When people say they do not have time for something, what they often mean is that it is not high enough on their priority list. We all have full lives filled with work, school, family, and countless responsibilities. If you are preparing for the GRE on top of these commitments, the only way to make progress is to create time intentionally. If you do not carve out space for your own growth, your days will fill completely with whatever is most urgent, not necessarily what is most important. Over time, this pattern can lead to a sense of stagnation. You are capable of far more than simply keeping up with the demands around you, and dedicating time to your GRE preparation is an important investment in your future.

Many successful GRE students have demanding schedules, yet still manage to build strong study habits. They do so by restructuring their routines. Some wake up an hour earlier to complete practice sets before the day begins. Others use lunch breaks or quiet moments during the workday to review vocabulary or solve a few quant problems. Some even study while walking on a treadmill or during their commute. Late-evening study sessions and focused weekend blocks can also make a meaningful difference. What these students have in common is not unlimited free time. They have clarity about their goals and make deliberate choices that align with those goals.

If you organize your schedule thoughtfully and treat GRE prep as a top priority, you will find more time than you expect. Consistent, planned study adds up, and over weeks and months, those hours will place you in a far stronger position for the exam and for the opportunities that follow.

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

Warmest regards,

Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep