Advice Re: Study Prep. Diagnostic 143V, 146Q

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Hello everyone,

I recently took the diagnostic test via the ETS website; I received a score of 143 on verbal and 146 on quant. I have to say, I am a bit distraught about my scores, but I am sure my scores will increase as I continue to study. I was wondering if anyone can offer some advice on the number of hours per week I should study; here are a few factors to consider:

*Applying to MSW/MPH and MSW/MPP programs (master’s social work/public health and master’s social work/public policy). Usually, the MSW programs do not require a GRE, but the public health and public policy programs do.
*I plan to take the GRE the second week in November as the earliest priority deadline for one of the schools is December 1.
*I work full-time (32 hrs) and go to school part-time (9 credit hrs). I have developed a study plan and, so far, I study about 13-14 hrs/week on quant, 7 hrs/week on verbal, and 3.5-4 hrs/week on analytical.
*I am shooting for 155V and 157Q

Thanks in advance!

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As you got plenty of time, I suggest you stretch the two months plan according to your needs.
Link to two months plan https://www.gregmat.com/study-plans/two-months-study-plan

Your number of studying hours can vary but try to be consistent with you’re prep as it get harder to maintain same level of motivation over a long period of time. (One and half hour each day for Quant or Verbal is good )

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Great, thank you!