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Whether or not you've already started your GRE prep, Varsity Tutors can get you started with Cleveland GRE preparation that provides a thorough and comprehensive review. The Graduate Record Examinations, or GRE, is one of the most significant steps in your path to graduate school. It is used by thousands of colleges and universities around the world. Whether you choose to apply to Cleveland State University, Case Western Reserve University of Graduate Studies, or any other institution, this exam is your opportunity to showcase a wide range of skills.
You might be wondering where to begin your review. Some students opt out of help and study on their own, but this can be ineffective. Where you turn for help does not need to involve guesswork or exhaustive searching, though. Varsity Tutors can help you find options to help you prepare. If you're wondering about the content and layout of the GRE or you're discouraged by having to take yet another standardized test, we can set you up with a Cleveland GRE prep class or connect you with a private tutor.
These two options can be mixed and matched, too. Some students pick one or the other, but you can combine them both if you need a diversified strategy to prepare for the GRE. There are three main sections to challenge your abilities. The Analytical Writing section measures your command of written English, the Verbal Reasoning section tests your reading comprehension and ability to work with partial information, and the Quantitative Reasoning sections measures various math skills. Admissions boards can, therefore, assess your performance in these key areas, while you have an opportunity to showcase your best abilities by preparing yourself.
What Can Cleveland GRE Prep Cover to Help Me Reach for My Goals?
To explain how you could benefit, first is an overview of what each Cleveland GRE prep option might cover. The GRE is 3 hours and 45 minutes long and is broken down into three scored sections. The Analytical Writing section, at one hour long, requires you to analyze an issue and an argument. These tasks are 30 minutes apiece, during which you must assess the instructions and requirements, plan a response, and write your discussion. Admissions personnel will evaluate skills such as articulation, use of supporting examples and reasons, applying related evidence, and the focus and coherence of your writing.
The Verbal Reasoning section is also an hour long. Over this period, you'll answer reading comprehension questions based on the content of passages, which may be one or several paragraphs long. There are approximately 10 different passages per test, with one to six questions each. But the Verbal Reasoning component isn't limited to reading. You must also fill in the blanks, both for sections of passages and for incomplete sentences. Therefore, your ability to interpret meaning from context, reach conclusions based on partial information, and use parts of a text to reason will be closely examined.
But the GRE doesn't end there. You'll need to fine-tune your basic math skills for the 1-hour, 10-minute Quantitative Reasoning section. Concepts in algebra, arithmetic, geometry, and data analysis will be covered as you must demonstrate your problem-solving and logical reasoning skills at a quantitative level. To top it off, not all questions in the section are multiple choice. Some require you to perform quantitative comparisons or include your own numeric entries.
As you can see, the GRE will challenge you in many ways. Unscored sections add to the experience. These may include either an unidentified Experimental section placed within the required sections to test possible future questions or a Research section, which is identified and gives you the option to complete it at the end of the test.
How Can Cleveland GRE Prep Help Me Study?
A Cleveland GRE prep course is conducted completely online. This collaborative virtual environment enables you to interact with your instructor and the other students in your course. Providing subject reviews, teaching test-taking strategies, and discussing the format of the exam are just a few ways professional instructors can help you prepare. If your schedule is fairly busy, you can choose between signing up for two- or four-week sessions. New courses begin weekly as well, so you don't have to wait to start a conveniently timed session. Plus, you can study wherever is most comfortable rather than spend time commuting.
Varsity Tutors is committed to helping you find the best way to reach for your GRE score goals. If you prefer individual help, we can also set you up with a private tutor. Your instructor can address your opportunities and goals with one-on-one assistance. Working with a Cleveland GRE tutor enables your mentor to focus specifically on your weaknesses. A private instructor can structure customized lessons to help you remember past subjects or fill in any gaps in your understanding. Your mentor can also show you test-taking strategies, such as eliminating incorrect answers or using the content of questions to pick out clues. There are many methods to help improve your pacing and confidence, and your instructor can work with you until you find the one that works for you.
From interactive online lessons to private tutoring, we offer helpful approaches to learning to apply the right skills in order to perform your best on test day. The effort you put into preparing for the GRE is an investment in your future. Your performance is an indicator that helps admissions offices predict how you'll do in graduate school. Therefore, you don't want to risk missing out on crucial opportunities you can get from well-rounded preparation.
How Do I Find Cleveland GRE Prep?
You've come to the right place. There's no need to continue searching for the GRE course or tutor that would be best for you. Contact Varsity Tutors and talk to an educational consultant about your concerns, goals, and schedule. We can connect you with an option that is most suitable. Our goal is to ensure you receive a proper review of fundamental skills and learn the format of the GRE so there are no surprises. We are excited to be a part of your journey.

Jeanne: Cleveland GRE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Pre-Algebra
- Math
- ESL/ELL
- +45 subjects

Rahul: Cleveland GRE test prep instructor
...Magna Cum Laude. Over the past several years, I have worked with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences tutoring thermodynamics (my personal favorite), chemistry, and math. I have also tutored in the past for ACT/SAT and other subjects such as history, but I am deeply passionate about science and engineering. I tend to push my students to understand conceptual topics, as opposed to rote or algorithmic learning. In my free time, I love to bake...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- High School Biology
- SAT
- Physical Chemistry
- +48 subjects

Peter: Cleveland GRE test prep instructor
...proven track record of taking that experience and applying it to boost both students' test scores and their true understanding of the material. I have 3 years experience as a classroom teacher in a range of environments, along with 3 years tutoring experience. I have current teaching licenses in both Ohio and Maryland for grades 7-12 mathematics, although I am eager to expand my tutoring horizons! I have helped students succeed in math from Algebra...
Education & Certification
- Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater
- John Carroll University - Masters in Education, 7-12 Mathematics Education
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- LSAT
- DAT
- +132 subjects

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My name is Jamal Alafifi. I graduated from the University of Arizona in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and I hold a Master of Science from SUNY-Upstate Medical University. In my spare time I like to work out, go hiking, and play golf.... My teaching philosophy is to allow the student to figure out as much as they can on their own rather than telling them what the answers are, and then from there I can guide them to the solution.
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelors, Microbiology
- Upstate Medical University - Masters, Research
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- MCAT
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- +20 subjects

Mark: Cleveland GRE test prep instructor
...mentor of academics and researchers. I have also trained students in preparation for university, both English testing and humanities. I hold a BA in History and in Philosophy from Spring Arbor University (MI), including studying abroad at Oxford University (UK). I hold an MA in Linguistics with a concentration on Language Teaching from Syracuse University (NY). I am working on a PhD from the Ohio State University (OH) in Foreign, Second, and Multilingual Language Education....
Education & Certification
- Spring Arbor University - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Syracuse University - Master of Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- MCAT
- LSAT
- GMAT
- +89 subjects

Jessie: Cleveland GRE test prep instructor
...from the University of Pennsylvania, also in Materials Science. In addition, I have a minor in Chinese Language and Culture. I have always loved learning and science, which is why I pursued the highest possible degree. I just want to pass my love on through tutoring. I have tutored grades 1 though 12 from reading and phonics all the way to calculus and chemistry. I have also worked on test prep and taken the SATs,...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Materials Science & Engineering
- University of Delaware - PHD, Materials Science & Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- Test Prep
- Phonics
- +62 subjects

Kevin: Cleveland GRE test prep instructor
I am a chemical and environmental engineer of long experience who has a knack for explaining science and math concepts in ways that students can understand, helping them to get the concepts. I also help students with their homework in all those areas. While my strong suit is math and science, I can also help explain concepts in English, writing, history, and social studies, as well as edit/proofread papers as needed.... While I am not expert in reading comprehension help, I would try to have the students outline the passage and perhaps draw a picture of what is being discussed. If they can break the passage down by what the sentences are discussing, they can then try to put everything together for a good result.
Education & Certification
- Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - PHD, Environmental Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- MCAT
- DAT
- LSAT
- +67 subjects

Sarah: Cleveland GRE test prep instructor
...the student is having and create ways to get them over the hurdle they are currently experiencing. My specialties are English, writing, proofreading, and the hard sciences (biology, physiology, neuroscience, genetics, evolution, etc). My favorite subjects are neuroscience and evolution. I love teaching all things biology, with English coming in as a close second. My field requires great strength and knowledge in both of these fields. For my MS, I worked with transgenic mice to...
Education & Certification
- University of Akron - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- OAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- English
- +141 subjects

Chris: Cleveland GRE test prep instructor
I've been an educator for all my adult life. I work primarily as a professor of philosophy, but have never given up tutoring, as I enjoy the one-on-one interaction and like to stay sharp in my other subjects (such as Mathematics, History, and Business). PhD in Philosophy, Bachelors degree in Philosophy, Finance, and Management. I also do test prep, and have served on admissions committees. ... Every student is different. The key to one-on-one tutoring is to isolate THIS student's needs through open and frank communication, practice and observation, and by trying different approaches to find the best fit.
Education & Certification
- University of Mount Union - Bachelors, Philosophy, Business Admin
- Purdue University-Main Campus - PHD, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- Math
- English
- +35 subjects

Julie: Cleveland GRE test prep instructor
...Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology with a concentration in cognitive neuroscience and also minored in music with a specialty in piano performance. After graduating, I completed two years of dedicated immunology research in a pediatrics - infectious diseases laboratory. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about helping students achieve their potential on standardized tests. I want to help not only with students' short-term goals but also more distant trajectories and life goals. In...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- AP Music Theory
- Calculus
- Algebra
- +57 subjects

David: Cleveland GRE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, History
- University of Illinoia - Master of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- ACT English
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension
- +59 subjects

Archita: Cleveland GRE test prep instructor
...2018 with a B.S. in Applied Mathematics. I can tutor a variety of subjects, but mathematics subjects and ACT/SAT prep are my specialty. My interests particularly lie in algebra and calculus based subjects. My ideology is that any student can learn anything; it's the job of the instructor to find the method that works best for the student. In my free time, I like to dance, skate, and watch and analyze films.
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- LSAT
- Elementary School Writing
- Writing
- +160 subjects

Patrick: Cleveland GRE test prep instructor
...preparing people for a range of tests and tasks. I also walk/jog 50-plus miles a week, do yoga, and exercise my critical thinking skills regularly. My students since 1979 have ranged from middle school urban and rural to university level juniors and seniors. While I spent almost ten years teaching higher ed. English Composition, Literature, and Research, the majority of my teaching time was in college preparatory curricula. I make a room comfortable when I...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of Florida - Master of Arts, English Composition
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- LSAT
- MCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- +104 subjects

Nathan: Cleveland GRE test prep instructor
...or inquiries about the college process, selecting a major, or Vanderbilt University, I am happy to answer your questions. Currently, I am looking to obtain a Masters degree and am applying to such programs. I tutor children on a weekly basis at my local church from ages of 8 to 14 on an assortment of subjects. I understand that there are different learning styles and I try to find the right approach for each different...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- College Biology
- GRE Verbal
- Pre-Algebra
- +39 subjects

Dev: Cleveland GRE test prep instructor
...and get straight F's. I've taught 200+ happy students who have aced their courses by making use of my study techniques. I've graduated with a masters degree with 4.0 GPA, and honestly if you know the right way to study - ONE TIME IS ENOUGH. I've held the position of a Teaching Assistant and Tutoring Skills Specialist which made me efficient in assisting every type of student achieve their goals. If you think you are...
Education & Certification
- Lovely Professional University - Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science
- Kent State University at Kent - Master of Science, Management Information Systems
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- LSAT
- PCAT
- +330 subjects

Matthew: Cleveland GRE test prep instructor
...a Biology BS and Biomedical Engineering BS candidate at Notre Dame College. Outside of school I am a resident assistant, a varsity soccer player, and member of the biology, chemistry, and philosophy clubs. Additionally I volunteer through a local nonprofit at various nursing homes, as well as coach 8-12 year olds at my previous soccer club, Cleveland United. My hobbies include playing soccer and playing the guitar. I am happy to help with Mathematics and...
Education & Certification
- Notre Dame College - Bachelors, Biochemistry/Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- OAT
- GMAT
- PCAT
- +138 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Toledo - Bachelor in Arts, Music Performance
- University of Alaska - Anchorage - Master of Arts, General Literature
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- LSAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- GMAT
- +59 subjects

Karen: Cleveland GRE test prep instructor
One of the things I love and find most rewarding about tutoring is the "Aha!" moment; that moment when it finally clicks for my students is the most exciting part of tutoring for me! I enjoy talioring my approach to each student and capitalizing on their strengths. My background includes several years of tutoring ESL, math, english and reading to children of all ages.
Education & Certification
- University of Dayton - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Middle School Math
- PSAT Writing Skills
- Other
- +65 subjects

Joseph: Cleveland GRE test prep instructor
...in English and a Bachelor's in English and Philosophy. I have worked in a variety of educational settings, serving developmentally and culturally diverse learners from the pre-K to the graduate level. Throughout my career as an educator, I have been responsible for developing and implementing curricula for these learners, upholding and modelling academic and professional standards, representing institutions of learning at conferences across the country, and participating in programming for both adults and children. I...
Education & Certification
- Hiram College - Bachelors, English and Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Algebra
- ISEE
- Technology and Coding
- +30 subjects

Rachel: Cleveland GRE test prep instructor
...makes a successful student and learner. Understanding how to take tests, understanding assignments, and seeing the relationship between school and learning is key in achieving academic success. I love using non-traditional materials to explain concepts in tutoring such as YouTube videos, online articles, and advertisements ranging from food to everyday household items. I offer online and one-on-one tutoring. In my free time, I love to read. I read a variety of different books. I enjoy...
Education & Certification
- Cleveland State University - Bachelors, Anthropology and Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Pre-Calculus
- Nutrition
- IB Social and Cultural Anthropology HL
- +45 subjects