Get results. Guaranteed.
We're proud of our students and the improved scores they've achieved. We believe your student can do the same. That's why we promise to help them get a better score or we'll give you your money back.*
Varsity Tutors can provide you with assistance if you are looking for extra help with your Madison GMAT preparation. As you go through the process of applying to MBA programs, one of the biggest boosts to your credentials that you can have is a high score on the GMAT, or Graduate Management Admission Test. This score is one of the crucial factors used by college admissions offices as they make difficult decisions regarding who to accept into their programs. The test is designed to be indicative of how you will perform in future business courses, so performing to your highest potential shows administrators that you can be successful in their program and that you deserve the opportunity to be there.
Succeeding on the GMAT is no easy task. If you are trying to get into local business schools, such as the Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin Madison, taking the exam will be one of the biggest steps in your application process. Whether you are a working professional or a current undergraduate student, preparing for the GMAT takes a large commitment of time and effort. If you think it would be beneficial to receive some academic guidance as you take part in this process, participating in a Madison GMAT prep course through Varsity Tutors could be just what you need to reach for your goals. If you prefer more personalized instruction, it might make sense to sign up to work with a Madison GMAT tutor. No matter what your learning style and specific needs may be, we can find a resource that has the ability to work for you.
What types of subject areas does Madison GMAT prep cover?
The GMAT is made up of four separate sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Integrated Reasoning, and an Analytical Writing Assessment. You have three and a half hours to complete the entire exam, and each section consists of a variety of different question types. There are three configurations to the order of sections that you are allowed to choose from.
The Analytical Writing Assessment is the most different from the other sections. You will be given 30 minutes to complete a single essay that is scored on a scale from 0 to 6. You are provided with a written argument that you must read, evaluate, and provide a proper response to that displays your command of the English language and ability to express ideas.
Verbal Reasoning asks you to complete 36 multiple-choice questions over 65 minutes. You are given reading passages and tested on subjects such as comprehension and sentence correction. The Quantitative Reasoning section consists of 31 multiple-choice questions, and you are given 62 minutes to complete it. You are tested on your problem-solving skills and the ability to determine if a problem provides you with enough data to reach a proper conclusion. Each of these two sections receives a score from 0 to 60.
The focus of the Integrated Reasoning section is how well you can analyze and combine data from multiple sources. You are given 12 questions that consist of a variety of tables, graphics, and text and must answer questions regarding the data within them. You have 30 minutes to finish this section, which is scored from 1 to 8.
What are the different styles of Madison GMAT prep that are offered, and what are the benefits of each?
The two main approaches that you are given the opportunity to sign up for are private tutoring and prep classes. Each of these options has distinct benefits, and you are welcome to take part in both if you would like to combine the strengths of each.
When you participate in a Madison GMAT prep class, you will receive instruction that is, in many ways, similar to the classroom environments you have likely been part of for the majority of your academic life. The largest difference is that your sessions will take place entirely online. New sessions of these classes are available every week, and you have the choice to sign up for two-week or four-week sessions. While there is a designed structure to the class, you are able to access your virtual classroom wherever you find a convenient spot and a reliable internet connection.
When taking part in the sessions that make up your GMAT course, a group of similarly minded students and your instructor will conduct group discussion and activities that can provide you with a variety of perspectives on the relevant material. Everyone in the course can put their minds together and come up with the best strategies to approach both preparation and the exam itself. When a particular area or concept doesn't make total sense to you, it can often be helpful to hear how someone else in the same situation approaches and understands it. These prep courses also provide you with the opportunity to have some one-on-one time with your instructor.
If you are the type of student who strongly prefers learning in a one-on-one environment, private tutoring might be the better option for you. Maybe the greatest benefit to this type of preparation is the ability to get instruction that is customized to your personal strengths and weaknesses. You have the option to schedule meetings with your instructor at an in-person location that is convenient for you, or you can use our online Live Learning Platform to conduct your sessions together. No matter when and where your sessions take place, a private instructor can first work to understand how you learn best and your specific needs before tailoring their lesson plan to maximize effectiveness and efficiency. In classroom learning, all students often have to work at the same pace and receive the exact same style of teaching, but everyone learns in their own unique way. Private tutors can make sure to focus on the areas where you need the most improvement and not waste time on material you have already mastered. They can also listen to your personal concerns and provide immediate feedback regarding the progress that you are making.
How do I connect with Madison GMAT prep and get started?
There is no need to head into exam day alone without doing everything in your power to give yourself the best chance at success. If any of the approaches that are offered by Varsity Tutors sound appealing to you, don't hesitate to get the help that you need. Educational consultants are standing by to answer any additional questions that you may have or to get you signed up for your desired Madison GMAT prep option. Contact them online or by phone today to get started.

Marit: Madison GMAT test prep instructor
...St Olaf College in 2018. While in college I worked as an economics teaching assistant and informally helped other students prepare for the math section of the GRE. Additionally, I have volunteer experience as an algebra II tutor and a competition math team coach. I've always enjoyed taking standardized tests, and aim to help others see these tests as a fun challenge. After college I worked for a healthcare IT company and I'm fluent in...
Education & Certification
- St Olaf College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- LSAT
- GRE
- High School Economics
- +23 subjects

Cayla: Madison GMAT test prep instructor
...a minor in Mathematics from Providence College. I've helped students of all ages and skill levels reach their goals in science and math courses. I enjoy being a resource to help students struggling in math and science, as these subjects can be difficult to understand. I employ a variety of strategies including mnemonic devices, physical manipulatives, and drawings/diagrams to accommodate different learning styles. Typically, I have the students attempt to solve a problem and then...
Education & Certification
- Providence College - Bachelors, Applied Physics
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- GRE
- LSAT
- Middle School Math
- +47 subjects

Vinod: Madison GMAT test prep instructor
...B.A. from the University of Maryland, graduating Magna Cum Laude. I also have an MBA from New York University specializing in Marketing and Strategy. I have previously tutored economics at the University of Maryland, was a statistics TA at NYU, and taught GMAT courses for KAPLAN. I enjoy tutoring SAT, GMAT, Economics, and Math. I am passionate about helping students achieve their goals and passing along my knowledge and insights. I truly believe that anyone...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- New York University - Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- Managerial Accounting
- GMAT Integrated Reasoning
- GMAT Verbal
- +40 subjects

Prashanth: Madison GMAT test prep instructor
Hello, My name is Prashanth. I am a supply chain management professional with over 15 years of work experience. I have graduate degrees in engineering and business administration. I love math and science and truly believe that they are fun to learn. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience to help anyone out there that are looking to augment the classroom experience with tutoring sessions
Education & Certification
- BITS Pilani - India - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- State University of New York Buffalo - Master of Science, Industrial Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- PCAT
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- +96 subjects

Bridget: Madison GMAT test prep instructor
...degree in Drama and a Master's degree in Theatre History and Research. While I have experience tutoring in a variety of subjects, my favorite areas are test prep, study techniques, reading, writing, and history. My tutoring style is based on encouragement and asking lots of questions. My goal is to give my students the tools they need to significantly improve their work by effectively maximizing their personal gifts and knowledge. My first meeting with you...
Education & Certification
- Franciscan University of Steubenville - Bachelor in Arts, Drama
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- GRE
- LSAT
- PSAT Critical Reading
- +104 subjects

Aaron: Madison GMAT test prep instructor
I connect with people best through sharing ideas. The majority of my spare time is spent trying to simplify or find alternate proofs of basic theorems to make them more intuitive.... Focusing on beauty solves many problems a teacher faces. If I am attending a lecture about The Great Gatsby, I will be eager if the speaker tells of the beauty she sees, rather than a quick and dirty type of analysis. I regularly talk to people who admit math wasn't their favorite subject in school. Some were self-conscious. Some had gaps they never filled. Some just didn't care. Whatever the case, I admit to them that math is my favorite art form with as much room for expression as sculpting or jazz. I claim that mathematicians are half artists, half observers of fine art. My conversants often tell me it is an epiphany for them to think of math as such, and that it helps heal their math wound. A marvelous way I have found to unveil beauty in the classroom is by using surprise. I like to present ideas from a simple perspective, discuss them briefly, then release a theorem. Thales' theorem (the diameter of a circle subtends a right angle to any point on the circumference) is a great example, especially with the aid of Java applets. After playing a bit with triangles by moving points around in a worksheet, it's surprising to be able to connect two structures as basic as a right triangle and a diameter. Next in importance to marveling at beauty, I want students to learn to think critically to solve problems. Understandably, some students have never had guidance past high school drills. All the more, problem solving should be emphasized and revisited throughout college curriculum. I have many years of experience in problem solving competitions and a collection of principles regarding problem solving that I like to follow. One is about inverse problems. Consider the following: if baseball cards are five cents apiece and shipping costs fifty cents, how many cards will one dollar buy? After making the arithmetic clear, students had better know how to calculate the forward problem, i.e. "How much will x number of cards cost?" I'm depending on them knowing the forward problem because we covered it last week, but it is important to bring it out in more than just a mention so the students have a comfortable base to start. It's like revisiting rational numbers before diving into irrationals. They are intrinsically tied, and it gives the class confidence to start with old material.
Education & Certification
- Missouri University of Science and Technology - Bachelors, Applied Math
- The Texas AM University System Office - PHD, Math
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- DAT
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- +45 subjects

Stephen: Madison GMAT test prep instructor
I find joy in helping students meet their educational needs and helping them succeed wherever their learning takes them. As Albert Einstein indicated, "Education is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to think." To think about your thinking is the key to education and represents my goal as a tutor. You see, critical-thinking is the pathway to engaged learning.
Education & Certification
- Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- Capella University - Doctor of Philosophy, Accounting and Business Management
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- Writing
- ACCUPLACER
- Medicine
- +106 subjects

Akshay: Madison GMAT test prep instructor
...I enjoy making personal connections with students. My teaching experience began when I was an undergraduate at Grand Valley State University. I worked as a writing consultant helping my fellow undergraduates with writing papers in an academic context. This experience laid the foundation for all my other teaching experiences over the years. As a graduate student, I have been a TA in three class teaching archaeology, African studies, and general anthropology. I help students understand...
Education & Certification
- Grand Valley State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Current Grad Student, Archaeology
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- DAT
- LSAT
- +140 subjects

Dr. Jason Lee: Madison GMAT test prep instructor
Motivating lecturer in graduate and undergrad programs of Marketing, Communications, Business, Human Resources, and Management driven to inspire students to pursue academic and professional excellence. Consistently cultivating and refining the adult learning environment to help students become life-long learners and professionals for native and non-native English speakers alike. And, progressive record of research success with multiple published articles in various source types.
Education & Certification
- American InterContinental University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
- Swiss Management Center SMC University - Doctor of Business Adminstration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- LSAT
- MCAT
- GRE
- +67 subjects
Education & Certification
- National Agrarian University - Bachelor of Economics, Economics
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Doctor of Science, Applied Economics
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- AP Microeconomics
- +51 subjects

Matthew: Madison GMAT test prep instructor
...in the natural sciences and mathematics from the basics to the advanced, more philosophical and ethical considerations in science and research. Matt combines his fifteen years of part-time college instruction with over twenty-five years in industry. Matt is skilled in both in person and virtual environments. His training clients include Trek, Ericsson, US Dept of Defense, Kraft, Verizon, and others. Matt currently teaches at UW Madison College of Engineering, and has taught at DePaul University,...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Systems Engineering
- DePaul University - Master of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- DAT
- OAT
- GRE
- +197 subjects

Jean: Madison GMAT test prep instructor
...I think and learn concepts today. From her, I learned that a meaningful education requires more than just knowing facts and how to find the right answers. A good teacher must help students recognize their individual learning styles, discover any flaws in their foundation knowledge, set reasonable goals, and look for deeper meanings behind why a problem is best solved a certain way. Moreover, she taught me the importance of concise communication, organization and empathy...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- Macroeconomics
- ACT English
- Economics
- +30 subjects

Daniel: Madison GMAT test prep instructor
...is to empower and facilitate, not force feed. I have loved learning in a variety of subjects throughout my academic career, and I strive to instill a similar love in those with whom I interact. I enjoy both the puzzle aspects of STEM subjects and the ability the literary arts have to make me believe I am watching events unfold in another time and place. When I'm not learning, I enjoy working with my hands....
Education & Certification
- Utah Valley University - Bachelors, Aviation Administration
- Arizona State University - Masters, Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Macroeconomics
- +49 subjects

Alex: Madison GMAT test prep instructor
...as stats, economics, finance, etc., and I still feel ardently that the best way to fully understand a subject is to teach it! I have years of experience teaching algebra I & II, economics and Spanish, but also love to assist students with ACT, SAT, LSAT and GMAT test prep. One of the greatest investments you can make is in improving your college/grad school aptitude testing skills, as just a couple hours of study per...
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, Finance
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- GRE
- DAT
- LSAT
- +88 subjects

John: Madison GMAT 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.
Education & Certification
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
- University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- GRE
- College Essays
- Latin 1
- +110 subjects

Stacie: Madison GMAT test prep instructor
...compares to the sense of accomplishment and purpose that comes with helping others do the same. I take great pride in developing individualized tutoring programs for my students based on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively on assisting students seeking top scores on graduate admissions exams, including the GRE,...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, English
- Texas AM University - Commerce - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- GRE
- MCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- +134 subjects

Andrew: Madison GMAT test prep instructor
...Bachelor of Arts in Finance (summa cum laude) and Master of Arts in Economics. I also am Eagle Scout and hold the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. I have worked and traveled the globe, including time spent in institutional money management at Citigroup and UBS in London, England as well as in entrepreneurial hedge fund management across America (CA, CT, AL). Along the path, I taught college-level finance classes to acclaim and CFA exam classes. I...
Education & Certification
- The University of Alabama - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
- The University of Alabama - Master of Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst - Level 1
- CPA
- Professional Certifications
- +8 subjects

Phillip: Madison GMAT test prep instructor
...Marketing would need to significantly improve his score. I was able to accomplish my goal of a significantly improved GMAT score when I took the test more recently and through the process of preparing for it this time, I gained a great amount of fundamental subject-area knowledge and useful test taking strategies that I’m excited about sharing with others so that they can reach their goals on the GMAT. My tutoring style emphasizes understanding the...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelors, Sociology
- Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business - Masters, Marketing
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- Other
- Summer
- Business
- +6 subjects

Christina: Madison GMAT test prep instructor
I am a current MBA student at the Yale School of Management who will also be attending UCLA School of Law post-MBA. I've also enjoyed taking standardized tests and "cracking" their code; so I love getting to continue to work on this with my students.
Education & Certification
- University of Houston - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Yale School of Management - Masters in Business Administration, Business, General
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- LSAT
- GRE
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- +58 subjects

Kimberly: Madison GMAT test prep instructor
...would have the most positive learning experience possible, regardless of how they felt about the content we covered. In addition to my teaching experience, I have personal success on multiple standardized tests. I achieved exceptional scores on the SAT and GMAT and have extensive experience teaching ACT material. I have a genuine love of learning and a passion for sharing this with students. In my spare time, I enjoy running, visiting local coffee shops, and...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- Essay Editing
- ACT Science
- Other
- +29 subjects