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6+ years
Jeffrey
Most GRE Analytical Writing prep overemphasizes vocabulary and polish, but the real challenge is spotting logical gaps in an argument prompt and responding with structured reasoning in 30 minutes flat. Jeffrey's PhD training in mechanical engineering at Rice means he dissects assumptions and builds ...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

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Jacob
A literature degree from Vanderbilt means Jacob spent years doing exactly what the GRE Analytical Writing section tests — building thesis-driven arguments from textual evidence and defending them in polished academic prose. He teaches students to spot the logical gaps buried in Argument prompts and ...
Vanderbilt University
Bachelors in Literature

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
Museum education — Mimi's specialty — is essentially applied argumentation: every exhibit label and gallery talk requires building a concise interpretive claim, supporting it with specific visual evidence, and making it persuasive to a skeptical audience in limited space. That discipline maps surpri...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Sherry
Sherry's dual training in psychology and linguistics at UChicago — plus her current speech-language pathology work at Columbia — means she thinks about argument structure the way most people think about grammar: instinctively. For the Argument task, she teaches students to spot hidden assumptions an...
University of Chicago
Bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics

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A PhD in American Studies means Tom has spent years doing exactly what the GRE Analytical Writing section tests — pulling apart arguments, exposing unstated assumptions, and defending a thesis with precise evidence. He teaches students to treat the Argument task like a close reading exercise, mappin...
Boston University
PHD, American Studies
Harvard University
Bachelors

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Years of writing research papers and grant proposals as a PhD chemist at the University of Chicago taught Mary to do exactly what GRE Analytical Writing scores depend on: build a precise argument, anticipate objections, and communicate complex reasoning in clear prose. She applies that scientific ri...
University of Chicago
PhD in Chemistry
Lafayette College
Bachelors, Chemistry/Phyics

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Evaluating assumptions and crafting persuasive counterarguments are skills Reid sharpened across two disciplines — a sociology honors thesis at Wesleyan and doctoral work in Education at Harvard. For the GRE's Argument task, he teaches students to map an author's reasoning chain and pinpoint where u...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

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Natasha
Engineering training at MIT means writing constantly — defending design choices, critiquing experimental assumptions, translating dense technical reasoning into clear prose on deadline. Natasha applies that same discipline to GRE Analytical Writing, teaching students how to dissect an Argument promp...
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Victoria
Graduate-level writing across two master's programs — one in nutrition at Columbia, one in PA studies at Rutgers — trained Victoria to do exactly what the GRE Analytical Writing section demands: stake out a position, support it with precise reasoning, and do it all under a tight clock. She teaches s...
Columbia University
Master's degree in Human Nutrition
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Human Nutrition
Rutgers University (New Brunswick)
Bachelor in Arts, Biological and Physical Sciences

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jessica
Earning two doctoral degrees required Jessica to write — and defend — hundreds of pages of analytical prose, from grant proposals to dissertation chapters. She applies that experience to the GRE's Argument task by teaching students to isolate flawed reasoning the way a researcher critiques a study's...
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor in Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Northwestern University
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Vanderbilt University
Undergraduate degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology
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Frequently Asked Questions
The GRE Analytical Writing section consists of two 30-minute essays: the "Analyze an Issue" task and the "Analyze an Argument" task. Rather than testing grammar alone, this section evaluates your ability to construct clear, well-reasoned arguments, support claims with evidence, and identify logical flaws in others' reasoning. Strong performance requires both critical thinking skills and polished writing mechanics.
Each essay is scored on a scale of 0-6 by trained raters (and often by an automated system), and your two scores are averaged for a final Analytical Writing score ranging from 0-6 in half-point increments. Most graduate programs view a score of 4.0 or higher as competitive, though expectations vary by field—STEM programs may weight it less heavily than humanities or business programs.
Many students struggle with time management, trying to write polished essays in just 30 minutes while also organizing their thoughts clearly. Others find it difficult to shift between the two task types—one requires taking a stance on an issue, while the other demands objective analysis of someone else's argument. Additionally, identifying logical fallacies and weaknesses in reasoning takes practice that many test-takers haven't developed.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort level, but most students see meaningful gains—typically 0.5 to 1.5 points—within 4-8 weeks of focused practice. The key is learning the specific structure and argument patterns that GRE raters reward, practicing under timed conditions, and receiving detailed feedback on each essay to identify recurring weaknesses.
A strong study plan typically spans 6-12 weeks and includes: learning the essay templates and task requirements, writing practice essays under timed conditions, studying common argument types and logical fallacies, and reviewing your essays with detailed feedback. Most students benefit from writing 15-25 practice essays total, spacing them out to allow for reflection and skill-building between attempts.
Tutors help you develop efficient essay structures, teach you to identify and articulate logical fallacies quickly, provide personalized feedback on your writing, and help you practice pacing strategies so you can write compelling essays within 30 minutes. They also help you understand what GRE raters are looking for and can target your weakest areas—whether that's argument construction, evidence use, or grammar under pressure.
Your first session typically includes a diagnostic essay (usually one timed practice prompt) to assess your current skills, strengths, and areas for improvement. Your tutor will review your essay, discuss your approach to the tasks, identify patterns in your writing, and create a personalized study plan that addresses your specific needs—whether that's argument clarity, logical reasoning, time management, or grammar refinement.
Varsity Tutors connects you with experienced GRE tutors in the Hartford area who specialize in Analytical Writing and understand the unique demands of the section. You can share your goals and timeline, and we'll match you with a tutor whose expertise and teaching style fit your needs, allowing you to start personalized instruction that works around your schedule.
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