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If you are interested in attending graduate school, it may be a wise decision to reach out to Varsity Tutors to get started with Calgary GRE tutoring. The GRE is used by many colleges and universities around the world as a part of their admissions process into graduate school. While it is not the only factor taken into account, performing well on the GRE may boost your chances of getting into the school of your choice. The GRE is made up of three sections, including Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Each section covers a wide range of concepts. As such, it can be useful to go through a comprehensive review with a GRE tutor in Calgary.

The Quantitative Reasoning section covers topics related to geometry, algebra, and data analysis. Many students have a difficult time with math. If this is the case, your Calgary GRE tutor can go over math related topics with you. One of the advantages of private instruction is that you have control over the topics you cover. So if math is your weakest subject, you can focus much of your study time on topics related to that while not spending as much time on the other sections. Some students struggle with math because their teacher moves through concepts too quickly. This isn't an issue with GRE tutoring in Calgary because you can move at your own pace. If there any topics you can't quite grasp, you can spend as much time on it as you need to fully understand.

The Verbal Reasoning section contains sentence equivalence, text completion, and reading comprehension. You may be required to be able to analyze text and reach conclusions, summarize passages, and understand the meaning of sentences and words. Finally, the Analytical Writing section involves writing essays that consist of analyzing an argument and analyzing an issue. One area a Calgary GRE tutor can help with this section is through creating outlines. This can assist you on exam day because you'll already have a plan in place before writing your essay.

In addition to reviewing content, your GRE tutor in Calgary can help you develop test-taking skills. One of the most important skills is time management because it can ensure that you move through the questions fast enough that you have a chance to answer all of them. But it can also be just as important to make sure that you're not rushing to the point of making mistakes. One of the best ways to get the timing of the GRE down is by taking practice tests. This can make you feel more comfortable with the format of the exam and give you insight into how much time you can spend on each question.

With so many questions on the GRE, there is a chance that there will still be questions you don't know no matter how much you study. Rather than just guessing at random, your Calgary GRE tutor can go over strategies for eliminating clearly incorrect answers so that you have a better chance at guessing right.

Studying for any standardized test can be challenging because it is rarely the only thing on your plate. Whether you're a college student at the University of Alberta or the University of Calgary or a working professional, you likely have a full schedule. But that doesn't mean you can't study for the GRE. The online nature of GRE tutoring in Calgary makes it easy to find a session that fits into your schedule. If you could use some guidance as you prepare for the GRE, you should contact Varsity Tutors to connect with a Calgary GRE tutor.