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Matthew

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Matthew

MBA
Matthew's other Tutor Subjects
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 student's performance but also the student's confidence as test day approaches.

Education

Northwestern University

MBA

Duke University

MBA

Test Scores
GMAT
760
Blair

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Blair

Undergraduate Degree
Blair's other Tutor Subjects
SAT
ACT
GMAT
Business Analytics

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 learning process. It's great to see the light come on and to see their progress. I have an undergr...

Education

London Business School

Undergraduate Degree

Princeton University

Undergraduate Degree

Test Scores
GMAT
760

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Diana

MBA
Diana's other Tutor Subjects
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 score improvement and build customized strategies to break through plateaus under time pressure. After ...

Education

Georgetown University

MBA

San Diego State University

MBA

Test Scores
GMAT
720

Certified Tutor

11+ years

Carl

Undergraduate Degree
Carl's other Tutor Subjects
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 dissect arguments and evaluate evidence, while his math tutoring background keeps him fluent in data ...

Education

Yale University

Undergraduate Degree

University of Georgia

Undergraduate Degree

Test Scores
GMAT
770

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Al

BS
Al's other Tutor Subjects
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-schoolers for a semester. Now, professionally, I teach seminars on Government and Politics. I went to T...

Education

Tulane University of Louisiana

BS

Test Scores
GMAT
730

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Mark

MS
Mark's other Tutor Subjects
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, specializing in the sciences, technology and math, and believe in teaching students to "learn for th...

Education

Duke University

MS

Test Scores
SAT
1510
GMAT
710

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Bibhash

Bachelor's
Bibhash's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
College Accounting
Financial Accounting
Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets

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, Managerial Accounting, Maths, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics Statistics, Corporate Finance and, Personal Fin...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
GMAT
720

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540

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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. Many students improve by 50-100+ points by identifying weak areas, mastering test-specific strategies, and practicing with realistic questions. A tutor can help you pinpoint exactly which sections need work and create a targeted study plan rather than spending time on areas where you're already strong.

Your first session focuses on understanding your baseline and goals. You'll typically take a diagnostic practice test or review a recent score, discuss your target business schools and their score requirements, and identify which sections (Quantitative, Verbal, or Analytical Writing) need the most attention. From there, your tutor will create a customized study plan with realistic timelines and specific strategies for your weak areas.

The Quantitative section challenges many test-takers because it requires both math skills and strategic test-taking—you often need to solve problems quickly without a calculator. The Verbal section is also tough because it tests reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and grammar in ways that differ from how these skills are used in everyday life. A tutor can help you develop section-specific strategies, such as pacing techniques for Quant and active reading strategies for Verbal, rather than just reviewing content.

Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or uncertain about question formats and timing. Working with a tutor builds confidence through repeated exposure to realistic practice questions, timed drills, and proven test-taking strategies. Your tutor can also help you develop a pre-test routine and mental strategies to manage stress on test day, so you walk in feeling prepared rather than overwhelmed.

Most students benefit from 3-4 months of consistent preparation, dedicating 5-7 hours per week to studying. This breaks down to a mix of tutoring sessions, independent practice with realistic questions, and timed practice tests. Your specific timeline depends on your starting score, target score, and application deadlines—a tutor can create a personalized study schedule that fits your timeline and pace.

Practice tests are essential because they simulate the actual test experience—including timing pressure, question difficulty, and the adaptive nature of the GMAT—in ways that individual practice questions cannot. Taking full-length practice tests helps you identify pacing issues, weak question types, and areas where you need more strategy work. Your tutor can review your practice test results to pinpoint patterns in your mistakes and adjust your study plan accordingly.

Look for tutors with strong GMAT scores themselves, proven experience helping students improve, and knowledge of test-specific strategies beyond just content review. It's also valuable to find someone who understands the business school application landscape and can help you set realistic score targets based on your target programs. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors for students in Seattle who have the background and teaching skills to accelerate your progress.

The best way is to take a full-length diagnostic practice test under timed conditions and review your results by question type and difficulty level. Most official GMAT resources provide detailed score reports showing which topics (like algebra, reading comprehension, or sentence correction) caused you trouble. A tutor can analyze these results with you to separate content gaps from strategy issues—for example, whether you're missing questions because you don't understand the concept or because you're running out of time.

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