{"id":27218,"date":"2025-06-05T16:00:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T23:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/?p=27218"},"modified":"2024-07-30T10:38:47","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T17:38:47","slug":"how-to-study-for-the-gre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/how-to-study-for-the-gre\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Study for the GRE"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Determining how to study for the GRE can be a daunting task, especially if you’re juggling a full-time job or a heavy class load. Given limited free time, you may be wondering if it’s even possible.<\/p>\n

Don’t worry: it is possible\u2014even with a busy schedule! How to best study for the GRE really boils down to four key steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Get Oriented<\/strong>: Know the Test and Set Your Targets<\/li>\n
  2. Plan Your Attack<\/strong>: Build a Study Strategy<\/li>\n
  3. Practice with Purpose<\/strong>: Learn, Review, Repeat<\/li>\n
  4. Keep Going<\/strong>: Stay Consistent and Confident<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    We’ll look at each of those in depth so that you can prep for the GRE efficiently and effectively. Additionally, we’ve included advice from students just like you who have done exactly that. Follow their example so that you<\/em>, too, can achieve the score you need for the GRE.<\/p>\n