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Destiny

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Destiny

BS
Destiny's other Tutor Subjects
SAT Reading and Writing
SAT Math
SAT

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...

Education

Howard University

BS

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1400
ACT
33
GRE
710
Elle

Certified Tutor

15+ years

Elle

Bachelor's
Elle's other Tutor Subjects
SAT

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...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1410
GRE
1460

Certified Tutor

11+ years

Elizabeth

AM
Elizabeth's other Tutor Subjects
GRE

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...

Education

Vanderbilt University

AM

Test Scores
Perfect Score
GRE
1500

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Thomas

AM
Thomas's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Linear Algebra
College Algebra

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...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

AM

Dartmouth College

AM

Test Scores
Perfect Score
GRE
1410

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ruth

PhD
Ruth's other Tutor Subjects
LSAT

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...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

PhD

Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary

PhD

Test Scores
GRE
326

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Irina

Undergraduate Degree
Irina's other Tutor Subjects
GRE Quantitative
GRE Verbal
GRE

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 ...

Education

New York University

Undergraduate Degree

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
33
GRE
337

Certified Tutor

12+ years

Stephen

AB
Stephen's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
GRE Quantitative
GRE Verbal
GRE

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...

Education

Grinnell College

AB

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1440
ACT
33
GRE
1460

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mimi

Masters in Education, Education
Mimi's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

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...

Education

Harvard University

Masters in Education, Education

Dartmouth College

B.A.

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Aaron

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus 2
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Duke University

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Nina

Masters in biostatistics
Nina's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics Graduate Level
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

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 ...

Education

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

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

Reid

PHD, Education
Reid's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

Harvard University

PHD, Education

Wesleyan University

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

Liz

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Liz's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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 ...

Education

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)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Christopher

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

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...

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Solange

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Solange's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
Public Speaking

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...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Michelle

Current Grad Student, M.D.
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus

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...

Education

Baylor College of Medicine

Current Grad Student, M.D.

Rice University

Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1570

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The GRE Quantitative section tests your ability to solve mathematical problems and analyze quantitative information. You'll encounter questions on arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis across four question types: quantitative comparison, multiple choice (one answer), multiple choice (multiple answers), and numeric entry. The section is designed to measure your reasoning skills rather than advanced mathematics knowledge, so strong problem-solving strategies are just as important as computational ability.

The GRE Quantitative section is scored from 130 to 170, with the average test-taker scoring around 150. Your target score depends on your graduate program—STEM fields typically expect scores in the 160+ range, while other programs may accept lower scores. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who can help you understand your specific program's expectations and develop a study plan to reach your goal.

You'll have 47 minutes to complete 27 questions on the GRE Quantitative section, which works out to roughly 1.7 minutes per question. Pacing is one of the biggest challenges students face—many rush through early questions and run out of time later, or spend too long on difficult problems. A tutor can help you develop a strategic approach to time management and teach you when to skip a question and move on.

Students preparing for students in Houston often struggle with time management, unfamiliar question formats (especially quantitative comparison), and maintaining focus through the full section. Many also find that weak foundational skills in algebra or geometry resurface under timed conditions. Personalized tutoring helps you identify your specific weak areas, build confidence in problem-solving strategies, and practice under realistic test conditions to reduce anxiety on test day.

Score improvement depends on your starting point and how much you practice, but most students see meaningful gains with focused, personalized instruction. Research on 1-on-1 tutoring shows that targeted help with problem-solving strategies and consistent practice testing leads to significant improvements. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who can create a customized study plan, identify gaps in your knowledge, and help you develop the strategies needed to reach your target score.

Practice tests are essential—they help you understand the question formats, identify weak areas, and build stamina for the full 47-minute section. Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions also reveals your pacing patterns and helps reduce test anxiety. A tutor can review your practice test results with you, pinpoint exactly where you're losing points, and teach you strategies to avoid those mistakes on test day.

Effective strategies vary by question type—for quantitative comparison, you'll learn to estimate and eliminate answer choices; for multiple choice, you'll practice working backwards from answers; for numeric entry, careful calculation and unit awareness are key. A tutor can teach you which strategies work best for different question types and help you practice applying them under time pressure. This approach builds both accuracy and confidence.

Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment to understand your current skills, identify weak areas, and learn about your target score and timeline. A tutor will ask about your background in math, any specific topics that concern you, and your test-taking habits. From there, you'll work together to create a personalized study plan that focuses on your biggest opportunities for improvement.

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