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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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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

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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

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 essays: the "Analyze an Issue" task and the "Analyze an Argument" task. Each essay is scored separately on a scale of 0-6, and your final score is the average of both. This section tests your ability to construct clear arguments, support claims with evidence, and identify logical flaws—skills that are critical for graduate-level work.
Many students struggle with time management, as you only have 30 minutes per essay to plan, write, and review. Others find it difficult to distinguish between the two essay types or to identify logical fallacies in the Argument task. A third common challenge is organizing complex ideas clearly under pressure. Personalized tutoring helps you develop efficient writing strategies and practice under timed conditions so these challenges become manageable.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort level, but most students see meaningful gains with focused practice. If you're struggling with essay structure or argument analysis, tutors can help you develop a systematic approach that significantly strengthens your writing. Consistent practice with feedback—identifying your specific weaknesses and addressing them—typically leads to 1-2 point improvements on the 0-6 scale within 4-8 weeks.
Your first session typically focuses on assessment and strategy. You'll likely write a timed essay (or two) so a tutor can evaluate your current strengths and weaknesses—whether that's argument construction, time management, or identifying logical flaws. From there, the tutor will create a personalized study plan that targets your specific needs and fits your timeline before test day.
Practice tests are essential because they simulate the real testing experience and help you build stamina and timing skills. Working through full-length practice essays under timed conditions reveals patterns in your writing—where you tend to rush, where you lose focus, or where your arguments become unclear. Tutors can review your practice essays in detail, provide targeted feedback, and help you refine your approach before test day.
A common approach is to spend 5 minutes planning your essay (outlining key points), 20 minutes writing, and 5 minutes reviewing for clarity and errors. However, the exact breakdown depends on your writing speed and comfort level. Expert tutors can help you develop a personalized timing strategy based on your practice essay performance, ensuring you allocate time where you need it most.
The Issue essay asks you to take a position on a general statement and support it with reasoning and examples. The Argument essay requires you to critique someone else's argument by identifying logical flaws, unsupported assumptions, and weak evidence. The Argument task is typically more analytical, while the Issue task is more persuasive. Understanding these distinctions and practicing both formats is key to performing well on both tasks.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in GRE preparation and can work with your schedule. You'll complete a brief profile about your goals, current score, and test date, and then get matched with a tutor experienced in Analytical Writing instruction. Your tutor will customize lessons to address your specific challenges, whether that's essay structure, argument analysis, or test anxiety.
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