👋 Hello, my friends at GRE Prep Club!

Think about how many moments in your day are spent waiting or doing something routine without much mental engagement. It could be standing in line at the grocery store, filling your car with gas, walking the dog, waiting for your lunch to arrive at a restaurant, or even brushing your teeth. These moments may seem inconsequential, but over the course of a day or week, they add up to a surprising amount of time.

By making a habit of using these otherwise idle moments for quick mental review, you can reinforce your GRE knowledge without adding extra study blocks to your schedule. You do not necessarily need to have flashcards in hand. Simply run through concepts in your mind that benefit from repetition and quick recall. This could include formulas such as the quadratic formula, strategies like the assumption negation technique, or even vocabulary you want to remember.

A friend of mine once memorized Hamlet’s “To be or not to be” soliloquy during waiting time over the span of two weeks. The same principle applies to your GRE preparation. These small windows of time may not seem like much in isolation, but when used consistently, they can significantly improve your retention of tricky formulas, key concepts, and important details. Over time, this habit helps keep your skills sharp and ready for test day.

Reach out to me with any questions about your GRE prep. Happy studying!

Warmest regards,

Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep