One-Month Cram Plan

One-Month Cram Plan

4 weeks before the test

3 weeks before the test

2 weeks before the test

7 days before the test

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Study Time: 21/2 hours
Take Diagnostic Test and review answer explanations.
Based on your test results, identify difficult topics and their corresponding chapters.
These chapters are your targeted chapters.
Study Time: 2 hours
Study Time: 1 hour
Study Time: 1 hour
Arithmetic: Chapter X
Antonyms: Chapter V
Analytical Writing:
Read chapter.
Read chapter.
Chapter IX
As you review, build a list As you review, build a list Read chapter.
of formulas and rules to
of words that are new to you. Pay attention to the
memorize.
Do practice questions
difference between the issue
Do practice questions
17.
essay and the argument
15.
essay.
Read essay topics.
Study Time: 2 hours
Study Time: 1 hour
Study Time: 1 hour
Algebra: Chapter XI
Analytical Writing:
Analogies: Chapter VI
Read chapter.
Chapter IX
Read chapter.
Add any new formulas
Practice writing an issue
Practice building word
and rules to your list.
essay.
relationships between two
Do practice questions
Time yourself.
keywords.
15.
As you review, build a list
of words that are new to you
and memorize.
Do practice questions 17
Study Time: 1 hour
Study Time: 2 hours
Study Time: 1 hour
Sentence Completions: Analytical Writing:
Geometry: Chapter XII
Chapter VII
Read chapter.
Chapter IX
Add any new formulas
Read chapter.
Practice writing an
and rules to your list.
As you review, build a list argument essay.
Do practice questions
of words that are new to you. Time yourself.
15.
Do practice questions
17.
Study Time: 30 minutes
Study Time: 1 hour
Study Time: 30 minutes
Applications: Chapter
Reading
Analytical Writing:
XIII
Comprehension: Chapter
Chapter IX
Read sections AB.
VIII
Write an argument essay
Add any new formulas
Read chapter.
and score yourself.
and rules to your list.
As you review, build a list Read through topics you
Do practice questions
of words that are new to you. will encounter on the GRE.
15.
Do practice questions for
Passage 1.

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6 days before the test

5 days before the test

4 days before the test

3 days before the test

2 days before the test

1 day before the test

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Study Time: 1 hour
Applications: Chapter XIII
Read sections CD.
Add any new formulas
and rules to your list.
Do practice questions
15.
Study Time: 30 minutes
Applications: Chapter XIII
Read sections EF.
Add any new formulas
and rules to your list.
Do practice questions
15.
Study Time: 1 hour
Review your target
chapters.
Rework questions you got
wrong the first time.
Study your list of rules
and formulas.

Critical Reading
Study Time: 1 hour
Antonyms: Chapter V
Read chapter.
As you review, build a list
of words that are new to you.
Do practice questions
814.
Study Time: 1 hour
Analogies: Chapter VI
Read chapter.
As you review, build a list
of words that are new to you.
Do practice questions
813.
Study Time: 1 hour
Sentence Completions:
Chapter VII
Read chapter.
As you review, build a list
of words that are new to you.
Do practice questions
813.
Study Time: 1 hour
Reading
Comprehension: Chapter
VIII
Read chapter.
Do practice questions for
passages 2 and 3.

Writing
Study Time: 45 minutes
Analytical Writing:
Chapter IX
Write an issue essay and
score yourself.

Study Time: 30 minutes

Analytical Writing:
Chapter IX
Correct your essays, and
add examples or rewrite
awkward sentences.
Study Time: 1 hour
Analytical Writing:
Chapter IX
Read more score-6
examples.

Study Time: 30 minutes

Study Time: 45 minutes
Review your target
Analytical Writing:
chapters.
Chapter IX
Do practice questions
Pick the type of essay
610.
you need to work on most
Study your list of rules
(either argument or issue),
and formulas.
and write it with a timer.
Study Time: 21/2 hours
Take Practice Test and review answer explanations.
Score your essay and rewrite if needed to make a 6 score.
Correct your mistakes and make sure you understand your errors.
Study Time: 30 minutes
Study Time: 30 minutes
Study Time: 45 minutes
Analytical Writing:
Review your target
Review your target
Chapter IX
chapters.
chapters.
Reread the score-6 essay
Review your rules and
Review your vocabulary
samples.
formulas one last time before list.
Revise your essays to
bed.
improve score.

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Morning of the test

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Reminders:
Plan your day around your appointment.
Allow yourself enough time to reach the testing center with some time to spare, so that
you have a chance to calm yourself before youre scheduled to begin testing.
Dress in layers so you can adjust if you find the testing room too hot or too cold.
Have a good meal before the test, but dont overeat.
Take the following items with you on test day:
Your admission ticket and photo ID
Several pens and #2 pencils
Scrap paper will be provided to you.
You may not bring anything else into the testing room.
Try to go outside for a few minutes and walk around before the test.
Most important: Stay calm and confident during the test. Take deep slow breaths if you
feel at all nervous. You can do it!

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