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If you're looking for some help as you prepare for the GRE, Varsity Tutors can connect you with resources for Austin GRE prep. Whether you're a current undergraduate student or a working professional who has chosen to return to school to open up new career prospects, the Graduate Record Examinations is one potential test that you may have to take. We can help you determine whether an Austin GRE prep class is the right format for you, or whether you'd be better served by working with an Austin GRE tutor.
For many students, the GRE may be a required part of the graduate school application process, whether they are applying to the graduate school at the University of Texas at Austin or the graduate school at St. Edward's University. It's important to do as well as you can on this test because many admissions boards will use your score as a factor in whether they believe you can handle the work required at the graduate school level. The test is nearly four hours long and has three main sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. There may also be two unscored sections. For those whose path to graduate school has just started, there may be benefits to getting help with Austin GRE prep. Varsity Tutors can connect you with an Austin GRE tutor or enroll you in an Austin GRE prep course that fits into your schedule.
What does Austin GRE prep include?
Austin GRE prep can focus on all three of the main sections in this computer-based exam. It can also include time management strategies or tips for managing test-related anxiety. There are three scored sections and two that are unscored. You'll be tested on concepts in Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. The two unscored sections are the Experimental section and a Research section.
You'll have 3.75 hours to complete the entire exam, and sometimes it helps to know what you may encounter when you take your test. Working with an Austin GRE tutor can give you helpful insights into the layout of the exam as well as the types of questions you'll be asked to answer. We're going to start with the Verbal Reasoning section.
The Verbal Reasoning section is comprised of two subsections with 20 questions each. Questions in this section focus on reading comprehension, text completion, and sentence equivalence. You'll be asked to read a passage and answer related questions to show how well you understand. There are often 10 passages on each test and up to six questions per passage. In terms of sentence equivalence, you'll be given a sentence with only partial information, and you'll be expected to choose the answer that completes the sentence. You'll be asked to choose two answers from six possible choices. To examine your abilities in text completion, you'll be asked to choose the best answers that complete short passages. You may have up to five options to choose from.
The Quantitative Reasoning section is split into two subsections, with 20 questions each. Basic math skills and your understanding of topics like data analysis, arithmetic, geometry, and algebra are the focus of this section. Multiple choice questions, numeric entry, and quantitative comparison are the three types of questions you'll encounter.
In the Analytical Writing section, you'll be asked to analyze an issue as well as a separate task. You'll have half an hour to complete each task. Admissions boards will look at this section's scores to judge how well you can express complicated topics using examples and reasons to support your ideas. It also assesses your skill in examining the evidence given with claims, and how well you can keep a discussion on topic.
While they're not scored, the Research and Experimental sections offer an opportunity to exam designers to test new questions. The Experimental section may not be included in the exam, but if it is, it won't be identified. It will be within the Quantitative or Verbal Reasoning sections. If the Research section is part of your test, it will be labeled, and may be used in place of the embedded Experimental section. The Research section is optional.
How can Austin GRE prep help me?
If you're looking to get a head start on your Austin GRE prep, there are two options available to you: one-on-one sessions with an instructor who concentrates on helping you to strengthen your understanding of the GRE, or a GRE prep class you'll attend with other students who are seeking the same kind of support. It's not uncommon for students to use both models of academic coaching services for an important test like the GRE.
If you thrive in an environment where you can interact with others, an Austin GRE prep class is a great option. You'll work online in real time with other students. In your virtual classroom, you'll have the opportunity to take part in discussions and group activities. You can attend class from wherever you are - all you need is an internet connection. There's quite a bit of scheduling flexibility in this model as well. You can choose whether your classes last two weeks or four, and new sessions begin weekly.
If private sessions are more your speed, we can introduce you to an Austin GRE prep tutor who will meet with you whenever and wherever you're comfortable, in person or virtually via the Live Learning Platform. A private instructor can create a schedule of meetings that works for both of you, and a customized plan of instruction that takes your academic strengths and areas of opportunity into account. The plan that your academic coach creates could help you to strengthen your understanding of challenging topics in an effective, efficient manner.
How do I connect with Austin GRE preparation?
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Sam: Austin GRE test prep instructor
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- Grove City Colleg - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
- The University of Texas at Austin - Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
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- GRE
- PSAT Critical Reading
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John: Austin GRE test prep instructor
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is allowed to understand the material rather than be lectured at, they're more likely to do well in the future.
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- American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
- University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
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- PSAT
- SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening
- Test Prep
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Deb: Austin GRE test prep instructor
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- St. John's College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts
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- GRE
- English
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- IB Extended Essay
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What's up! I am a recent graduate of WashU with a major in Biology with plans of applying to medical school. I am an expert in mathematics and the natural sciences, and love helping students discover these subjects. I am cool, down to earth, and funny, and enjoy making connections with students.
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- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Calculus 2
- PSAT Writing Skills
- Physics
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I'm an experienced teacher and tutor with a Bachelors in English from the University of Alabama and a Masters in Literature and the Humanities from St. Edward's University, looking to help my students share in my love of learning!... The answer is out there. I really do think that, no matter what the problem is, a solution can be found if we all work hard enough!... Discuss what subjects or concepts the student is struggling with, and what study methods just haven't worked for them in the past. That way, we can tackle the problem from a new angle and with a fresh approach!
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- The University of Alabama - Bachelors, English
- St Edwards University - Masters, Humanities
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- College English
- Geography
- European History
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- GRE
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- University of Rochester - Masters, American History
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Math
- SAT Subject Test in Literature
- Arithmetic
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- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Physics, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Physics
- Pre-Calculus
- Discrete Math
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Torger: Austin GRE test prep instructor
I received a B.S. in Mathematics from William & Mary and am now a graduate student at the University of Oslo. I tutor various high-school and university level mathematics subjects as well as SAT and GRE math; I have also been a Teaching Assistant for Calculus II - III at Northeastern University. As an aspiring mathematician, tutoring has helps me refine my own understanding and improve my ability to communicate mathematics.
Education & Certification
- College of William and Mary - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- University of Oslo - Current Grad Student, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- IB Mathematical Studies
- GRE Quantitative
- Math
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Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Graduate Test Prep
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- Accounting
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- LSAT
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- University of Georgia - Bachelor of Education, Education
- Georgia College & State University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
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- GRE
- ACT
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- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Philosophical Ethics
- Public Speaking
- Calculus 2
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Rosie: Austin GRE test prep instructor
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- GRE
- LSAT
- Algebra 2
- Microsoft Excel
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Grady: Austin GRE test prep instructor
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- University of Wyoming - Masters, Zoology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Verbal
- ACT
- Ecology
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I graduated from the University of North Carolina in 2015 with a double major in linguistics and Spanish. In 2016 I completed a Fulbright grant in Brazil, where I taught English at a federal university. Having lived in Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina, I have an international focus and a passion for languages. I have experience as a tutor, outdoor education instructor, and ESL teacher.
Education & Certification
- UNC Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Linguistics & Spanish double major
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Middle School Writing
- SAT Reading
- Audition Prep
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Vi: Austin GRE test prep instructor
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- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
- University of St Augustine for Health Sciences - Unknown, Physical Therapy
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Anatomy
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- SAT Mathematics
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Karthika: Austin GRE test prep instructor
...standardized tests, including the SAT, ACT, GRE, and MCAT. I've tutored for the SAT before and I believe that the key to mastering these tests is assessing weak points and practicing consistently until the student masters the concept. This way, weaknesses can be turned into strengths! I know that applying to colleges is a stressful process, and I want to help as much as possible! I aim to teach both the core concepts that will...
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- Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- MCAT
- ACT
- Middle School Math
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Ana: Austin GRE test prep instructor
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- Colorado College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature: Concentration in Theatre
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- DAT Reading Comprehension
- European History
- PSAT Critical Reading
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Jessica: Austin GRE test prep instructor
...New York for ten years, I came to Austin to pursue a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction at UT. Working with students on an individual basis is a wonderful opportunity for me to craft a personalized approach to subject matter and techniques. I especially enjoy working with students on their writing, whether personal essays or application statements that they have time to edit and revise, or on-demand writing tasks that appear on tests like the...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Stony Brook University - Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching English 7-12
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Essay Editing
- Graduate Test Prep
- Study Skills and Organization
- +22 subjects