GRE General Test study plan

GRE General Test · Give each week a clear focus.

8 weeks · About 5 hours per week

Week 1

Quantitative, verbal and issue-essay reasoning foundations

Review Quantitative, verbal and issue-essay reasoning foundations using the mapped guide and reference terms.
Attempt relevant questions before reading answers and explain the distinction or calculation.

A checked study log for Quantitative, verbal and issue-essay reasoning foundations, with supporting reasoning and unresolved questions.

Week 2

Review Quantitative, verbal and issue-essay reasoning foundations using the mapped guide and reference terms.
Attempt relevant questions before reading answers and explain the distinction or calculation.

A checked study log for Quantitative, verbal and issue-essay reasoning foundations, with supporting reasoning and unresolved questions.

Week 3

Review Quantitative, verbal and issue-essay reasoning foundations using the mapped guide and reference terms.
Attempt relevant questions before reading answers and explain the distinction or calculation.

A checked study log for Quantitative, verbal and issue-essay reasoning foundations, with supporting reasoning and unresolved questions.

Week 4

Review Quantitative, verbal and issue-essay reasoning foundations using the mapped guide and reference terms.
Attempt relevant questions before reading answers and explain the distinction or calculation.

A checked study log for Quantitative, verbal and issue-essay reasoning foundations, with supporting reasoning and unresolved questions.

Week 5

Review Quantitative, verbal and issue-essay reasoning foundations using the mapped guide and reference terms.
Attempt relevant questions before reading answers and explain the distinction or calculation.

A checked study log for Quantitative, verbal and issue-essay reasoning foundations, with supporting reasoning and unresolved questions.

Week 6

Review Quantitative, verbal and issue-essay reasoning foundations using the mapped guide and reference terms.
Attempt relevant questions before reading answers and explain the distinction or calculation.

A checked study log for Quantitative, verbal and issue-essay reasoning foundations, with supporting reasoning and unresolved questions.

Week 7

Apply the cases before reading model responses.
Retest recurring errors with a mixed set and compare preparation with the actual syllabus.

A checked study log for Quantitative, verbal and issue-essay reasoning foundations, with supporting reasoning and unresolved questions.

Week 8

Apply the cases before reading model responses.
Retest recurring errors with a mixed set and compare preparation with the actual syllabus.

A checked study log for Quantitative, verbal and issue-essay reasoning foundations, with supporting reasoning and unresolved questions.

Week 2: Explain the principal concepts using evidence rather than memorized option positions.

Week 5: Apply subject concepts to cases and identify assumptions and limits.

Week 8: Review mixed performance and the exact current qualification requirements.