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At Varsity Tutors, we can connect you with the type of Los Angeles GRE preparation you need. The Graduate Record Examinations, or GRE, is an assessment often used by graduate schools to measure applicants' knowledge and skills. It measures reading comprehension, math skills, and writing ability. Adequate preparation is essential even if you have done well in school. The format of an unfamiliar test and any hidden knowledge gaps could have an unexpected effect on your performance on test day. It's important to get help early on, so let Varsity Tutors help you find Los Angeles GRE prep that works for you.
Your GRE performance can affect your eligibility to be accepted into graduate degree programs at schools such as the University of Southern California or UCLA. The method of preparation you use can shape how you go about reaching for your goals. Varsity Tutors can connect you with two types of Los Angeles GRE prep. Your options include online classes and one-on-one tutoring. Classes are great if you prefer to collaborate with other students and your instructor, while tutoring is better suited for students who benefit by working individually with a mentor who can provide customized lessons.
What GRE Subjects Can Los Angeles GRE Prep Cover?
Varsity Tutors can set you up with prep options designed around the content and structure of the GRE. The exam is administered worldwide. Thousands of higher education institutions accept GRE scores. However, many students are intimidated at the prospect of facing this 3-hour, 45-minute test. A proper review of the exam can help improve your confidence and cover important concepts to address any learning opportunities related to its three sections. The GRE consists of Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning sections, and students may also encounter Experimental or Research components. Here, we will provide a thorough overview of each of these.
The Analytical Writing section features two 30-minute tasks: one for analyzing an issue and one for analyzing an argument. For each, you must read what the task requires you to do, plan and write your response, and check for errors and clarity. The skills you must demonstrate include your ability to articulate complex concepts, apply examples and reasons to support ideas, use evidence to support claims, and keep the discussion focused and coherent. Your response will also demonstrate your command of written English.
The Verbal Reasoning section consists of three different types of questions. It is one hour long with two sections that have 20 questions each. On this part of the GRE, your reading comprehension is measured by your responses to questions related to a passage, which may be one paragraph or several paragraphs long. Other questions require you to fill in the blanks with the right options. The final question type includes partial sentences for you to read. You must choose the best answer that completes each phrase. Your answers show how well you understand words and sentences, analyze a text and reach conclusions, and interpret meaning from the context of a passage or sentence.
Math skills are the focus of the Quantitative Reasoning section. You must understand math concepts in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis while demonstrating your basic math skills, logical reasoning ability, and problem-solving skills. In addition to multiple-choice questions (which may have one or more answers), there are quantitative comparison and numeric entry questions.
An unscored Experimental section may be part of the GRE as well. Embedded within the Verbal or Quantitative Reasoning sections, it will not be identified and you won't recognize it based on the questions on the test. Sometimes this embedded section is replaced with a Research section. It is identified, and you may opt out of completing it.
What Are the Benefits of Los Angeles GRE Prep?
Whether you choose a GRE prep course or private tutoring, or both, you receive a review and practice that is much more effective than studying alone. Each has unique benefits, and prospective graduate school students may combine the two to help them reach for their GRE goals. Here is a look at the choices.
If you're most comfortable in a collaborative environment, we can help you sign up for an online Los Angeles GRE prep class. Each session is interactive and delivered via the internet. You can sign in from wherever you are when your class is scheduled. You can see, hear, and talk to your instructor as if they were in the room. Working with a qualified instructor and a group of peers enables you to collaborate, which can help further your understanding of complex topics as you prepare for the GRE. You can receive help in skills such as problem-solving with algebra or learning techniques such as eliminating multiple-choice answers by analyzing the question and the content of a passage. If you still struggle to understand something, your instructor can agree to a one-on-one session as well. New 2- and 4-week classes start every week, so it's easy to fit a class into your schedule.
Are you the type of person that prefers working individually with a private mentor? We can introduce you to a Los Angeles GRE tutor experienced in helping people prepare for the GRE. A private instructor can assess your learning opportunities, build customized lessons around them, and work in a way that suits your individual pace and learning style. The instructor can work with you online or in-person, wherever is most convenient for you. In addition to helping you better understand a concept or topic, the instructor could help build your study skills, which may improve your confidence and efficiency. Wherever you're looking to improve, your mentor can assist you in reaching for your goals.
How Do I Find Los Angeles GRE Prep Quickly?
If you want more from your academic investments, Varsity Tutors can help find a Los Angeles GRE prep course or tutor who can focus on foundational skills or preparing for the exam. Contact us today to speak to an educational consultant. We're excited to be a part of your review and journey towards reaching for your performance goals on the GRE.

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- Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- GRE
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- Reading
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Maria: Los Angeles GRE test prep instructor
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- GRE
- Writing
- Biology
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- +24 subjects

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Subject Expertise
- GRE
- English
- SAT Writing and Language
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Will: Los Angeles GRE test prep instructor
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- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Letters, International Studies
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Quantitative Reasoning
- SAT Writing and Language
- Test Prep
- +32 subjects

Anna: Los Angeles GRE test prep instructor
I majored in Middle Eastern Studies and minored in math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, I became competent at editing and guiding students in writing. I'm now a first year fellow studying Policy Analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Near Eastern Studies
- Pardee RAND Graduate School - PHD, Policy Analysis
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- Math
- High School Geography
- +91 subjects

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Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Study Skills
- Graduate Test Prep
- English
- +16 subjects

Jonathan: Los Angeles GRE test prep instructor
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- The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- English
- PSAT Mathematics
- Test Prep
- +25 subjects

Jin: Los Angeles GRE test prep instructor
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- Fudan University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
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Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- Macroeconomics
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- +38 subjects

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Education & Certification
- Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of Cambridge - Unknown, English
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Study Skills
- Science
- Literature
- +39 subjects

Krista: Los Angeles GRE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelors, Earth Sciences
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Subject Expertise
- GRE
- PSAT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- +29 subjects

Benjamin: Los Angeles GRE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
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- Drexel Online University - Master of Science, Library and Information Science
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- LSAT
- English
- Algebra
- +36 subjects

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- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- SAT
- Algebra 2
- GRE Verbal
- +14 subjects

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Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Quantitative Reasoning
- Test Prep
- Geometry
- +23 subjects

Jon: Los Angeles GRE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Western Washington University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
- University of California-Riverside - Master of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- MCAT
- SAT Subject Test in Chemistry
- +71 subjects

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- University of San Francisco - Bachelor in Arts, English
- CSU Los Angeles - Master of Arts, English / Critical Theory
Subject Expertise
- GRE
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- Essay Editing
- Comparative Literature
- +32 subjects

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- Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Government/Film and Media Studies
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- College Geography
- World Literature
- +149 subjects

Helen: Los Angeles GRE test prep instructor
I'm a communications professional with a master's degree in pharmacology from Tulane University, a master's degree in journalism from USC and a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. I have two years of professional tutoring experience and thrive on guiding students to that "aha!" moment.
Education & Certification
- Rhodes College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
- University of Southern California - Current Grad Student, Journalism
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- PCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- +77 subjects

Nicholas: Los Angeles GRE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- University of San Diego - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
- Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Arts, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- ACT Math
- High School Chemistry
- Middle School Science
- +78 subjects

Ahmed: Los Angeles GRE test prep instructor
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- Santa Monica College - Current Undergrad, Computer Engineering and Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- Algebra 3/4
- Algebra
- +32 subjects

Alexander: Los Angeles GRE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Current Undergrad, Hisotry
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- GRE Quantitative
- Quantitative Reasoning
- +21 subjects