A question I get time and again is, “What Quant topics should I focus on the most for the GRE?” It’s a reasonable question. After all, if we could identify a few high-yield topics and just focus on those, GRE prep would be a whole lot easier. But here’s the truth: no matter how many official practice exams you’ve reviewed or how many test-takers you’ve talked to, you simply cannot predict what topics will show up on your test.

The GRE is deliberately designed to be unpredictable. Every exam is a fresh mix of concepts, question types, and difficulty levels. So, if you’re hoping to narrow your prep based on what you think might appear, you’re taking a big risk. The far safer and smarter approach is to prepare across the board and be ready for anything. That way, no matter what combination of questions you encounter, you’re equipped to handle them.

Keep in mind, GRE Quant gives you just 27 chances to perform. That is 27 questions total, split across two sections. If you have skipped major topics in your prep and they show up in force, there is no safety net. You cannot just guess your way through and hope for the best. Solid prep means full coverage. It is not about outsmarting the test. It is about respecting it enough to prepare thoroughly.

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

Warmest regards,

Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep