{"id":993,"date":"2024-10-18T10:09:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T10:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=993"},"modified":"2024-10-18T15:11:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T15:11:50","slug":"how-to-study-for-the-gre-in-a-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/how-to-study-for-the-gre-in-a-month\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Study for the GRE in One Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In order to study for <a title=\"Journey to Grad School: Preparing for the GRE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/gre\/journey-to-grad-school-preparing-for-the-gre\/\">the GRE<\/a> in a month and see a <a title=\"What\u2019s a good GRE score?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/gre\/whats-a-good-gre-score\/\">significant score<\/a> improvement, you will need to use your time very efficiently. Studying for <a title=\"Journey to Grad School: Preparing for the GRE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/gre\/journey-to-grad-school-preparing-for-the-gre\/\">the GRE<\/a> in a month requires commitment and concentration. First, you need to know what your strengths and weaknesses are on <a title=\"Journey to Grad School: Preparing for the GRE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/gre\/journey-to-grad-school-preparing-for-the-gre\/\">the GRE<\/a>. Then, you need to target your weaknesses while also building on your strengths.<\/p>\n<p>[\u00a0<strong>RELATED:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/how-to-study-for-the-gre-in-two-months\/\">2-Month GRE Study Plan<\/a> ]<\/p>\n<p><div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_iconlist  avia-builder-el-first  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >GRE Study Essentials<\/h3><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-1  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><br \/>\nManhattan 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-h3    avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_iconlist  el_before_av_heading  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Step 1: Take a Free Practice Test<\/h3><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 <a title=\"What\u2019s on the GRE: GRE Quantitative Section\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/gre\/whats-on-the-gre-gre-quantitative-section\/\">Quantitative<\/a> and <a title=\"What\u2019s on the GRE: GRE Verbal Section\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/gre\/whats-on-the-gre-gre-verbal-section\/\">Verbal<\/a> 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 <a title=\"Practice Questions for the GRE\u00ae\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gre\/free\/gre-practice-test-options\">practice test<\/a> 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2011\/01\/21\/science\/21memory.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Research shows that being tested on material not only measures your performance but actually helps you learn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gre\/free\/gre-practice-test-options\">practice test<\/a> under conditions as similar as possible to those you will experience on <a title=\"What to Expect on GRE Test Day\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/gre\/what-to-expect-on-gre-test-day\/\">Test Day<\/a>, without distractions or interruptions. Schedule 1 hour 58 minutes to take the test if you write the essay and 1 hour 28 minutes 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, offers two free practice tests with its POWERPREP\u00ae II software at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/gre\/revised_general\/prepare\/powerprep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.ets.org\/gre\/revised_general\/prepare\/powerprep\/<\/a>. Kaplan Test Prep offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gre\/gre-practice\/free-gre-practice-test?utm_source=gh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">proctored free practice tests online as well<\/a>. Kaplan\u2019s Smart Reports provide you with detailed breakdowns of your strengths and opportunities for improvement, as well as comprehensive answer explanations.<br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Step 2: Set Your GRE Study Schedule<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\nStudying 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 in three 30-minute segments, for an hour and a half each day, helps them make significant progress. Because your GRE is in a month, try to study for five 30-minute segments, or two and a half hours a day, to maximize your score gain.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, if vocabulary is an area you have targeted for improvement, plan to carry <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Udv4b5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">flashcards (physical cards or a phone app)<\/a> with you and work on <a title=\"How to Study for GRE Vocabulary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/gre\/how-to-study-for-gre-vocabulary\/\">GRE vocab<\/a> throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p>Block out time to take two more full-length practice tests, 2 weeks and 1 week before<a title=\"Journey to Grad School: Preparing for the GRE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/gre\/journey-to-grad-school-preparing-for-the-gre\/\"> the GRE<\/a>. Take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gre\/free\/gre-practice-test-options\">practice tests<\/a> 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-h3    avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_testimonials  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Step 3: Develop Your GRE Study Plan<\/h3><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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GRE-Prep-Plus-2018-Strategies\/dp\/1506219837\/\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=studyall-20&amp;linkId=7ca17462eb7ec121f368e38389106967\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GRE book<\/a> or class 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 <a title=\"What to Expect on GRE Test Day\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/gre\/what-to-expect-on-gre-test-day\/\">Test Day <\/a>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 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gre\/practice\/practice-options?utm_source=gh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">full Quiz Bank contains over 2,500 test-like questions for GRE practice<\/a>. You can use it to target specific content areas and question types at the right difficulty level for you.<br \/>\n<div   data-autoplay='1'  data-interval='5'  data-animation='fade'  data-hoverpause='1'  class='avia-testimonial-wrapper avia-grid-testimonials avia-grid-1-testimonials avia_animate_when_almost_visible   '>\n<section class ='avia-testimonial-row'><div class='avia-testimonial av_one_full flex_column no_margin avia-testimonial-row-1 avia-first-testimonialavia-last-testimonial' ><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\"  ><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-content '  ><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>What should you study? That depends on the results of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gre\/gre-practice\/free-gre-practice-test?utm_source=gh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">practice test<\/a>! For the next three weeks, focus on material that is (a) difficult for you and (b) most often tested. On the Quantitative section, for example, exponents and radicals appear in arithmetic, algebra, and geometry questions, so if you are not sure how to work with these numbers, you will have trouble throughout the section. Probability questions may be tough for you, too, but probability does not appear on the test nearly as often as exponents and radicals, so you should focus on the content with the higher payoff.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta'><div class='avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap'><div class='avia-arrow'><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'    itemprop=\"name\" >Paula<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '    itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Kaplan GRE Expert<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\nDuring the <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\">last week before your test<\/a>, emphasize your strengths. For example, if you get most <a title=\"GRE Reading Comprehension: 5 Essential Tips\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/gre\/gre-reading-comprehension-5-essential-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reading Comprehension questions<\/a> correct, then practice Reading Comp several times this week to boost your confidence and ensure that you can count on this skill.<br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_testimonials  el_before_av_table  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Sample Study Plans for the GRE<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\nHere 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-7  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=''>Goals<\/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=''>Diagnostic Scores<\/td><td class=''>148 Quantitative, 150 Verbal<\/td><td class=''>155 Quantitative, 152 Verbal<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>Week 1<\/td><td class=''>Practice Test + Review (6.5 Hours), Study 4 Days \u00d7 1.5 Hours\/Day (6 Hours)<\/td><td class=''>Practice Test + Review (6.5 Hours), Class 2 days \u00d7 2.5 hours (5 Hours), Study 3 days \u00d7 2.5 hr\/day (7.5 Hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>Week 2<\/td><td class=''>Study 5 Days \u00d7 1.5 Hours\/Day (7.5 Hours)<\/td><td class=''>Class 2 days \u00d7 2.5 hours (5 Hours), Study 3 days \u00d7 2.5 hr\/day (7.5 Hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>Week 3<\/td><td class=''>Practice Test + Review (6.5 Hours), Study 4 days \u00d7 1.5 Hour\/Day (6 Hours)<\/td><td class=''>Practice Test + Review (6.5 Hours), Class 2 Days \u00d7 2.5 Hours (5 Hours), Study 3 Days \u00d7 2.5 Hours\/Day (7.5 Hours) <\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>Week 4<\/td><td class=''>Practice Test + Review (6.5 Hours), Study 4 Days \u00d7 1.5 Hour\/Day (6.0 Hours)<\/td><td class=''>Practice Test + Review (6.5 Hours), Class 2 Days \u00d7 2.5 Hours (5 Hours), Study 3 Days \u00d7 2.5 Hours\/Day (7.5 Hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>Day Before the Test<\/td><td class=''>Nothing!<\/td><td class=''>Nothing!<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>Total<\/td><td class=''>45.0<\/td><td class=''>69.5<\/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><br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_table  el_before_av_sidebar  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Step 4: Rock The GRE!<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\nFeel nervous? 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