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Before you take the GRE, you should contact Varsity Tutors to get connected with a San Francisco-Bay Area GRE prep course. The GRE is a significant step in continuing your graduate-level education. If you are interested in attending a graduate program at a school like Stanford University or UC San Francisco, then you should do your best to score as high as you possibly can on the GRE.
If you are a current college student or a working professional who wants to increase your opportunities for career and financial advancement, a San Francisco-Bay Area GRE class could work for you. The classes can help you ease the stresses that come with test-taking. Considering the GRE is an exam that will elevate you into an advanced educational degree realm, you want to prepare adequately before your test time.
The GRE is administered in more than 160 countries, and thousands of colleges and universities around the world accept it. The exam is computer-based and takes around 3 hours and 45 minutes to complete. Within the GRE, there are three sections: Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. Each section has a set number of questions and time allotment for completion. We will now take a more in-depth look into the GRE.
Could the San Francisco-Bay Area GRE course help me with the content on the GRE?
Yes. A San Francisco-Bay Area GRE course can give you in-depth insights into the actual GRE. The other students in your class have similar educational goals and are also preparing to take the GRE. A San Francisco-Bay Area GRE course allows you to participate in the class with the comfort of knowing you are with others that understand your educational needs.
The Analytical Writing section of the GRE requires you to complete two tasks within an hour. You will be asked to analyze an issue and analyze an argument, and you will receive thirty minutes to complete each task. As you begin the Analytical Writing section of the GRE, you want to plan your responses carefully before you write. If you have time left over, you should re-read your writing and double check it for clarity and grammatical errors.
The second session we will review is Verbal Reasoning. The types of questions you will encounter in this section are sentence equivalence, text completion, and reading comprehension. Some of the skills this section of the GRE will test are your abilities to analyze a text and state a conclusion about what you have read, summarize passages as well as understand the reasoning behind them, and identifying the strengths and weaknesses within. The Verbal Reasoning section has two parts, similar to the Analytical Writing section of the GRE.
The final section of the GRE is Quantitative Reasoning. You must show your understanding of necessary math skills, mathematical concepts, and your ability to use logical reasoning and problem-solving skills. The areas of content within this section include algebra, arithmetic, geometry, and data analysis. Some of the questions will be presented to you in multiple-choice formats and will require more than one answer.
The GRE also presents you with two unscored portions to complete. The results of these sections are used for possible future use on the GRE. There are two different sections in this part of the exam: the Experimental and Research sections. The Experimental section is embedded within the Verbal Reading portion and is unidentified, and the Research portion is identified and you can choose whether or not to complete it after the exam.
What are the benefits of the San Francisco-Bay Area GRE course?
Taking an online San Francisco-Bay Area GRE course makes other students, your teacher, and the course materials more accessible. The Live Learning Platform is an online tool that is used to communicate directly between you and your teacher and the other students in your course. You will attend classes that are set up in a way that might remind you of a traditional classroom setting. You will have a collaborative learning experience, which in turn might help you with test-taking strategies and tips.
The San Francisco-Bay Area GRE class can also be beneficial because the class assists you in a more in-depth understanding of the contents on the GRE. Your teacher will review test-taking tips such as educated guessing and specific verbiage that you should use or look for in a passage. You will be provided with a thorough overview of the test that could help you with other preparation skills, such as being able to stay on-task throughout testing, which tools are approved for use during the exam, and a review of time management strategies. Plus, if you are taking a San Francisco-Bay Area GRE class and encounter difficulty with materials that are being covered, you can ask for additional assistance from your teacher for one-on-one help.
Instructors that teach online San Francisco-Bay Area GRE classes are experts in the exam and can cover topics in depth. Your instructor may assign group activities in which you can practice test strategies and interact with members of your group to interact and find a resolution through collaboration.
Varsity Tutors can connect you with San Francisco-Bay Area GRE courses that begin every week. You can choose the 2-week or 4-week option depending on your schedule. Also, not all of the courses are held during the weekdays. If you prefer to complete your preparatory course on weekends, there will be a class that will work for you, as there are different class times and schedule options that can easily fit into your active lifestyle.
How can I receive more information about a San Francisco-Bay Area GRE class?
You can contact a Varsity Tutors educational consultant for more information on a San Francisco-Bay Area GRE course. The educational consultants are trained to work with you to review course schedules and find one that can work for you. Don't hesitate to get a step up on your GRE preparations. Give Varsity Tutors a call today!
Matthew: San Francisco GRE course instructor
...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 bring this emphasis on real world relevance every time I teach.... The philosophy that I bring to every class and tutoring session is that it is going to be a period of high intensity training. However I assume that for the student, it is only the beginning of their training, and that for every hour spent in class in a tutoring session with me, at least one hour will be spent in self-study to completely master the topic. Together we lay the groundwork and the pace for that study. Tutoring is not be an extension of lecture, but a training session where I expect a high level of student effort, attention and creativity. My method is to quickly develop a casual but engaging rapport with the student so that we feel comfortable making mistakes in front of each other and are able to collaborate on a learning method rather than drilling problems. The aim is twofold: to help students realize the level of commitment, work, and intellectual awareness required to really master subjects, as well as to instill confidence that they are capable of doing so.
Education & Certification
- SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
- SFSU - Masters, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- French 1
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Algebra 3/4
- +38 subjects
Evan: San Francisco GRE course instructor
...private tutoring companies, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley's Summer Bridge Program, and as a freelance political science/calculus tutor (there's more overlap than you think). In 2014, my paper "Set Theory and Fuzzy Sets: Their Relationship to Natural Language" was published in the Newsletter of the American Political Science Association Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research. I'm fond of good food and bad puns. In my free time, I wish I had more free time.... My goal is to create an environment in which I learn as much from my students as my students learn from me.
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- MCAT
- GMAT
- 9th Grade Reading
- +130 subjects
Vivek: San Francisco GRE course instructor
I am passionate about helping students get better! I love Mathematics and Physics, and want to be involved with the subjects for as long as possible.... To be flexible in teaching methods according to students' needs, and to be available to them for as much as they need.
Education & Certification
- Indian Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - PHD, Nuclear Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- Chemistry
- High School Chemistry
- +32 subjects
Alexander: San Francisco GRE course instructor
...am also happy to work with college students. I have worked with almost every variety of Calculus course, as well as differential equations, linear algebra, etc. Finally, I also help students preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT and GRE tests. Though my college career eventually became focused on Mathematics, I work with students on both the verbal and quantitative sides of standardized tests, and have personally had success on both sides.
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Elementary School Math
- Pre-Calculus
- Elementary Math
- +22 subjects
Michael: San Francisco GRE course instructor
...remember complicated concepts. Preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT and GRE is much easier with a tutor to help you prioritize, strategize, and structure your time wisely. I took the GRE in 2013 and earned the top score in Critical Reading, so the latest version is fresh in my mind. I am glad to share the study strategies that worked for me, including tips on writing essays under pressure. If you suffer from...
Education & Certification
- The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- PSAT Critical Reading
- Government
- +46 subjects
Eric: San Francisco GRE course instructor
...literacy. I also worked as a substitute teacher in the Buffalo area providing quality instruction in a variety of disciplines as needed. I plan to continue substitute teaching in the 2015-2016 school year in the San Francisco Bay Area. While my teaching certification is in instrumental music, my primary interest in tutoring is high school core subjects like math and English. I believe these fundamental subjects are the basis of effective thought and communication that...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Music
- Vanderbilt University - Masters in Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Algebra
- Graduate Test Prep
- SAT Mathematics
- +29 subjects
Jacqueline: San Francisco GRE course instructor
...organizations such as Romanian Children's Relief, Stop Hunger Now, and Relay for Life. Though I tutor in a wide variety of topics, I am most passionate about English. I am a highly skilled writer and editor who can provide valuable tutoring to any student struggling with the written word. Most importantly, my methods of teaching can help encourage students to regain the confidence in themselves needed to feel prepared and at ease in any academic...
Education & Certification
- University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- COMPASS Writing Skills
- Summer
- Other
- +30 subjects
Shannon: San Francisco GRE course instructor
...the ability to think analytically. I would say that my tutoring philosophy is based on encouragement and always validating the opinions of the student before steering the student in the right direction. The student must be willing to learn and absorb information, as well as willing to work with me on a schedule that will match our goals and get the desired result. I am very enthusiastic about learning with these students and making sure...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Languages
- Spanish 2
- SAT Math
- +48 subjects
Jennifer: San Francisco GRE course instructor
...as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and even more so, I look forward to working with students! I'm available to help, instruct, and work collaboratively with anyone looking for the additional guidance,...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- Literature
- AP United States History
- +128 subjects
Cody: San Francisco GRE course instructor
...years of experience tutoring mathematics, particularly calculus. I also have 5 years of experience tutoring in the sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics. My experience has come in the form of private, one-on-one tutoring with students ranging in ages from 7th grade through adult learners, college-level review courses, and even teaching SAT prep courses. My students find me very relatable, and I've heard from several students that having someone close to their own age...
Education & Certification
- Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- OAT
- DAT
- PCAT
- +127 subjects
Helene: San Francisco GRE course instructor
...and self-motivated learners. I've always seen it as a challenging job, but also as enriching, enlightening, and awesome (and I mean awesome in the strongest sense of the word)! I am so happy to be able to continue that work with Varsity. In terms of the subjects I am comfortable teaching, of course Math and French are what I have the most experience with. But I would love to be given the chance to tackle...
Education & Certification
- Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- German 1
- Conversational German
- Elementary School Math
- +57 subjects
Retesh: San Francisco GRE course instructor
...okay if you don't have all As every semester in every class: what's more important is your effort. One's efforts and hard work are what really measure one's intelligence and my goal as a Varsity Tutors instructor are to not only teach my students the material but also encourage them to work hard as school is simply a test of what the real world will be like. As I head onto to graduate school this...
Education & Certification
- Marquette University - Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
- Drexel University - Masters, Health Management and Policy
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Test Prep
- Biology
- Pre-Algebra
- +46 subjects
Jennifer: San Francisco GRE course instructor
...more fun once you get it. To me, chemistry is the perfect blend of science and math, which is great since I enjoy both! You can learn from the most basic atoms (don't trust them, they make up everything!) to the most complex proteins to applications in the real world. Chemistry is fun to learn, teach, and experience, so I try to make those random concepts as interesting and applicable as possible.
Education & Certification
- University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation
- Elementary School Science
- ACCUPLACER College-Level Math
- +107 subjects
Lucas: San Francisco GRE course instructor
...program instructor, and a graduate teaching assistant in geography and economics. My time spent at the head of the classroom has granted me a great deal of patience for working with a range of learning styles, and a passion for creating positive learning experiences. Good luck, and keep studying! -- B.S.F.S. '06, Science, Technology & Int'l Affairs, Georgetown Univ., Washington D.C. GPA: 3.75 -- 5 years professional experience in writing, research, analysis and translation. --...
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Geometry
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Literature
- +52 subjects
Rohayah: San Francisco GRE course instructor
...in life, I embarked on a journey to reach the goals that I had in mind. As a result of that experience, I can really empathize with students who are struggling in school and do not know whom to turn to for help. My forte has always been mathematics, so I would like to help as many students as possible and let each one know that he or she can have a taste of success.
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelors, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- SAT
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- PSAT
- +30 subjects
Alexandra: San Francisco GRE course instructor
I am a current graduate level student with a background in technical, science, and humanities coursework. I have years of experience putting this coursework into action through both teaching and technical positions. I enjoy tailoring my teaching methods to each individual student, and I look forward to meeting and working with you!
Education & Certification
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
- Johns Hopkins University - Master in Public Health, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- AP Physics 2
- High School Physics
- +61 subjects
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Statistics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
- +37 subjects
Jon: San Francisco GRE course instructor
...good sense of where confusion arises from. I have an undergraduate degree in chemistry and a physics minor to boot. I am especially well versed in physical chemistry. We can start with the simplest introduction all the way to quantum and statistical mechanics. I love teaching and love this subject matter. I want to make these beautiful topics clear to you! I have a flexible schedule, so lets make this work and get you the...
Education & Certification
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- University of California-Berkeley - Master of Science, Theoretical Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Organic Chemistry
- Chemistry
- AP Physics 2
- +31 subjects
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Stanford University - Master of Science, Environmental Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- College Chemistry
- Pre-Algebra
- Study Skills and Organization
- +33 subjects
Isabelle: San Francisco GRE course instructor
I am a recent graduate from Yale University, where I studied Psychology and Neuroscience. I currently work in content marketing at Halo Neuroscience. I am passionate about writing, music, fitness, and nutrition.
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Other
- College Application Essays
- ACT Science
- +25 subjects