If you have a tight timeline of just three weeks to prepare for both the GRE and Python, you'll

need a
highly focused and disciplined schedule. Here’s a strict study routine designed to maximize your
preparation in a short period. This routine assumes you can dedicate around 6-8 hours each day to
studying.

### **Three-Week Intensive Study Routine**

#### **Week 1: Foundations**

**Daily Schedule**

- **08:00 AM - 09:30 AM**: **GRE Verbal Reasoning**

- Focus on high-frequency vocabulary, reading comprehension, and text completion.

- Use GRE prep books and practice questions.

- **09:30 AM - 11:00 AM**: **GRE Quantitative Reasoning**

- Concentrate on fundamental math concepts: algebra, arithmetic, and geometry.

- Work through practice problems and review solutions.

- **11:00 AM - 11:30 AM**: **Break**

- **11:30 AM - 01:00 PM**: **Python Basics**

- Review Python fundamentals: syntax, variables, data types.

- Solve basic coding exercises.

- **01:00 PM - 02:00 PM**: **Lunch Break**

- **02:00 PM - 03:30 PM**: **GRE Analytical Writing**

- Practice essay writing: Argument and Issue essays.

- Review sample essays and critique your writing.

- **03:30 PM - 04:00 PM**: **Break**

- **04:00 PM - 05:30 PM**: **Python Control Flow and Functions**

- Study loops, conditionals, and functions.

- Implement small coding projects using these concepts.

- **05:30 PM - 06:00 PM**: **Break**

- **06:00 PM - 07:30 PM**: **GRE Practice Tests**

- Take timed practice tests focusing on either verbal or quantitative sections.

- Review results and identify weak areas.

- **07:30 PM - 08:00 PM**: **Dinner Break**

- **08:00 PM - 09:30 PM**: **Python Data Structures**

- Learn about lists, dictionaries, sets, and tuples.

- Complete exercises to reinforce learning.

#### **Week 2: Intermediate and Advanced Topics**

**Daily Schedule**

- **08:00 AM - 09:30 AM**: **GRE Verbal Reasoning (Advanced)**

- Practice advanced reading comprehension and critical reasoning questions.

- Review vocabulary in-depth.

- **09:30 AM - 11:00 AM**: **GRE Quantitative Reasoning (Advanced)**

- Work on advanced math problems: data interpretation, complex geometry.

 - Focus on timed practice.

- **11:00 AM - 11:30 AM**: **Break**

- **11:30 AM - 01:00 PM**: **Python Modules and Libraries**

- Study standard libraries (e.g., `math`, `datetime`) and third-party libraries (e.g., `requests`, `numpy`).

- Solve problems using these libraries.

- **01:00 PM - 02:00 PM**: **Lunch Break**

- **02:00 PM - 03:30 PM**: **GRE Analytical Writing**

- Practice writing essays under timed conditions.

- Review and revise based on feedback.

- **03:30 PM - 04:00 PM**: **Break**

- **04:00 PM - 05:30 PM**: **Python File Handling and Exceptions**

- Learn about file I/O and exception handling.

- Work on exercises involving file operations.

- **05:30 PM - 06:00 PM**: **Break**

- **06:00 PM - 07:30 PM**: **GRE Full-Length Practice Test**

- Take a full-length GRE practice test every other day.

- Analyze performance and focus on weak areas.

- **07:30 PM - 08:00 PM**: **Dinner Break**

- **08:00 PM - 09:30 PM**: **Python Project Work**

 - Start a small project integrating concepts learned (e.g., a simple application or script).

#### **Week 3: Final Preparation and Review**

**Daily Schedule**

- **08:00 AM - 09:30 AM**: **GRE Verbal and Quant Review**

- Review difficult verbal and quantitative topics.

- Focus on problem areas identified in practice tests.

- **09:30 AM - 11:00 AM**: **Python Advanced Topics**

- Study advanced Python topics like object-oriented programming or web scraping.

- Solve complex problems.

- **11:00 AM - 11:30 AM**: **Break**

- **11:30 AM - 01:00 PM**: **GRE Analytical Writing**

- Write essays and practice quick revisions.

- Review sample high-scoring essays.

- **01:00 PM - 02:00 PM**: **Lunch Break**

- **02:00 PM - 03:30 PM**: **GRE Full-Length Practice Test**

- Take another full-length GRE practice test.

- Review answers thoroughly.

- **03:30 PM - 04:00 PM**: **Break**

- **04:00 PM - 05:30 PM**: **Python Project Completion**

 - Finalize and polish your Python project.

- Test and debug thoroughly.

- **05:30 PM - 06:00 PM**: **Break**

- **06:00 PM - 07:30 PM**: **GRE Final Review**

- Review GRE strategies, time management, and key concepts.

- Light review of vocabulary and math formulas.

- **07:30 PM - 08:00 PM**: **Dinner Break**

- **08:00 PM - 09:30 PM**: **Relaxation and Light Study**

- Engage in light review or relaxation to avoid burnout before test day.

### **Tips for Success**

1. **Stay Organized**: Keep track of your progress and adjust the schedule if needed.

2. **Use Quality Resources**: Invest in good GRE prep books and Python learning materials.

3. **Practice Under Test Conditions**: Simulate test environments to build stamina and familiarity.

4. **Take Care of Yourself**: Ensure you get adequate sleep, exercise, and nutrition to maintain high
performance.

5. **Review and Reflect**: Regularly assess your performance and focus on areas that need
improvement.

This routine is intense and requires dedication, but it should help you maximize your preparation in the
limited time available. Adjust the schedule according to your personal progress and needs.