2021 EMPOWER Test Prep 2 Month Study Plan For The GRE Test

2 MONTHSTUDY PLANNOTE: This packet is to be used in conjunction with the Modules in your EMPOWER Test Prep Course for the GRE test. This packet is NOT designed to be a complete treatment of any subjectherein. ETS and GRE are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). This website and the products and services offered are not endorsed or approved by ETS. None of thetrademark holders are affiliated with EMPOWER Test Prep Course for the GRE test, its website, or this study plan.Coverage LevelFULLTimeframe2 MONTHSUpdated6/7/2020

PRE-START CHECKLISTPick up your gear. Some things are essential, some are optional. Get the gear you need to succeed.PRE-START CHECKLISTPOWERPREP Online - Practice Tests 1 & 2Download 2 Free Official GRE PowerPrep Tests. Contains two full length exams and extra practice questions.The Official Guide to the GRE Revised General Test, 3rd, or 2nd EditionPurchase the 3rd Edition from amazon.com. We support the second edition as well. These questions are anessential part of your training and the EMPOWER Test Prep course. Video explanations for all Official Guidequestion are also available in the EMPOWER Test Prep library.POWERPREP PLUS Online - Practice Tests 1, 2, and 3Included in certain EMPOWER Test Prep resource plans, or available at a 25% discount in your EMPOWER TestPrep account. Working with official resources is vital to ensure you’re prepared for the official exam.Extra Practice MSTsIn the event that you’ve already used the official practice exams, you may purchase 6 practice MSTs for 49.NotebooksPurchase realistic scratch paper similar to that which you’ll be using on test day.HeadphonesIf you elect to wear noise canceling headphones on test day, you should train with themEnergy Bars12 Pack of Cliff’s Energy Bars at amazon.com. Have the right snacks for your studies and training.Chewing GumPurchase a 12 pack of Trident Cinnamon gum at amazon.com. Chewing gum adds focus and boosts energy.SUCCESSFUL GRE TRAININGSchedulingTo crush the GRE , you have a lot of work ahead of you, so plan accordingly. Design a schedule that allows forconsistent training. EMPOWER suggests training several nights/week if you work, and at least two four-hourblocks each weekend.ConditionsQuiet settings; distraction free (or minimal); headphones; snacks; waterStudy Duration: 30 & 35 Minute blocks 10 Min BreakIdeally, all sessions should be the same length as a GRE section, or series of sections. Divide your sessions into65 minute increments with a break.NotebookKeep track of your progress, and particularly your mistakes. Use the Mistake Tracker to locate patterns withinyour mistakes both in terms of tactics and contentStandard of LearningSuccessful GRE test-takers not only know the concepts, but they also know how to apply them. By the timeyou sit for the real exam, you should know the content so well you could teach it.NOTE: This packet is to be used in conjunction with the Modules in your EMPOWER Test Prep Course for the GRE test. This packet is NOT designed to be a completetreatment of any subject herein. ETS and GRE are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). This website and the products and services offered are notendorsed or approved by ETS. None of the trademark holders are affiliated with EMPOWER Test Prep Course for the GRE test, its website, or this study plan.

2 MONTH TRAINING PLANRESOURCESThis plan is geared toward those who are a bit more restricted in terms of the time available toinvest in their GRE test prep, whether for a deadline, or vacation schedule.EMPOWER Test Prep ModuleThe 2 Month Study Plan requires 18 hours per week over a two month period. Most peoplewho go on to achieve the Maximum score improvement invest 12 hours per week, and spend3 months in their preparation, so know that to complete the 2-Month Study Plan requires aneven more disciplined regimen.The Official Guide to the GRE 3rd, or 2nd EditionPractice Test (MST/OtherResourcePDF SummarySTAGE 1 (DAYS 1-19): ESSENTIAL QUANT & RC TACTICSITEMTIMEStart Here ModuleIntroduction to how the course functions, and what it takes to get a 90th percentile score5 MinsTest 1: POWERPREP Online - Practice Test 1It’s critical to establish your baseline score. Complete ALL sections4 HoursDownload & Print PDF PacksHave your concept summaries handy. Print at any time10 MinsQUANT: TEST IT, TEST THE ANSWERS, Quant Comparisons, Number Properties, TriageLearn essential Quant tactics and knowledge. Applies to over 3/4 of the Quant section.11 HoursEMPOWER Podcast: GRE PerspectiveWhat the GRE actually measures and why it's a part of the Admissions process5 MinsQUANT: OG Quizzes (Tactics, Quant Comparisons, Charts/Graphs/Tables) & Rich’s VideosPractice the exact Quant tactics that you have learned on official GRE practice questions9 HoursMath Skills ClinicsFractions to Decimals15 MinsEMPOWER Podcast: You Not Studying For the GRE , You're Training For ItMax debunks some big myths about prepping for the GRE to help you better prep5 MinsEMPOWER Podcast: GRE Verbal For Non-NativesMax shares some key advice to help non-natives avoid some classic GRE Prep perils5 MinsVerbal: Reading Comp Purpose & Inference QuestionsHow to Read An RC Passage; Purpose, and Inference Questions4 HoursVERBAL: vocabBUILDER Stage 1A & 1BStart building essential GRE Vocal. Each vocab module contains 30 words2 HoursEMPOWER Podcast: The Real Scoop On GRE VocabLearn how vocab factors in to your GRE prep5 MinsPhysical and Psychological Tactics ModuleLet Rich guide you through how to be at your best during practice and on the big day30 MinsDONENOTE: This packet is to be used in conjunction with the Modules in your EMPOWER Test Prep Course for the GRE test. This packet is NOT designed to be a completetreatment of any subject herein. ETS and GRE are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). This website and the products and services offered are notendorsed or approved by ETS. None of the trademark holders are affiliated with EMPOWER Test Prep Course for the GRE test, its website, or this study plan.

2 MONTH PLANSTAGE 1: ESSENTIAL QUANT & RC TACTICS (CONTINUED)ITEMTIMEEMPOWER PODCAST: Triagemba.com Rich talks you through the many benefits of “dumping” hard questions5 MinsEMPOWER TACTICS: How to Review your MSTsLearn how to categorize errors so that you can fix the biggest areas first and improve faster.5 MinsReview POWERPREP Online - Practice Test 1Apply newly learned tactics; use Mistake Tracker spreadsheet to track mistakes and insights2 Hours(OPTIONAL) FREE BASIC MATH RESOURCE - Khan AcademyMath skills rusty? Then dig into this Module and get those basic math skills back up to speed1-5HoursSchedule Your Official GRE Register to take your official exam at ets.org/gre/. If you work Monday-Friday, then schedule yourtest on a Monday morningDONE15 MinsNOTE: This packet is to be used in conjunction with the Modules in your EMPOWER Test Prep Course for the GRE test. This packet is NOT designed to be a completetreatment of any subject herein. ETS and GRE are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). This website and the products and services offered are notendorsed or approved by ETS. None of the trademark holders are affiliated with EMPOWER Test Prep Course for the GRE test, its website, or this study plan.

2 MONTH PLANSTAGE 2 (DAYS 20-28): ALGEBRA & RCITEMTIMEQUANT: Algebra 1 & 2Renew and refine your GRE Algebra skill4.5 HoursQUANT: OG Algebra QuizzesUse the EMPOWER Tactics to crush every Algebra question in the ETS Official Guide1 HourQUANT: Skills Clinic - Perfect SquaresReview squares and square roots to calculate GRE Quant questions faster10 MinsVERBAL: vocabBUILDER Stage 2AThe next set of 30 words1 HourVERBAL: RC Detail QuestionsWe'll show you what detail questions ask you for, and how to find the answer1 HourVERBAL: RC Detail Quizzes & Max’s VideosPractice detail questions1 HourVERBAL: Paragraph Logic QuestionsA relatively rare Verbal question type, but one that's efficient to answer1.5 HoursVERBAL: Paragraph Logic Quizzes & Max’s VideosPractice Paragraph Logic questions1.5 HoursVERBAL: The 3 Wrong RC Answer TypesLearn the 3 wrong answer types, and why they’re wrong, and how to spot them30 MinsVERBAL: RC Question Type Identification Drill 1Make sure that you can successfully Identify the 3 RC question types15 MinsVERBAL: vocabBUILDER Stage 2BThe next set of 30 words1 HourEMPOWER TACTICS: PacingCombined with Triage, EMPOWER’s pacing tactics will help you maximize your score30 MinsEMPOWER PODCAST: The GRE is just like a Rich shares an anecdote about how the GRE isn’t really something to be afraid of.5 MinsTest 2: POWERPREP Online - Practice Test 2Make sure you take the practice test under realistic conditions, including doing the essayReview POWERPREP Online - Practice Test 2Review the answers and explanations; complete the Mistake TrackerDONE4.5 Hours3 HoursNOTE: This packet is to be used in conjunction with the Modules in your EMPOWER Test Prep Course for the GRE test. This packet is NOT designed to be a completetreatment of any subject herein. ETS and GRE are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). This website and the products and services offered are notendorsed or approved by ETS. None of the trademark holders are affiliated with EMPOWER Test Prep Course for the GRE test, its website, or this study plan.

2 MONTH PLANSTAGE 3 (DAYS 29-37): MATH RULES & S-BLANKITEMTIMEQUANT: Math Rules 1, 2 & 3Learn & master essential GRE Quant Math Rules6 HoursQUANT: OG Math Rules Quizzes & Rich’s VideosUse your newly acquired math knowledge to crush these official GRE practice questions2 HoursQUANT: Skills Clinic - Math FormulasHaving these formulas memorized is a must for Test Day10 MinsVERBAL: vocabBUILDER Stage 3AThe next set of 30 words1 HourVERBAL: 1-Blank QuestionsTactics and training for 1-Blank questions45 MinsVERBAL: 2-Blank QuestionsTactics and training for 2-Blank questions45 MinsVERBAL: 3-Blank QuestionsTactics and training for 3-Blank questions45 MinsVERBAL: vocabBUILDER Stage 3BThe next set of 30 words1 HourVERBAL: OG Reading Comp Quizzes Set 1Review and hone your RC skills1 HourEMPOWER PODCAST: Battling FatigueA brief message from Rich before you take your 3rd practice test5 MinsTest 3: POWERPREP PLUS Online - Practice Test 1Take all sections of your 3rd practice test under fully simulated conditionsReview Test 3: POWERPREP PLUS Online - Practice Test 1Apply newly learned tactics; use Mistake Tracker spreadsheet to track mistakes and insightsDONE4.5 Hours3 HoursNOTE: This packet is to be used in conjunction with the Modules in your EMPOWER Test Prep Course for the GRE test. This packet is NOT designed to be a completetreatment of any subject herein. ETS and GRE are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). This website and the products and services offered are notendorsed or approved by ETS. None of the trademark holders are affiliated with EMPOWER Test Prep Course for the GRE test, its website, or this study plan.