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Varsity Tutors understands that the Graduate Record Examinations, or GRE, is a hugely important test for prospective graduate school students, and we're here to help you connect with resources like a Boulder GRE prep course or an academic coach.
Undergraduate students and professionals who are looking to go back to school and improve their career prospects, including those who attend the University of Colorado at Boulder, know that the GRE is something they'll likely have to take as they move toward graduate school. Your score on this exam can be an important factor in your graduate school application process. This 3 3/4 hour exam covers topics like Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. If you're just beginning to prepare, you may be interested in looking for Boulder GRE preparation help. Varsity Tutors can connect you with a Boulder GRE tutor or enroll you in a Boulder GRE prep course.
What does Boulder GRE prep include?
There are three main sections to this exam, and Boulder GRE Prep can help with all of them. This computer-based test is accepted by thousands of colleges and universities, including UC Boulder. There are three scored sections and two that are unscored. The three scored sections are Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. The two unscored sections are an Experimental section and a Research section.
You will need to work quickly to complete the entire exam. When you work with a Boulder GRE tutor, you may gain an understanding of what the test looks like, and what you can expect to see when you sit down to take it. Let's start by diving into the Analytical Writing section.
The Analytical Writing section requires that you analyze an issue and analyze a task, with half an hour to complete each task. This section tells admissions boards how well you can articulate complex concepts and support your ideas by providing examples and reasons that back your argument. The section also looks at how well you examine claims with the available evidence and if you can maintain a focused discussion. Finally, it assesses your command of the written English language.
The Verbal Reasoning section is comprised of two subsections that are 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 typically up to six questions per passage, and 10 passages per test. For text completion, you can expect to be asked to choose the best answer (from up to five options) for blank spots in short passages. Finally, in sentence equivalence, you'll be given partial information in a sentence and you'll be expected to choose the best answer to complete the sentence. There will be six choices to choose from, and you'll be instructed to choose two answers.
The Quantitative Reasoning section is two sections, with 20 questions. You'll be tested on basic math skills and your understanding of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis. There are three different types of questions: quantitative comparison, multiple choice, and numeric entry. There may be more than one answer required for some multiple choice questions.
There are two unscored sections that are meant to test potential questions for future tests. If there is an Experimental section, it will be included in the Verbal Reasoning or Quantitative Reasoning sections and it will not be identified. The Research section may replace the embedded Experimental section, and if it is included, it will be identified, and it is optional.
How can Boulder GRE prep help me?
You have two options when it comes to Boulder GRE preparation. You can have one-on-one instruction with an instructor who focuses on you during your sessions, or you can take a test prep class with a group of other students who are also preparing for the same test. There are benefits to both methods. At Varsity Tutors, we can help you find either type of review - or even a combination of the two. It's not uncommon for students to use both models of academic coaching services when they are preparing for a test like this.
If you work better in a collaborative environment with opportunities for discussion, taking part in a Boulder GRE prep class led by a qualified instructor can help you as you work to clarify the tough topics. In addition to allowing you to study with other students, you can take part in the interactive study sessions from wherever you are, since the class is entirely online. You might learn strategies you hadn't thought of, or gain some insight into particularly difficult concepts. 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 each week.
If you prefer one-on-one sessions, we can introduce you to a Boulder GRE prep tutor who can create a plan designed to meet your needs, yet it can remain flexible. An academic coach can create a plan of study and a schedule of sessions that takes your learning style, academic strengths and areas of opportunity, and your likes and dislikes into account. They can create a plan that targets the most challenging of topics, although you may also highlight the topics you're not struggling with. You can meet with an academic tutor in a specific place where you're comfortable, or you can connect virtually over our Live Learning Platform.
What can I do to find Boulder GRE preparation?
To get ready for the GRE, you could buy a few study guides and lock yourself in the library, but you don't have to study alone. Instead, reach out to Varsity Tutors to find Boulder GRE prep that works for you, whether that's one-on-one tutoring or a Boulder GRE prep class. Our educational consultants can help you weigh the different styles of preparation, and help you come to a decision about which is best for you. Call today to get started!

Sadie: Boulder GRE test prep instructor
...a PhD program in Natural Resource Economics at Colorado School of Mines in the Fall of 2015. I love helping students of all ages achieve their academic goals. I have no fear of standardized tests, and would even venture to say that I enjoy them. I love hard courses and questions that make you really think. I have always been a student who peers know they can turn to for a explanation of complex concepts...
Education & Certification
- University of Colorado Denver - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Colorado School of Mines - PHD, Mineral and Energy Economics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Economics
- College Algebra
- Algebra 3/4
- +40 subjects

Anna: Boulder GRE test prep instructor
...at a variety of language mastery levels both in English and in Spanish. Every student learns differently, so I always strive to tailor instruction to each student's specific needs. I also believe that language learning can and should have an element of fun. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Spanish from Texas A&M University with minors in English and Geography. While in college I spent time in Honduras and in Guatemala solidifying my Spanish skills...
Education & Certification
- The Texas AM University System Office - Bachelors, Spanish
- University of Colorado Boulder - Current Grad Student, Linguistics for TESOL Professionals
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Conversational Spanish
- Essay Editing
- LSAT Logical Reasoning
- +12 subjects

Nicholas: Boulder GRE test prep instructor
...lens through which to better view the deeply-ingrained inner workings of my own psyche. been planning it mentally and logistically for years in advance) and follow through with it, despite numerous challenges. While studying abroad in Brazil in college, I volunteered at three different sites throughout the city of Salvador. During this time, I taught English and guitar to impoverished children from slums and worked at an orphanage with children infected by the HIV virus....
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelors, English
- Naropa University - Current Grad Student, Transpersonal Counseling Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- PSAT Critical Reading
- SAT Math
- Other
- +64 subjects

Angie: Boulder GRE test prep instructor
...for the US EPA and USGS, and I'm currently looking into PhD programs. I tutor general biology and English subjects, including test prep (SAT, GRE, PSAT, AP). I was a National Merit Scholar for the PSAT. I'm awfully pleased to be putting my poor, neglected English degree to good use! My tutoring philosophy generally centers around identifying a student's strengths and weaknesses, and giving them the organizational and problem-solving skills they need to address academic...
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor of Science, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, English Literature
- University of Colorado Denver - Master of Science, Integrative Biology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Test Prep
- High School Biology
- Writing
- +23 subjects

Zachary: Boulder GRE test prep instructor
...ways to improve one's own ability to effectively communicate. I have experience tutoring at both the SAT and GRE level; as a Graduate Assistant Instructor for the past three years, I have taught undergraduate composition classes, working with students to improve their communication and essay-writing techniques. I believe that my creative approach to teaching, my patience, and my experience as both student and instructor make me an excellent tutor. When not involved in academics I...
Education & Certification
- University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelor in Arts, English / Geography
- University of South Florida - Master of Fine Arts, English / Professional and Technical Communication
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Science
- College English
- Comparative Literature
- +33 subjects

David: Boulder GRE test prep instructor
...that forging a personal connection between the student and the material is the key to education. The teacher's job to identify and facilitate that connection and encourage the student's curiosity. People learn best when they want to learn. Information should be manageable and engaging and assignments should fuel a desire to learn more. To do this I will ask my students a lot of questions and listen carefully to all they have to say. My...
Education & Certification
- Colorado College - Bachelors, International Political Economy
- Pepperdine University - Masters, Master of Public Policy
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- High School English
- College Essays
- SAT Reading
- +71 subjects

Alissa: Boulder GRE test prep instructor
...believe that education can be the key to opportunities that change the course of a student's future - it's why I have traveled the world to work with and teach the neediest students, and it's why I am so excited to be a Varsity Tutor! With students, I focus on developing a way of thinking and an enjoyment of learning, rather than rote memorization or endless worksheets. When I'm not helping a student achieve academic...
Education & Certification
- Pepperdine University - Bachelors, Creative Writing
- University of Chicago - Masters, Philosophy of Language and Ethics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- College Essays
- GRE Analytical Writing
- Essay Editing
- +34 subjects

Anthony: Boulder GRE test prep instructor
...healthcare IT, and renewable energy. I have tutored elementary and high school mathematics and am available to tutor all math subjects up to and including AP Calculus AB and Physics. While the mechanics of math problems is important, I think solving real-world applications of mathematics is the true test of how well a concept is understood, and is much more enjoyable to learn. I enjoy hiking, playing with my dog, cooking, road trips, and working...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- University of Washington - Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Physics
- GRE Subject Test in Mathematics
- Algebra 2
- +27 subjects

Alex: Boulder GRE test prep instructor
...writing, and I worked with the YMCA as an elementary age tutor. I believe that learning is inherently a collaboration and conversation between student and teacher, and I love being a part of that conversation. My favorite part of teaching is the moment when students make breakthroughs; those moments of pride and understanding are what make teaching such a rewarding experience! In my spare time I love reading, playing my guitar, writing short stories and...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Villanova University - Master of Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- World History
- Elementary School Math
- Middle School Math
- +72 subjects

Kyle: Boulder GRE test prep instructor
...Colorado. During these years of experience working with students K-12, I've found tremendous satisfaction and success in teaching everyday science: satisfying curiosities about our natural world and our daily interactions with it. My academic passions lie in the realm of Ecology, a broad topic encompassing elements of several other disciplines, but my tutoring focuses mainly on the Life Sciences. My teaching style is friendly and laid-back. Students and I will not only find the correct...
Education & Certification
- Macalester College - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Science
- Elementary School Science
- High School Biology
- +8 subjects

Jonathan: Boulder GRE test prep instructor
...and moved on to science courses such as chemistry, genetics, and biology. I also tutored some remedial math and english courses. No jobs other than teaching and medicine bring me everything I want in a career. I love to help others because I have benefited so much from others help in the past. My goal is to inspire a few other students to take up this job and give back as I have.... Make yourself obsolete to your students.
Education & Certification
- University of Houston Downtown - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Verbal
- Biology
- MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
- +111 subjects

Becky: Boulder GRE test prep instructor
...engineer, my favorite subjects are math and chemistry. I am very comfortable with mathematics up through calculus 1, including algebra I & II, trigonometry, introductory statistics, and calculus I. Additionally, I am very comfortable with ACT math and GRE quantitive sections, as I have taken both exams. With regard to chemistry, I can teach general chemistry, and AP chemistry. Outside of school, I enjoy attending concerts, running, and any outdoor activity like rock climbing or...
Education & Certification
- Case Western Reserve University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
- Case Western Reserve University - PHD, Chemical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- IB Chemistry HL
- ACT Math
- Social Sciences
- +41 subjects

Alison: Boulder GRE test prep instructor
...worked there for six years, providing a great deal of one-on-one tutoring to our at-risk population, mainly focusing on help with homework assignments, SAT prep, and college essay writing. In 2005, I moved to England and spent the 2005-2006 school year earning an MS in Human Rights at the London School of Economics and Political Science. For the last seven years, I worked at private, international schools in the London area, teaching a variety of...
Education & Certification
- Claremont McKenna College - Bachelor in Arts, Math, Government
- Harvard Graduate School of Education - Unknown, Teaching and Curriculum
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- IB Social and Cultural Anthropology HL
- Test Prep
- PSAT Writing Skills
- +79 subjects

Tyler: Boulder GRE test prep instructor
...was name-dropped by one of my professors as a good candidate to be a math tutor at my college, and I was thrilled to get that opportunity. I enjoyed helping people with their studies, but I never thought that I was actually capable of making a career of it. So I worked with college students of all ages and backgrounds, some barely 18 and some over the age of 60. I had no idea how...
Education & Certification
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Psychology
- Calculus 2
- Trigonometry
- +21 subjects

Andrea: Boulder GRE test prep instructor
...better relationship and more tailored help. I am qualified to tutor in English subjects in general, but I enjoy literary analysis the most. I am extremely passionate about medieval literature in particular. When working with students, I help them break down a passage into smaller portions which often helps the student understand the passage better. I also try to put things in more understandable terms, and in the case of older literature, provide some historical...
Education & Certification
- Metropolitan State College of Denver - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
- University of Colorado Denver - Master of Arts, English Literature
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Vocabulary
- British Literature
- College English
- +32 subjects

Ariel: Boulder GRE test prep instructor
...University level, and I have been tutoring for 7 years. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I have worked as a college essay admissions reader and course evaluator, so I have an inside look on what schools are looking for and can help you achieve that extra edge you need. I have a keen eye for detail, and it is important to me that the way you are being taught best fits your learning...
Education & Certification
- University of Northern Colorado - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Spanish
- University of Northern Colorado - Master of Arts, Couples and Family Counseling
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- IB Psychology SL
- Psychology
- MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
- +41 subjects

Chris: Boulder GRE test prep instructor
...and foremost, I believe that in order to learn, we have to be open and eager to take in new material or master new skills. This can only be achieved by being balanced and settled emotionally. If you're scared of Algebra or stats or economics or the LSAT, it is going to be very difficult to learn. So, a great deal of my style has to do with breaking down the various perceptions and fears...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Masters, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Pre-Calculus
- AP US History
- LSAT Logical Reasoning
- +21 subjects

Veronica: Boulder GRE test prep instructor
...them that fit their individual learning style. I have tutored students of all ages in a wide variety of subjects, but these days, I exclusively teach the GRE. I graduated from Yale University with a master's in global affairs in 2020, and today I am building an international nonprofit. I have worked as a research assistant and intern at the State Department and top DC think tanks. I scored in the 97th percentile on the...
Education & Certification
- University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelors, International Affairs and Political Science
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Chemistry
- College English
- Geography
- +117 subjects

Madeline: Boulder GRE test prep instructor
...in the Denver community, grant development, baking, high-altitude balloons, and am in the process of developing a new Femme in STEM initiative at DU that will engage and encourage young girls in the STEM fields. I am passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration, specifically where solutions can be found in the juxtaposition of art and music with business, government, or academia, hence my varied and sometimes disjointed experiences and interests. I have extensive tutoring experience at all...
Education & Certification
- University of Denver - Bachelors, Mathematics
- University of Denver - Masters, Business Statistics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Calculus
- Geometry
- Math
- +43 subjects

Taylor: Boulder GRE test prep instructor
...is psychology, but I have also extensively studied the challenges that students face in reading and writing, as well as the best practices for addressing these difficulties. I have worked extensively with students with autism and ADHD, and I have a soft spot for working with students with these diagnoses. Outside of teaching and academics, my #1 favorite activity is spending time with my 2-year-old nephew and infant niece. I also have a lifelong passion...
Education & Certification
- University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Syracuse University - Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- 6th Grade AP Language Composition
- AP Psychology
- SHSAT
- +68 subjects