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Thomas

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Thomas

AM
Thomas's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Linear Algebra
College Algebra

Between a biochemistry degree and a master's in biology, Thomas has run enough statistical analyses and quantitative problem sets to recognize the GRE Quant section for what it is — recycled algebra, ratios, geometry, and data interpretation dressed up in deliberately tricky phrasing. He teaches acr...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

AM

Dartmouth College

AM

Test Scores
Perfect Score
GRE
1410
Elizabeth

Certified Tutor

11+ years

Elizabeth

AM
Elizabeth's other Tutor Subjects
GRE

Scoring 770 on her own Quantitative section, Elizabeth knows the GRE math isn't about advanced concepts — it's about recognizing which arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or data analysis principle a question is really testing beneath its wording. She taught GRE prep as an adjunct professor at American U...

Education

Vanderbilt University

AM

Test Scores
Perfect Score
GRE
1500

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ruth

PhD
Ruth's other Tutor Subjects
LSAT

My teaching philosophy is focused on a single objective - that students learn. I have a Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from Temple Law School. My GRE score was a 326, and my LSAT score was a 173. I've tutored over 60 students through Varsity Tutors. I'm co...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

PhD

Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary

PhD

Test Scores
GRE
326

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Irina

Undergraduate Degree
Irina's other Tutor Subjects
GRE Quantitative
GRE Verbal
GRE

Having taught high school math abroad through the Peace Corps and later completed quantitative coursework in her MPH at Emory, Irina has cycled through the exact algebra, ratios, and data analysis concepts the GRE Quant section recycles — multiple times, in multiple contexts. She's especially sharp ...

Education

New York University

Undergraduate Degree

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
33
GRE
337

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Destiny

BS
Destiny's other Tutor Subjects
SAT Math
SAT
SAT Reading and Writing

Hello, my name is Destiny and I graduated from Howard University. I majored in Psychology with a minor in Biology and Administration of Justice. One of the most important lessons I've learned from school is the value of asking for help. This can be the difference between simply memorizing some facts...

Education

Howard University

BS

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1400
ACT
33
GRE
710

Certified Tutor

12+ years

Stephen

AB
Stephen's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
GRE Quantitative
GRE Verbal
GRE

I am a graduate of Grinnell College, a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa. I have a Bachelor of the Arts in Computer Science from Grinnell's Department of Math and Computer Science. Since graduation I have tutored students of a wide variety of ages and background in a number of...

Education

Grinnell College

AB

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1440
ACT
33
GRE
1460

Certified Tutor

15+ years

Elle

Bachelor's
Elle's other Tutor Subjects
SAT

Reviews from students: "I loved how you explained math. You were able to explain formulas so they made sense and it was engaging. Thank you for making math interesting." - Ferol Conklin "I have published over 20 articles, and no one has ever edited my articles as thoroughly or as helpfully as you...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1410
GRE
1460

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mimi

Masters in Education, Education
Mimi's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...

Education

Harvard University

Masters in Education, Education

Dartmouth College

B.A.

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Aaron

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus 2
Calculus
Algebra

I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Duke University

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Nina

Masters in biostatistics
Nina's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics Graduate Level
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...

Education

Columbia University

Masters in biostatistics

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)

Columbia University in the City of New York

Current Grad Student, Biostatistics

Test Scores
SAT
1550

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Frequently Asked Questions

Score improvement depends on your starting point and study commitment, but most students see meaningful gains through focused, personalized instruction. Many students improve by 5-10 points on the 170-point scale within 8-12 weeks of consistent practice with a tutor. The key is identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's algebra, geometry, or data interpretation—and targeting those gaps systematically rather than reviewing content you already know well.

The Quantitative section gives you roughly 1.5 minutes per question, which many test-takers find tight, especially on harder problems. A tutor can teach you strategic time management—like recognizing when to skip a difficult question and return to it, using estimation instead of exact calculations when appropriate, and identifying question types you can solve quickly. Working through practice problems under timed conditions with feedback helps you build both speed and accuracy without sacrificing either.

Common pitfalls include misreading what the question is actually asking, rushing through setup steps and making careless arithmetic errors, and not fully understanding the underlying concepts behind formulas. Many students also struggle with the comparison questions (Quantitative Comparison) because they require a different strategic approach than traditional multiple-choice. A tutor can help you develop a systematic approach to each question type, catch patterns in your mistakes, and build the conceptual foundation that prevents errors.

The best approach is to take a full-length practice test under timed conditions, then analyze your results by topic—algebra, geometry, statistics, word problems, etc. This shows exactly where you're losing points. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who can review your practice test results, identify patterns in your mistakes, and create a targeted study plan that prioritizes the areas where you'll gain the most points. This focused approach is much more efficient than reviewing everything equally.

Most test-prep experts recommend taking 4-6 full-length practice tests throughout your study period—starting with one diagnostic test to identify weak areas, then taking tests every 2-3 weeks as you progress. The official ETS GRE practice tests are the most reliable indicators of your actual test performance. A tutor can help you space out your practice tests strategically, review your results to identify improvement areas, and adjust your study plan based on what each test reveals about your readiness.

Most students benefit from 8-12 weeks of focused preparation, though this varies based on your math background and target score. If you're aiming for a top business school or graduate program, you may want 12-16 weeks to allow time for deep concept mastery and extensive practice. Working with a tutor helps you use your study time efficiently—rather than grinding through generic prep materials, you're targeting exactly what you need to improve, which often means reaching your goal faster.

Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about your preparation or fear of specific question types. A tutor builds your confidence by ensuring you truly understand the concepts and have practiced extensively with realistic questions. You'll also learn mental strategies like taking deep breaths when you encounter a hard problem, reminding yourself that you can skip and return to questions, and focusing on what you can control rather than the overall difficulty. Many students find that confidence comes from knowing they've done the work and have a solid strategy.

Look for tutors with strong mathematics backgrounds, proven experience teaching GRE Quantitative specifically, and a track record of helping students improve their scores. Ideally, they should understand the nuances of GRE question design—not just math concepts, but the test-taking strategies that matter. When you connect with Varsity Tutors, you'll get matched with an expert tutor whose experience and teaching style fit your needs, and you can discuss your specific goals and timeline in your first session.

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