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If you're ready to pursue a graduate-level education at Northwestern University, DePaul University, or another one of the thousands of excellent schools around the world, Varsity Tutors can set you up with a Chicago GRE prep course. Working with an instructor and your peers in a collaborative online environment can be highly beneficial. Group study, lessons reviewing subjects from past years, and practice tests can help you prepare for the GRE, or Graduate Record Examinations. Instructors have been carefully interviewed to ensure they have the skills and knowledge to educate students on the content and format of the exam.
Your GRE scores reflect your writing skills, command of English, and mathematical abilities. Many college and university admissions departments take these scores seriously. Your performance on the test can have a big impact on your future, in terms of school and your career. The ability to apply your knowledge in a testing environment may require practice. The GRE is 3 hours and 45 minutes long. But Varsity Tutors can connect you with a Chicago GRE course designed to help you perform your best on the exam.
What Exactly Does a Chicago GRE Class Cover?
The GRE is a three-section test which can be quite challenging even if you have excelled in all your academic subjects. It includes a 60-minute Analytical Writing section, 60-minute Verbal Reasoning Section, and a 1-hour, 10-minute Quantitative Reasoning section. In most areas, the exam is computer-based. Here we'll provide an overview of each section, the types of questions it includes, and the skills you'll need to reach for your performance goals on the GRE.
There are two tasks in the Analytical Writing section. The first requires you to analyze an issue, and the second involves analyzing an argument. You have 30 minutes to complete each task. This means you must carefully read the directions, understand the task, write a response, and check it for clarity and errors. At the same time, you want to demonstrate key skills such as articulation of complex concepts, using supporting ideas to supply examples and reasons, and examining claims with the appropriate evidence. Colleges reviewing your essays will closely scrutinize your command of written English, so you want to have these skills down before walking into the test room.
The Verbal Reasoning section includes reading comprehension questions. Each test has approximately 10 passages, which vary in length from one to several paragraphs, and often several questions per passage. There are other types of questions in this section as well. They include tasks such as choosing the right option to fill in a blank section of a passage and picking a choice that best fits the partial information in a sentence. A multitude of skills are measured here. Your answers show how well you know the meaning of words and sentences, analyze text, and reach conclusions from incomplete information and interpret meaning from context, among other aptitudes.
The Quantitative Reasoning section tests your basic math skills. It requires you to apply logical reasoning and problem-solving skills to answer questions and apply concepts in arithmetic, algebra, and geometry, as well as data analysis. In this math test, you'll encounter multiple-choice questions, quantitative comparisons, and numeric entry questions.
However, not all of the sections on the GRE are scored. In addition to measuring your academic skills, the exam designers are also trying out new questions. They may do this in one of two ways. An Experimental section may be embedded within the Quantitative Reasoning or Verbal Reasoning sections, but you won't know which questions aren't going to be scored. There may be a Research section instead. Placed at the end of the test, it is identified. You can choose whether or not to complete it.
How Can a Chicago GRE Course Help Improve My Performance on the Exam?
As has been demonstrated above, the GRE covers many different topics and skills. Some subjects you may not have reviewed in a while. Others may reveal learning gaps which you'll need to shore up as you prepare for this test. An expert GRE instructor can collaborate with you and your peers using a live virtual platform. The course is entirely online and you can log in from any device. You can interact with your instructor and classmates and get the practice you need, no matter where you are.
Learning in groups has many benefits. It can be hard to cover everything while studying alone. Sometimes you miss important points. With group instruction, you can get a more comprehensive review and learn from the questions your online classmates raise. A Chicago GRE class can help you improve your algebra skills or how you read passages to weed out incorrect answers before choosing the correct choice. There are many strategies that can help you pick up the pace and answer every question in time, and you could cover several in a GRE class.
Scheduling a Chicago GRE course has been made simple. New courses start weekly and there are two- and four-week programs to select depending on your preferences and level of preparation. And if at any point in the course you have trouble understanding something, your instructor can set aside one-on-one time at your request. Instructors are dedicated to providing students with any extra help they need while also providing foundational knowledge and confidence that can help you reach for your test score goals.
How Can I Find a Chicago GRE Course?
At Varsity Tutors, we know how important it is to study and get prepared while managing a busy schedule. The investment in your schooling and career may be on the line. We're committed to guiding every student in the right direction, so you can get started on preparing for the GRE well in advance of your scheduled test date. If you're looking for the next available Chicago GRE class, contact Varsity Tutors today. Speak to an educational consultant about your needs and concerns. We're eager to help you improve the odds that this your investment in your future pays off.

Karishma: Chicago GRE course instructor
...tutored middle and high school students in Spanish and English, and I was able to help them develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for extra language practice. I am very excited to be able to tutor again and to work with students. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a previously struggling student excel and to have helped them improve along...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- PSAT Critical Reading
- ACT Writing
- ESL/ELL
- +58 subjects

Christopher: Chicago GRE course instructor
...that would allow me to teach English as a foreign language abroad. With Varsity Tutors, I tutor a wide range of subjects including biology, algebra, and English, as well as ACT and GRE prep. I employ a student-centered teaching style, encouraging students to think independently and draw their own conclusions about the content. In my free time, I enjoy appreciating and composing music and literature, and take an active role in grassroots politics.
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Science
- ISAT
- Math
- +32 subjects

Mark: Chicago GRE course instructor
...immense satisfaction from helping others. Tutoring is a win-win situation for both parties. The student becomes fluent and develops interest in a subject they have struggled with in the past and I gain from helping them improve and succeed. I like to make learning fun and strive to make the information relatable to my students. This way we can become excited about the subjects which makes learning that much easier. Mostly I am interested in...
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- University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Bioengineering
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Grad Student, Bioengineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- ACT English
- Microeconomics
- College Economics
- +37 subjects

Levente: Chicago GRE course instructor
...to help you grow academically. While attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, I held a few roles in academia. I was a class assistant for Differential Equations for 3 semesters, where I organized and led study sessions, graded assignments, etc. At different points in my college career, I also worked as a mentor for Calculus 1-3 and a project manager for a higher level engineering course. Currently, I work as a derivatives trader in...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Finite Mathematics
- Elementary Math
- Pre-Algebra
- +30 subjects

Rachel: Chicago GRE course instructor
...template to each student, because each student is different. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you in your endeavors. I am free from 9am-9pm on weekdays and weekends. I live in the Chicago area near the Loop and do not have a car, so it would be more convenient if my students were able to meet me downtown. If the parents are driving, you are more than welcome to stay close by!...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelors, Economics
- University of Chicago Booth School of Business - Masters, MBA (Masters in Business Administration)
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Elementary Math
- GMAT Verbal
- College Algebra
- +32 subjects

Alex: Chicago GRE course instructor
...taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in a variety of subjects. I received a BA in International Relations and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and more recently completed my MBA program at the University of Southern California. My business school classmates and I took pride in offering group tutoring in subjects such as stats, economics, finance, etc., and I still...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Algebra 2
- Geometry
- ISEE
- +87 subjects

Peter: Chicago GRE course instructor
...am now beginning an MFA program in hybrid documentary media at Northwestern’s School of Radio, Television, and Film in the fall. My passion for projects that are unique and illuminate subjects in innovative ways ignites his passion for teaching, where the name of the game is to work with learners to find an approach that works for them. I have tutored in both the SAT and the GRE. In my free time I love to...
Education & Certification
- Carleton College - Bachelors, Cinema and Media Studies
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- English
- Algebra 3/4
- SAT Math
- +36 subjects

May: Chicago GRE course instructor
...and letting them come up with the answer by themselves. In college, I am a TA for a Calculus 1 class, helping students understand difficult concepts and prepare for tests. Last summer, I traveled back to China and tutored math for standardized testing such as the SAT Subject Math and AP Calculus. Helping struggling students achieve high scores in standardized testing has been one of the most rewarding experiences - it boosts students' confidence and...
Education & Certification
- Bryn Mawr College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science & Biology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- TOEFL
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- +29 subjects

Steve: Chicago GRE course instructor
...tutoring Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus. My teaching style is not set in stone; I understand that everyone learns differently and will try to find a learning method that will suit the student. Next year, I will begin my pursuit of a PhD in Biological Engineering, and I aspire to be an undergraduate professor and researcher. In my free time, I love to play guitar, play pickup basketball, and spend time at the beach.... I have tutored students between the ages of 8 and 20. So, I have become accustomed to adapting my teaching style to best reach the student. I am confident that I would be able to find a new route to teach the skill or concept to the student.
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Quantitative Reasoning
- SAT
- AP Physics 1
- +24 subjects

Jacob: Chicago GRE course instructor
...test prep tutoring. The SAT and ACT tests can be an extremely stressful event for students, especially first time test-takers, so I do my best to go beyond the material covered by the tests and prepare students for the experience of taking the test itself, so that when the day comes, they are confident and prepared to tackle whatever challenges rise up before them. The way that I teach generally falls in line with the...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, English Literature
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Verbal
- Graduate Test Prep
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +35 subjects

Mackenzie: Chicago GRE course instructor
...and helping others learn! I have experience tutoring high school and elementary school students in math, science, and English and I love tutoring in each subject equally. Eventually, I see myself going to medical school and researching topics related to viral diseases which I've been interested in since a very young age. I'm very passionate about the subjects I teach and hope to pass my passion on to the individuals I tutor!
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Multivariable Calculus
- Graduate Test Prep
- History
- +113 subjects

Sresht: Chicago GRE course instructor
...Illinois at Chicago in 2 years as part of the GPPA Medicine program, where I majored in Biological Sciences. I have also obtained a perfect score on the Psychology/Sociology section of the MCAT with a 97th percentile score overall. I am currently obtaining my MBA before going to medical school. I have been tutoring since high school and enjoy helping students by giving them a unique perspective on how to master comprehension and logical reasoning...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- ACT
- Violin
- MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
- +48 subjects

Ignacio: Chicago GRE course instructor
I am a Computer Science Master's student at DePaul with a BS in Environmental Science from the University of Chicago.... Math builds on itself. Build a strong foundation.... Ask for past home works and tests.... By showing them that everything they learn can be used to build and create new things.
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelors, Environmental Science
- DePaul University - Current Grad Student, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Middle School Math
- Other
- Spanish 2
- +51 subjects

Alice: Chicago GRE course instructor
I am a chemistry student at Bates college. I have experience tutoring students from ages 4 up to undergraduate student. I primarily tutor maths and sciences. I also have a lot of experience with standardized testing.
Education & Certification
- Bates College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- IB Biology
- Calculus
- AP Chemistry
- +44 subjects

Najla: Chicago GRE course instructor
...foreign language instructor at the University of Washington, conducting my own class of undergraduate and graduate students, while completing my Masters Degree there. Most recently, I worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University in the City of New York while working on my PhD. I have also completed a number of teaching workshops at the University of Washington and Columbia University, as well as a course...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- University of Washington , Columbia University - PHD, History
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- ASPIRE Science
- 11th Grade Writing
- 6th Grade Reading
- +108 subjects

Todd: Chicago GRE course instructor
...tutoring, I use a variety of books, including The Complete Guide to ACT Reading and the Ultimate Guide to the Math ACT. Outside of tutoring, I am the director of counseling services at an agency that serves the homeless, where I spend most of my time training and teaching staff and clients. I believe service to others is one of the highest callings, and want to pay my success forward. For fun, I like to...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- University of Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- AP Biology
- Civics
- AP Research
- +72 subjects

Mike: Chicago GRE course instructor
...students develop their critical thinking abilities and to encourage them to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and the world around them, I will be well...
Education & Certification
- The University of San Francisco - Bachelors, European History
- The University of Chicago - PHD, History (History of Ideas and Modern German History)
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- ACT Reading
- ACT Writing
- IB Theory of Knowledge
- +85 subjects

Ben: Chicago GRE course instructor
...go on for individual students. I view my job as helping you achieve your goals in a way that's informed by how you grapple with facts, concepts and tests. I am a 2009 graduate of the University of Chicago in Statistics and Political Science. I have been a tutor for test prep (including ACT, SAT, LSAT and AP testing), academic and creative writing, and general academic assistance for three years. When I am not tutoring,...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- High School Economics
- LSAT Essay Section
- LSAT Reading Comprehension
- +81 subjects

Tess: Chicago GRE course instructor
...(Advancement Via Individual Determination) tutoring method with small groups of students. In addition to working with middle and high school students, I regularly tutored fellow undergraduates in Geology, Astronomy, and Oceanography classes. I tutor a variety of subjects, including standardized test preparation. I am most passionate about earth science and astronomy, but I find all tutoring work exciting. It is a privilege to work with students and to promote their growth as learners.
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Geological Sciences
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Environmental Science
- Test Prep
- Study Skills
- +37 subjects

John: Chicago GRE course instructor
..."No Child Left Behind" evening school program. My tutoring experiences throughout the years have been fun and interesting. In college, I was a part time tutor for our university's tutoring center, tutoring other college students and helping them with their language and writing skills. I have also participated in various after-school tutoring programs and standardized-test tutoring programs. Education is important to me, and it is important to always keep in mind the skill levels of...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary English Education
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- 8th Grade Reading
- Elementary School Math
- Middle School Writing
- +77 subjects