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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
Matthew: GRE test prep instructor
...one-on-one mentoring with high school students. I am passionate about social justice, novel mathematics education, and increasing diversity in STEM majors and careers. Currently, I am working on a thesis in discrete geometry and combinatorics, as well as doing research for UCSF where I design machine vision software. I am well positioned to motivate and justify nearly every aspect of math education as being crucial for a future career in science, engineering or education. I...
Education & Certification
- SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
- SFSU - Masters, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Languages
- French 4
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- +38 subjects
Benjamin: GRE test prep instructor
...college graduate 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Physics, Astrophysics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- High School Physics
- AP Calculus BC
- +42 subjects
Josh: GRE test prep instructor
...and composition at the University of Washington, and I have tutored students of all ages in school subjects ranging from biology to social studies. I especially like working through math and standardized test questions since I enjoy puzzles and problem solving though helping someone to express their feelings and opinions in writing can also be very rewarding. In my spare time, I am an avid home cook and runner. I also love crossword puzzles and...
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Essay Editing
- Public Speaking
- ACT English
- +42 subjects
Malcolm: GRE test prep instructor
...to Sardinia to teach English as a Foreign Language and work as a freelance Italian-to-English translator. Since returning to the United States in mid-2013, I have taught SAT Prep for a local nonprofit, worked 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,...
Education & Certification
- Temple University - Bachelors, English; Italian
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- LSAT
- LSAT Analytical Reasoning
- SAT Reading
- +35 subjects
John: GRE test prep instructor
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is allowed to understand the material rather than be lectured at, they're more likely to do well in the future.
Education & Certification
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
- University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- Theatre
- Philosophy
- +110 subjects
Simon: GRE test prep instructor
...inquiry, and using that to build confidence in and mastery of a wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a double major in Environmental Studies and International Studies, and I love the way science and real-world issues can interact. Part of my interest in the environment comes from my love of being outdoors, and I am an avid rower and bicyclist. I also greatly enjoy growing vegetables and playing basketball.
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
- Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Physics
- Study Skills and Organization
- SAT Subject Test in Biology E/M
- +43 subjects
Linda: GRE test prep instructor
...get into their dream schools. I tailor my tutoring to each individual student, addressing their personal strengths/weaknesses. I approach tutoring as a team effort as we work together to achieve success. My teaching philosophy is that every student has the potential to succeed, and the key to achieving your goal is a matter of hard work and dedication rather than intelligence. I work with all students of varying levels. For those that do not do...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Cell Biology & Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- SAT
- GRE Analytical Writing
- GRE Quantitative
- +13 subjects
Kelsey: GRE test prep instructor
...a Master of Science degree in Nutrition 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...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- AP Chemistry
- 7th Grade Science
- +79 subjects
Keith: GRE test prep instructor
...school. First with them, and also my friends, I noticed that I really enjoyed helping people understand something they were struggling with. Thats why I hope to tutor as many students as I can handle. The thing I enjoy most about teaching is the opportunity to help students learn. I enjoy knowledge, both the receiving and the giving thereof, and Im looking forward to being able to help your student (or you yourself) grow in...
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Unknown, International History
- Valparaiso University - Masters in Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- CLEP
- GRE Quantitative
- SAT Subject Test in Literature
- +56 subjects
Lindsay: GRE test prep instructor
...the ACT, SAT, and GRE. I have nine years of tutoring experience, tutoring students from elementary age to graduate level, as well as working with students with special needs. I particularly enjoy tutoring mathematics, biology, and helping students prepare for standardized tests. I can also tutor in writing and reading, since I have experience as a professional copy editor. My focus when tutoring is student understanding. I believe academic goals are more readily achievable when...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- IB Extended Essay
- Algebra 3/4
- IB Biology
- +80 subjects
Alex: GRE test prep instructor
...I take a holistic approach to learning, since our education should be structured not only to help us pass exams but to additionally give us enjoyment and perspective for life's ups and downs. I began teaching in earnest over a decade ago when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in a variety of subjects. I received a BA in International...
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
Andrew: GRE test prep instructor
...Master's Degree in Biology at ASU, and I described 10 species of weevil (snout beetle) that were completely new to science. As part of my degree program, I have taught several different science classes. One of my favorite parts of being a doctoral student has been teaching and working one-on-one with students. To me, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing something 'click' for a student. My interdisciplinary training in biology and materials science has...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelors, Entomology and Nematology
- Arizona State University - Masters, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Algebra
- Graduate Test Prep
- Life Sciences
- +29 subjects
Alex: GRE test prep instructor
...well with math and physics, where understanding the theory is often the key to being able to see a problem and find the right path to a solution. I also try to apply this method to test preparation, so that students aren't just following a test-taking strategy because they were told to, they are using that strategy because they were encouraged to discover it for themselves and they understand why it works. Ultimately, I enjoy...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- College Math
- Algebra
- AP Chemistry
- +146 subjects
Kaley: GRE test prep instructor
...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 is psychology and I have been able to use my graduate training in human...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelors, Education and Public Policy
- Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Human Development and Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- SAT
- Spanish 1
- English
- +35 subjects
Ben: GRE test prep instructor
...to miss certain tidbits or whole subjects in the classroom, and it can quickly feel like it is too late to catch up. My goal is to work together to pick up the pieces 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...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Roosevelt University - PHD, Clinical Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- Psychology
- IB Psychology SL
- +50 subjects
Joseph: GRE test prep instructor
...been a math tutor since my sophomore year in high school, and it has always been so rewarding to help students understand material, from learning how to use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculating integrals. Being an engineer, I personally know the difference between what a good/bad teacher can provide to a student's learning experience. I aim to understand the student's learning style and altering my methods for each student's needs. I do my very best...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Calculus 2
- Algebra 3/4
- Math
- +21 subjects
Spenser: GRE test prep instructor
...but at present I want to be the best tutor that I can be. Given my passionate about education policy, I understand the important role that standardized tests play in allowing students to maximize their own educational potential. My goal as a tutor is to help each student that I work with to perform to the best of their abilities on the standardized test that they are preparing to take. I hope that I can...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelors, Public Policy
- Brown University - Masters, Urban Education Policy
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- ACT Writing
- ACT Science
- Graduate Test Prep
- +17 subjects
Mark: GRE test prep instructor
...hold excellent interpersonal and math skills and am good at explaining as well as doing math problems which in my opinion is somewhat of a rarity among science and math teachers. Throughout my youth I coached a swim team and have always gained an immense satisfaction from helping others. Tutoring is a win-win situation for both parties. The student becomes fluent and develops interest in a subject they have struggled with in the past and...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Bioengineering
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Grad Student, Bioengineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Algebra
- Physics
- High School Business
- +37 subjects
Emily: GRE test prep instructor
...DDS degree in May of 2019. I 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...
Education & Certification
- Villanova University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Dentistry (DDS)
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- MCAT
- DAT
- Physiology
- +24 subjects
Samantha: GRE test prep instructor
...international and comparative political science and economics. I have experience working with students of a variety of ages from coaching an elementary school Science Olympiad team to working with adults prepare for the GRE after having been out of school for decades. Whether it's GRE test prep, French, math or economics, my approach to tutoring is to find what strategies work best for the student and work on methods for students to be able to...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelors, 1. International and Comparative Political Science 2. Economics
- Johns Hopkins University-Schools of Advanced International Studies - Current Grad Student, 1. Conflict Management 2. International Economics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- LSAT
- MCAT
- College Business
- +96 subjects