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I created this 20 Step GRE Exam Study plan to help you get great GRE
Score.
By combining this study plan along with GRE test takers experiences
(http://www.happyschools.com/gre/gre-test-takers-experience/) shared
by other test takers, you can create a powerful study plan.
Not having a GRE Exam study plan is preparing to fail.
#1 Mistake Dont register for GRE and then start studying for the
GRE exam.
Certain students lack motivation, so they register for GRE first. Then use
that as motivation factor to prepare for GRE.
If you lack motivation in first place to study for GRE, how can you expect
to get motivated after you register for GRE?
Following GRE Exam study plan will help you get started with GRE Test
Prep. As you make progress, make changes to the plan to fit your
learning style.

GREStudyPlan
1. First, you need to know your current skill level and how much you

can score with a practice test.

2. To determine your current skill level, take a practice test using Power
Prep for GRE. Lets assume you got 300 in the practice test.
3. Next set the target GRE Score (Be Realistic).
4. Your GRE Study plan will depend on the following
Type of university you want to attend
Score you want to get Target Score.
5. So, lets assume you decided on a Target Score of 320. Next you have
to plan your course of action to reach the target.
6. Make a detailed note of your strengths and weakness from the
practice test. To improve your scores, you have to work on your
weakness.
7. Determine your learning style.
Would you like to spend fixed time every day
Like to work with another friend preparing for exams
Spend fixed time 2 days in a week, ..
8. To reach the target score of 320 in GRE Test, amount of time you
have to spend has to be calculated based on
Your learning style
Time you plan to spend daily
University deadlines
When you plan to write GRE
9. If you have only 2 months and I need to score 320 and can spend only
1 hour per week, then you can expect to score in GRE between 300 to
310.
10. GRE Study Materials: Make sure you have enough and right test
preparation materials. If you plan to study for 3 months, then you
need to have study materials for 3 months.
Top New GRE Books (http://www.happyschools.com/top-newgre-books-reviews/).
11. Have a notebook to track your performance.
12. Spend allocated according to the plan. Work on your weak areas (
Verbal Words, Maths Algebra,..).
13. After completing the GRE practice test, make sure you spend more
time analysis the mistakes. If you spent 2 hours taking the test,
spend atleast 3 hours to analyze the mistakes. Instead if you spend
30 mins to just see the right answers, you are not improving your

weak areas.
14. Make a note of the mistakes you made and revise them weekly. So,
you will not repeat the same mistakes again.
15. Dont forget to spend time to practice tests in strong areas of GRE
Test.
16. You need to have checkpoints to track your progress. If you have 4
months to study and need to improve 200 points, then every month
your score has to improve towards the target score.
17. By end of 2 months if you are still scoring 300, then you have to
blame yourself. Go back to the study plan and see if you are really
followed the plan or just being ad-hoc and not self-disciplined
enough to follow the plan.
18. If you learned new strategies for a section, during practice tests, you
have to get the right answers. If you spent 1 week to improve on a
section and then end up getting many incorrect answers, then you
just wasted 1 week of your preparation time.
19. For Example if you are weak in GRE Reading Comprehension
(http://www.happyschools.com/gre-reading-comprehensionpractice-questions/) and you spent 1 week in learning new strategies
and if you still get it wrong, then try new strategies. Solve 25 RCs per
day. Live and sleep RCs, you will get good at solving RCs
20. You MUST stick to your study plan and follow it strictly. You need to
have self-discipline to follow the GRE Study plan.

YourGREStudyPlan
If you are in the process of preparing for GRE, post your plan and get
inputs from other readers, if you have right target and enough time to
reach the target GRE Score.
You might get a tempting invite from friends to go to movie, during your
study time and you will decide I will go to movies and will make it up
next day. If you can really make it up, then you are good to enjoy the
time.
If not, you can just yourself as Just another loser, who is not going to be
successful in getting high GRE Score.

Dont expect your GRE Scores to improve overnight. It takes time and
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shalini
APRIL27,2013AT7:37AM(HTTP://WWW.HAPPYSCHOOLS.COM/GRETEST
STUDYPLAN/COMMENTPAGE6/#COMMENT105088)

hithis is shalini..
am still doing my second year B.E,but want to plan my future. I have the
dream of securing a very good score in gre and pursue my studies in an

esteemed institution. so please let me know what all steps i can take in
order to fulfill my dreams:) will be waitng for your reply

Reply

chang
APRIL2,2013AT2:04PM(HTTP://WWW.HAPPYSCHOOLS.COM/GRETESTSTUDY
PLAN/COMMENTPAGE6/#COMMENT105087)

Hi
This is chang. Im planning to give GRE in jun. Im workingin night
shifts and its difficult to concentrate in day time during weekdays. but i
can spend my weekends for preperation. can u please give me a study
plan based on my above routine to crack GRE with a good score. im not
very good in Maths.

Reply

siddharthmehra
APRIL2,2013AT7:13AM(HTTP://WWW.HAPPYSCHOOLS.COM/GRETEST
STUDYPLAN/COMMENTPAGE6/#COMMENT105086)

hi i will start with my gre preps from today im looking to give gre by
june end and target score above 320 . plz suggest . i am a bit weak in
maths and need a way to go about with this . please help .

Reply

TTeja
MARCH23,2013AT1:20PM(HTTP://WWW.HAPPYSCHOOLS.COM/GRETEST
STUDYPLAN/COMMENTPAGE6/#COMMENT105085)

Hi Im Teja Iam planning to take GRE prep for 45days so please send me
the details of scheduling to get score of about 315-325 to get into the
Universiteis that accept VLSI Design for my Masters program.

Reply

saurabhraut
MARCH10,2013AT1:12PM(HTTP://WWW.HAPPYSCHOOLS.COM/GRETEST
STUDYPLAN/COMMENTPAGE6/#COMMENT105081)

hi apurva
my exam is scheduled on the 15th of april.my preparations are on ,i
have started with the word list and till now completed about 1000
words but i am a bit skeptical about my preparations regarding the
quant section and worried about the time remaining.considering the
fact that just over a month left for my exams how should i proceed ??
plz guide to atleast get a respectible score in gre.

Reply

HSBCounselor
(http://www.happyschoolsblog.com)
MARCH11,2013AT3:43AM(HTTP://WWW.HAPPYSCHOOLS.COM/GRETEST
STUDYPLAN/COMMENTPAGE6/#COMMENT105082)

Hi Saurabh, You have sufficient time to prepare well.

Go through the following relevant posts. This should help.
http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/gre-study-plan-for-1-month/
(http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/gre-study-plan-for-1-month/)
http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/how-to-prepare-gre-math-to-score800/ (http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/how-to-prepare-gre-math-toscore-800/)
You can post any further queries pertaining to University selection and
admissions process in the forums section.
All the best!

Reply

NitishGupta
MARCH10,2013AT9:09AM(HTTP://WWW.HAPPYSCHOOLS.COM/GRETEST
STUDYPLAN/COMMENTPAGE6/#COMMENT105080)

Hi,

I am Nitish and currently working in an IT company. I hardly get any

time to prepare for GRE due to loads and loads of work. So I am
planning to quit job or either take leave for 2 or 3 months (Which is
least likely to be achieved.) . Can anyone please help and suggest what
to do. Now it is March and I am planning to give GRE in June
Beginning.

Reply

HSBCounselor
(http://www.happyschoolsblog.com)
MARCH11,2013AT3:47AM(HTTP://WWW.HAPPYSCHOOLS.COM/GRETEST
STUDYPLAN/COMMENTPAGE6/#COMMENT105083)

Hi Nitish,
2-3 months time is sufficient for GRE preparation. In fact you are not
required to spend whole day. Set your weekly and monthly targets to
get the end result.
Here are some posts that may help you plan well:
http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/gre-exam-study-plan-tips/
(http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/gre-exam-study-plan-tips/)
http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/high-gre-score-tips-management/
(http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/high-gre-score-tips-management/)
http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/how-to-score-improve-gre-examscore/ (http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/how-to-score-improve-greexam-score/)
Hope this helps!

Reply

NitishGupta
MARCH11,2013AT11:45AM(HTTP://WWW.HAPPYSCHOOLS.COM/GRETEST
STUDYPLAN/COMMENTPAGE6/#COMMENT105084)

Hi HSB,
I have tried doing it before and dint get time to study for GRE. Its not
tough but requires practise. Generally for about 13-14 hours I am away
from home. I dont get any time to study except on weekend. Thats why

I asked. Please suggest

Regards
Nitish

Reply

VK
FEBRUARY17,2013AT6:46AM(HTTP://WWW.HAPPYSCHOOLS.COM/GRETEST
STUDYPLAN/COMMENTPAGE6/#COMMENT105079)

Hi,
I have done E&I in my Bachelors with a CGPA of 7.3 and i am working in
an MNC and from past one and a half years and now im planning to do
my MS in US. m planning to write my exams in april last. Will it be
possible for me to study and get good score ?? And will it be possible for
me to get in the university within this year 2013 or is it too late?
Thanks,
VK.

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Rashmi
FEBRUARY12,2013AT10:16PM(HTTP://WWW.HAPPYSCHOOLS.COM/GRETEST
STUDYPLAN/COMMENTPAGE6/#COMMENT105078)

Hi
I am a SW engg in an Indian MNC since last 3.5 years.
I wanted to know what exactly is this Paper presentation and how can i
get it done now. WHat needs to be done exactly.As I am planning for MS
in US but I will require scholarship.My Academic bakground was good
being topper in the class.Request you to please help me out.
Thanks
Rashmi

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