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Varsity Tutors can assist students who are preparing for a graduate program or business school by setting them up with a Washington DC GRE prep course. The GRE, or Graduate Record Examination, is a crucial part of the application process of graduate and business schools across the country. It measures a student's ability to think critically and analyze written material. It is administered worldwide, and it is accepted by thousands of colleges and universities. It can also be a difficult hurdle to overcome for students who haven't prepared for it.
Whether you wish to attend a school in Washington DC, such as George Washington University or Georgetown University, or you plan to apply elsewhere, it's important that you put your best foot forward when it comes time for you to take the GRE. Varsity Tutors can help connect you with a GRE prep solution that can help you better understand each section of the GRE and prepare for the exam. We can also connect you with a Washington DC GRE prep class if you are considering receiving extra help for your preparation. No matter what your needs may be or what your schedule is like, Varsity Tutors can help you find a tutor or preparation class that will help you to better understand the exam.
What Can Washington DC GRE Preparation Cover?
The GRE is divided into three sections: Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. The entire test takes about three hours and 45 minutes to complete, and it is usually administered by computer in most parts of the world. There may also be an unscored experimental research section that is used to try out questions for possible future use.
The first section you will encounter is the Analytical Writing section. This section consists of two tasks. The first is to analyze an issue, and the second is to analyze an argument. You will have 30 minutes to complete each task. The goal of the Analytical Writing section is to assess your ability to articulate complex concepts effectively and clearly, support your ideas with clear examples and reasoning, use accompanying evidence to examine claims, and maintain a focused and coherent discussion. Of course, the section will also test your command of written English. Strategies that come in handy in this section are to carefully assess each task and plan your responses before writing them down. If you have enough time, you will also want to check your responses for errors and clarity.
The second section of the GRE is the Verbal Reasoning section. The goal of this section is to test your ability to summarize passages, understand the meanings of words and phrases, and your ability to interpret the meaning of a passage from context clues. This will require you to answer questions about reading comprehension, test completion, and sentence equivalence. The reading comprehension questions will require you to read passages and answer questions related to them. There are approximately 10 passages per test with one to six questions per passage.
The test completion questions are fill-in-the-blank questions in which you choose the best of three to five words to fill in the blank sections of short passages. Meanwhile, the sentence equivalence questions will require you to complete sentences based on partial information in a sentence fragment.
The third section of the GRE is the Quantitative Reasoning section. This is meant to assess basic math skills, your understanding of basic math concepts, and your ability to solve problems using quantitative methods. The content areas that are covered include arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis. You will encounter multiple-choice questions (some with more than one correct answer) and quantitative comparison questions as well as numeric entry.
There may also be Experimental and Research sections that are used to test questions and concepts that may show up on future versions of the GRE. The Experimental section is usually embedded within the Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning sections and is not explicitly identified, while the Research section is clearly identified and optional.
What are the Benefits of Different Types of Washington DC GRE Prep?
The GRE assesses reading comprehension and various math skills. Some students will excel in one or more of these areas, but few will be able to handle all of them. This is where Washington DC GRE prep can help you. We at Varsity Tutors will be able to connect you with a reliable Washington DC GRE tutor who may be able to recognize the areas where you are struggling and help you better prepare for them when they come up on the test. For example, you might have no problems whatsoever with the Verbal Reasoning or Analytical Writing sections, but you might stumble when it comes to algebra and geometry. The right tutor may be able to help you better understand these concepts so that you can apply them to the Quantitative Reasoning section of the GRE. If you have a good handle on the material and your problem lies more in test anxiety, we can provide you with the preparation materials that will help calm your nerves as well as a tutor who might be able to guide you through some practice questions.
It's always important to remember that no two people learn exactly the same way when it comes to test preparation. No matter what your learning style may be, it's important to find a test preparation solution that will best suit you and your schedule.
How Can I Find the GRE Prep Course for Me?
Varsity Tutors will be more than happy to help you find the Washington DC GRE preparation courses or tutors that will suit your learning style the best. To find out more about these services or to find out how you can be connected to a reliable GRE tutor, contact our educational consultants today. We will be glad to answer any questions that you may have about Washington DC GRE prep and provide you with the resources to find the right tutor or test preparation class.

Ben: Washington GRE test prep instructor
...I try to have fun and be grateful every day. I enjoy my day job as an IT Specialist with Peace Corps, a federal agency whose values I share and whose work I love. My goal as a tutor is to help students discover their individual path to learning. Students do this by identifying their motivations, strengths and goals. Learning is about exploration, discovery, and growth so it should be enjoyed and valued.... To me, teaching means guiding people towards discovering their own path to lifelong learning. Everybody has different interests and learning styles, so an effective teacher must adapt lessons and methods to those of his or her students and make learning an interactive and stimulating process. Learning, whether inside or outside of the classroom opens endless opportunities for discovery and growth.
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- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Marketing
- Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Spanish 2
- Geometry
- GRE Verbal
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Cynthia: Washington GRE test prep instructor
...academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and I have taken the PSATs, SATs, 10 APs, and the GREs successfully. I would be willing to help with any of these subjects, with math, science, and languages being more of my strong suit, and I would be willing to drive to a location as well as do online tutoring.... It is always best to learn with your students. I usually teach from a book or based on homework assignments, but I find thinks click best when you take advantage of a student's strengths and weaknesses instead of just giving problems.
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- Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
- Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Conversational French
- AP Chemistry
- SAT Mathematics
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Alex: Washington GRE test prep instructor
...strategy because they were encouraged to discover it for themselves and they understand why it works. Ultimately, I enjoy teaching because both the student and I can simultaneously improve in a process that never ceases to make us better. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy pretty much any activity that gets me outside, especially if that outside happens to be in the woods or near the beach (I am from Florida after all...). While outside, I...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Middle School Science
- Drawing
- General Biology
- +146 subjects

Leon: Washington GRE test prep instructor
...degree in Political Science, and a Master degree in Law and Diplomacy, so I am able to help students with history, political science, or other social science courses. In addition, I have years of ESL experience, and have a TESOL certificate certifying my professional skills in teaching English. In addition, I am a published author, and was a Senior Editor for the Fletcher Security Review, so I would be happy to help with any writing...
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- Appalachian State University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
- Tufts University - Masters, Law and Diplomacy
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- AP World History
- Political Science
- High School English
- +25 subjects

Ryan: Washington GRE test prep instructor
...international relations. My studies in France focused on presentation skills, effective writing, and gaining knowledge in a variety of disciplines including math, history, law, and politics. I concentrated on economics and sociology, focusing my studies further on Europe and the transatlantic partnership. I am now a first-year master's candidate at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, where I continue my studies with a focus on migration, refugees, and Turkey. Among my greatest strengths are my...
Education & Certification
- Sciences Po Paris - Bachelors, International Affairs and Transatlantic Relations
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Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Summer
- French 4
- French 1
- +31 subjects

Rachel: Washington GRE test prep instructor
...teaching discussion sessions, helping students understand concepts and assignments during office hours, and being available to my students in general. I believe in a student goal-centered, individualized approach to tutoring, and in making sessions as relaxed and stress-free as possible. I believe in celebrating victories, no matter how small, and in learning from mistakes and weaknesses with an optimistic eye. I enjoy tutoring math the most, not only because I find the subject matter itself...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelors, Biochemistry and Math
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Medicine
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- MCAT
- LSAT
- Biology
- +40 subjects

Erin: Washington GRE test prep instructor
...university students for about 12 years. Similarly, have 12 years of experience with the SAT, ACT, and ISEE/SSAT, and about 4 years of experience teaching GRE and GMAT. As far as hobbies go, I enjoy reading science fiction, classic literature, and comic books. Rock-climbing is a big thing for me, as is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I'm also into dancing, including salsa, bachata, zouk, swing, and Argentine tango. Also I love science! I study it every day...
Education & Certification
- Stanford - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- IB Biology HL
- TOEFL
- +77 subjects

Samantha: Washington GRE test prep instructor
...very well how nerve-wracking it can be to learn, and especially speak, a foreign language. But not only did I learn French, in my last job I used French often to speak with foreign government officials and even briefly interpreted for a Member of Parliament. So no matter how frustrating you find learning French to be or preparing for a standardized test or learning math to be, I can assure you if I can do...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelors, 1. International and Comparative Political Science 2. Economics
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Subject Expertise
- GRE
- LSAT
- MCAT
- Earth Science
- +96 subjects

Reuben: Washington GRE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- Johns Hopkins University - Master of Arts, Conducting
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- ACT Math
- ACT Reading
- Algebra 2
- +38 subjects

Hannah: Washington GRE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- GRE
- SAT Reading
- Algebra 2
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
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Megan: Washington GRE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- College of William and Mary - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Essay Editing
- AP World History
- History
- +35 subjects

Steven: Washington GRE test prep instructor
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- University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Science
- College Chemistry
- Graduate Test Prep
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Ricky: Washington GRE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelors, Mathematics
- Johns Hopkins University - Masters, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- Geometry
- Middle School Math
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Randa: Washington GRE test prep instructor
...I tailor in-person or online tutoring sessions to each student, and work through problems of forming an argument, creating outlines, structuring work and finishing with a great conclusion. While grammar and sentence structure are key to presenting work in an optimal manner, the development of ideas and critical thinking are at the core of a good paper. Outside of academic work of reading, researching and writing, I love to travel abroad, play with my rescue...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College - Bachelors, Politics
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Subject Expertise
- GRE
- English Grammar and Syntax
- IB Social and Cultural Anthropology SL
- Anthropology
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Erin: Washington GRE test prep instructor
...2014 - 2015 school year. I have been tutoring all through High School and College in an extremely wide range of subjects in Math. From Algebra I to higher level college Math, I am always excited to help students learn to love the Math they are studying and gain confidence in their abilities. I would hope that, in addition to getting the right answer, my students would learn how to arrive at the answer and...
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- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- PSAT Critical Reading
- GRE Verbal
- Geometry
- +29 subjects

Kevin: Washington GRE test prep instructor
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- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - PHD, Aerospace Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- High School Physics
- 11th Grade Math
- Science
- +32 subjects

Malcolm: Washington GRE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Temple University - Bachelors, English; Italian
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- LSAT
- Test Prep
- SAT Subject Test in United States History
- +35 subjects

Nichole: Washington GRE test prep instructor
...middle school and high school teacher. I believe all students can succeed if give the right tools and support. I have experience working with students of all age/grade levels on subjects ranging from history, English, writing, math, and test prep. I believe in empowering students with the skills they can apply across their course work. No two students learn exactly the same way and I spend time getting to know personal learning styles to better...
Education & Certification
- Clarke University - Bachelors, History and Education
- Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Other
- Geography
- Middle School Reading
- +93 subjects

Daniel: Washington GRE test prep instructor
...on Capitol Hill, and later for a major D.C. government relations firm. This experience gave me a strong working knowledge of our nation's government. While I found my career in politics quite fulfilling, I never lost my love and passion for learning and knowledge. In 2010, this passion led me to pursue a Master of Arts in American Studies from Georgetown University. This multidisciplinary program included courses in subjects as diverse as theology and literature,...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelors, American History
- Georgetown University - Masters, American Government
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- SAT Subject Test in United States History
- Writing
- SAT Math
- +20 subjects

William: Washington GRE test prep instructor
I am here to help you get through any standardized testing roadblocks that are preventing you from getting where you want to be in life, as well as to help you achieve greater knowledge and skill purely for your own value. I specialize in reading, writing, Mandarin, and Spanish, and I am happy to work with any skill level.
Education & Certification
- Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Modern Languages
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Spanish 1
- GRE Verbal Reasoning
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- +23 subjects