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Wherever you are in your GRE preparation, Varsity Tutors can get you started in a Los Angeles GRE course that provides a more in-depth review than you may be capable of doing alone. The Graduate Records Examinations, or GRE, will be one of the largest hurdles you will have to clear on your way to graduate school. If you are a student or a working professional who is preparing to take the GRE, you may be considering where to begin your review.
For those who are searching for additional assistance as they begin studying or want to elevate their current studies, a Los Angeles GRE prep course could be the perfect solution. If you decide to pursue this sort of help, you will enjoy collaborative online courses led by an expert instructor. The GRE is accepted by thousands of colleges and universities like the University of Southern California and UCLA, and your score is one of the major factors that will play a part in deciding your future higher learning institution. If you want to get serious about GRE prep, why not treat yourself to a Los Angeles GRE course?
What could a Los Angeles GRE class help me review?
The GRE is administered in more than 160 countries around the world. It is a computer-based test in most parts of the world, and it will take roughly three hours and 45 minutes to complete. In your preparation for the Los Angeles GRE, it is critical that you are aware of all three sections of the test, which include Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. Let's take a closer look at each section, shall we?
The Analytical Writing section allows you 60 minutes to complete two separate tasks. You will have 30 minutes per task. The first task involves analyzing an issue and the second task involves analyzing an argument. Skills involved in this section of the GRE include assessing the task and directions, planning your response, writing your response, and checking your response for errors and clarity if time permits. The Analytical Writing section is set up to assess a variety of skills. These include articulating complex concepts effectively and clearly, supporting ideas with examples and reasons, examining claims using accompanying evidence, maintaining a focused and coherent discussion, and your command of written English.
Next, we have the Verbal Reasoning section of the GRE. This section features two sections of 20 questions and the test-taker is allowed 60 minutes to complete both. This portion of the test also involves three separate types of questions, the first being reading comprehension. Reading comprehension questions involve reading a one to several paragraph-length passage and demonstrating your understanding and evaluation skills by answering related questions. Test completion is the next question type you will see in this section, and it involves deciding the best answer for blank selections of short passages. Lastly, you will encounter sentence equivalence questions, in which you will use partial information in a single sentence to choose the best answers for how it should complete. Skills assessed in this section include summarizing a passage, reaching conclusions from partial information, evaluating a passage, and more.
Finally, you will take the Quantitative Reasoning section of the GRE. This section also contains two sections of 20 questions, and you are allowed exactly one hour and 10 minutes to complete both. The Quantitative Reasoning section is created to assess basic math skills, your understanding of math concepts, and the ability to use logical reasoning and problem-solving skills to solve problems using quantitative methods. Content areas you can expect to encounter in this section include algebra, geometry, and data analysis. This section also features multiple question types, including quantitative comparison, multiple-choice, and numeric entry.
In addition to the three core sections mentioned above, you may also be asked to take an Experimental section or a Research section. These sections are both unscored and are used to try out questions for potential future use. The Experimental section, if present, is embedded within the Verbal or Quantitative Reasoning sections, and it will not be identified. The Research section comes at the end of the test and could take the place of the embedded Experimental section. The Research section is identified, and it is optional.
How can a Los Angeles GRE course help me prepare?
GRE courses are held in collaborative, online environments, making a Los Angeles GRE course compatible with even the busiest of schedules. The GRE courses we can set you up with offer a positive, encouraging work environment that can lead to increased self-confidence via the completion of small goals. Each instructor can help future test-takers to work smarter rather than harder to achieve more in a shorter amount of time. GRE courses also allow unique opportunities for continuous feedback that you can't always get at a traditional school. You won't have to wait for your report card to come out at the end of the term to figure out where you should be focusing the hardest. While courses like these can guide you toward knowledge that you'll need to choose the correct answers, they can also help you to build study skills that will benefit you for the rest of your life.
Where can I find a Los Angeles GRE class?
Enrolling in a GRE class is an investment in your academic and professional futures. Varsity Tutors can get you enrolled in a prep course that is both right for you and fits your busy schedule. No matter what your goals are for graduate school, your score on the GRE is critical. The better you prepare for your test, the better you are setting yourself up for the future. Invest the time you've set aside to prepare on a convenient, comprehensive way to review. Contact the educational consultants at Varsity Tutors today to get more information on how a Los Angeles GRE class could help you as you work toward completing the graduate school admissions process and let us help you prepare for the future.
Benjamin: Los Angeles GRE course instructor
...and Early Modern European History. I love learning and teaching history 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...
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- University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Drexel Online University - Master of Science, Library and Information Science
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- GRE
- LSAT
- English
- Test Prep
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Steven : Los Angeles GRE course instructor
...was a National Merit Scholar and National AP Scholar, and I am very familiar with test preparation strategies for the Reading and English portions of these exams. My personal teaching philosophy is that every student deserves a study strategy that adapts to their own needs, strengths and abilities. This fall, I'll begin a PhD program in Sociology focusing on Latino immigration to the United States. Next spring, I will teach English in an Argentine university...
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- Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish, International Studies
- University of California-Irvine - PHD, Sociology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Summer
- SAT
- Spanish
- +27 subjects
Wilfredo: Los Angeles GRE course instructor
...universal skills we need in life. My goal is to help students get the most out of their education. This means more than just earning good grades. It means learning to enjoy school, learning how to learn, and learning how to think for themselves. It is an ambitious goal, but it is one for which any progress is cause for celebration. So when appropriate, I take my time to show students not just how to...
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- Biola University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- 10th Grade Writing
- English
- 9th Grade Writing
- +56 subjects
Justin: Los Angeles GRE course instructor
...that taking the GRE is a skill - and that means that with practice you can get better at it! I would love to share specific strategies that helped me and others succeed. I have a BA in Linguistics, two masters degrees in religious studies, and am currently completing a PhD in Theology and Culture at Fuller Seminary. I am a self-confessed nerd (I once presented a paper at a conference on The Hobbit). I...
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- Moody Bible Institute - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Linguistics
- Trinity International University - Unknown, Theology and Imagination
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Verbal
- GRE Verbal Reasoning
- AP English Language and Composition
- +16 subjects
Judy: Los Angeles GRE course instructor
...college, teaching at a private high school during college, and mentoring peers and new hires during my time with Deloitte. As people think differently, I believe in adapting my teaching style to fit each student. Because of my varied professional background, I am able to explain problems from different angles; this allows students to choose the method they personally find most logical. In my spare time, I enjoy rock climbing, hiking, swing dancing, interesting discussions,...
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- Fuller Theological Seminary in California - Master of Science, Marriage and Family Therapy
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Mandarin Chinese
- SAT Math
- +19 subjects
Elizabeth: Los Angeles GRE course instructor
...possible for my students is my strongest attribute as a tutor. I am available to work up to thirty hours per week. Friday through Sunday I would generally be free to tutor at any time; on Mondays, I am available during the day, and on Wednesdays, I am available from mid-afternoon (starting around three) through the evening. I am usually not available on Tuesdays or Thursdays. I would not need to take any month off.
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- LSAT
- SAT Writing and Language
- REGENTS
- +58 subjects
Jon: Los Angeles GRE course instructor
...and Molecular Biology. I have been tutoring for over four years, working with a wide variety of students. During my undergraduate studies I tutored gifted high school students looking to excel in AP and IB classes as well as on the SAT to prepare them for a strong college career. I also spent considerable time with college students in my field and similar programs. Students have always given positive reviews when I ask them about...
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- Western Washington University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
- University of California-Riverside - Master of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- MCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- Anatomy
- +71 subjects
Anna: Los Angeles GRE course instructor
I majored in Middle Eastern Studies and minored in math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, I became competent at editing and guiding students in writing. I'm now a first year fellow studying Policy Analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Near Eastern Studies
- Pardee RAND Graduate School - PHD, Policy Analysis
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- ASPIRE Math
- SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening
- +91 subjects
Krystina: Los Angeles GRE course instructor
...ability and personal strengths for an easy-going and positive experience without ever worrying about being condescended or a lack of chemistry! As a grad student in American-English Literature and English content editor, I've worked with a variety of professionals and writers, but it's been more enjoyable and fulfilling when working for literacy advancement and phonics with elementary- and middle-schoolers, whose natural cleverness and ability to learn quickly will always surprise you! I also have the...
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- University of San Francisco - Bachelor in Arts, English
- CSU Los Angeles - Master of Arts, English / Critical Theory
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- GRE Verbal
- ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills
- +32 subjects
Krista: Los Angeles GRE course instructor
...Education has always been an important part of my life and I love learning new things and helping others learn. I am passionate about the subjects that I tutor and I enjoy passing my enthusiasm for learning on to my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, hiking, camping, being outdoors, traveling, and doing yoga. My future goals include completing my graduate degree by August 2016 and becoming a GIS Analyst working in the...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelors, Earth Sciences
- University of Southern California - Current Grad Student, Geographical Information Science and Technology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Verbal
- Pre-Algebra
- Algebra 2
- +29 subjects
Merigan: Los Angeles GRE course instructor
...may be disparate, but they allow me to draw up real-life examples for abstract questions, making them more accessible to students. 'But I'll never need to use this stuff in real life' is a refrain I'm not afraid to challenge. I hope to give students a new perspective on not just the importance, but the utility and beauty of math, no matter what field they plan to go into. Coming from a large family, I...
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- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Calculus 2
- Test Prep
- GRE Quantitative
- +14 subjects
Somashree: Los Angeles GRE course instructor
...Biswas and I am a rising sophomore at UCLA. I have a passion for teaching and tutoring, as I started my own online tutoring business in high school for Math and Physics. I am also a student tutor and mentor at BruinCorps at UCLA, a part of the government's AmeriCorps initiative to increase access to quality high level education for students from underprivileged populations. In my free time, I enjoy singing and listening to music...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Economics, Business and Managerial Economics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Test Prep
- AP U.S. Government & Politics
- Business Writing
- +52 subjects
Jonathan: Los Angeles GRE course instructor
...of satisfaction that comes with seeing one of my students greatly improve after a lot of hard work. My favorite things to tutor are the GRE and the SAT, in part because I feel like a high score on these exams should be accessible for anyone if they are given the tools for success. As a former high school and college debater I enjoy having an opportunity to help students talk their way through the...
Education & Certification
- The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Advanced Placement
- Social Studies
- SAT Writing and Language
- +25 subjects
Mary: Los Angeles GRE course instructor
...international students on their speaking, reading, and writing skills as they transitioned into American college level work. In particular, I enjoy tutoring English literature and composition. Although, there are no subjects that I dislike tutoring. Because my experience tutoring college students has given me insight into some of the difficulties of transitioning into more rigorous college level work, my goal is to help middle school and high school students develop the skills they need to...
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- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Other
- English
- Test Prep
- +15 subjects
Steve: Los Angeles GRE course instructor
...a broad range of subjects, my specialties are economics, algebra, geometry, statistics and related quantitative subjects, as well as academic essay and professional business writing, government and history. I am also well versed in a range of science subjects, particularly physical and earth sciences. In my family education is extremely important. Both of my older siblings are teachers, my sister teaches high school English, my brother teaches middle school Algebra and Geometry. Like them, I...
Education & Certification
- San Diego State University - Bachelor of Science, Business/Hospitality Mgmt
- University of California-Irvine - Masters, Masters of Public Policy
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- College Algebra
- Pre-Calculus
- GRE Analytical Writing
- +67 subjects
Nicholas: Los Angeles GRE course instructor
...Psychology at Columbia University. Prior to moving to New York for grad school, I worked as a behavioral therapist for children with autism and other behavioral disorders. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of San Diego where I majored in finance and biology. There, I fell in love with surfing which is one of my biggest passions! I specialize in ACT/GRE test prep, but can tutor many other subjects as well.
Education & Certification
- University of San Diego - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
- Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Arts, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Math
- Biology
- Middle School Math
- +78 subjects
Alexander: Los Angeles GRE course instructor
...it feel fun and exciting! I am an undergraduate student at the University of Southern California pursuing a B.A. in history and computer programming. My history degree focuses on American history, particularly with an emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. I have worked with students -- high school, university, and adult -- to improve skills in reading, writing, and analyzing. Additionally, I have developed a curriculum for the GRE, which has helped students achieve...
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- University of Southern California - Current Undergrad, Hisotry
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- AP US History
- Public Speaking
- +21 subjects
Gabriel: Los Angeles GRE course instructor
...I am especially drawn to the sciences, math and English. The love for the former two stems from years of education and interest in the sciences, and the latter harks even further back to my addiction to reading that I acquired in elementary school. I am a voracious reader, especially science fiction and fantasy, and many have told me that my affection for the language is infectious! My hobbies outside devouring literary delicacies include singing,...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- MCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- SAT Subject Tests
- +44 subjects
Helen: Los Angeles GRE course instructor
I'm a communications professional with a master's degree in pharmacology from Tulane University, a master's degree in journalism from USC and a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. I have two years of professional tutoring experience and thrive on guiding students to that "aha!" moment.
Education & Certification
- Rhodes College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
- University of Southern California - Current Grad Student, Journalism
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- PCAT
- GMAT
- +77 subjects
Will: Los Angeles GRE course instructor
...instructions in English. After graduating from the university, I worked as an English instructor at the University's Center for English as a Second Language (CESL), where for three years I taught academic reading and writing, communication skills, and standardized exam preparation. I enjoy tutoring, and have experience giving private instruction in English reading, writing, and speaking, and preparation for the following standardized exams: SAT, ACT, GRE, TOEFL and IELTS. It's been my pleasure to work...
Education & Certification
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Letters, International Studies
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Quantitative Reasoning
- SAT Reading
- Essay Editing
- +32 subjects