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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
AM
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
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
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
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 varies based on your starting point and study commitment, but most students see meaningful gains of 5-10 points per section with focused, personalized instruction. Tutors help identify your specific weak areas—whether that's reading comprehension, quantitative reasoning, or analytical writing—and create a targeted study plan to address them. The key is consistent practice combined with strategic feedback on test-taking approaches.
Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment to understand your current strengths and weaknesses across all three sections of the GRE. A tutor will review your goals, timeline for test day, and any specific challenges you're facing—like pacing issues or particular question types. From there, you'll develop a personalized study plan that focuses your efforts where they'll have the biggest impact.
Pacing is one of the most common challenges GRE test-takers face, especially on the quantitative and verbal sections. Tutors teach strategic approaches like identifying easier questions to answer first, knowing when to skip difficult problems, and managing your time across the full test. Practice with full-length, timed tests helps you develop a rhythm and build confidence in your timing decisions.
Absolutely. Many students come to tutoring strong in one area but struggling in another—whether it's reading comprehension, quantitative problem-solving, or analytical writing. You can work with a tutor to focus entirely on your weakest section, or balance your sessions across multiple areas depending on your needs and test timeline. This flexibility allows you to use your tutoring time most efficiently.
Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about question formats, time pressure, or past test experiences. Working with a tutor builds confidence through repeated exposure to authentic GRE questions, timed practice tests, and proven test-taking strategies. Understanding exactly what to expect on test day and having a solid plan for tackling each section significantly reduces anxiety and helps you perform closer to your practice test scores.
Most students benefit from 2-4 months of consistent preparation, though this depends on your starting score, target score, and how much time you can dedicate to studying. If you're working full-time or managing other commitments, a tutor can help you create a realistic schedule that fits your life while keeping you on track. Regular tutoring sessions combined with independent practice between meetings keeps momentum going.
Full-length, timed practice tests are essential because they simulate the actual test experience and help you identify specific patterns in your mistakes—whether you're struggling with certain question types, running out of time, or making careless errors. Tutors use your practice test results to pinpoint exactly where to focus your studying and track your progress over time. Taking multiple practice tests also builds familiarity with the format and reduces test-day surprises.
Look for tutors with strong GRE scores themselves, proven experience teaching test prep, and familiarity with the current test format and question types. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who understand the nuances of each GRE section and can teach both content knowledge and strategic test-taking approaches. The best tutors combine subject expertise with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and adapt to your learning style.
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