class=''>Very busy at work! 2 days studying x 1.0 hours per day (2 hours)<\/td><td class=''>2 GRE prep classes x 2.5 hours (5 hours), 3 days studying x 1.5 hours per day (4.5 hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''><strong>Week 5<\/strong><\/td><td class=''>Practice test + review (6.5 hours), 4 days studying x 1.5 hours per day (6 hours)<\/td><td class=''>Practice test + review (6.5 hours), Family Vacation!<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''><strong>Week 6<\/strong><\/td><td class=''>Practice test + review (6.5 hours), 4 days studying x 1.5 hours per day (6 hours)<\/td><td class=''>Practice test + review (6.5 hours), 4 days studying x 1.5 hours per day (6 hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''><strong>Week 7<\/strong><\/td><td class=''>Practice test + review (6.5 hours), 4 days studying x 1.5 hours per day (6 hours)<\/td><td class=''>Practice test + review (6.5 hours), 4 days studying x 1.5 hours per day (6 hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''><strong>Week 8<\/strong><\/td><td class=''>Practice test + review (6.5 hours), 4 days studying x 1.5 hours per day (6 hours)<\/td><td class=''>Practice test + review (6.5 hours), 4 days studying x 1.5 hours per day (6 hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''><strong>Day Before the GRE<\/strong><\/td><td class=''><a title=\"how to study for the gre\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/how-to-study-the-day-before-the-gre\/\">Nothing<\/a>!<\/td><td class=''><a title=\"how to study for the gre\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/how-to-study-the-day-before-the-gre\/\">Nothing<\/a>!<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''><strong>Total Study Time<\/strong><\/td><td class=''>79.5 Hours, 5 Practice Tests<\/td><td class=''>87 Hours, <a title=\"how to study for teh gre\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gre\">8 GRE prep classes<\/a>, 5 Practice Exams<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><style type='text\/css'>.avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(1):before { content: 'GRE Student'; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(2):before { content: 'Jessica'; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(3):before { content: 'Michael'; } <\/style><\/p>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_table  el_before_av_sidebar  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Step 4: Rock That Test!<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Feel nervous? Just remind yourself that thanks to all the hard work you\u2019ve put in, you <i>are<\/i> ready for the GRE. Make sure to read <a title=\"What should I study the week before the GRE?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/gre\/what-should-i-study-the-week-before-the-gre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our last-minute tips before taking the GRE<\/a> and learn more about <a title=\"What score do I need to get on the GRE?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/gre\/gre-score-need-to-get\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to interpret your GRE score<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last '><div id=\"text-70\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span data-sumome-listbuilder-embed-id=\"a78fe19e226d385662749ccaadcdccd7ecdcab651c77e3b874bfcb76a80605a7\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text-71\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span data-sumome-listbuilder-embed-id=\"185e834399a9fdd414ded52f3f51a4735f464b8c612f006f44ffba835a649b4f\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"yj6qo ajU\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With 2 months to prepare a study plan for the GRE, you can think about dividing your GRE study time into two parts. 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