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11+ years
Elizabeth scored 730 Verbal and 770 Quantitative on the GRE and teaches exclusively from ETS materials, since those mirror test-day question styles more closely than third-party prep books. She built her approach over years of classroom instruction at American University and Princeton Review, creati...
Vanderbilt University
AM
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Thomas covers both the quantitative and verbal sides of the GRE, drawing on a math-heavy science background that spans calculus through statistics and a graduate education built on reading and writing analytically. For the Quantitative Reasoning section, he digs into probability, number properties, ...
Columbia University in the City of New York
AM
Dartmouth College
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Certified Tutor
6+ years
Ruth has taken the GRE from both sides — as a test-taker entering her PhD program in Criminology and as someone who now teaches all three sections. Her doctoral training sharpens the Analytical Writing component, while her math teaching background means she can break down Quantitative Reasoning prob...
University of Pennsylvania
PhD
Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary
PhD
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Preparing for the GRE as a whole means juggling Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing — three sections that reward very different skills but share a common thread of logical reasoning. Irina's science background covers the quantitative side, while her years of teaching English abroad and earn...
New York University
Undergraduate Degree
Certified Tutor
12+ years
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...
Grinnell College
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Certified Tutor
9+ years
Scoring 5s on both AP English exams and the AP Psychology exam, Destiny knows how to dissect reading passages under pressure and construct tight analytical arguments — two skills that drive GRE Verbal and Analytical Writing scores. Her psychology background at Howard University also built the quanti...
Howard University
BS
Certified Tutor
15+ years
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...
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aaron
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...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
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...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
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 ...
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
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The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test required for admission to most graduate programs, including master's degrees and doctoral programs. It measures your verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing skills. Most graduate schools use GRE scores alongside your GPA and other application materials to evaluate your readiness for graduate-level coursework.
The GRE is scored on a scale of 260-340, with separate scores for verbal reasoning (130-170) and quantitative reasoning (130-170). A "good" score depends on your target programs—competitive programs often expect scores in the 160+ range for each section, though requirements vary significantly by field and school. Varsity Tutors can help you identify score targets based on your specific graduate programs and create a study plan to reach them.
During your first session, a tutor will assess your current strengths and weaknesses across the verbal, quantitative, and writing sections. You'll likely take a diagnostic practice test or work through sample questions to identify which areas need the most focus. This helps create a personalized study plan tailored to your goals and timeline before your test date.
Time management is one of the biggest challenges GRE test-takers face, especially on the quantitative section. Tutors work with you on strategies like identifying when to skip difficult questions, recognizing common question patterns, and practicing under timed conditions. Regular timed practice tests help build the stamina and decision-making skills you need to manage the full 3+ hour exam confidently.
GRE reading comprehension requires active reading strategies rather than memorizing details. Effective approaches include identifying the main idea and author's tone, understanding logical relationships between ideas, and practicing retrieval of specific information under time pressure. Tutors can teach you how to annotate passages efficiently and recognize question types so you know exactly what to look for when re-reading.
Most test-takers benefit from 4-12 weeks of focused preparation, depending on their starting point and target score. If you're aiming for a competitive score in a quantitative field, you may need more time on math fundamentals. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who can assess your needs and create a realistic timeline, whether you're preparing for a test date a few weeks away or planning several months in advance.
Test anxiety often stems from unfamiliarity with question formats and uncertainty about pacing. Building confidence through repeated practice tests, learning to recognize patterns in questions, and developing a pre-test routine can significantly reduce anxiety. Tutors help you practice under realistic test conditions so the actual exam feels familiar, not surprising—turning anxiety into confidence through preparation.
The Analytical Writing section (two essays) tests your ability to analyze arguments and develop ideas clearly under time pressure. Success requires understanding the specific task for each essay type, planning your response quickly, and writing clearly with strong examples. Tutors provide feedback on your essays, help you identify common logical fallacies to recognize in arguments, and teach time-management strategies so you can draft and edit within 30 minutes per essay.
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