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Whether you are just starting out in your preparation for the GRE or you've already started, a Phoenix GRE course may help you work toward reaching for your full potential on the exam. The GRE is administered all over the world and is used by many colleges and universities as a part of the admissions process for their graduate programs. As such, if you are interested in attending graduate school at the University of Arizona, you may improve your chances of getting in if you perform well on the GRE. The test is computer-based in most parts of the world and you will have a total of 3 hours and 45 minutes to complete the exam.
The GRE is made up of three distinct sections. It can be challenging to prepare for such a comprehensive test because many students may be adept in one particular area, but could have trouble in another area. For example, a student may be proficient in English, but not be as talented in math. Working through a Phoenix GRE course can help students make strides in the subject areas they may be struggling in while shoring up the areas where they are already proficient.
What could a Phoenix GRE class help me review?
The GRE is made up of three different sections, including Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. The Analytical Writing section is scored between 0 and 6 points and contains 2 questions. You will have 60 minutes to complete the section with an even split of 30 minutes per question. One of the questions in this section involves analyzing an issue while the other section involves analyzing an argument.
The Analytical Writing section of the GRE is designed to measure how well you're able to support ideas with examples and reasons. It also looks at how well you can articulate complex concepts and examine claims by using evidence. Finally, this section evaluates how well you're able to maintain a coherent point of view and your ability to write in English.
The Verbal Reasoning section consists of 40 questions and you will have 60 minutes to complete it. This section is graded between 130 and 170 points and involves three different types of questions. One of the types of questions involved is reading comprehension. These questions involve reading a passage and being able to demonstrate that you understand the passage by answering questions related to it. The passages involved may be as short as one paragraph or consist of several paragraphs. The section contains approximately 10 passages and you will be required to answer anywhere between 1 and 6 questions per passage.
The Verbal Reasoning section also includes sentence completion questions. These questions require you to read through short passages and decide on the best option to fill in the blank sections within the passage. This section also contains questions regarding sentence equivalence. These questions involve being able to take partial information contained within a sentence and choosing the best option for completing it.
The Verbal Reasoning section is designed to test your ability to understand individual words and sentences, your skills in terms of summarizing a passage, and your ability to analyze text and reach a conclusion. It also asks you to interpret meaning based on context and reach conclusions when you're given incomplete information.
The Quantitative Reasoning section contains 40 questions and you will receive 70 minutes to complete it. This section is also graded between 130 and 170 points, but it is designed to test your understanding of math concepts, your basic math skills, and your ability to problem solve by using logical reasoning. In terms of content areas, this section covers data analysis, geometry, algebra, and arithmetic. The question types in this section include numeric entry, multiple choice, and quantitative comparison questions.
How can a Phoenix GRE course help me prepare?
Preparing for the GRE can be challenging because of the large amount of topics you must cover. However, working with an instructor in a Phoenix GRE course can be helpful as you review test material. When you sign up for a Phoenix GRE course, you have the option of taking either a two or four week course, depending on your needs. The course takes place online, which can be helpful in terms of fitting it into your schedule. You won't have to worry about commuting to a classroom, either, because you can participate in your course anywhere you have a stable internet connection.
Our courses are designed to mimic a classroom setting in the sense that you'll be working with both an instructor and fellow students. This provides more opportunities to collaborate and discuss information rather than just listening to an individual instructor. However, despite the group format, you can also request time to work with your instructor on an individual level to ask more specific questions about any topics you may struggle to understand.
While reviewing material that may be on the exam is an essential part of preparing for the GRE, it can also be helpful to develop test-taking strategies. This might involve working on time management by taking practice tests. You will only have a limited amount of time per section, so you could benefit from familiarizing yourself with exactly how long you have to complete each section. This can help to ensure that you have enough time to answer all of the questions.
It could also be helpful to practice strategies you'll need on the Analytical Writing section. Some of the strategies you could learn about in a Phoenix GRE class include assessing the task and making sure you fully understand the directions, planning out your response, and checking over your essay for any errors or inconsistencies. Having the time to check over your work also requires the aforementioned time management skills, because if you do not manage your time well on the test, you won't have time to go back and check for any errors.
How can I find a Phoenix GRE prep course?
Signing up for a Phoenix GRE course is as easy as contacting Varsity Tutors either by phone or online. Our educational consultants can help you get set up with a course that fits your life. Call today!
Spenser: Phoenix GRE course instructor
...after studying public policy as an undergraduate at Duke University. I hope to pursue a career in education policy in the future, but at present I want to be the best tutor that I can be. Given my passionate about education policy, I understand the important role that standardized tests play in allowing students to maximize their own educational potential. My goal as a tutor is to help each student that I work with to...
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- Duke University - Bachelors, Public Policy
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- GRE
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Rebia: Phoenix GRE course instructor
...a focus on Ecology and Evolution. During my undergraduate career, I was actively involved in biology research on campus. Now, I'm excited to share my love of science and learning through tutoring! I tutor Biology, Ecology, and standardized test prep. From high school to Stanford, I have learned that lectures are often difficult for students to follow. They can lose confidence in subjects because the information is not presented in a way that is effective...
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- Stanofrd University - Bachelors, Biology - Ecology and Evolution
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- GRE
- Math
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- +33 subjects
Andrew: Phoenix GRE course instructor
...Mechanical Engineering and am currently pursuing a doctorate at ASU. Since graduation, I have held two professional engineering positions. One involved overseeing operations for Halliburton Energy Services in Colorado and the second was as a project engineer for LyondellBasell in New Jersey. Between these positions, I returned to my undergraduate campus in Indiana. I performed research for one of the leading professors in my engineering concentration and often tutored co-workers in college math and physics...
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- Arizona State University - Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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- GRE
- Arithmetic
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- +39 subjects
Cynthia: Phoenix GRE course instructor
...future learning which will help sustain a high level of confidence, build self-esteem, and autonomy. I work to show this age group that learning can be fun by using a variety of different activities and resources so they leave each tutoring session with a sense of accomplishment. I would appreciate the opportunity to be a part of the academic development of students that needs my assistance. I have a passion for learning and teaching but...
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- Arizona State University - Bachelors, Psychology
- Arizona State University - Master in Public Health, Psychology
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- GRE
- MCAT
- 4th Grade Reading
- Arithmetic
- +99 subjects
Spencer: Phoenix GRE course instructor
...and Russian and of Thunderbird School of Global Management where I earned an MBA in International Business. My college and graduate studies include coursework in Writing, Literature, Geography, History, Political Science, Russian, Music, Business, Math, Science, and Art. Because of my experience with many different disciplines, I am able to teach a wide variety of subjects and have experience working with students of all ages from middle school to middle aged. My greatest skill as...
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- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations & Russian
- Thunderbird School of Global Management - Masters in Business Administration, International Business
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- GRE
- GMAT
- LSAT
- Other
- +113 subjects
Cory: Phoenix GRE course instructor
...a variety of math subjects, as well as with standardized testing needs. Being an engineer means that I'm a problem-solver, and that I need to be able to adapt to a variety of situations. I apply that skill to my tutoring: every student is different, and I adapt my teaching methods to those differences. The most important thing I do is make sure each student understands what they're trying to learn, not just tricks to...
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- University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
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- GRE Quantitative
- +60 subjects
Emily: Phoenix GRE course instructor
...many wonderful "aha" moments in my students! I love the feeling of helping a young learner gain confidence and independence in their learning skills and subject matter. My personal philosophy is that any subject can be fun, we just have to figure out how to make it so! My personal style is to use what the learner is interested in to make the subject more fun! Who says you can't use Pokemon to teach math,...
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- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins - Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology
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- GRE
- MCAT
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- Middle School Reading
- +73 subjects
Miles: Phoenix GRE course instructor
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- George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
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- GRE
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- SAT Math
- +31 subjects
Angela: Phoenix GRE course instructor
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- Northern Arizona University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- San Diego State University - Master of Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- SAT Math
- Geometry
- +51 subjects
David: Phoenix GRE course instructor
...professors I worked with: Noam Chomsky, Julia Annas, Massimo Piattelli Palmarini, Lorenzo Vinciguerra and Massimo Cacciari. These experiences gave me good Public Speaking skills and knowledge. I have a strong passion for studying and I love sharing this passion with people. For this reason I enjoy and find it easy to walk students through their understanding. My method is that of breaking down the concepts to their simplest form, then build up from there. Accordingly,...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
- University of Bologna - Master of Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- OAT
- MCAT
- PCAT
- +428 subjects
Somashree: Phoenix GRE course instructor
...have a passion for teaching and tutoring, as I started my own online tutoring business in high school for Math and Physics. I am also a student tutor and mentor at BruinCorps at UCLA, a part of the government's AmeriCorps initiative to increase access to quality high level education for students from underprivileged populations. In my free time, I enjoy singing and listening to music as well as spending time with my friends and family.
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- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Economics, Business and Managerial Economics
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- GRE
- ACT Writing
- Math
- SAT Reading Prep Course
- +52 subjects
Carolyn: Phoenix GRE course instructor
...degree in Curriculum and Instruction from George Mason University, and a PhD in Educational Psychology and Special Education from George Mason University. As an Educational Psychologist, I look at each individual learner as a puzzle that needs to be solved. When working with young learners, I see myself as tutoring not just the child, but the parents as well. I want to equip learners with the tools they need to be successful outside of our...
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- The College of William and Mary - Bachelors, Psychology
- George Mason University - PHD, Educational Psychology and Special Education
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- GRE
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- Elementary Math
- +27 subjects
Jacob: Phoenix GRE course instructor
...meet students and individuals where they are and empower them to be the best they can be. I graduated from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Psychology, and I am beginning a Master of Fine Arts program in Theatre for Youth and Communities at Arizona State University in Fall 2020. I tutor a variety of subjects, but some of my favorites are Spanish, algebra, writing, and test prep. Watching students...
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- Texas Christian University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Arizona State University - Master of Fine Arts, Theater Arts
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- GRE
- GMAT
- LSAT
- Middle School Math
- +58 subjects
Kyle: Phoenix GRE course instructor
...ever finished in life, although there are brief reprieves from tests and homework until finally graduation. School isn't the sole medium by which to inquire about and learn more of the world, but it's the best system we've got. Yet even still, it isn't perfect. People learn in different ways, and sitting in a classroom isn't always going to allow for optimal learning conditions. That's where I come in. By tutoring, myself and others are...
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- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, international and area studies
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- GRE
- GMAT
- Geometry
- PSAT Writing Skills
- +82 subjects
Sandra: Phoenix GRE course instructor
I am a retired Elementary Education teacher. My career covered many decades. I graduated from William Paterson University in New Jersey. I took courses toward Masters in Learning Disabilities at Fairleigh Dickinson University. I have taught and tutored in New Jersey. Upon moving to Arizona, I continued my career teaching elementary grades. I retired after a number of years in New Jersey and Phoenix, Arizona.
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- GRE
- Other
- ISEE- Upper Level
- Middle School Writing
- +42 subjects
Megan: Phoenix GRE course instructor
...with a minor in Mathematics. Currently, I am preparing for the Actuarial Science certification exams by taking classes at Arizona State University. I tutored students from a variety of academic backgrounds at my previous university, primarily in quantitative methods like Applied Statistics. Although Statistics is my favorite subject to tutor, I also very much enjoy other math topics like Calculus and Algebra, as well as writing and Psychology. I take a foundational approach to tutoring...
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- Willamette University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, minor in Math
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- GRE
- Calculus 2
- College English
- High School English
- +23 subjects
Isaias: Phoenix GRE course instructor
...sciences and biological sciences. Environmental Engineering is an excellent area of example since many of its calculations allow me to discuss an enormous amount of topics and angles in one single problem. My teaching philosophy involves a self-exploration from the students and provides a solid foundation of the problem's basic principles. My tutoring revolves around asking several key questions that allow me to verify the student's comprehension. Several things and hobbies interested me outside my...
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- Instituto Tecnológico de Merida (ITM) - Bachelor of Science, Biochemical Engineering
- Yucatan Center for Scientific Research (CICY) - Master of Science, Environmental Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GMAT
- Multivariable Calculus
- ACT Science
- +60 subjects
Zachary: Phoenix GRE course instructor
Current PhD student in Evolutionary Biology. I study the intersection between cancer biology and evolution to understand cancer across the tree of life. Biology, writing, statistics, and R programming the center of my academic focus. Also passionate about preparing students' graduate and professional school applications
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Genetics
- Arizona State University - Doctor of Philosophy, Evolutionary Biology
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- MCAT
- AIMS
- +76 subjects
Seth: Phoenix GRE course instructor
I am here to help. Learning and taking tests can be stressful. Some students benefit seeing the structure of how prior learning relate to the current ideas. Others approach learning in much less linear fashion. Getting to know the student and their learning style can reduce their frustration. I hope to help get people into the zone where they can learn without being frustrated.
Education & Certification
- Northern Arizona University - Bachelor of Science, English
- Weber State University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- DAT
- PCAT
- GMAT
- +42 subjects
Samuel: Phoenix GRE course instructor
...strongly support the importance of education because of its ability to empower and improve people's lives. I have made it a priority of mine to tutor in my community as it allows me the opportunity to give back to the students of Phoenix. Given my affinity for problem solving, mathematics teaching, character development and building personal relationships, I am a great candidate to help you progress your learning and advance your thinking.
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- Teachers College - Columbia (NY) - Master of Arts, Secondary Mathematics Education
Subject Expertise
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- Computer Science
- SAT Math
- +42 subjects