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Varsity Tutors can help you prepare for the GRE with an in-depth GRE test prep plan. You can sign up for GRE prep that takes place in a small group setting. Or, you can work with GRE tutors who are able to help you in a one-on-one learning environment. To get started with a GRE class, you can reach out to us today. Or, keep reading for more information on how GRE test prep set up for you by Varsity Tutors can supplement your learning process.
GRE tutoring gives you the chance to work directly with your instructor through a series of one-on-one study sessions. This intimate setting means that you can get a customized lesson plan that is based entirely on your academic strengths and weaknesses. This type of GRE prep may be the best option for you if you've previously placed a premium on getting personalized feedback from your educator throughout your study plan.
You may also be interested in taking a GRE course. This type of GRE preparation is a good choice for individuals who have previously found success in the classroom learning environment. When you sign up for GRE classes, you'll get all of the benefits of taking a traditional class from the comfort of your own home. You can even work with your GRE test preparation instructor one-on-one when you need extra help with something.
Here's an overview of the GRE:
- Administered in more than 160 countries worldwide
- Accepted by thousands of colleges and universities
- Time allowed: 3 hours and 45 minutes
- Sections
- Analytical Writing
- Analyze an issue task
- Analyze an argument task
- Earns a score from 0-6 in half point increments
- Verbal Reasoning
- 2 set of 20 multiple-choice and select in statement questions
- Earns a score from 130-170
- Quantitative Reasoning
- 2 sets of 20 multiple-choice and numeric entry questions
- Earns a score from 130-170
- Analytical Writing
The GRE is an exam that is typically taken by college students who are getting ready to apply to graduate school. The test was designed to assess how prepared you are to continue on with your studies at this level. If you're able to perform well on the GRE, then you may have a better chance of getting accepted into the graduate programs that you're more excited about attending. That's why having a strong GRE test prep process is so important.
Below, you'll see a sample question from the GRE's section on Quantitative Reasoning:
If f, g, and h are positive integers such that f is a factor of g, and g is a factor of h, which of the following statements must be true? Indicate all such statements.
- f is a factor of
- f is a factor of gh.
- f is a factor of
- All are true

Yongmao: GRE test prep instructor
...courses at The University of Tampa and Hillsborough Community College, I have gained valuable experience teaching college chemistry lectures, recitations and laboratories. Always, I try my best to get the point of each class across, properly explain the course materials and highlight crucial factors. Chemistry is not easy, therefore, I stimulate great interest that definitely makes the class more fun and more attractive. furthermore, I make a great effort to get the students involved and...
Education & Certification
- Nankai University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- Washington University in St Louis - Doctor of Philosophy, Organic Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- OAT
- DAT
- PCAT
- +179 subjects

Ben: GRE test prep instructor
...it can quickly feel like it is too late to catch up. My goal is to work together to pick up the pieces that were lost or are close, but not quite there: learning the way you want to learn and the way you learn best rather than having topics taught at you. For standardized testing: I have taken the special classes and labored through the workbooks to prepare for taking the exams myself. The...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Roosevelt University - PHD, Clinical Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Math
- +50 subjects

Josh: GRE test prep instructor
...information. These skills are valuable and likely what you will retain throughout your life. This is why I care about helping people think about problems not just solve them. I care about showing them the paths to solving problems or writing essays so that they can walk them themselves rather than rummaging around in their memories for disconnected facts and formulas. I do not just want to give you the car keys--I want to teach...
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Art
- Public Speaking
- ACT
- +42 subjects

Ben: GRE test prep instructor
...and solving puzzles and problems. I try to have fun and be grateful every day. I enjoy my day job as an IT Specialist with Peace Corps, a federal agency whose values I share and whose work I love. My goal as a tutor is to help students discover their individual path to learning. Students do this by identifying their motivations, strengths and goals. Learning is about exploration, discovery, and growth so it should be...
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Marketing
- Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- High School English
- Social Studies
- Test Prep
- +37 subjects

Steven : GRE test prep instructor
...academic and non-academic projects. As a tutor, I particularly enjoy helping students refine their personal voice and better their ability to communicate through the written word. While at Kenyon, I also worked for two years as a Spanish teaching assistant, leading language and culture lessons with beginning-level students three times per week. I spent my junior year abroad in Santiago, Chile at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. As a language-learner and teacher, I'm aware...
Education & Certification
- Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish, International Studies
- University of California-Irvine - PHD, Sociology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Summer
- Test Prep
- AP Spanish Language & Culture
- +27 subjects

Steve: GRE test prep instructor
...instructor, and a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) tutor for college students. I believe my strongest subject to tutor is Standardized Test Prep (SAT, ACT, and GRE). Performing well on these tests can truly bolster a student???s application for undergraduate or graduate education, and I truly enjoy helping him or her achieve their best. I am also passionate about tutoring Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus. My teaching style is not set in stone; I...
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Calculus
- SAT
- Calculus 2
- +24 subjects

John: GRE test prep instructor
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is allowed to understand the material rather than be lectured at, they're more likely to do well in the future.
Education & Certification
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
- University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- College Level American History
- Middle School Math
- +110 subjects

LaKeisha: GRE test prep instructor
...various subjects as well as to go many places. For instance, I graduated from Wesleyan College and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in Political Science. I also went to Augusta State University, currently known as Augusta University, and received a Master's degree in Public Administration. I obtained a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Human Services with a Specialization in Management of Nonprofit Agencies from Capella University. The teaching and...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Augusta State University - Master of Public Policy, Public Administration
- Capella University - Doctor of Philosophy, Human Services
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Math
- Economics
- +27 subjects

Benjamin: GRE test prep instructor
...of all kinds, but I am also available to tutor many other subjects from Math and English to SAT and GRE preparation. While I do not have much formal experience in tutoring, I was a peer tutor throughout high school. Also, as the oldest sibling, it fell to me to help my younger brother and sister through the difficult times in their studies, so I have plenty of experience helping students find the right way...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Drexel Online University - Master of Science, Library and Information Science
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- LSAT
- Essay Editing
- LSAT Argumentative Writing
- +36 subjects

Peter: GRE test prep instructor
...a doctorate from Yale University and am an active musician, teacher, and writer. My professional experience includes: private tuition, tutoring, schoolteaching, and university lectures. I believe teaching can be both creative and effective, which I achieve by applying personally tailored lessons, varied approaches, and professional methods. My teaching aims to meet the individual needs of each student through carefully structured lessons that establish strong foundations and encourages a dialogue of mutual engagement and continued understanding.
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Stonybrook - Bachelors, Music
- Yale University - PHD, Music
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- PCAT
- MCAT
- High School English
- +80 subjects

Linda: GRE test prep instructor
...individual student, addressing their personal strengths/weaknesses. I approach tutoring as a team effort as we work together to achieve success. My teaching philosophy is that every student has the potential to succeed, and the key to achieving your goal is a matter of hard work and dedication rather than intelligence. I work with all students of varying levels. For those that do not do well under the pressure of standardized tests, I strive to make...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Cell Biology & Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- SAT Math
- High School Biology
- GRE Quantitative
- +13 subjects

Kaitlin: GRE test prep instructor
...I had never thought about pursuing, such as engineering and biomedical sciences. In college, I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics, while minoring in Arabic and gaining a certificate in Middle Eastern and North African studies. During this period, I started tutoring at my school's academic success center. I truly enjoy helping students understand the content necessary to succeed in their academic endeavors, but I also offer my students study and organization tips...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Bachelors, Linguistics
- University of Chicago - Current Grad Student, Middle Eastern Studies
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Geometry
- Linear Algebra
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +29 subjects

Lindsay: GRE test prep instructor
...experience, tutoring students from elementary age to graduate level, as well as working with students with special needs. I particularly enjoy tutoring mathematics, biology, and helping students prepare for standardized tests. I can also tutor in writing and reading, since I have experience as a professional copy editor. My focus when tutoring is student understanding. I believe academic goals are more readily achievable when concepts are understood, rather than formulas memorized. When helping students prepare...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- AP Calculus AB
- ACT English
- AP Statistics
- +80 subjects

Rebecca: GRE test prep instructor
...children in Arizona. After graduating, I instructed reading programs for the Institute of Reading Development, where I saw that, as my students' reading skills improved, their overall confidence skyrocketed. They became better students because they stopped feeling incapable and inept. This experience is the foundation of my tutoring philosophy. I believe education increases one's own sense of ability and self-worth. Because of this, I aim to inspire interest and excitement in my students, not simply...
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- AP U.S. Government & Politics
- GRE Verbal Reasoning
- High School English
- +31 subjects

Simon: GRE test prep instructor
...making science accessible, especially when it can seem confusing and intimidating. I love activating students' natural curiosity and inquiry, and using that to build confidence in and mastery of a wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a double major in Environmental Studies and International Studies, and I love the way science and real-world issues can interact. Part of my interest in the environment comes from my love of being outdoors,...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
- Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Middle School Math
- Quantitative Reasoning
- SAT Verbal
- +43 subjects

Matthew: GRE test prep instructor
...classes to one-on-one mentoring with high school students. I am passionate about social justice, novel mathematics education, and increasing diversity in STEM majors and careers. Currently, I am working on a thesis in discrete geometry and combinatorics, as well as doing research for UCSF where I design machine vision software. I am well positioned to motivate and justify nearly every aspect of math education as being crucial for a future career in science, engineering or...
Education & Certification
- SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
- SFSU - Masters, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Algebra
- Test Prep
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- +38 subjects

Alex: GRE test prep instructor
...be structured not only to help us pass exams but to additionally give us enjoyment and perspective for life's ups and downs. I began teaching in earnest over a decade ago when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in a variety of subjects. I received a BA in International Relations and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and more recently...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- LSAT
- DAT
- GMAT
- +88 subjects

Max: GRE test prep instructor
...of freshwater ecology and am anticipating the publication of a paper I co-authored in the next several months. In the past I have worked with students of a variety of age ranges on standardized test prep, middle school and high school math classes, and college-level biology courses as a volunteer, teaching assistant, and private tutor. I have spent time lecturing, providing homework help, and offering specific testing strategies to different students at different times. I...
Education & Certification
- Ball State University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- Languages
- Spanish 1
- +62 subjects

Alexander: GRE test prep instructor
...students requires employing multiple methods for teaching the subject matter. Each student will approach a subject from a different background, each student will learn most effectively through a different method, and each course will require a different technique. Having served as a teaching assistant at three different universities, I have experience at connecting with students regardless of the campus, class sizes, and student backgrounds. My biggest strength as a teaching assistant and a lecturer has been...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biological/Biosystems Engineering
- Cleveland State University - Doctor of Philosophy, Chemical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- MCAT
- Thermodynamics
- PSAT
- +77 subjects

Sita: GRE test prep instructor
I received my first degree (B.A.) in mathematics at UC Berkeley, where I fell in love with the beauty and logic of math. Later I went on to complete a master's degree i n mathematics at Portland State University, where I was teaching Pre-Calculus as well as a fun class called 'Excursions in Mathematics.' The Excursions class was especially meant for liberal arts students who struggled with traditional math...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
- Portland State University - Master of Science, Mathematics
- University of Jyvaskyla - Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- MCAT
- DAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- +154 subjects