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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

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

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

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 with personalized instruction focused on their weak areas. Many students improve by 5-10 points on the Verbal section and 10-15 points on the Quantitative section over 8-12 weeks of consistent preparation. The key is identifying exactly which question types and content areas are holding you back, then targeting those systematically—something personalized 1-on-1 instruction excels at.

Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment to understand your current strengths, weaknesses, and target score. Varsity Tutors connects you with a tutor who will review your goals, discuss your timeline for test day, and create a personalized study plan tailored to your needs. This foundation ensures every subsequent session builds directly toward your score improvement goals.

Pacing challenges typically stem from either spending too long on difficult questions or not recognizing when to move on strategically. Expert tutors teach you time-management techniques specific to each section, help you practice under timed conditions with real GRE questions, and build your confidence in making quick decisions about which problems to tackle first. With targeted practice and feedback, most students develop a natural rhythm that maximizes their score.

The answer depends on your diagnostic results and target score. Some students struggle more with reading comprehension and vocabulary, while others find the math sections more challenging—and many need balanced work on both. When you connect with a tutor, they'll analyze your practice test results to determine where you'll gain the most points, then structure your preparation accordingly to maximize your overall score improvement.

Practice tests are essential—they're the best way to identify your weak areas, get comfortable with the test format, and build test-day stamina. Most test-prep experts recommend taking full-length practice tests every 2-3 weeks to track progress and adjust your study strategy. Your tutor will use practice test results to pinpoint exactly which question types need work, ensuring your study time is spent where it matters most.

Test anxiety often comes from uncertainty about what to expect or doubt in your abilities—both things personalized tutoring directly addresses. Working through challenging questions with expert guidance builds genuine confidence, while practicing under timed conditions helps you feel prepared for test day. Many students find that understanding the test format deeply and having a solid study plan significantly reduces anxiety when they sit for the actual exam.

Most students benefit from 3-4 months of preparation, dedicating 5-7 hours per week to study and tutoring combined. However, your ideal timeline depends on your starting score, target score, and test date. A tutor can help you create a realistic study schedule that fits your life while ensuring you're making steady progress toward your goals—they'll adjust the pace based on your practice test results and how quickly you're mastering each concept.

Look for tutors with strong GRE scores themselves, proven experience helping students improve their scores, and deep knowledge of test strategy and content. Ideally, they should be able to explain not just the right answer, but why other options are wrong—this helps you recognize patterns across similar questions. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who meet these standards and can tailor their teaching to your specific learning style and goals.

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