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11+ years
Scoring 770 on her own Quantitative section, Elizabeth knows the GRE math isn't about advanced concepts — it's about recognizing which arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or data analysis principle a question is really testing beneath its wording. She taught GRE prep as an adjunct professor at American U...
Vanderbilt University
AM
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Between a biochemistry degree and a master's in biology, Thomas has run enough statistical analyses and quantitative problem sets to recognize the GRE Quant section for what it is — recycled algebra, ratios, geometry, and data interpretation dressed up in deliberately tricky phrasing. He teaches acr...
Columbia University in the City of New York
AM
Dartmouth College
AM
Certified Tutor
6+ years
My teaching philosophy is focused on a single objective - that students learn. I have a Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from Temple Law School. My GRE score was a 326, and my LSAT score was a 173. I've tutored over 60 students through Varsity Tutors. I'm co...
University of Pennsylvania
PhD
Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary
PhD
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Having taught high school math abroad through the Peace Corps and later completed quantitative coursework in her MPH at Emory, Irina has cycled through the exact algebra, ratios, and data analysis concepts the GRE Quant section recycles — multiple times, in multiple contexts. She's especially sharp ...
New York University
Undergraduate Degree
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Hello, my name is Destiny and I graduated from Howard University. I majored in Psychology with a minor in Biology and Administration of Justice. One of the most important lessons I've learned from school is the value of asking for help. This can be the difference between simply memorizing some facts...
Howard University
BS
Certified Tutor
12+ years
I am a graduate of Grinnell College, a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa. I have a Bachelor of the Arts in Computer Science from Grinnell's Department of Math and Computer Science. Since graduation I have tutored students of a wide variety of ages and background in a number of...
Grinnell College
AB
Certified Tutor
15+ years
Reviews from students: "I loved how you explained math. You were able to explain formulas so they made sense and it was engaging. Thank you for making math interesting." - Ferol Conklin "I have published over 20 articles, and no one has ever edited my articles as thoroughly or as helpfully as you...
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aaron
I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
Christopher
I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tut...
Harvard College
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Charles
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Solange
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campu...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Certified Tutor
Liz
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received ...
Simmons College
Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)
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Score improvement depends on your starting point and study commitment, but most students see meaningful gains within 8-12 weeks of focused preparation. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps identify your specific weak areas—whether that's geometry, data analysis, or algebra—and targets them directly. Many students improve by 5-10 points on the 170-point scale, though your individual results will vary based on your baseline and goals.
The Quantitative section gives you roughly 1.5 minutes per question, so pacing is critical. Expert tutors teach you to quickly identify question types, recognize which problems to tackle first versus skip, and use educated guessing strategically on harder items. Practicing with full-length timed tests helps you develop this rhythm, and personalized instruction lets you refine your approach based on where you're losing time.
Baltimore students typically struggle with word problems (translating language into equations), geometry concepts, and data interpretation questions. Many also rush through easier problems to save time for harder ones, then make careless mistakes. Personalized tutoring helps you slow down strategically, master the underlying concepts rather than memorizing tricks, and build confidence in areas where you feel weakest.
Your first session focuses on understanding where you stand and what you need. Tutors typically review your diagnostic test results, identify patterns in your mistakes, and discuss your target score and timeline. This helps create a personalized study plan that prioritizes the concepts and question types that will have the biggest impact on your score.
Practice tests are essential—they help you get comfortable with the test format, build stamina, and identify weak areas under timed conditions. Most students benefit from taking 3-5 full-length practice tests throughout their prep. Tutors use your practice test results to guide instruction, focusing on the concepts and question types where you're losing points most consistently.
Most students need 4-6 weeks of focused preparation for the Quantitative section, though this varies based on your math background and target score. With personalized tutoring, you can make more efficient use of your study time by concentrating on concepts that actually challenge you rather than reviewing material you already know. A typical schedule includes 2-3 tutoring sessions per week plus independent practice.
Test anxiety often stems from unfamiliarity with question formats or lack of confidence in your math skills. Personalized tutoring builds confidence by helping you master concepts, practice under realistic test conditions, and develop a strategic approach to questions that feel intimidating. Regular practice tests and honest conversations with your tutor about your concerns help you feel more prepared and in control on test day.
Look for tutors with strong math backgrounds, proven GRE prep experience, and ideally their own high Quantitative scores. They should understand the specific challenges of the GRE—which emphasizes reasoning and problem-solving over pure calculation—and have experience helping students improve their scores. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have demonstrated success preparing students for the GRE Quantitative section.
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