{"id":9336,"date":"2016-09-20T18:46:08","date_gmt":"2016-09-20T18:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.manhattanprep.com\/gre\/?p=9336"},"modified":"2019-08-30T16:39:04","modified_gmt":"2019-08-30T16:39:04","slug":"heres-how-to-study-with-the-manhattan-prep-gre-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manhattanprep.com\/gre\/blog\/heres-how-to-study-with-the-manhattan-prep-gre-app\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s How to Study with the Manhattan Prep\u2014GRE\u00ae App"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Manhattan Prep\u2014GRE\u00ae app isn’t just for vocabulary — although it can certainly help you with that! Think of the app as a way to turn down time into study time. When you have time for a longer study session, use the Manhattan Prep Strategy Guides<\/a> and the 5lb. Book of GRE Practice Problems<\/a>. But, when you only have a few minutes, use the app to target a particular GRE\u00ae skill quickly.<\/p>\n

Practice your Quant strategy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The toughest part of a GRE\u00ae Quant problem isn’t doing the arithmetic: you have scratch paper and a calculator for that. What’s harder is reading the problem correctly, deciding on a smart approach, and then solving efficiently without falling for any traps. You might not be able to practice your arithmetic while you’re waiting in line at the grocery store, but with the app, you can practice those other, much more critical skills. Try opening a set of Quant questions and just thinking through how you’d solve each question<\/em>. Don’t actually do the math in your head, and don’t worry about getting the right answer! Simply decide on a strategy, and think through the steps you’d need to take and what you’d have to look out for.<\/p>\n

You can also try categorizing questions in different ways. If you flip through a set of Quant questions from the app, how many rates & work questions can you identify? How about number properties questions? Inequalities? Identifying the question type correctly is the first step to picking the right strategy. Try sorting questions by which strategy you’d use: how many questions can you find where you should test cases? How about questions where you should start by plugging in the answer choices, or by drawing a chart? You don’t have to actually do the math on paper to get benefit from trying a problem. In fact, doing the math is the least<\/em> exciting part of a GRE\u00ae Quant problem.<\/p>\n

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iOS – All Quantitative Reasoning Categories Screen<\/p><\/div>\n

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Android – All Quantitative Reasoning Categories Screen<\/p><\/div>\n

Mix it up.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Frequently varying what, where, and how you study will improve your memory. If you’re studying Number Properties, take a break by using the app to solve a few random Percents problems. If you’ve been doing Quant all day, try a 10-minute Verbal session. Use the app to quickly revisit areas you haven’t studied for a while, as a break from learning brand new material. Or, go one step further and do completely random sets of problems from the app, and improve your content-recognition skills.<\/p>\n

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iOS – Questions Categories Screen<\/p><\/div>\n

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Android – Questions Categories Screen<\/p><\/div>\n

The app is built to help you retain information. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Spaced Repetition is a practice that helps you form longer-lasting memories in less overall study time. We’ve already written about Spaced Repetition on this blog — learn more about it here<\/a> and here<\/a>. With the GRE\u00ae app, you have access to an easy, natural way to use this technique.<\/p>\n

As you do a question set for the first time, mark each question as ‘know’, ‘somewhat know’, or ‘don’t know’. Every other day or so, review your ‘don’t know’ questions. Once you remember the information, upgrade that question to ‘somewhat know’. Review your ‘somewhat know’ questions about once a week, and if you still understand the question after a week, upgrade it to ‘know’ and study it once a month or so. Mark these sessions on your calendar ahead of time so you won’t forget to revisit old questions! As you wait longer and longer before revisiting a topic or a question, you’re challenging yourself to recall it more effectively, and improving your chances of recalling it on test day.<\/p>\n

This method can also help you retain vocabulary, and the app includes a list of 500 essential GRE\u00ae words to help you get started.<\/p>\n

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iOS – Questions Labeling Screen<\/p><\/div>\n

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Android – Questions Labeling Screen<\/p><\/div>\n


\nIt’s not all about Quant.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The GRE\u00ae App is a great excuse to spend a little time on Verbal every day, and I don’t just mean vocabulary. Challenge yourself to solve a few Text Completion or Sentence Equivalence problems while you’re waiting in line at the grocery store, or read a quick Reading Comprehension passage while you’re on the bus. (Combine the app with our Nine Ways to Study for the GRE\u00ae on the Bus<\/a> for some more ideas!) Many of my GRE\u00ae students have trouble working Verbal practice into their routines, especially if they’re starting with a much lower Quant score. But Verbal is just as important as Quant, and doing a few problems a day with the GRE app will keep you sharp and in test-day shape without taking a lot of time.<\/p>\n

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iOS – Verbal Reasoning Questions Screen<\/p><\/div>\n

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Android – Verbal Reasoning Questions Screen<\/p><\/div>\n

In short, the GRE\u00ae app is a fantastic resource for maximizing your study efficiency.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’re creative and thoughtful about how you use it, it’s even better than a good set of flashcards. Try out these recommendations, and if you have ideas of your own, share them in the comments!\u00a0\ud83d\udcdd<\/p>\n