So for starters, the overall situation is I’m military and just starting a deployment workup that is not conducive to effective studying until November. I have time as I don’t plant to apply to mba classes until next summer (for fall 2028 semester start). So I started my GRE prep last summer.
I started with the 5lb book for my first attempt back in October. It wasn’t targeted and I simply went through the book. Virtually no vocab. I got a 309 (153V and 156Q).
After this attempt I realized I needed more structure, went with GregMat “I’m overwhelmed” plan and took another attempt in February. I did maybe a week of actual timing and test problems and finished the vocab mountain. I got a 315 (160V and 155Q).
I decided to take another attempt a month later to shoot for 320+, my practice exams were everywhere 309, 312, with V and Q ranging differently as well. I do fine on ETS material getting 33/35 timed for the practice exams from the books and verbal was always good. Even on the GRE mini quizzes on GregMat I would get 16-18/20. Struggled on GregMat hard problems of course.
Anyways, this last attempt I got a 303 (148V and 154Q) and decided I needed a break. I won’t be attempting another round until fall because I’m just too busy with work. Just looking for guidance honestly on how to use my time and approach things in the future.