6-Month GRE Study Plan (2 Hours Daily)
This six-month GRE study plan is designed to help you prepare for each section of the GRE:
Quantitative, Verbal,
and Analytical Writing, by dedicating two hours a day. Follow the daily topics as outlined, covering
fundamental
concepts first and progressively working towards advanced practice.
Make sure to review periodically and adjust your study approach as needed to strengthen your
understanding and
improve on weaker areas.
Month 1: Quantitative Reasoning - Arithmetic and Algebra Basics
- Day 1: Integers and Properties
- Day 2: Fractions and Decimals
- Day 3: Prime Numbers and Divisibility
- Day 4: Exponents and Roots
- Day 5: Percentages and Ratios
- Day 6: Practice Problems (Arithmetic)
- Day 7: Review and Practice
- Day 8: Linear Equations
- Day 9: Inequalities
- Day 10: Word Problems
- Day 11: Practice Problems (Algebra)
- Day 12: Review and Practice
- Day 13: Coordinate Geometry Basics
- Day 14: Slope and Distance
Month 2: Quantitative - Geometry and Data Analysis
- Day 1: Lines and Angles
- Day 2: Triangles (Types, Properties)
- Day 3: Circles (Area, Circumference)
- Day 4: Polygons
- Day 5: Coordinate Geometry (Points, Lines)
- Day 6: Practice Problems (Geometry)
- Day 7: Review and Practice
- Day 8: Data Interpretation Basics
- Day 9: Mean, Median, Mode
- Day 10: Range and Standard Deviation
- Day 11: Practice Problems (Data Analysis)
- Day 12: Review and Practice
- Day 13: Probability Basics
- Day 14: Probability Practice
Month 3: Verbal Reasoning - Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension
- Day 1: Vocabulary List (Set 1)
- Day 2: Vocabulary List (Set 2)
- Day 3: Sentence Equivalence Practice
- Day 4: Text Completion Basics
- Day 5: Reading Comprehension Strategies
- Day 6: Practice Passage 1
- Day 7: Vocabulary List (Set 3)
- Day 8: Text Completion Practice
- Day 9: Reading Comprehension Practice Passage 2
- Day 10: Sentence Equivalence Practice
- Day 11: Vocabulary List (Set 4)
- Day 12: Review and Practice
- Day 13: Timed Reading Comprehension
- Day 14: Full Verbal Practice Set
Month 4: Analytical Writing - Issue and Argument Essays
- Day 1: Understanding the Issue Essay
- Day 2: Planning and Structuring Arguments
- Day 3: Practice Issue Essay 1
- Day 4: Feedback and Review
- Day 5: Understanding the Argument Essay
- Day 6: Critical Thinking Skills
- Day 7: Practice Argument Essay 1
- Day 8: Timed Issue Essay Practice
- Day 9: Review and Feedback
- Day 10: Timed Argument Essay Practice
- Day 11: Essay Revision Techniques
- Day 12: Practice Issue Essay 2
- Day 13: Practice Argument Essay 2
- Day 14: Full Analytical Writing Practice
Months 5-6: Mixed Practice and Full-Length Tests
- Day 1-7: Mixed Practice (Quantitative & Verbal)
- Day 8: Full-Length Practice Test
- Day 9-14: Review Practice Test & Targeted Weak Areas
- Day 15-21: Mixed Practice and Review
- Day 22: Full-Length Practice Test
- Day 23-28: Focused Practice on Weak Areas
- Repeat: Full-Length Tests and Analysis
