Too often, students spend an inordinate amount of time working on the most difficult GRE material they can find, tackling topics such as probability and advanced combinations and permutations before they take the necessary time to master fundamentals. Don’t adopt this inverted strategy. Instead, take the time you need to build a strong foundation before you move on to more complicated material. Learn the basics!

Many students think they already know the basics, and then when they skip ahead to more complex material, they wonder why their progress is slow or stalled. Nine times out of 10, these students need to brush up on fundamental concepts and skills, if not relearn them.

The added benefit of mastering the fundamentals first is that once you’re ready to attack the more difficult material, you’ll be more efficient because you’ll have a rock-solid foundation. So, instead of rushing to the most challenging concepts because they’re “what you need to know” to earn a high GRE score, first ensure that you have the basics down cold.

Warmest regards,

Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep