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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...
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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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Score improvement depends on your starting point and study commitment, but most students see meaningful gains with personalized instruction focused on their weak areas. A tutor can help you identify whether you need to strengthen Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, or Analytical Writing—then create a targeted study plan. Many students improve by 5-10 points on the 130-170 scale per section within 8-12 weeks of consistent practice with expert guidance.
Your first session focuses on assessment and goal-setting. A tutor will review your target score, timeline, and any previous practice test results to understand your starting point. You'll likely take a diagnostic practice test or work through sample questions together to identify your strongest and weakest areas—this helps create a personalized study roadmap for your next sessions.
Pacing is one of the biggest challenges on the GRE, especially in the Quantitative section where you have about 1.5 minutes per question. A tutor teaches you to recognize question types quickly, identify which problems to tackle first, and when to strategically skip difficult questions. With practice and feedback on your approach, you'll develop confidence in managing the 3 hours and 45 minutes effectively.
That depends on your strengths and your target programs—some graduate schools weight sections differently. A tutor will review your practice test performance to see where you're losing the most points. Many students find Verbal Reasoning (reading comprehension and text completion) more challenging if English isn't their first language, while others struggle with the logic and geometry in Quantitative. Tutoring lets you focus your energy on what actually needs improvement.
Most students benefit from taking 4-6 full-length practice tests under timed conditions to build stamina and identify patterns in their mistakes. The official ETS GRE PowerPrep tests are the most accurate predictors of your actual score. A tutor helps you review each practice test strategically—not just looking at what you got wrong, but understanding why, which prevents you from making the same mistakes again.
Test anxiety often stems from unfamiliarity with question formats or uncertainty about your abilities. Working with a tutor builds confidence through repeated exposure to real GRE questions and proven test-taking strategies. You'll learn what to expect, practice managing time pressure, and develop a sense of control over the test. Many students find that knowing they've prepared thoroughly with expert guidance significantly reduces anxiety on test day.
Most students prepare for 8-12 weeks with consistent study (3-5 hours per week), though your timeline depends on your starting score and target. If you're aiming for a top program or need significant improvement, 12-16 weeks may be more realistic. A tutor helps you create a realistic study schedule based on your baseline performance and can adjust it as you progress, ensuring you're not cramming or studying inefficiently.
The Analytical Writing section (Issue and Argument essays) is often overlooked, but a tutor can help you master the specific structure and reasoning patterns that score well. You'll practice writing timed essays, learn how to identify logical fallacies in argument prompts, and get feedback on your organization and clarity. With 3-4 focused practice sessions on this section, most students gain the skills needed to earn a solid score.
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