Sample GRE Syllabus

This syllabus provides a full, in-depth overview of all major topics covered on the GRE. It is split into 16 sessions, covering Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. In between each session, students are expected to spend time engaging in the material on their own. Students should aim to complete all assigned practice questions. The tutor will work with the student to clarify challenging concepts, work through practice questions, and reinforce proper exam techniques.
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Sample Sessions

A structure catered to you.

For the most effective program, we recommend meeting your tutor once or twice weekly for 90 minutes per session

1

Overview & Introduction

In session

  • Introductions and discussion of goals, academic history, and diagnostic

  • Make vocabulary study plan

  • Review diagnostic (focus on reading strategy)

Homework

  • Official GRE Verbal
  • Official GRE Quant
2

Verbal Reasoning

In session

  • Review homework
  • Verbal strategy overview

Homework

  • Manhattan Prep Verbal
3

Verbal Reasoning

In session

  • Review homework
  • Reading comprehension and logic
  • Comp logic strategy
  • Sentence equivalence
  • Text completion
  • Vocabulary check in

Homework

  • Manhattan Prep Verbal
4

Verbal Reasoning; Quantitative Reasoning

In session

  • Review homework
  • Arithmetic II

Homework

  • Official GRE Quant
  • Manhattan Prep Quant
5

Verbal Reasoning

In session

  • Review homework
  • Sentence equivalence
  • Text completion
  • Vocabulary check in

Homework

  • Official GRE Verbal
6

Quantitative Reasoning

In session

  • Review homework
  • Algebra I

Homework

  • Manhattan Prep Quant
7

Verbal Reasoning

In session

  • Review homework
  • Reading comprehension
  • Vocabulary check in 

Homework

  • Manhattan Prep Verbal
8

Quantitative Reasoning

In session

  • Review homework
  • Algebra II

Homework

  • Manhattan Prep Quant
  • Official GRE Quant
9

Quantitative Reasoning; Analytical Writing

In session

  • Algebra drills
  • Arithmetic drills
  • Introduction to the essay
  • Vocabulary check in

Homework

  • Practice test 1
  • Official GRE Quant

10

Quantitative Reasoning; Analytical Writing

In session

  • Review practice test 1
  • Geometry
  • Review the essay

Homework

  • Official GRE Verbal
  • Official GRE Quant
11

Quantitative Reasoning

In session

  • Review homework
  • Data analysis I
  • Vocabulary check in

Homework

  • Practice test 2
12

Quantitative Reasoning; Analytical Writing

In session

  • Review practice test 2 
  • Data analysis II
  • Work on the essay

Homework

  • Practice test 3
  • Official GRE Quant
13

Review & Drill

In session

  • Practice test review
  • Homework review
  • Select quant and verbal drills
  • Essay review
  • Vocabulary review

Homework

  • Practice test 4
14

Review & Drill

In session

  • Practice test review
  • Homework review
  • Select quant and verbal drills
  • Essay review
  • Vocabulary review

Homework

  • Practice test 5
15

Review & Drill

In session

  • Practice test review
  • Homework review
  • Select quant and verbal drills
  • Essay review
  • Vocabulary review

Homework

  • Practice test 6
  • Manhattan Prep Quant
  • Manhattan Prep Verbal
16

Review & Drill

Final session

In session

  • Preparing for test day
  • Practice test review
  • Homework review
  • Select quant and verbal drills
  • Essay review
  • Vocabulary review

Homework

  • Select content review before test

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