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If you are planning to take the GRE, Varsity Tutors can assist you in finding a Raleigh-Durham GRE course that can help you get thorough and efficient test preparation. Your score in this test is one of the key factors that admissions officers look at when they assess your application for graduate school or business school; thus, your score on the GRE will have a direct impact on your application.
Many aspiring grad students aiming for such schools as Duke Graduate School or North Carolina State University know that conquering the GRE and reaching their target score requires more than their knowledge about academic subjects. Just like any standardized test, you also need to be familiar with the GRE's content and format. It also can help to know effective strategies to overcome any jitters on the day of the exam. Varsity Tutors can find you a Raleigh-Durham GRE class that is led by a highly qualified academic instructor who can guide you in your test preparation and help you learn both the academic skills and strategies needed for the test.
What could a Raleigh-Durham GRE course help me review?
The GRE consists of three sections: Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. You will also see an Experimental section or a Research section, which are unscored sections and are used to try out questions for possible future use. The GRE test measures a person's basic algebra, arithmetic, geometry, and data analysis skills as well as his or her command of college-level vocabulary.
Here are the three required sections of the GRE in detail:
1. Analytical Writing
This section is made up of two tasks-analyze an issue and analyze an argument-where you need to respond to a topic of general interest and think about an argument based on instructions given to you in the prompt, respectively. You are given 30 minutes to complete each task in this essay section, which measures your ability to articulate thoughts on complex ideas clearly and with supporting arguments.
2. Verbal Reasoning
There are three question types in this section, namely, reading comprehension, text completion, and sentence equivalence. There are 20 total questions in this section.
The reading comprehension questions are based on passages that have one or more paragraphs that explain or develop arguments on a topic. For these questions, your Varsity Tutors GRE review course might help you develop the strategic reading and paraphrasing skills required to understand main ideas in a text as well as its structure. You will also need these skills in order to efficiently find details in a passage and draw well-grounded inferences from it.
The text completion questions are fill-in-the-blanks sentences where you need to choose the best answer for blank sections of short passages. You may encounter questions with 1, 2, or 3 blanks and you need to get all blanks correct in order to receive points. During your GRE prep class, your expert instructor can help you improve your vocabulary as well as your skills in using context clues from sentences, which are both very useful for this question format.
The sentence equivalence questions require you to fill in one blank by choosing two answer choices that can complete the sentence and produce sentences that have the same meaning. Just like with the text completion questions, you will need to use your vocabulary and skills in identifying context clues in order to do well in this section.
3. Quantitative Reasoning
There are three question types for this section: quantitative comparison, multiple-choice questions (some with more than one answer), and numeric entry questions. This section has 20 total questions and you will likely see about 7 to 8 questions for quantitative comparison, while the remaining 12 to 13 questions will be distributed between the two other question types.
In a GRE prep course, the class can work with the instructor to improve basic mathematical skills, including understanding elementary mathematical concepts and the ability to solve problems using quantitative methods, which will all be very helpful in answering questions under this section.
How does a Raleigh-Durham GRE class help me prepare?
All the elements of a GRE prep class you can sign up with through Varsity Tutors are designed to help you have a smooth study experience. The class is conducted online in a virtual classroom where you will have live, interactive lessons with your expert instructor and other students. Since it is online, you don't have to worry about commuting or making it on time for class. You can study at your preferred location, which makes it very convenient and practical for those with busy schedules. Plus, you will also interact during the lessons with other students in the virtual classroom, so it will be as if you were studying in a regular classroom - working and learning with a group in a collaborative and supportive environment.
We have a rigorous interviewing and vetting process to make sure that instructors for the GRE class are not only knowledgeable about the subjects, but also have the communication skills necessary to teach effectively.
How can I find a Raleigh-Durham GRE prep course?
Wherever you are in your GRE prep, Varsity Tutors can get you started in a Raleigh-Durham GRE course that fits well into your busy schedule. We can assist you in enrolling in a weekday course or weekend course, and you can also choose from classes that meet in the morning, afternoon, or evening. Finally, when you sign up for a course, you can choose between a 2-week course or a 4-week course. New sections start weekly, so you have the freedom to start your review when you want to.
Studying for the GRE can seem like a confusing and overwhelming endeavor, but you can make it less complicated with the guidance of expert teachers and a well-organized review course. Contact Varsity Tutors today to get more details on GRE courses. Our educational consultants are eager to answer any questions you may have and would love to help you get started today.
Alyssa: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...to reread a Jane Austen novel. Though I do not promise to know all the answers, I can guarantee that I will do my best to help students know where and how to find them. I believe that tutoring is most effective when a student comes to acknowledge and utilize the strategies that are best suited for their learning style, which they can then take with them into other subjects and in their future academic...
Education & Certification
- Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelors, Psychology
- Texas State University-San Marcos - Current Grad Student, School Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- MCAT
- Social Sciences
- Languages
- +42 subjects
Anastasia: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...speaking French since I was old enough to read and I have a Russian heritage that can help out with colloquialisms and grammar. Languages and linguistics are fascinating to me and I don't get to speak mine enough, so please speak them with me! My physics background, as well as my years of teaching, means I know a disturbing amount of math (through advanced calculus). Yet, I've also been reading since I was old enough...
Education & Certification
- New College of Florida - Bachelors, Chemistry/Physics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- PCAT
- GMAT
- DAT
- +155 subjects
Joshua: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...studying ever could. I hope to be able to share my love of learning with you! I have approximately a decade's worth of study in the French language and French acquisition both domestically and abroad. Along with French, I have significant hours of study in university-level German. I am conversationally fluent in other languages such as: Spanish, Italian, Norwegian, and Mandarin Chinese. In addition to my foreign language study, I am certified to teach English...
Education & Certification
- Mississippi State University - Bachelors, French/German
- Mississippi State University - Masters, French/Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- High School Economics
- Pre-Algebra
- High School Business
- +67 subjects
Adesuwa: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...Berlin. It's been an amazing journey ever since! Between teaching 4th grade and solely instructing an accredited freshman-level sociology course at Rutgers University during my senior year of college, I've been fortunate enough to help students adequately connect with the necessary material (school work, prep courses, etc) in ways that suit their maturity level, learning style and personal needs. You can count on me to be patient and understanding, while still holding you accountable to...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-Camden - Bachelor of Science, Sociology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Math
- Social Studies
- Middle School Math
- +28 subjects
Matt: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...2011. I have been tutoring math since my sophomore year of high school, and during my time at Stetson University, I worked as a student tutor for the Mathematics Department for three years, tutoring calculus, probability, statistics, and finite mathematics. I also tutored independently, tutoring middle school and high school students in Algebra I and II, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus. I love numbers, and want you to as well! Beyond my background in math, I have...
Education & Certification
- Stetson University - Bachelors, Mathematics; Nonprofit Administration
- Duke University - Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Test Prep
- High School Economics
- Pre-Algebra
- +42 subjects
Ben: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...receiving a PhD, I hope to pursue a career as a college professor while possibly doing some independent consulting work. It is my eventual goal to be involved in academic administration. Along with a strong economics background, I am also well-versed in mathematics (up to multi-variable calculus), geography, writing, literature, reading, and history. I enjoy reading, writing and performing music, and sports during my free time. It is my passion to help others succeed and...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- High School Economics
- Pre-Algebra
- 11th Grade Math
- +45 subjects
Simon: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...seem confusing and intimidating. I love activating students' natural curiosity and 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...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
- Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Algebra 2
- High School English
- Life Sciences
- +43 subjects
Asta: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...in the United States. Even though I tutor a wide range of subjects, I enjoy teaching English and standardized test preparation the most. I love helping my students find beauty in the English language in addition to helping them achieve their college goals. I also love working with students on their college essays because that's when I feel I get to know my students the best, as we talk through dreams, aspirations, and life experiences....
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Graduate Test Prep
- Persuasive Writing
- High School Biology
- +80 subjects
Andrew: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...and a private equity firm; so, I have experience in the applied application of academic theory. I am adept at teaching economics and finance, as well as topics in math, statistics, business administration, and standardized testing including several of the Series Exams. My teaching philosophy begins with understanding a student's goals and helping them achieve success both inside and outside of the classroom. I can use elements of a student's background to relate complex subjects...
Education & Certification
- UNC Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Economics & Psychology
- Georgetown University - Masters, Finance
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- GMAT Quantitative
- Algebra
- +70 subjects
Nicky: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...experience tutoring GRE prep, Algebra 2/Pre-calculus, as well as Latin and Ancient Greek. I love getting to help students understand subjects I am passionate about. I graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2015 with a B.A. in Classics (Latin and Greek Literature) and a Minor in Mathematics. The most important thing to me when tutoring is that my students feel understood and respected, and never looked down upon...
Education & Certification
- UNC Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- MCAT
- DAT
- GMAT
- +44 subjects
Joseph: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...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 to not only help students reach the right answer but to make sure they completely understand the subject at hand....
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Geometry
- SAT
- Calculus
- +21 subjects
Professor David: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...USC, UCSB, Pepperdine University, CSUN, Cal Tech, and other Universities. I received my bachelor's in Math and Psychology at UCLA, Ph.D. work in Engineering at Virginia Tech, and MBA in Marketing and New Venture Management at USC. I graduated at the top of my class, Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude, Highest Honors, full fellowships, and more. I am an expert on: * Math * Stats * Psychology * History * Political Science * Business...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Non Degree Doctorals, Engineering Design
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- LSAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- MCAT
- +165 subjects
Mark: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...have taught University Mathematics for more than 10 years. I have a BS and a MS in Mathematics. Mathematics is not easy for most of the world. Lectures are not very entertaining and it is easy to miss one step in the boredom. Then , who wants to ask a question. I like the student who will ask that question. I like helping that student "see" and understand the missing part. What is your question?
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- Kansas State University - Master of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Other
- AP Macroeconomics
- AP Calculus AB
- +57 subjects
David: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...university settings. I love being a part of student self-development and growth. Describe your experience working with students. I have a PhD in History of Religions. I am best able to tutor a wide range of course work in the humanities and social sciences. My favorite subjects are literature, writing, languages and history. I tailor my teaching style to the learning goals. I tend to be focused on an assessment of developmental levels and student...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Doctor of Philosophy, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- College Application Essays
- Middle School English
- High School World History
- +59 subjects
Lingfeng: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...economic sociology in the near future. I achieved perfect scores on both the SAT math and GRE quantitative section, and I am passionate about helping students score well on these exams to pursue their higher education goals. It's ok if you are not a native speaker of the English language, neither am I. Studying math does not require you to be excellent in reading and grammar; it's all about the concept and good understanding. I...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Statistics
- Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Business Statistics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- Algebra 2
- CSS
- +37 subjects
Greg: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...teaching, researching, volunteering, tutoring, administrating, mentoring, and studying. Additionally, I am particularly adept in the use of various technology and am very comfortable working in environments that require such proficiency. I am also an avid drummer and enjoy designing manuscripts and fonts and volunteering at my church in my free time. My academic specialties include the thought and theology of John Wesley and Thomas Aquinas, contemporary Wesleyan theology and ethics, Methodist history and doctrine, comparative...
Education & Certification
- Point Loma Nazarene University - Bachelor in Arts, Theology
- Boston University - Doctor of Philosophy, Theology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- LSAT
- MCAT
- Hand Drums
- +95 subjects
Owen: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...tutor comes from my academic struggles and a fixed mindset on my capabilities as a student. In the past, I tutored at-risk and adjudicated youth in high school math, science, and language arts. My style focuses on distilling difficult concepts and enhancing learning through their application while considering individual strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles. I advocate for understanding and being able to apply the material, and that grade improvement will follow. Strong academic habits and...
Education & Certification
- Colorado Mesa University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- MCAT
- Test Prep
- Physical Chemistry
- +32 subjects
Renee: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...at Duke University. I have been tutoring (and directing tutoring programs) for years and am looking forward to working with you to meet your goals! I have spent nearly every year since college tutoring in some capacity, including as a volunteer through my current church. I enjoy the challenge of discerning the best way for each particular student to understand and absorb information, and am always thrilled to see when they regain their confidence in...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelors, History and Literature
- Duke - PHD, Literature
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- World Literature
- Reading
- Literature
- +60 subjects
Ana: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
...plans and educational activities, fostering my love for teaching younger students. I began tutoring Spanish while in high school and transitioned to tutoring biology, chemistry, math and physics as a peer-tutor in college. Most recently, I taught Spanish to a toddler, expanding my teaching experience to students aged from 1 to 20 years old. My approach to tutoring is reframing concepts through analogies that are easier to understand based on a student's personal experience. I...
Education & Certification
- Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Master in Public Health, Epidemiology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Elementary School English
- Middle School Science
- Middle School Writing
- +25 subjects
Arash: Raleigh-Durham GRE course instructor
I am a PhD student in Civil Engineering and have more than 7 years of teaching experience.... My philosophy of teaching evolved from many years of teaching experience. As I reflect on my beliefs regarding teaching and learning, I find that my mission as a teacher is threefold: to promote positive learning; to spark learner enthusiasm for learning; and to provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning.... I will try to find out his/her understanding of the subject by asking some fundamental questions.
Education & Certification
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Bachelors, Civil Engineering
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh - PHD, Geotechnical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- ACT Math
- SAT Subject Test in Physics
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- +43 subjects