{"id":11263,"date":"2018-01-10T18:03:25","date_gmt":"2018-01-10T18:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manhattanprep.com\/gre\/?p=11263"},"modified":"2019-08-30T16:40:23","modified_gmt":"2019-08-30T16:40:23","slug":"study-gre-first-two-weeks-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manhattanprep.com\/gre\/blog\/study-gre-first-two-weeks-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Study for the GRE: The First Two Weeks (Part 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/i><\/b>Last time<\/span><\/a>, we discussed how to learn more about the GRE and how to prepare yourself to study efficiently during your first two weeks. Now, let\u2019s look at a few more sample study sessions. <\/span>How<\/span><\/i> you study matters\u2014and that can make the difference between an okay GRE score and a great one.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sample Session 2: Vocabulary Flashcards<\/b><\/h4>\n

In order to conquer the GRE, you\u2019ll need to learn some new vocabulary. If you\u2019re taking a <\/span>Manhattan Prep GRE course<\/span><\/a>, start with the vocabulary list that you get each week in your syllabus. If you aren\u2019t, you could pick up the <\/span>Essential GRE Vocabulary flashcards<\/span><\/a>, or you could even begin by jotting down unfamiliar vocabulary words from practice problems. <\/span><\/p>\n

For each of the words on your list, make a high-quality flashcard. <\/span>This article<\/span><\/a> will teach you how to make a flashcard really memorable by using colorful imagery. Try it out! Take your time while making your flashcards\u2014being thorough now will save you time later.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve made your flashcards, don\u2019t just read them and try to remember them one by one. Instead, take advantage of the way that your brain naturally prefers to learn. For instance, <\/span>here\u2019s a great rundown of a sample study session using vocab flashcards<\/span><\/a>. And here\u2019s <\/span>a primer on spaced retrieval<\/span><\/a>, which is an efficient technique for learning lots of new vocabulary quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Followup: Spaced Retrieval<\/b><\/h4>\n

Spaced retrieval is the process of coming back to each vocabulary word multiple times, trying to remember it for longer and longer periods each time. Never completely set aside words that you\u2019ve studied in the past. When you\u2019re first learning a new word, look at your flashcard frequently. But when you think you\u2019ve completely memorized the word, don\u2019t just set it aside. Instead, put it in a special set of flashcards that you only check every couple of weeks. Put a note on your calendar to remind yourself to look at those cards periodically and test your memory. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sample Session 3: Building Your Math Foundations<\/b><\/h4>\n

It might have been years, or even decades, since your last math class. If that\u2019s the case, you\u2019ll need to rebuild your \u201cmath sense\u201d from the ground up. Here are some study sessions that will help you do that. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you only have a little time, try one or two of these basic exercises. They might seem simple, but they\u2019ll only take a few minutes and will help you get used to working with numbers again.<\/span><\/p>\n