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Varsity Tutors can provide connections to New York City GRE preparation like collaborative online classes and private tutoring. There is much to gain from New York City GRE prep options. The Graduate Record Examinations, or GRE, is a crucial step for many students who plan on applying to grad school. Whether you apply to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University or a master's program in fine arts, business, or law at New York University, admissions departments will look closely at how you perform on each section of the exam. Reaching for your goals on the GRE can therefore have a drastic impact on your academic and professional career.
Test prep involves a different approach than studying alone. An interactive class can help uncover opportunities you didn't know were standing in the way of your goals. It can provide a refresher or teach test-taking strategies that may help improve your pacing, ability to answer tough questions, and confidence. Varsity Tutors can set you up with different types of New York City GRE prep, depending on your preferences and how you learn best. Before getting into the specifics of each, here is a breakdown of what your test prep might cover.
What Topics Are Covered by a New York City GRE Prep Program?
A course instructor or private tutor can concentrate on many subjects and concepts. The GRE consists of three main sections: Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. These same areas of aptitude are measured no matter where the test is taken or which college or university is viewing your score. The GRE is administered in over 160 countries, and thousands of higher education institutions accept it. The exam is 3 hours and 45 minutes long,
In the Analytical Writing section, you have an hour to provide two responses. The tasks are to analyze an issue in 30 minutes, and then analyze an argument in the same amount of time. Skills assessed include your ability to articulate complex ideas; provide supporting examples, evidence, and reasoning; and demonstrate your command of written English. All the while, you must assess the task, plan and write your response, and check it over in the allotted time.
The Verbal Reasoning section focuses on reading comprehension, text completion, and sentence equivalence questions given over the course of one hour. Passages from one to several paragraphs long make up the reading comprehension component, which may include about 10 passages with one to six questions each. The text completion questions require you to fill in blank sections of passages, choosing from three to five options. For the sentence equivalence portion, you will have to choose from six choices per blank area of a sentence. To perform well in the Verbal Reasoning section, you'll need a solid understanding of words and sentences and be able to analyze text, interpret meaning and reason, and reach conclusions using partial information.
Mathematical skills are also tested on the GRE. The Quantitative Reasoning section measures your ability to understand concepts in arithmetic and algebra as well as geometry and data analysis. Problem-solving is a critical part of this section, as is using logical reasoning. The questions aren't only multiple choice. You will also have to answer quantitative comparison and numeric entry questions that don't provide clues to the right responses.
Unscored components of the GRE are typically included and may be in the form of an unidentified Experimental section or a marked Research section. The Experimental section is embedded within the Verbal or Quantitative Reasoning sections of the exam. These questions must be answered. The Research section may be used as well. This section is identified so you know which questions it comprises, and it is optional.
How Can Different Types of New York City GRE Prep Help Me?
Varsity Tutors can set you up with New York City GRE prep that involves participating in an online class or working with a private instructor. Both can help you review past subjects and practice for the exam. Some students choose one over the other, while others combine both. A New York City GRE prep course affords the opportunity to collaborate with a qualified instructor, and see, hear, and interact with the whole class once you're logged in. A live virtual platform enables your instructor to lead the course and work with students in applying various test prep resources. Courses cover the content that will be on the GRE, of course, but in addition, they could also cover test-taking strategies and study skills that can help you reach for your goals.
Also, you're not limited to classroom learning. If you do not understand something or have a question that has not been answered, you can request a one-on-one session. Instructors are willing to set aside this time to make sure you are benefiting from the program.
Scheduling flexibility is one major benefit that both prep methods share, and you'll find this whether you work individually with a private instructor or take part in a two- or four-week group class.
If you prefer to work with a New York City GRE tutor, Varsity Tutors can introduce you to a private instructor experienced in helping students study for the GRE. Your mentor can quickly assess your strengths and areas of opportunity to craft customized lessons to help you build a better understanding of subjects and prepare for the exam. They can use practice tests and other study aids to measure your progress and boost your confidence ahead of test day.
How Do I Get Started with New York City GRE Prep?
Varsity Tutors can help you sign up for a New York City GRE prep class or connect you with a private instructor. At this point, you have invested so much in your academics. You deserve a comprehensive review of academic subjects and a thorough overview of test-taking strategies. Finding the right means to prepare does not have to take up any time. Contact us today and an educational consultant will guide you through the process so you can begin your GRE prep immediately!

Lexi: New York GRE test prep instructor
...believe, has helped me develop an innate understanding of grammar. I love helping students with reading, English language and literature, and writing particularly around college applications, admissions essays, and SAT preparation. I have extensive experience tutoring foreign languages through my work as a Spanish & Arabic tutor at Princeton and through language exchanges completed while studying abroad in Mexico and Egypt (ages 18-30). I believe that learning a foreign language is hugely rewarding for students...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Politics, Near Eastern Studies, Arabic
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Elementary Math
- Math
- Social Studies
- +29 subjects

Aleeza: New York GRE test prep instructor
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- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Graduate Test Prep
- GMAT
- SAT Subject Test in Physics
- +73 subjects

Lucy: New York GRE test prep instructor
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- GRE
- College Biology
- SAT Writing and Language
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Katherine: New York GRE test prep instructor
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Subject Expertise
- GRE
- ACT Science
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- ACT Reading
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Rose: New York GRE test prep instructor
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- Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Algebra 2
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- SAT Math
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- Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- IB Mathematics SL
- GRE Quantitative
- Pre-Calculus
- +59 subjects

Zachary: New York GRE test prep instructor
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Subject Expertise
- GRE
- AP Calculus AB
- Science
- Computer Science
- +74 subjects

Helen: New York GRE test prep instructor
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Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Macroeconomics
- SAT Reading
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- +95 subjects

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Subject Expertise
- GRE
- English
- SAT Subject Tests
- AP World History
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- GRE
- MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
- GRE Subject Tests
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Steven: New York GRE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
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- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Other
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- SAT Mathematics
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Neil: New York GRE test prep instructor
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Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Quantitative
- ACT
- ACT Math
- +21 subjects

Jesse: New York GRE test prep instructor
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Subject Expertise
- GRE
- French 2
- 3rd Grade Writing
- Literature
- +80 subjects

Kenneth: New York GRE test prep instructor
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- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Economics
- New York University - Master of Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- ACT
- Graduate Test Prep
- English
- +24 subjects

Amy: New York GRE test prep instructor
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Subject Expertise
- GRE
- AP Calculus AB
- Finite Mathematics
- Geometry
- +47 subjects

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...tests." That may be true, but you can hone the skills needed to do well on them, and I have the experience to help you do just that. As a high schooler, I aced the SAT and took 9 AP classes; as a student at the University of Chicago, I developed exemplary writing and critical reading skills; and as a tutor, I learned how to convey those skills to students of all ages, from many...
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Subject Expertise
- GRE
- ACT English
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- SAT Subject Test in Literature
- +63 subjects

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Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Writing
- Graduate Test Prep
- Social Sciences
- +36 subjects

Rayna: New York GRE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- University of Richmond - Current Undergrad, Communications and Media Studies
- Boston University - Masters, Television Producing/Management
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Elementary Math
- Test Prep
- Summer
- +34 subjects

Leigh: New York GRE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Hamilton College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Arts, Elementary Inclusive Education
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Comparative Literature
- PSAT
- ACT English
- +42 subjects

Shelby: New York GRE test prep instructor
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- Barnard College - Bachelors, English literature (concentration Creative Writing)
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- Graduate Test Prep
- 6th Grade Writing
- High School Writing
- +79 subjects