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Varsity Tutors can help you prepare for the GRE with an in-depth GRE test prep plan. You can sign up for GRE prep that takes place in a small group setting. Or, you can work with GRE tutors who are able to help you in a one-on-one learning environment. To get started with a GRE class, you can reach out to us today. Or, keep reading for more information on how GRE test prep set up for you by Varsity Tutors can supplement your learning process.
GRE tutoring gives you the chance to work directly with your instructor through a series of one-on-one study sessions. This intimate setting means that you can get a customized lesson plan that is based entirely on your academic strengths and weaknesses. This type of GRE prep may be the best option for you if you've previously placed a premium on getting personalized feedback from your educator throughout your study plan.
You may also be interested in taking a GRE course. This type of GRE preparation is a good choice for individuals who have previously found success in the classroom learning environment. When you sign up for GRE classes, you'll get all of the benefits of taking a traditional class from the comfort of your own home. You can even work with your GRE test preparation instructor one-on-one when you need extra help with something.
Here's an overview of the GRE:
- Administered in more than 160 countries worldwide
- Accepted by thousands of colleges and universities
- Time allowed: 3 hours and 45 minutes
- Sections
- Analytical Writing
- Analyze an issue task
- Analyze an argument task
- Earns a score from 0-6 in half point increments
- Verbal Reasoning
- 2 set of 20 multiple-choice and select in statement questions
- Earns a score from 130-170
- Quantitative Reasoning
- 2 sets of 20 multiple-choice and numeric entry questions
- Earns a score from 130-170
- Analytical Writing
The GRE is an exam that is typically taken by college students who are getting ready to apply to graduate school. The test was designed to assess how prepared you are to continue on with your studies at this level. If you're able to perform well on the GRE, then you may have a better chance of getting accepted into the graduate programs that you're more excited about attending. That's why having a strong GRE test prep process is so important.
Below, you'll see a sample question from the GRE's section on Quantitative Reasoning:
If f, g, and h are positive integers such that f is a factor of g, and g is a factor of h, which of the following statements must be true? Indicate all such statements.
- f is a factor of
- f is a factor of gh.
- f is a factor of
- All are true
Steven : GRE test prep instructor
...content and structure of academic and non-academic projects. As a tutor, I particularly enjoy helping students refine their personal voice and better their ability to communicate through the written word. While at Kenyon, I also worked for two years as a Spanish teaching assistant, leading language and culture lessons with beginning-level students three times per week. I spent my junior year abroad in Santiago, Chile at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. As a language-learner...
Education & Certification
- Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish, International Studies
- University of California-Irvine - PHD, Sociology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Summer
- Spanish 3
- Spanish 4
- +27 subjects
Josh: GRE test prep instructor
...approach problems from various perspectives. Even if a few years from now, you cannot quite remember how to graph an equation, at one point you thought through how to present information in a form that is easier to visually interpret. The exact meaning of "prestidigitation" might elude you some day, but if you ran across this word on the SAT or the GRE, you likely had to learn how to infer tone and meaning using...
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Music Theory
- ACT English
- Writing
- +42 subjects
Benjamin: GRE test prep instructor
...with degrees in physics and astrophysics. I work for a technology startup in St Paul, and aim to attend graduate school in technology policy. I began tutoring in high school, and have since continued enjoyed helping my peers to see a puzzle in a new light. From four summers as a leadership camp counselor, I have gained confidence working one-on-one with a student to help them consider new perspectives, and from four years of discussion...
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Physics, Astrophysics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- +42 subjects
Joshua: GRE test prep instructor
...African Studies from the Universit de Paris 1 - Panthon-Sorbonne and focused my research on the social exclusion of African immigrants in Western Europe. Since graduation, I have worked at a public school in Harlem as the College Counselor working with students from grades 6-12. In my two years of experience, I have had the opportunity to network with college admissions counselors across the country, and I gladly connect my students to any college admissions...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
- University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Social Policy
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Analytical Writing
- English
- ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra
- +92 subjects
Keith: GRE test prep instructor
I am really excited to be given the opportunity to tutor students. It was my first exposure to education (from the educators side) back when I was in college, working with students at a local high school. First with them, and also my friends, I noticed...... I always want to push my students to be better. Especially with tutoring, it is about learning what you, the student, can do, and working with you to increase your skills and be able to perform on a consistent basis.
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Unknown, International History
- Valparaiso University - Masters in Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Math
- CLEP American Literature
- IB Biology SL
- +56 subjects
Alex: GRE test prep instructor
...learning experience to the individual student. I was most inspired to pursue this Socratic style of teaching after taking several courses in college from a professor who had perfected the technique. The majority of his class-time revolved around asking us questions that led us to the points he was trying to make. While not everything can be taught purely in this fashion, I try to make my lessons focus on principles and processes, creating a...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Drawing
- AP English Language and Composition
- Arithmetic
- +146 subjects
Andrew: GRE test prep instructor
...Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at the George Washington University and have an extensive background in math, science, and writing. As a tutor, I will be able to work with you across a broad range of topics. In terms of hobbies and interests, I enjoy discovering new music and collecting records. In the past, I have even hosted my own radio show. I also enjoy kayaking and playing sports including basketball and tennis. In addition, I...
Education & Certification
- Bucknell University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- George Washington University - PHD, Cognitive Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Essay Editing
- Elementary Math
- SAT Reading
- +44 subjects
Max: GRE test prep instructor
...students to always be able to explain why they picked a certain answer or what steps they took to solve a problem. I also want students to have a connection to the material and understand how it relates to their existing knowledge. The more connections we make between concepts, the better understanding we have of the big picture. When I'm not working or studying, I like to spend time outdoors walking, hiking, and swimming. I...
Education & Certification
- Ball State University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- Statistics
- ACT
- +62 subjects
Kaley: GRE test prep instructor
...been working with kids since high school. I have experience both as a classroom teacher and a tutor and in these roles I look for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience tutoring test prep subjects and focus both on the content material and test taking skills. My passion...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelors, Education and Public Policy
- Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Human Development and Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- SAT Reading
- PSAT Critical Reading
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +35 subjects
Taylor: GRE test prep instructor
...aspect to most academic subjects that often gets overlooked, especially in math. I try to incorporate this into my tutoring because it really seems to help people connect with the concepts. In my free time I enjoy making things and exploring what others have made, whether in music, programming, writing, games, or art. I received my BA in Mathematics from Arizona State University, and subsequently attended post-bac programs at a handful of schools. This fall...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- ACT Math
- Math
- Technology and Coding
- +32 subjects
Kelsey: GRE test prep instructor
...and Food Science at Montclair State University before going on to study her Master's of Business & Science in Analytics at Rutgers University. As a lifelong student, she loves tutoring to help others feel passionate about their own educational paths. Kelsey still attributes her academic successes to the study tactics she developed during her formative elementary and high school years, and she believes that all students (regardless of their field of focus) need to build...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- SAT Reading
- Public Speaking
- +79 subjects
Rebecca: GRE test prep instructor
...reading to rehabilitated refugee children in Arizona. After graduating, I instructed reading programs for the Institute of Reading Development, where I saw that, as my students' reading skills improved, their overall confidence skyrocketed. They became better students because they stopped feeling incapable and inept. This experience is the foundation of my tutoring philosophy. I believe education increases one's own sense of ability and self-worth. Because of this, I aim to inspire interest and excitement in...
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Test Prep
- SAT Reading
- College Level American History
- +31 subjects
Emily: GRE test prep instructor
...first started tutoring in my sophomore year of college for the Biology Department at my university. I ran weekly tutorial sessions for students taking Genetics. Then, after my junior year of college, I also began working for the Physics Department as an exam proctor and weekly quiz grader for the General Physics I & II courses. I was also available for tutoring for students taking the course. I really enjoy working with students of all...
Education & Certification
- Villanova University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Dentistry (DDS)
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- DAT
- MCAT
- GRE Quantitative
- +24 subjects
Malcolm: GRE test prep instructor
...as a copy editor for the Italian branch of Google Ads, and performed a year of national service with the City of Philadelphia through AmeriCorps VISTA. In Fall 2016, I will begin my JD studies at the Georgetown University Law Center, where I hope to focus on international and human rights law. I love using teaching to build relationships and share ideas with his students! Though I teach a wide variety of subjects and enjoy...
Education & Certification
- Temple University - Bachelors, English; Italian
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- LSAT
- SAT
- College English
- +35 subjects
Kaitlin: GRE test prep instructor
...while minoring in Arabic and gaining a certificate in Middle Eastern and North African studies. During this period, I started tutoring at my school's academic success center. I truly enjoy helping students understand the content necessary to succeed in their academic endeavors, but I also offer my students study and organization tips that will carry over to various aspects of their lives. Currently, I am pursuing my Master's degree in Middle Eastern Studies at the...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Bachelors, Linguistics
- University of Chicago - Current Grad Student, Middle Eastern Studies
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Geometry
- Test Prep
- Art
- +29 subjects
Alex: GRE test prep instructor
...greatest investments you can make is in improving your college/grad school aptitude testing skills, as just a couple hours of study per week can yield enormous results in admittances and scholarships. On the weekend you might find me running with my dog, playing board games with my daughters, snowboarding, or just hanging out with a book. I love learning new languages and am working on a comedy script. I hope I can help you reach...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- LSAT
- DAT
- GMAT
- +88 subjects
Ben: GRE test prep instructor
...that were lost or are close, but not quite there: learning the way you want to learn and the way you learn best rather than having topics taught at you. For standardized testing: I have taken the special classes and labored through the workbooks to prepare for taking the exams myself. The trick is to learn the test and know how to beat it with the right tools, and I am eager to pass along...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Roosevelt University - PHD, Clinical Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- College Algebra
- GRE Subject Test in Psychology
- +50 subjects
Courtney: GRE test prep instructor
...the ACT is making you nervous or you need some extra help keeping up in Spanish, I am confident that together, well figure out how to meet your current academic goals and develop the skills you need to face future challenges. Outside academia, I love to read I work in a library, after all! Im also an avid journaler. I enjoy learning languages in addition to Spanish and Latin, Im currently working on French. Im...
Education & Certification
- Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- 7th Grade Math
- ACT Math
- CLEP History of the United States I
- +122 subjects
Stacie: GRE test prep instructor
...helping others learn and understand. I love learning new things myself, but nothing compares to the sense of accomplishment and purpose that comes with helping others do the same. I take great pride in developing individualized tutoring programs for my students based on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, English
- Texas AM University - Commerce - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- PCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- +134 subjects
Peter: GRE test prep instructor
...subjects in innovative ways ignites his passion for teaching, where the name of the game is to work with learners to find an approach that works for them. I have tutored in both the SAT and the GRE. In my free time I love to watch movies, follow and partake in sports, especially football, rugby, and running, and, when possible, to take the path less traveled, as long as there aren’t too many mosquitoes.... Focus on concepts and principles rather than particular solutions, and simply do your best! No more. No less.
Education & Certification
- Carleton College - Bachelors, Cinema and Media Studies
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Algebra 2
- SAT
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
- +36 subjects