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Matthew

MBA Northwestern University
MBA Duke University
GRE Quantitative
GRE
GMAT
GMAT Quantitative Reasoning

I have tutored students for the GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT and LSAT for more than 15 years. I love it! As I tailor my instructions toward the unique needs of each student, my goal is to improve not only the ...

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Diana

MBA Georgetown University
MBA San Diego State University
GMAT
GMAT Verbal Reasoning

I specialize in high-level GMAT diagnostic and execution coaching for stalled high-achievers. I don't just teach content; I identify the execution, timing, and decision-making patterns preventing scor...

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Blair

Undergraduate Degree London Business School
Undergraduate Degree Princeton University
SAT
ACT
GMAT
Business Analytics
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I enjoy helping students by explaining concepts in ways that make sense to them, by eliciting their feedback and tailoring my approach to their individual needs, and by conveying my enthusiasm for the...

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Carl

Undergraduate Degree Yale University
Undergraduate Degree University of Georgia
LSAT
GRE
GMAT

The GMAT tests two things most prep courses treat separately: quantitative problem-solving and verbal-analytical reasoning. Carl bridges both — his doctoral training at Yale sharpened his ability to d...

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BS Tulane University of Louisiana
GMAT

I have always been driven to share my own passion for learning. While I was in high school, I tutored my peers after school. At college, I continued tutoring, but I also taught a class to middle-schoo...

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Mark

MS Duke University
GRE
GMAT

I enjoy empowering students by making learning fun and believe that everyone has an "inner genius" that just takes the right technique to unlock. I bring a patient and friendly approach to teaching, ...

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BA University
ACT Math
College Accounting
Financial Accounting
Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
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I am a CFA Charter holder, an MBA in Finance, and a Certified Risk Manager. I have been teaching the CFA course over the last 5 years. I also teach college level and school level Accounting, Manageri...

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Aaron

BA The University of Texas at Dallas
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering Duke University
Pre-Algebra
Calculus 2
Calculus
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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, mount...

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MS Harvard University
BA Dartmouth College
Middle School Math
Calculus
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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 educ...

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MS Columbia University
BA Northwestern University
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Frequently Asked Questions

Score improvement depends on your starting point and study commitment, but most students see meaningful gains with personalized instruction. Many students improve by 50-100+ points, with some seeing even larger jumps if they address specific weak areas. The key is identifying which sections—Quantitative, Verbal, or Integrated Reasoning—need the most work, then focusing your preparation strategically. A tutor can help you pinpoint exactly where you're losing points and develop a targeted study plan.

Most students benefit from 6-12 weeks of consistent preparation, though this varies based on your starting score and target score. If you're aiming for a competitive business school score (typically 700+), expect to dedicate 100-120 hours to studying. A tutor can help you create a realistic timeline based on your baseline performance, identify high-leverage study areas, and keep you accountable to your prep schedule. Even part-time study with expert guidance often produces better results than solo cramming.

The Quantitative section tests more than just math—it emphasizes problem-solving speed and strategic thinking. Many test-takers struggle with pacing, especially on Data Sufficiency questions where you need to decide if you have enough information to answer a question rather than solve it completely. Common pain points include geometry, word problems, and recognizing when to estimate versus calculate precisely. A tutor can teach you time-saving strategies, help you recognize common problem types, and build confidence in areas where you typically lose points.

Reading Comprehension requires active engagement with the text—you're not just reading for general understanding, but identifying main ideas, author tone, and logical relationships. Many students rush through passages or get distracted by complex language, leading to careless mistakes. Effective strategies include annotating as you read, previewing questions first, and practicing with timed conditions. A tutor can teach you a systematic approach to different passage types, help you distinguish between important details and distractions, and build speed without sacrificing accuracy.

Practice tests are essential—they help you identify weak areas, get comfortable with the test format and timing, and reduce test anxiety. Ideally, you should take multiple full-length practice tests under realistic conditions (3.5 hours with breaks) to understand how you perform under pressure. Many students discover they struggle with pacing or focus toward the end of the exam through practice testing. A tutor can review your practice test results with you, help you analyze patterns in your mistakes, and adjust your study plan based on what the data shows.

Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about question formats, pacing pressure, or past experiences with standardized tests. Building confidence through familiarity is key—practicing hundreds of problems and taking multiple full-length tests significantly reduces anxiety because the format becomes familiar. Developing specific strategies (like skipping hard problems and returning later, or using the whiteboard effectively) also helps you feel more in control during the exam. Many students find that working with a tutor to address specific content gaps and practice under test conditions helps them approach exam day with genuine confidence rather than fear.

An effective GMAT tutor should have strong knowledge of test content and strategy, experience helping students improve their scores, and the ability to diagnose exactly where you're struggling. Look for someone who focuses on your specific weak areas rather than generic test prep, can explain both the 'how' and 'why' behind answers, and adapts their teaching style to your learning preferences. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in GMAT preparation and can create personalized study plans based on your baseline performance and target score.

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