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Elizabeth

Certified Tutor

11+ years

Elizabeth

AM
Elizabeth's other Tutor Subjects
GRE

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...

Education

Vanderbilt University

AM

Test Scores
Perfect Score
GRE
1500
Thomas

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Thomas

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

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, ...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

AM

Dartmouth College

AM

Test Scores
Perfect Score
GRE
1410

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ruth

PhD
Ruth's other Tutor Subjects
LSAT

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...

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

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...

Education

New York University

Undergraduate Degree

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
33
GRE
337

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

9+ years

Destiny

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

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...

Education

Howard University

BS

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1400
ACT
33
GRE
710

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

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

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

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 within 8-12 weeks of focused preparation. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps identify your specific weak areas—whether that's Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, or Analytical Writing—and targets them directly rather than wasting time on concepts you've already mastered. Many students improve by 10-15 percentile points or more when working with an expert tutor who understands the GRE's unique question formats and timing demands.

Your first session focuses on understanding your baseline, goals, and learning style. A tutor will typically review your target score, timeline, and any previous test attempts, then work through a few GRE-style questions to identify which sections challenge you most. This diagnostic approach ensures your personalized study plan addresses your actual weak spots rather than generic test prep—saving you time and accelerating progress toward your goal score.

Timing is one of the GRE's biggest challenges because you have just 1-2 minutes per question depending on the section. Expert tutors teach strategic approaches like identifying which question types to tackle first, when to skip and return to harder problems, and how to manage the Analytical Writing section's 30-minute essays. With practice and feedback from a tutor, you'll develop the rhythm needed to stay calm and focused under time pressure rather than rushing through questions or running out of time.

Both sections count equally toward your overall score, but the challenge varies by person. Some students struggle with Quantitative Reasoning's problem-solving and data interpretation, while others find Verbal Reasoning's reading comprehension and vocabulary more difficult. A tutor will assess which section needs the most attention in your case and allocate study time accordingly—you might spend 60% of sessions on Quant if that's your weakness, or focus heavily on Verbal strategies if that's holding you back.

Practice tests are essential because they simulate the real test experience—full length, timed, and with the same question formats you'll encounter on test day. Most students benefit from taking 3-5 full practice tests throughout their prep, starting with one early to establish a baseline and finishing with one or two closer to test day to build confidence. A tutor can review your practice test results to pinpoint patterns in your mistakes and adjust your study strategy accordingly, making each practice test a learning tool rather than just a checkpoint.

Test anxiety often stems from unfamiliarity with question formats or uncertainty about your abilities—both things personalized tutoring directly addresses. Working through GRE questions with a tutor who explains the reasoning behind answers builds genuine confidence rather than false reassurance. You'll also develop test-taking strategies and mental approaches for managing pressure, plus get honest feedback about your readiness, which reduces anxiety much more effectively than generic test prep courses.

Most students benefit from 8-12 weeks of preparation, with 1-2 tutoring sessions per week plus independent practice between sessions. However, your ideal timeline depends on your starting score, target score, and how much time you can dedicate to studying outside of tutoring. A tutor can help you create a realistic schedule during your first session—whether you're aiming for a quick turnaround before an upcoming application deadline or taking a more gradual approach to build mastery.

Look for tutors with strong GRE scores themselves (typically 160+), experience teaching test prep, and familiarity with the specific question types and strategies that matter most. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who understand not just the content but how to teach pacing, question-analysis skills, and confidence-building—the things that actually move scores. A good tutor should also be able to explain *why* answers are correct, not just which ones are, so you develop deeper understanding rather than memorizing solutions.

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