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The GRE is a graduate admissions exam that is accepted at thousands of graduate schools across the country, including law and business schools. The test was designed to assess how prepared a student is to continue on with their studies at the graduate school level. The exam serves the same role for many graduate programs as the SAT and ACT do at the undergrad level. If you take the GRE and perform well on it, then you may have a better chance of getting into your top choice graduate programs. That's why having a strong test preparation process is vital as you get ready to take the GRE. A GRE prep class could be the right fit for your needs.
Below, you'll find more information on the GRE's format:
GRE Sections |
# of Items |
Time Allowed |
Analytical Writing |
2 |
60 Minutes |
Verbal Reasoning |
2 sections of 20 questions |
60 MInutes |
Quantitative Reasoning |
2 sections of 20 questions |
1 Hour and 10 Minutes |
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Here's some information on the GRE's Experimental and Research sections:
- Unscored
- Used to try out questions for possible future use
- The Experimental section is embedded in the Verbal or Quantitative Reasoning sections
- This section is not identified
- The Research section comes at the end of the test and may take the place of the embedded Experimental section
- This section is identified

Ben: GRE course instructor
...same way, I feel that it is easy for students to miss certain tidbits or whole subjects in the classroom, and it can quickly feel like it is too late to catch up. My goal is to work together to pick up the pieces that were lost or are close, but not quite there: learning the way you want to learn and the way you learn best rather than having topics taught at you. For...
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- George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Roosevelt University - PHD, Clinical Psychology
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- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- Math
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +50 subjects

Connor: GRE course instructor
...interpersonal communication skills. With proper guidance, every student possesses the ability to grasp even the most complex of topics, and I have built my tutoring career on this premise. As an experienced tutor, I have continually enjoyed seeing my students achieve lofty goals under my instruction. I specialize in tutoring biology, chemistry, physics, and economics for high school students. In addition to this, I also tutor students in college level general chemistry, general biology, organic...
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- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
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- GRE
- MCAT
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- Middle School Math
- +43 subjects

Kelsey: GRE course instructor
...2013, where she earned Distinction in All Subjects, she earned a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Food Science at Montclair State University before going on to study her Master's of Business & Science in Analytics at Rutgers University. As a lifelong student, she loves tutoring to help others feel passionate about their own educational paths. Kelsey still attributes her academic successes to the study tactics she developed during her formative elementary and high...
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- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra
- PSAT
- +79 subjects

Josh: GRE course instructor
...at UW as well. All of my degrees are in music composition, a field that allows me to interpret and describe ideas that intrigue me in creative ways using sound. That said, I still have a secret crush on math and science, and I love exploring and analyzing languages and the written word. (In fact, much of the music I have written has been inspired by literary or linguistic concepts.) I have taught courses in...
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- Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition
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- GRE
- ACT Math
- ACT Reading
- Music Theory
- +42 subjects

Christopher: GRE course instructor
...a laboratory technician at the Rhodes Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroscience, where the bulk of my work, including my senior honors thesis, concerned the adverse of effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on the developing hippocampal region of the brain. After graduating, I served a year, full time, as an Americorps member with City Year, tutoring and mentoring 7th and 8th grade students in the Englewood Community of Chicago in 1-on-1 and small group settings. I am...
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- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Biology
- College Biology
- +32 subjects

Ben: GRE course instructor
...of interests and abilities. I enjoy soccer, basketball, football, tennis, biking, board riding, exploring nature, cooking, eating, dancing, playing music, reading, and solving puzzles and problems. 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....
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- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Marketing
- Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Spanish 4
- ESL/ELL
- Spanish 1
- +37 subjects

John: GRE course 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.
Education & Certification
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
- University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- SAT Writing and Language
- Essay Editing
- +110 subjects

Alex: GRE course instructor
...in grasping that new idea or internalizing the keystone concept. I take a holistic approach to learning, since our education should be structured not only to help us pass exams but to additionally give us enjoyment and perspective for life's ups and downs. I began teaching in earnest over a decade ago when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in...
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- 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, Finance
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- LSAT
- DAT
- GMAT
- +88 subjects

Matthew: GRE course instructor
...I am passionate about social justice, novel mathematics education, and increasing diversity in STEM majors and careers. Currently, I am working on a thesis in discrete geometry and combinatorics, as well as doing research for UCSF where I design machine vision software. I am well positioned to motivate and justify nearly every aspect of math education as being crucial for a future career in science, engineering or education. I bring this emphasis on real world...
Education & Certification
- SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
- SFSU - Masters, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- French 4
- GRE Quantitative
- Math
- +38 subjects

Benjamin: GRE course instructor
...Bachelor of Arts in History with an emphasis on Medieval and Early Modern European History. I love learning and teaching history of all kinds, but I am also available to tutor many other subjects from Math and English to SAT and GRE preparation. While I do not have much formal experience in tutoring, I was a peer tutor throughout high school. Also, as the oldest sibling, it fell to me to help my younger brother...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Drexel Online University - Master of Science, Library and Information Science
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- LSAT
- Test Prep
- Social Studies
- +36 subjects

Levente: GRE course instructor
...get compensated, I'm not working with this fantastic company for the money; I'm working with Varsity Tutors 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- ACT
- Calculus
- AP Economics
- +30 subjects

Emily: GRE course instructor
...University College of Dental Medicine and will graduate with my DDS degree in May of 2019. I first started tutoring in my sophomore year of college for the Biology Department at my university. I ran weekly tutorial sessions for students taking Genetics. Then, after my junior year of college, I also began working for the Physics Department as an exam proctor and weekly quiz grader for the General Physics I & II courses. I was...
Education & Certification
- Villanova University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Dentistry (DDS)
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- DAT
- MCAT
- GRE Verbal
- +24 subjects

Bill: GRE course instructor
...have been tutoring writing since 2014. I truly enjoy discussing syntax, content, and structure, not only because I may impart my own knowledge and experience, but because I may learn from the incredible diversity and uniqueness with which people approach language. I believe tutoring is mutual, and I am excited to work with as many different students as possible. I enjoy novel writing, playing guitar and piano, programming, playing RPGs (I'm a big Final Fantasy...
Education & Certification
- University of Maine - Bachelors, English and Philosophy
- University of Maine - Masters, English
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- English
- Other
- Graduate Test Prep
- +13 subjects

Ruthie: GRE course instructor
...all grades of high school, students of varying ability levels, and myriad courses. When I taught at Fairmont Heights High School, I taught honors students and also coached seniors who had not yet passed the Biology state test they needed to graduate. At the Noble Academy, I taught AP Biology ninth graders as well as all of our ninth graders with IEPs. Three ninth graders passed the AP Biology exam and the ninth grade grew...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Test Prep
- SAT Subject Tests
- College Biology
- +22 subjects

Simon: GRE course instructor
...confusing and intimidating. I love activating students' natural curiosity and inquiry, and using that to build confidence in and mastery of a wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a double major in Environmental Studies and International Studies, and I love the way science and real-world issues can interact. Part of my interest in the environment comes from my love of being outdoors, and I am an avid rower and bicyclist....
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
- Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- High School Physics
- College English
- Life Sciences
- +43 subjects

Max: GRE course instructor
...then. I am in the process now of applying for PhD programs in Computational Biology. I have done research in the field of freshwater ecology and am anticipating the publication of a paper I co-authored in the next several months. In the past I have worked with students of a variety of age ranges on standardized test prep, middle school and high school math classes, and college-level biology courses as a volunteer, teaching assistant, and...
Education & Certification
- Ball State University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- High School Biology
- Science
- +62 subjects

Malcolm: GRE course instructor
...with degrees in English and Italian. After graduation, I moved to Sardinia to teach English as a Foreign Language and work as a freelance Italian-to-English translator. Since returning to the United States in mid-2013, I have taught SAT Prep for a local nonprofit, worked as a copy editor for the Italian branch of Google Ads, and performed a year of national service with the City of Philadelphia through AmeriCorps VISTA. In Fall 2016, I will...
Education & Certification
- Temple University - Bachelors, English; Italian
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- LSAT
- English Grammar and Syntax
- SAT Writing and Language
- +35 subjects

Samantha: GRE course instructor
...B.A. at Brown University in 2013 with a degree in international and comparative political science and economics. I have experience working with students of a variety of ages from coaching an elementary school Science Olympiad team to working with adults prepare for the GRE after having been out of school for decades. Whether it's GRE test prep, French, math or economics, my approach to tutoring is to find what strategies work best for the student...
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- Brown University - Bachelors, 1. International and Comparative Political Science 2. Economics
- Johns Hopkins University-Schools of Advanced International Studies - Current Grad Student, 1. Conflict Management 2. International Economics
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- GRE
- MCAT
- LSAT
- SAT Mathematics
- +96 subjects

Andrew: GRE course instructor
...and have an extensive background in math, science, and writing. As a tutor, I will be able to work with you across a broad range of topics. In terms of hobbies and interests, I enjoy discovering new music and collecting records. In the past, I have even hosted my own radio show. I also enjoy kayaking and playing sports including basketball and tennis. In addition, I enjoy cooking and exploring new cuisines, and I try...
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- Bucknell University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- George Washington University - PHD, Cognitive Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Biology
- ACT
- SAT Reading
- +44 subjects

Michael: GRE course instructor
...seemed like an ideal set-up for me since I teach at a community college and I wanted to continue developing those teaching skills in my job. It also allows me to set a schedule that works with my ongoing classes. Here's a more in depth look at my career in academia: I entered my first college (Furman University) with the plan of double-majoring in English and Computer Science because I love to read and love...
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- Furman University - Bachelors, Philosophy
- University of South Florida-Main Campus - Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- LSAT
- World Religions
- Writing
- +26 subjects