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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Michelle
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
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
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
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Score improvement varies based on your starting point and preparation timeline, but students typically see gains of 5-10 points on the 170-point Quantitative scale with focused tutoring and consistent practice. The key is identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's data interpretation, algebra, or geometry—and targeting instruction there. Most students benefit from 8-12 weeks of preparation, though this depends on your baseline score and target goal.
Timing is one of the biggest challenges on Quantitative, since you have roughly 1.5 minutes per question. Tutors work with you to develop strategic approaches like recognizing when to skip difficult questions, using estimation techniques for efficiency, and practicing timed drills to build speed without sacrificing accuracy. Learning which question types you naturally solve faster helps you allocate time strategically across the 40 questions.
Practice tests are essential for Quantitative prep because they help you identify patterns in what you're missing, simulate real test conditions, and build test-taking stamina. Taking full practice tests every 1-2 weeks gives you measurable data about your progress and helps tutors pinpoint whether issues are conceptual gaps or test strategy problems. The GRE offers official practice tests that closely mirror the actual exam format.
Common challenge areas include data interpretation (especially graphs and tables), probability and statistics, and word problems that require setting up equations. Many students also struggle with geometry, particularly spatial reasoning questions, and with time management that leads to rushing through easier questions. A diagnostic assessment at the start of tutoring pinpoints your specific gaps so instruction focuses on what will most improve your score.
Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or uncertain about question formats. Tutoring builds confidence through repeated exposure to question types, timed practice, and learning concrete problem-solving strategies you can rely on. Knowing you've practiced similar problems and understanding your approach to tackling questions reduces the mental pressure during the actual test. Many students find that working through mistakes in a low-pressure tutoring environment helps normalize the learning process.
Most students prepare for 8-12 weeks, meeting with a tutor 1-2 times per week depending on their starting score and target goal. If you're aiming for a 160+ on Quantitative, you may benefit from longer-term preparation. The timeline also depends on how much independent practice you do between sessions—consistent studying between tutoring appointments accelerates progress significantly.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in GRE Quantitative prep and understand what it takes to improve your score. Start by discussing your target score, timeline, and current weak areas. Tutors then create a customized study plan focused on the topics and strategies most likely to boost your performance, with regular progress tracking to keep you on pace toward your goal.
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