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Wherever you happen to be in your GRE preparation, Varsity Tutors can help you find a Virginia Beach GRE course that can help you better understand what you can expect for the exam. The GRE, or Graduate Record Examination, is administered in more than 160 countries around the world, and it is often required of students who are applying for graduate-level programs or business schools. Old Dominion University and Regent University both accept students with good GRE scores, but there are thousands of other colleges and universities that will accept the exam as well. It's important that you prepare yourself so that you can perform to the best of your abilities.
As prevalent as the GRE is, you will want to make sure that you know what to expect when you take the test. That is why it is in your best interest to find a Virginia Beach GRE class that suits your learning style and fits into your schedule. If you opt for a group class, you will receive online instruction from a highly qualified and vetted instructor that can help you learn more about the GRE and how to best prepare for it. If you require a little extra help, one-on-one time with your instructor is also available.
What Can a Virginia Beach GRE Prep Course Help Me Review?
The GRE assesses a student's ability to analyze and comprehend written material, think critically, and use quantitative data and logic to solve problems. It takes around three hours and 45 minutes to complete, and it is divided into three sections. The first of these is the Analytical Writing section. This section gives you 30 minutes to analyze an issue and 30 minutes to analyze an argument, giving you a total of 60 minutes to complete the section. The goal of this section is to test your ability to articulate complex concepts effectively and clearly, support ideas and claims with evidence and reasoning, and maintain a focused discussion. Of course, all of this will test your command of written English. The best way to go about completing the Analytical Writing section is to first assess the task and plan out your response. After you carefully write your response, you will want to check it over for errors and clarity if time allows.
After finishing the Analytical Writing section, your next step will be to complete the Verbal Reasoning section. This section will take you about 60 minutes to complete and is comprised of three different question types. The first is reading comprehension. These questions involve reading passages and demonstrating your understanding by answering related questions. There are approximately ten passages per test. Each of them is at least one paragraph long and come with one to six questions each.
The second type of question in the Verbal Reasoning section is text completion. These are fill-in-the-blank questions where you need to find the best answer for blank sections of short passages. You can choose from one of three to five options for each blank.
The third type of question in the Verbal Reasoning section is sentence equivalence. These questions require you to use partial information to decide how a sentence should be completed.
After completing the Analytical Writing and Verbal Reasoning sections, your next step will be to take on the Quantitative Reasoning section. This section tests your basic math skills and your understanding of mathematical concepts. Question types include multiple choice (some of which will have more than one correct answer), quantitative comparison, and numeric entry.
There is sometimes a fourth section of the GRE that is made up of test questions that may or may not be used in future exams. This Research section is optional when it does appear. Alternately, there may be an Experimental section that is embedded within the Verbal or Quantitative Reasoning sections. As with the Research section, the goal is to try out potential new questions before they are implemented in future tests.
How Does a Virginia Beach GRE Prep Course Help Me Prepare for the GRE?
The GRE itself is complex enough that almost anybody can benefit from an online Virginia Beach GRE class. Even if you think you have a good handle on most of the content, an online prep class could provide a reminder of what you can expect from the exam itself. These are group classes that allow you to interact with other students and instructors in a collaborative online space. Not only does this make it easier to study for the exam, but it is also a great value. The instructors themselves are subject to a rigorous interviewing and vetting process to ensure that they are highly qualified teachers and excellent communicators.
If you need some extra help, you can also ask for some one-on-one time from your instructor, who can help you go over the specific concepts that are giving you the most trouble. These Virginia Beach GRE classes are held online and have a variety of times available, so it is easy to fit GRE study into your busy schedule. It will ultimately be up to you to learn the content for the exam, but a GRE prep course can help you begin this process.
How Can I Find a Virginia Beach GRE Course?
Varsity Tutors can help connect you with a Virginia Beach GRE course that can help you better understand what is found in the GRE. These courses are offered in multiple sessions that start weekly, and you can choose between one that lasts two weeks or four weeks, so you should be able to find one that fits your schedule without a lot of trouble. If you want to learn more about what these courses have to offer and how they can help you better prepare for the GRE, contact Varsity Tutors today. We will be glad to answer any questions you might have and set you up with the course that will help you better understand the GRE and how to best prepare for it.

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