How to prepare for GRE in 2 months with a full-time job?

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Supriya J · Accepted Answer

Fitting GRE prep into a packed work schedule is tough&mdash;but not impossible. The trick is in planning smart, not studying hard.
&bull; Use early mornings for study&mdash;mental energy is better before work distractions kick in. &bull; Break weekdays into micro-sessions: 60 minutes in the morning, 30&ndash;45 minutes post-dinner. &bull; Weekends are for mocks. Do a full-length GRE test every Sunday and review it completely the next day. &bull; Use the GRE Official Guide + ETS PowerPrep for realism. Avoid overloading with too many third-party materials. &bull; Flashcards help sneak vocab into the day&mdash;use them during commutes or breaks. &bull; Focus on accuracy over volume. Even 1.5 hours daily adds up to 90+ hours in 2 months&mdash;more than enough if well spent.
Two months with structure and discipline is all that&rsquo;s needed to comfortably prep around a full-time job.
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Mohit C · Answer

Preparing for the GRE in 2 months while working full-time is doable with the right plan and discipline. The key is consistency, not long study hours.
Start by picking 2 time slots a day, early morning and late evening. Even 1 to 1.5 hours per slot is enough if used well. On weekdays, alternate between Verbal and Quant to avoid burnout. Weekends should focus on full-length practice tests and revising tricky topics.
Use official ETS material for accuracy and include platforms like GregMat or Magoosh for targeted drills. Stick to 1&ndash;2 core resources instead of switching around.
Verbal prep should include daily vocab (20&ndash;30 new words), reading dense editorials or RC-style content, and doing 3&ndash;4 timed practice sets per week. Quant can be covered with concept brushing + timed problem-solving to simulate real-test pacing. Two months is enough to hit 320+, but only with a realistic, non-overloaded routine.