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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 Analytical Writing section consists of two tasks: the "Analyze an Issue" essay and the "Analyze an Argument" essay. Each task is scored on a scale of 0-6, and your combined score is reported as a single 0-6 rating. These essays measure your ability to think critically, organize ideas clearly, and support claims with relevant evidence—skills that graduate programs value across all disciplines.
Most students see meaningful improvement with focused practice and personalized feedback. Many students who work with experienced tutors improve by 1-2 points on the 0-6 scale, though the amount of improvement depends on your starting score, time commitment, and specific weaknesses. Tutors can help you identify patterns in your writing, strengthen your argument analysis, and develop a consistent approach to both essay types.
Students often struggle with time management—you have only 30 minutes per essay—and with distinguishing between the two task types. Many also find it difficult to analyze arguments critically without letting personal opinions influence their response, or to organize complex ideas under time pressure. Additionally, students sometimes underestimate how important clear structure and specific examples are to scoring well on this section.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who review your practice essays, identify your specific weaknesses, and teach you strategies tailored to your writing style. Tutors help you develop templates, practice time management, and learn how to construct compelling arguments with relevant evidence. You'll receive detailed feedback on multiple essays and build confidence through targeted practice before test day.
Most test prep experts recommend writing 15-20 full practice essays under timed conditions to develop fluency and consistency. Start by writing essays untimed to focus on quality and argument structure, then gradually introduce time constraints. Working with a tutor helps you get quality feedback on each essay rather than simply accumulating practice—this targeted approach typically leads to faster improvement than practicing alone.
Your first session will focus on understanding your current writing level and identifying your specific challenges. You'll likely write a practice essay or discuss previous attempts, and your tutor will assess your strengths in areas like argument analysis, organization, and time management. From there, your tutor will create a personalized study plan based on your goals and timeline before your GRE test date.
With 30 minutes per essay, most tutors recommend spending 2-3 minutes planning your response, 20-23 minutes writing, and 2-3 minutes reviewing for errors. For the Analyze an Argument task, allocate time to identify logical fallacies and weaknesses before drafting. Practicing this structure repeatedly helps it become automatic, reducing anxiety and allowing you to focus on content quality rather than clock-watching.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in GRE preparation and have proven experience helping students improve their Analytical Writing scores. When you get matched with a tutor, you can discuss their GRE background, see their approach to teaching writing strategy, and ensure they're a good fit for your learning style. Many tutors offer flexible scheduling to work around your study timeline.
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